This afternoon on seMissourian.com

Scott County man hit and killed by train

A Scott County man was hit and killed by train while he was walking near Oran early Friday morning. Police aren't sure why he didn't hear or see the train coming, and they're withholding the victim's name for now.Click here to read what details have been released so far.

Watch video of the air lineman

This morning we published a picture online and in print from our sister paper, the Daily Dunklin Democrat in Kennett, Mo., of an electrical lineman making repairs from his perch on the skids of a helicopter. We've now posted video of the high-flying electrician on seMissourian.com. You can find it in the video player on our home page, or in our multimedia section.

Minor flooding expected this weekend

Spring is here again, and with it comes flooding. The Mississippi River is rebounding from its annual low winter period, and this weekend its expected to crest a bit above flood stage in Cape Girardeau.Click here for more.

Later today and the weekend on seMissourian.com

Check back later for updates on the train fatality as details become available and more stories.This weekend and Monday we'll have local reaction to President Obama's education proposals, a recap of the annual Lincoln Day event where Sen. Kit Bond will speak, a talk from the man who investigated the Kezer case, a story about a Patton, Mo., man who goes everywhere by horse and more.

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