Animal groups target feral cats
LOS ANGELES -- Cat owners have done a good job spaying and neutering their pets. The big issue now when it comes to felines is population control of feral cats, and that's led to a movement by animal...
View ArticleBringing water to Africa
By Aaron Picar Southeast Missourian Heart for Africa, a not-for-profit relief aid organization, will host the third annual Celebrate Hope fundraiser March 10 at the Venue, 80 South Plaza Way in...
View ArticleGolden eagle has wide breeding range
A wild golden eagle was documented on Mingo National Wildlife Refuge only a few days ago, the morning of Feb. 24. The golden eagle is the largest native bird of prey in North America. An adult's...
View ArticleStudents begin learning with latest technology
Some students at Gideon School have been enjoying one of the latest technological advancements while completing their homework assignments. Thanks to a Title II competitive technology grant, 95 iPads...
View ArticleInman - Byrd
Dr. Sean Byrd and Stephanie Inman, along with son Kaleb Inman, announce their engagement. He is the son of Steve and Chris Byrd of Cape Girardeau. She is the daughter of Steve and Debbie Pick of...
View ArticleShare the compassion
The story of the Good Samaritan is a biblical passage, a parable, delivered by Jesus, about what it means to be a neighbor. The message comes from the New Testament, but the lesson is one that can be...
View ArticleActors take the stage
On March 8, 9 and 10, Cape Girardeau Central High School's Red Dagger Drama Club will bring "Fiddler on the Roof" to the Central Junior High School's stage. Under the vocal and acting direction of...
View ArticleDemographics and a little humor
In a nutshell, Cape Girardeau County is a solid, retail, education, farming, manufacturing, medical, distribution center with steady growth, above average income, education, housing and lifestyle...
View ArticlePrayer 3/5/12
Thank you, O Lord Jesus, for forgiving us when we confess before you. Amen.
View ArticleTammy DeLassus
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Tammy S. DeLassus, 48, of St. Mary died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Siteman Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Sept. 5, 1963, in Perryville, Mo., daughter of...
View ArticleSgt. Joshua Born
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Sgt. Joshua A. Born, 25, of Niceville, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, while serving our country in Afghanistan. He was born Dec. 4, 1986, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. He...
View ArticleAgaytha Blackburn
CAIRO, Ill. — Agaytha "Mickey" Blackburn, 77, of Cairo died Friday, March 2, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleErwin Lorenz
Erwin M. Lorenz, 96, of Shawneetown passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 16, 1916, in Shawneetown, to Martin and Bertha Kasten Lorenz. He and Leota S....
View ArticleVirginia Grantham
Virginia L. Grantham, 81, of Jackson passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Monticello House. She was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Sedgewickville, Mo., to Dale D. and Grace Seabaugh. She and Kelly T....
View ArticleCee Lo Green announces Las Vegas residency to start in Aug.
LAS VEGAS -- The singer-songwriter behind the Grammy-winning 2010 single "Forget You" and the 2006 hit "Crazy" is settling down -- at least for a few months -- in a Las Vegas residency. Cee Lo Green...
View ArticleClub news 3/4/12
Jane Clark was hostess on Feb. 9 when the Kage FCE Club met in her home for the regular monthly meeting. The devotional was presented by the hostess. President Dortha Strack presided. Dortha's tip of...
View ArticleYour Generosity 3/4/12
Alma Schrader Elementary School's fourth-grade character council held a bake sale fundraiser Feb. 7 with all money raised going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The students spent two months...
View ArticlePet of the Week 3/4/12
Pet: Edmund Owner: Will Miller Favorite Activity: Edmund loves lounging around on the couch. Edmund...
View ArticleAdopt Raylan
Raylan is 1 year old. He is neutered and housebroken. Raylan is available for adoption at the Humane Society, 334-5837.
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