This afternoon on seMissourian.com

Perry County couple cleared of manslaughter

It's been a long wait for the conclusion of the saga that began in August 2005, when 4-year-old Ethan Williams died of a staph infection. Now his mother and step-father, who were charged with manslaughter in connection to his death, have been cleared of manslaughter and are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges.

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Deer season starts Saturday

Be careful if you decide to take a stroll in the woods Saturday.

Around our area deer hunters will be out in force trying to bag Missouri's biggest game. Click here to read more on the start of deer season.

City slickers get used to rural Missouri life

For many urbanites who move to rural Missouri, the culture shock is quite extreme. They just can't quite get the hang of country life right off the bat.

Now the University of Missouri Extension has started programs in some rural areas of the state to help them adjust to their new life.

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Saturday on seMissourian.com

Head to seMissourian.com Saturday to read about the river walk planned for Cape Girardeau, arrests for property damage in Cape Girardeau and a preview of what the mall has planned for the holiday season.

Weather on the way

A chance of snow is in the forecast for Saturday. To get the latest weather information from the National Weather Service head to the seMissourian.com home page.