http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812246.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Two charged in Bollinger County pit bull death http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812208.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Former Cape Girardeau County sheriff dies http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811685.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Parent group opposed to Cape schools dress code will speak before board vote http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/56/1612566-L.jpgEric Redinger, standing, demonstrates ways to test whether or not a garment passes the dress code requirements during a parent meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how the Cape Girardeau school district could enforce its current dress code. 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Program Enriches Lives for 15 Years http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812191.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Judge upholds congressional redistricting map State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812196.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Cape naval reserve center reports burglary http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812187.html Southeast Missourian en UserGenerated 2012-02-03 8th-grade-boys-basketball team is undefeated http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/13/17/1613172-L.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812161.html Southeast Missourian en UserGenerated 2012-02-03 Jackson Art Group February Workshops http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/13/13/1613135-L.jpgThese super earrings are an example of the end result of the feather earrings workshop http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812056.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Ameren Missouri seeks 14.6 percent rate hike http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812167.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 GOP presidential candidate Santorum visits Missouri State http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/13/13/1613137-L.jpgRepublican presidential candidate Rick Santorum shows off his Farmer's omelet at the Mark Twain Dinette in Hannibal, Mo., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, (AP Photo/Seth Perlman) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812142.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Arguments in Missouri House redistricting case due Feb. 10 State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1812007.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets after St. Louis success State http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/97/1612973-L.jpgIn this Jan. 28, 2012 file photo, participants in a parade to honor Iraq War veterans make their way along a downtown street in St. Louis. The parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811975.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Unemployment rate hits 8.3 percent after hiring burst Nation http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/92/1612928-L.jpgIn this Jan. 25, 2012 photo, Daniela Silvero,left, an admissions officer at ASA College, discuss job opportunities with Patrick Rosarie, who is seeking a job in IT, during JobEXPO's job fair, in New York. The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month after a surge of January hiring, a promising shift in the nation's outlook for job growth. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811434.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Missouri economic development director resigns; other appointments blocked State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811854.html Southeast Missourian en UserGenerated 2012-02-03 Puppy Power! http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/75/1612754-L.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811962.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Mo. agriculture head speaks to Cape Chamber members http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/90/1612901-S.jpgJon Hagler http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811938.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Missouri tax revenues still lagging behind budget State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811837.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team falls to unbeaten Murray State College Sports http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/71/1612714-S.jpgSoutheast Missouri State’s Leon Powell drives to the basket against Murray State’s Donte Poole during the second half Thursday in Murray, Ky. (Fred Lynch) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811589.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 St, Vincent de Paul School http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811852.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Mo. Senate passes health insurance measure State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811819.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Home show returns to Miner this weekend http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811683.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Weird weather sets record high for Feb. 2, follows 5th warmest January http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/56/1612564-L.jpgDerek Billups of St. Louis and fellow Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity members took advantage of temperatures in the lower 60s Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 for some outdoor play with a flying disc at Southeast Missouri State University. (Fred Lynch) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811783.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Treasure hunter claims $3B discovery Nation http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612671-S.jpgGreg Brooks, co-manager of Sub Sea Research, poses Wednesday aboard the salvage ship Sea Hunter in Boston Harbor with a picture of the British merchant ship Port Nicholson. The Port Nicholson that was sunk by a German U-boat in 1942 with a cargo of 71 tons of platinum now worth about $3 billion. Brooks will use the Sea Hunter to recover the cargo. (Winslow Townson ~ Associated Press) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811822.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 I-55 in Scott County reduced for bridge repairs http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811838.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Jackson girls basketball team falters after fast start High School Sports http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/71/1612718-S.jpgPoplar Bluff’s Danielle Farmer and Jackson’s Danielle Daume battle for a rebound Thursday in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (Paul Davis) ~ Daily American Republic) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811793.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 NATO considers faster Afghan exit International http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612675-S.jpgU.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, center, listens to opening remarks Thursday during a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels. NATO defense ministers will discuss possible changes to the alliance’s strategy in Afghanistan after the U.S. and France called for speeding up the handover of combat roles to local forces. (Virginia Mayo ~ Associated Press) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811796.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 3 most-wanted terror leaders killed in Philippines International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811800.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Supreme Court to charge Pakistani PM with contempt International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811823.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Highway 51 in Bollinger County reduced for edge rut repairs http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811801.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 U.N. chief says time running out for Mideast peace deal International http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612676-S.jpgA Palestinian throws a shoe, top center, at the convoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday as it enters the Erez border crossing between Israel and Gaza. Relatives of Palestinians held in Israeli jails flung slippers Thursday at an armored convoy carrying visiting U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon and tried to block the vehicles from entering the Gaza Strip. (Hatem Moussa ~ Associated Press) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811719.html Southeast Missourian en Opinion 2012-02-03 Opposition group to urban hunting joins the debate http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811839.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 High school roundup: Leopold defeats Oak Ridge, wins MVC tournament High School Sports http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811836.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Former Southeast Missouri State football player Connolly is front and center at Super Bowl College Sports http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/71/1612713-S.jpgPatriots center Dan Connolly stretches during practice Thursday in Indianapolis. Connolly played for Southeast Missouri State from 2001 to 2004. (Mark Humphrey ~ Associated Press) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811818.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Mo. legislation would allow killing of mountain lions State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811834.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 ‘Iron Lady' doesn't live up to Thatcher Entertainment http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/71/1612710-L.jpgThe Weinstein Company http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811666.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Missouri Department of Natural Resources sponsoring local mercury drop-off stations http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811820.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Dexter man gets 14 years for molestation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811814.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Jackson police and fire reports 2/3/12 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811804.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Cape Girardeau police report 2/3/12 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811831.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Emily Booth will showcase her artwork at the River Campus Entertainment http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/70/1612706-L.jpgEmily Booth poses inside the River Campus Art Gallery on Tuesday with some of her pieces on display in the background. (Laura Simon) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811829.html Southeast Missourian en Opinion 2012-02-03 New Orleans flair http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811830.