Some shoppers come out early for 100-Mile Yard Sale
(05/24/12)
Although the 100-Mile Yard Sale doesn't officially start until today, people were already setting up and searching for bargains Wednesday.
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Stories from Thursday, May 24, 2012
Some shoppers come out early for 100-Mile Yard Sale
(05/24/12)
Although the 100-Mile Yard Sale doesn't officially start until today, people were already setting up and searching for bargains Wednesday. 
Business owners expect decline in customers along Cape's Broadway project
(05/24/12)
Sam Alsmadi says a 90 percent hit is a lot to take. But that's what the owner of Sam's Mediterranean Restaurant expects to see during the three-week stretch that the $4.5 million Broadway corridor project will essentially close his front door.
Fired Chaffee, Mo., police chief back on the job
(05/24/12)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Chaffee's former police chief is back on duty this week despite a three-day postponement of any hiring announcement claimed Monday by the city's mayor. A Chaffee police officer confirmed Wednesday that Jim Chambers, who was fired by the city council in March, was his supervisor when he was asked to work a 24-hour shift Tuesday, which he said he did because the department came up shorthanded. The officer requested that his name not be used for a news story...
Cape 'pooling strategies' on dropout rate
(05/24/12)
Cape Girardeau Central High School's number of dropouts could fall in the coming years if strategies developed for preventing dropouts among special-education students prove effective among all student groups. During April, principal Mike Cowan, special services director Deena Ring and Marty Vines, a Central social studies teacher, attended a national conference in Baltimore, Md., focused on dropout prevention and reduction. ...
Animal abuse charges filed after April raid in Millersville
(05/24/12)
A judge determined Wednesday that animals seized from a rural Cape Girardeau County home in late April were neglected but not abused.
Marble Hill voters to decide next month on redirecting sales tax
(05/24/12)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Marble Hill is asking voters to change how revenue from a sales tax can be used by the city. In August 2010, voters approved a half-cent sales tax that would be used for capital improvements. When it was approved, the city repealed personal and real estate property taxes...
Alleged ‘top dog' heroin distributor arrested Tuesday in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
(05/24/12)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Law enforcement officials took down someone they describe as the "top dog" suspected of distributing heroin in Poplar Bluff on Tuesday afternoon. "I've been getting information that dope [heroin] was coming out of a house next to the Boys and Girls Club for the last two years" but never had enough information to apply for a search warrant, said Butler County investigator Wes Popp. "We never actually knew which house it was until the last couple of weeks."...
Repairs to Scott County Courthouse roof underway
(05/24/12)
BENTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Courthouse will have fewer holes once the current roof repair project is finished. The first step in making repairs to the roof over the courthouse's north wing -- tearing up the roof to see what needs to be replaced -- began Monday, county commissioners said during their regular meeting Tuesday...
Marble Hill to use recently discovered funds to help with water, sewer project
(05/24/12)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Marble Hill discovered last week that it still had $134,144.40 left over from a 2010 bond issue for water, sewer and street repairs. Aldermen met Monday in special session to begin the application process for the water/sewer system upgrade and decided to put the money toward the forced main project and for several Missouri Department of Natural Resources abatement issues...
Boil-water order issued for some in Southern Illinois
(05/24/12)
All areas of Alexander and Union counties and Pulaski County north of Ullin served by Southwater are under a boil-water order until further notice, according to plant operator Ricky McGovern. McGovern said the order stemmed from a water main break that occurred about 1:40 p.m. Wednesday... 
Work continues on Central performing arts center
(05/24/12)
A worker with McCarthy Construction descends on a ladder from the top of Central High School's new performing arts center Tuesday in Cape Girardeau. Completion of the center, which will seat about 1,100 people, is expected to be around Christmas. "We are so very excited about it," Central principal Dr. Mike Cowan said, adding "I think it's going to be an exceptionally nice facility."...
In federal court: Man gets six months for unlawfully re-entering, remaining in U.S.
(05/24/12)
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Monday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. SENTENCED Name: Juan Silva-Cruz Residence: Mexico Charges: Unlawfully re-entering and remaining in the United States...
Bridge work scheduled for Route O in Scott County
(05/24/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Route O between U.S. 62 and County Road 532 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area...
I-55 ramp in Scott County reduced for shoulder repairs
(05/24/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The southbound ramp from Highway 77 to Interstate 55 at Benton, Mo., will be reduced to one lane Wednesday as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area...
Opposition emerges to Missouri crawfish rule
(05/24/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri proposal to restrict imports and sales of live crawfish for use as fish bait is drawing opposition. The state Conservation Commission approved the regulation last year. It was scheduled to take effect in March, but has now been suspended until September...
Mo. prayer measure to appear on August ballot
(05/24/12)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A proposed amendment to Missouri's Constitution asserting the right to pray in public will go before voters in August. The measure guarantees the right to pray in public places as long as doing so does not disturb the peace. It also says that students may express their religious beliefs and cannot be compelled to participate in assignments that violate those beliefs... 
