EMERSON TO HOLD LISTENING POSTS

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will hold three public sessions to learn firsthand what is on the minds of 8th District residents. The Cape Girardeau Republican said she wants to hear from constituents so she can better represent them on Capitol Hill. Emerson will hold "listening posts" from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, and 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the James Memorial Library in St. James...