This afternoon on seMissourian.com

More layoffs at Noranda

One of Southeast Missouri's biggest employers announced today that it will be laying off more workers later this month and early next year. The additional layoffs are on top of the more than 100 laid off last month and earlier this week at Noranda Aluminum in New Madrid.

Click here to read more about the layoffs.

The Jackson credit card scam

Yesterday we reported that a Jackson businessman was arrested for allegedly buying expensive items using other people's credit card numbers. On the heels of the story going public, the Cape Girardeau Sheriff's Department says it's been inundated with calls from people saying they might have been ripped off, too.

Click here for more on this story.

Hurricane Ike assistance for Scott County

Remember back in September when the remnants of Hurricane Ike slammed Southeast Missouri with damaging winds, knocking down trees and power lines?

Now FEMA has freed up money for local governments in Scott County who had to deal with cleanup costs from the damaging storm.

Click here for more on this story from the Standard Democrat newspaper in Sikeston.

Friday on seMissourian.com

Come back to seMissourian.com on Friday for stories on the dangers of Highway 34 and a look at just how low gas prices might get.