Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy
CHICAGO -- Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests. It's among the first studies linking the two, and though it doesn't prove...
View ArticleSpears asks judge to add fiance to conservatorship
LOS ANGELES -- Britney Spears has requested that her fiance join her father in decision-making duties involving the pop superstar's conservatorship, court filings show. The request was made by...
View ArticleHealth Beat: Healthy eating patterns
Individuals should meet the following recommendations as part of a healthy eating pattern while staying within their calorie needs. The complete list may be found in the HHS Dietary Guidelines for...
View ArticleOut of the past 4/10/12
After a long, distinguished career in both appointed and elected positions in government, State Sen. Harry Wiggins believes he is qualified and prepared to be governor of Missouri; the Kansas City...
View ArticleIn federal court: Cape County woman given 60 months for wire fraud, money...
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Monday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. Sentenced Name: Lisa F. Ervin Residence: Cape...
View ArticleIn federal court: Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to possession, sale of...
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Monday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. PLEADED GUILTY Name: Steffanie Kearbey Residence:...
View ArticleJackson police and fire report 4/10/12
*** Jackson *** Firefighters responded to the following call Sunday: * Emergency medical service on Dorothy Drive.
View ArticleCape Girardeau fire report 4/10/12
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
View ArticleLawsuit challenging Jackson annexation continued
A civil case that alleges that Jackson illegally annexed the strip of highway that leads to Fruitland was continued Monday. Attorney Thad Michael Brady of the Cape Girardeau firm Lichtenegger, Weiss...
View ArticleWork begins on Broadway project
Crews begin work on the $4.5 million Broadway corridor project Monday morning, April 9, 2012 along the eastbound lane of Broadway near Main Street in Cape Girardeau....
View ArticleCape Girardeau police report 4/10/12
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
View ArticleJames Zieba
James L. Zieba, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home. He was born June 5, 1933, in Farmington, Mo., son of Frank and Alma Cleve Zieba. He and Margaret Tarry were married...
View ArticleRuth Smith
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Ruth R. Smith, 90, of Perryville died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Independence Care Center. Service is private. Miller Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleMichael Schuette
Michael Wayne Schuette, 63, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Aug. 16, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, to Lester and Sylvia Miget Schuette. Michael graduated...
View ArticleRosie Phegley
Rosie Phegley, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Lepanto, Ark., to John H. and Docia Mae King Young. She and Albert Willard...
View ArticleEarl Penrod
ANNA, Ill. -- Earl Wayne Penrod, 73, of Anna died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in...
View ArticleJunior Palmer
Junior "Denny" Palmer, 86, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Nov. 24, 1925, in McClure, Ill., to Harry and Mary Alma Carrow Palmer. He and Margie...
View ArticleWaldemar Mueller
Waldemar Karl Mueller, 74, of Jackson died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Southeast Hospital after a two-year fight with cancer. He was born May 27, 1937, in Litz-mannstadt, Germany, to Oscar and Edith...
View ArticleTrudie Hotop
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Trudie H. Hotop, 96, of Perryville died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 26, 1915, in Perry County, daughter of John W. and Alpha L....
View ArticleRoger Hodge
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Roger L. Hodge, 65, of Perryville died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his home. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to service time Thursday at...
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