Rachael Long
BusinessJune 1, 2020
'Rediscovering cycling': Area shop owners report record-breaking demand for bicycles, repairsAcross the United States and right here in Southeast Missouri, bicycle sales are off the chain. "We've been here 43 years, and this is the highest sales demand and repair volume we've seen -- ever," said Eric Gooden, owner of Cape Bicycle and Fitness. "The news is ...
NewsMay 28, 2020
Experts concerned about students' emotional, social well-being during coronavirus pandemicAfter months without the structure and regularity of school, area experts say children and teenagers may be dealing with challenges that could affect their mental, emotional and social health.
Jennifer Gadberry, instructor of psychology at Southeast Missouri Stat...
NewsMay 26, 2020
Memorial Day events in Cape, Perryville honor fallen service membersSeven hundred twenty-seven flags were installed at Cape County Park North on Monday morning by about 30 volunteers, most of whom were men from Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America. Ahead of the installation, Avenue of Flags chairman and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Davi...
NewsMay 23, 2020
Proposed pilot program at Southeast could take flight by 2021As soon as next fall, Southeast Missouri State University students could have the option to pursue a professional piloting Bachelor of Science degree. The Southeast Board of Regents approved such a degree program during its meeting earlier this month after some dis...
NewsMay 21, 2020
Cape, Jackson schools work to solidify summer school plansAs the academic year came to a close Tuesday for area elementary and secondary schools, administrators worked to solidify plans for summer school, which look a little different amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cape Girardeau School District
The Cape Girardeau Schools ...
NewsMay 20, 2020
Clock runs out on PDMP bill: Missouri remains only state without comprehensive databaseMissouri lawmakers on Friday reached an impasse on legislation that would have enacted a statewide prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP), an electronic database that tracks prescriptions for controlled substances.
The 2020 legislative session ended at 6 p.m....
NewsMay 19, 2020
Congraduations! SEMO fountain serves as backdrop for photosMallory Westerman of Chester, Illinois, poses for a photo taken by fellow Southeast Missouri State University graduate Adrienne Webery of St. Mary, Missouri, on Monday in front of a fountain near Kent Library on the Southeast campus. ...
NewsMay 18, 2020
Bernie native Finley Watkins rocks 'Little Big Shots' on NBCEleven-year-old rockabilly tribute artist Finley Watkins of Bernie, Missouri, was featured on NBC’s “Little Big Shots” on Sunday night, an appearance marking yet another milestone in his musical career.
The television show is hosted by Melissa McCarthy and spotli...
NewsMay 16, 2020
Cape couple marks 70th anniversaryOn Monday, May 15, 1950, Martha Stovall graduated from Southeast Missouri State College, as it was known then, and promptly married Kenneth Bender that afternoon. "Life was fast in those days, I'll tell you," said Martha Bender, 91, as she flipped through wedding p...
NewsMay 14, 2020
Jackson School District to honor graduates with televised salute, military ceremonyThree hundred and forty-eight Jackson High School seniors will be recognized from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday on KFVS12 and WQWQ during a virtual salute to the Class of 2020.
The broadcast, titled “A Salute to the Class of 2020,” will include images of students, some...Advertisement
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