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 First Friday receptions 2/3/12 Entertainment http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811833.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Best best: Taria performs at Pink Galleon Entertainment http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/70/1612707-S.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811828.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Bloomfield teen to release music CD Entertainment http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811832.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 ARTifacts 2/3/12 Entertainment http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811824.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Missouri State Highway Patrol: Prescription laws have had effect on meth production http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811671.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Missouri agriculture director to speak to local business leaders Friday http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/54/1612541-S.jpgJon Hagler http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811723.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Teacher accused of choking Cape student plans to plead not guilty, lawyer says http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/59/1612593-S.jpgRoman Smith http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811334.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Mo. ban on waders takes effect March 1 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811598.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Mo. senators delay workplace discrimination vote State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811821.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 DNR issues Scott City construction permit http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811715.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Republican AG candidate visits Cape http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/58/1612584-M.jpgEd Martin, Republican candidate for Missouri Attorney General, speaks Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 to supporters in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811803.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Cape Girardeau fire report 2/3/12 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811813.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Out of the past 2/3/12 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811809.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Malita Stubblefield http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811808.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Luella Brase http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811807.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Harold Pruitt Jr. http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811812.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Births 2/3/12 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811811.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Earl Dalton http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811810.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Martha Kaufman http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811806.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Charles Malaney http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612678-S.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811805.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Darrel Worley http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612677-S.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811802.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nomination Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811799.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Treasure hunters may go after Costa Concordia wreckage International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811798.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Ties between Turkey and Hamas grow International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811795.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea with 350 aboard International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811794.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Troops' war experience aids hostage rescues International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811792.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 EU official: Greece needs extra $20 billion International http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811791.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney for president Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811790.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Mass hysteria rare, but usually seen in teen girls Nation http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612673-S.jpgLe Roy Junior/Senior High School students leave campus Jan. 26 in Le Roy, N.Y. Fifteen teenage girls reported an outbreak of spasms, tics and seizures in Le Roy, but nothing physically wrong can be found. (Max Schulte ~ Democrat and Chronicle) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811789.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Illinois high court ruling offers hope to inmates Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811788.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Cancer charity confronts grant cut backlash Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811787.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 After IPO, Facebook will face new profit pressures Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811785.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Rodents diverge on winter weather forecast Nation http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/67/1612672-S.jpgGroundhog Club handler Ron Ploucha holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 126th celebration Thursday of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Phil saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter weather. (Gene J. Puskar ~ Associated Press) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811784.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Fort Hood shooting rampage trial delayed Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811782.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Prison inmate adds pig image to Vermont police cruiser decals Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811781.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-03 Authorities reveal past complaint about teacher Nation http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811720.html Southeast Missourian en OpEd 2012-02-03 Prayer 2/3/11 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811718.html Southeast Missourian en OpEd 2012-02-03 Speak Out 2/3/12 http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811717.html Southeast Missourian en OpEd 2012-02-03 Thanks for supporting St. Jude http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811716.html Southeast Missourian en OpEd 2012-02-03 Talent showcase http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811305.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Cape church considering razing former one-room schoolhouse http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/25/1612257-L.jpgBonnie Kelpe shows Wednesday the inside of Hanover Lutheran's one-room schoolhouse on Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau. The building operated as a school for first through eighth grades from 1924 to 1955. The teacher's desk, students' desks and 48-star American flag are original to the school. A photo gallery is at semissourian.com. (Laura Simon) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811642.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Prom fashion on parade http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/52/1612524-L.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811638.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Add accents with a sunny disposition http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/52/1612521-L.jpgThis product image courtesy of Crate & Barrel shows the Chloe Chair in Bella Citrine. Yellow can be cheerful and uplifting, or mellow and warm. It plays well with all woods and most other colors, and complements a wide range of decor styles. (AP Photo/Crate & Barrel) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811634.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 The power of we http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/52/1612520-L.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811630.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Out-of-the-chocolate-box ideas for Valentine's Day treats http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/51/1612519-L.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811627.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Babysitter blues http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/51/1612516-S.jpgKristin and son Cooper http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811313.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Notre Dame's Burger, Menz named Southeast Missourian co-players of the year for softball High School Sports http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/27/1612273-M.jpg http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811482.html Southeast Missourian en UserGenerated 2012-02-02 O'Reilly Auto Parts honored with Patriot Award http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/44/1612441-L.jpgKayla Vaughn nominated her manager, John Gaskins of O'Reilly Auto Parts in Cape Girardeau for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award. http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811602.html Southeast Missourian en UserGenerated 2012-02-02 Join The American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer effort http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811193.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Lichtenegger officially announces Missouri House re-election bid http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/11/1612115-L.jpgIn this file photo, Donna Lichtenegger, left, and Gerald Adams, both Republican candidates for the 157th District State Representative seat, participate in a forum hosted by the Pachyderm Club at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Under redistricting the two will face off this year for the redrawn 146th district, which includes most of Cape Girardeau County. (Kristin Eberts) http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811591.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Police: Man set up robbery through Facebook State http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811304.html Southeast Missourian en 2012-02-02 Panetta: U.S. combat role in Afghanistan ending in 2013 International http://www.semissourian.com/photos/16/12/25/1612256-L.jpgU.S. soldiers walk Saturday near where the foundation of a hospital was laid in Shindand, Afghanistan. The United States' combat role is slated to end next year, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday. 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