States looking to tolls to pay for highways
(05/24/12)
WASHINGTON -- Driving onto an Interstate highway? Crossing a bridge on the way into work? Taking a tunnel under a river or bay? Get ready to pay. With Congress unwilling to contemplate an increase in the federal gas tax, motorists are likely to be paying ever more tolls as the government searches for ways to repair and expand the nation's congested highways... 
Senate investigators hear about wider Secret Service misbehavior
(05/24/12)
WASHINGTON -- Senators investigating the Secret Service prostitution scandal said Wednesday that dozens of reported episodes of misconduct by agents point to a culture of carousing in the agency and urged director Mark Sullivan to get past his insistence that the romp in Cartagena was a one-time mistake... 
Shareholders file 2 suits over Facebook stock sale
(05/24/12)
NEW YORK -- Almost four years after the financial crisis, Wall Street still can't get it right. Investor anger mounted Wednesday over the initial public offering of Facebook stock last week, which was fumbled by the banks that managed the deal and complicated by technical problems at the Nasdaq stock exchange...
Unabomber Ted Kaczynski submits update to Harvard alumni book
(05/24/12)
BOSTON -- Harvard University alumni attending their 50th class reunion this week are getting updates on classmates -- including Unabomber Ted Kaczynski. Kaczynski graduated in 1962 and is locked up in the federal Supermax prison in Colorado for killing three people and injuring 23 during a nationwide bombing spree between 1978 and 1995. ...
Today in History
(05/24/12)
Today is Thursday, May 24, the 145th day of 2012. There are 221 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 24, 1962, astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard Aurora 7. On this date:... 
Egyptians hold landmark presidential vote
(05/24/12)
CAIRO -- After a lifetime of being told who will rule them, Egyptians dove enthusiastically into the uncertainty of the Arab world's first competitive presidential race Wednesday, wrestling with a polarizing choice between secularists rooted in Hosni Mubarak's old autocracy and Islamists hoping to infuse the state with religion...
Iran nuclear talks snag over dueling demands
(05/24/12)
BAGHDAD -- Talks between Iran and six world powers snagged Wednesday over dueling proposals concerning Tehran's nuclear program, a tug-of-war pitting international concerns about the Islamic Republic's potential to build atomic weapons against enforcing sanctions on its people... 
Oran baseball team earns return trip to Class 1 final four
(05/24/12)
The Oran baseball team sealed its invitation to an 11th Class 1 final four a 4-1 victory over Naylor in a Class 1 state quarterfinal Wednesday. 
Notre Dame's Menz re-commitment to discus, shot put leads her to Class 3 state meet
(05/24/12)
Jessica Menz admits she checked out. The Notre Dame senior was done with the shot put and discus. "A few weeks ago, I just gave up," she said. "I was like at least I've still got softball to go to. Then when coach [Lawrence] Brookins pulled me aside, it changed my ideas when he said you really could win a state title. That really clicked for me, so I've been working a lot harder."... 
Southeast Missouri State baseball team rallies to reach OVC tournament winners bracket semifinals
(05/24/12)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team defeated Jacksonville State 4-1 in an opening-round game at the OVC tournament Wednesday.
Area digest 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
Judi Brey won the play of the day and took home medalist honors at the Cape Girardeau Country Club's Women's Golf Association's weekly outing. Irene Thomas took second, while Beth Mapes was third. Bart Gartman used an 8-iron to ace hole No. 3 at Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course... 
Beltran powers Cardinals to sweep
(05/24/12)
ST. LOUIS -- It looked as if it would be a long night for rookie Lance Lynn after the first five San Diego Padres reached safely. The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher showed veteran presence after that. Lynn came back with five scoreless innings after a three-run first Wednesday night to help the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres and former St. Louis postseason star Jeff Suppan 6-3 for a three-game sweep...
neXt up 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
FRIDAY "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," rated PG-13 @ Cape West 14 Cine opens Friday "Chernobyl Diaries," rated R @ Cape West 14 Cine "For Greater Glory," rated R @ Cape West 14 Cine opens midnight May 31 "MIB3," rated PG-13 @ Cape West 14 Cine...
Sikeston senior never missed a day of school
(05/24/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sikeston High School senior Joseph Walker will finish his K-12 school years with perfect attendance. Walker just wanted to prove he could do it, he said. "Not many people do this." But the 18-year-old didn't start his elementary school years striving to never miss a day of school. It just happened that way, he said...
Hooked on Science: Superbubbles
(05/24/12)
You can create superbubbles with a few materials from around the house. Materials Surface tension, an invisible bond that holds water molecules together, is the secret behind creating super bubbles. The dishwashing liquid relaxes the surface tension of the water, allowing it to be more elastic. The corn syrup allows the bubble to form a stronger skin, which keeps the water from evaporating. The result: a stronger bubble that lasts longer...
Michael Hurd
(05/24/12)
Michael Charles Hurd, 58, of Jackson died Monday, May 21, 2012, at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Liley Funeral Home in Patton, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Ray
(05/24/12)
Mary Elizabeth Ray, 96, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Tamms, Ill., died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Lutheran Home. Jones Funeral Home in Tamms is in charge of arrangements. 
