Melva McEndree
At long last, Melva McEndree, 94, reunited with her beloved C.W. "Mac" McEndree and cherished grandson, Scott McEndree on Friday, June 29, 2012. Her children will hold her in their hearts always --...
View ArticleGOP candidate for secretary of state talks to voters in Cape Girardeau
A Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State visited a Cape Girardeau breakfast joint Friday to talk to voters. Bill Stouffer was at Sands Pancake House for a meet-and-greet Friday morning....
View ArticleKimberly Fisher
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Kimberly Ann Fisher, 52, of Advance passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1959, at Benton Harbor, Mich., the daughter of Charles and July Singleton...
View ArticleFunds at risk: Once known as food stamps, SNAP provides food to poor
She used to work two jobs and made good money. Now a health condition keeps her from working full-time. So a 32-year-old Cape Girardeau single mom depends on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
View ArticleConner Moore
Conner Renee Moore, age 7 days, daughter of Joshua Moore and Holly Collins of Jackson, met Jesus on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Conner struggled with multiple...
View ArticleLimbaugh endorses Kinder in radio ad
Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh is endorsing fellow Cape Girardeau native Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder in his bid for re-election. The Kinder campaign posted the radio ad with an image of...
View ArticleJackson boil order lifted
The boil-water order that was in effect for properties along and around Old Cape Road East in Jackson has been lifted. City crews restored water service to all customers by Thursday afternoon and...
View ArticleMissouri eager for jump to SEC
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Perhaps the only downer in Missouri's jump to the Southeastern Conference is the indefinite interruption of the feisty border conflict with Kansas. The Jayhawks, who were left behind...
View ArticleSummer baseball roundup 7/1/12
The Jackson Senior American Legion baseball team left the bases loaded to end the game in its 11-9 loss to Dunklin County in Saturday's semifinal at the 7-Up Classic in Paragould, Ark. Jackson...
View ArticleCapahas baseball team snares Valmeyer tournament win in 10th inning
It looked like a missed opportunity for the Plaza Tire Capahas. Clayton Gibbons bunted a ball hard at the first baseman in an attempt to move up the runners on first and second. The Belleville, Ill.,...
View ArticleFire damages Cape home Saturday
A Cape Girardeau home sustained moderate smoke and fire damage Saturday, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. Firefighters arrived on the scene at 407 S. Louisiana Ave. and found fire...
View ArticleSuspect in Sikeston killing arrested in Cape
The suspect in a Sikeston, Mo. shooting death was arrested in Cape Girardeau early Sunday. Kevin Recardo King, 29, of Sikeston was found about noon in a Cape Girardeau residence on Landis Drive,...
View ArticleExcessive heat warning issued for Southeast Missouri, So. Illinois, W. Kentucky
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky. The warning will stay in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. The excessive...
View ArticleNo injuries in Perry County train derailment Saturday
No one was injured when a train derailed near Tower Rock on Saturday afternoon, Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf said. The northbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway train was carrying iron ore...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Wayne Wallingford
Nominated by Tom Wilmas My family and I nominate Wayne Wallingford for the Spirit of America Award for 2012 because of his selfless contributions to all Americans and his larger-than-life...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Pete Poe
After being associated with Pete Poe for a number of years, serving on the Southeast Missouri District Fair Board, I have always found him to be courteous and polite, even under very stressful...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Walt and Norma Wildman
If the American spirit is defined as a combination of patriotism, service and faith, then Walt and Norma Wildman are the embodiments of this ideal. As a young man, Walt joined the United States Air...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Jim Watkins
Jim Watkins devoted 30 years to making our community better, serving our youth as an educator and public school administrator. His effect on our community was felt and recognized as Jim served in...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Alice Wybert
Alice is a registered nurse and has spent most of her career caring for the elderly, helpless and terminally ill patients of our community. She continues to exhibit her love for God's creatures...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Nancy Caldwell
As you can see, Nancy is very busy with her life. You can ask anyone who knows her and they will tell you that she loves her country and community. She serves her community many way. Here are some...
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