Reuben Dickenson III
(05/24/12)
Reuben Dabney Dickenson III, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Home, his home the past 12 years. He was born Aug. 19, 1922, in Christian County, Ky., to Reuben Dabney and Julia Della Hopson Dickenson II. Reuben was a graduate of Pembroke High School in Christian County... 
Maxine Mayfield
(05/24/12)
Maxine Mayfield, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Beaumont, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Cape Girardeau and was employed many years at Zickfield Jewelry. Survivors include a son, Joe Roy Mayfield Jr.; two daughters, Donna Nicholson (Bennie) of Vidor; Nancy Smith of Houston; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild... 
Tyler Bieser
(05/24/12)
Tyler Dale Bieser, 21, of Portsmouth, Va., formerly of Farmington, Mo., passed away Friday, May 18, 2012. He was born Nov. 17, 1990, in Farmington, to Dale Bieser and Angie Reynolds. Tyler was a 2009 graduate of Farmington High School. He was stationed with the U.S. Navy in Portsmouth. He was a lab technician at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth... 
Rita Moll
(05/24/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Rita Moll, 82, of Perryville died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 17, 1930, at Biehle, Mo., daughter of John and Regina Amschler Winschel. She and Gerald Moll were married Sept. 11, 1948, at Apple Creek, Mo. He preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2011...
Births 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
Son to Devin Maurice Clark and Sara Rebekah Gladwell of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Name, Keaton Maurice. Weight, 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Ms. Gladwell is the daughter of Teresa Gladwell of Cape Girardeau and Jack Gladwell of Sikeston, Mo. Clark is the son of Kenneth Morris and Beverly Morris of Sikeston...
Cape Girardeau police report 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
Jackson police and fire report 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
Cape Girardeau fire report 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
Out of the past 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
The Rev. Daniel E. Wagner is installed as pastor of Eisleben Evangelical Lutheran Church at Scott City; Dr. Paul Spitz, president of the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, presides at the afternoon ceremony. Memorial Day services are held at Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church; guest speaker is the Rev. Jimmy Dace, director of the Wesley House at Southeast Missouri State University...
Still loving Levi
(05/24/12)
No one can truly understand the anguish of a parent who has lost a child unless he or she has experienced it. Our hearts break for the family of Levi Collom, a 3-year-old Benton boy who died unexpectedly in March. Levi was the grandson of Steve and Viney Mosley of Cape Girardeau. The Mosleys are both active in the community...
Speak Out 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
A warning to Cape Girardeau-area residents: There is a young man going around door to door trying to do roof work, house repairs, etc. who has now scammed at least two people in our neighborhood, and possibly many more in our area. Please beware if anyone comes to your door offering to do any work, DO NOT give him any money up front until the job is completed and inspected. ...
Prayer 5/24/12
(05/24/12)
For all who rely upon the compassion of others, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
National miss Missouri 2012
(05/24/12)
National American Miss candidate Chandra Lincoln has stepped forward to Join forces with search and rescue teams and local area fire depts in efforts to take collects of Gatorade or bottled water to help give back to those who give so much of themselves. Chandra and the cape k-9 team will be set up at Jackson country Mart saturday June 2nd, 2012 from 8-12. She Hopes to see you all Saturday June 2nd, 2012. You won't miss her she will be wearing a great big smile and shaking lots of hands...
Free Dentistry Day at MyWildwoodDentist.com
(05/24/12)
Wildwood, MO -- Adults and children in the Wildwood community will have the opportunity to receive free dental services, including cleanings, fillings and extractions at MyWildwoodDentist.com on June 22nd. Dr. Samson Liu, Dr. Suveetha Mikkili and their team at MyWildwoodDentist.com will be improving the oral health of the Wildwood community and surrounding communities as part of their Free Dentistry Day, a program initiated to provide dental care to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance.. ...
National miss Missouri 2012
(05/24/12)
National American Miss candidate Chandra Lincoln has stepped forward to Join forces with search and rescue teams and local area fire depts in efforts to take collects of Gatorade or bottled water to help give back to those who give so much of themselves. Chandra and the cape k-9 team will be set up at Jackson country Mart saturday June 2nd, 2012 from 8-12. She Hopes to see you all Saturday June 2nd, 2012. You won't miss her she will be wearing a great big smile and shaking lots of hands...
Ride of the Week: 1991 Corvette -- C-4 - Six Speed
(05/24/12)
Make and model: 1991 Corvette -- C-4 - Six Speed Owner(s): Paul and Bryan Walker Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Convertible, Six-speed transmission, Bose Stereo sound system. It has only 50,000 miles on it. We were at Gateway Classic Cars in East St. Louis just looking around when we spotted it among a wide array of used Corvettes. It was love at first sight. After taking it for a test drive we knew this was the one... 
Flag Pole Dedication
(05/24/12)
The Kingshighway Branch of Capaha Bank dedicated a new flag pole during a ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, May 23. |
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