Spirit of America nominee: Dorothy Lee Dolle Krueger Points
Dorothy Lee Dolle Krueger Points attended May Greene elementary school up through eighth grade, College Hill School with the Southeast Missouri State College from ninth to 12th grades and graduated...
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Kenneth Haas
After much thought, it is our privilege to nominate Kenneth Haas for the Spirit of America Award. Throughout his 90 years, Kenny has undoubtedly exemplified a true American in several ways.
View ArticleSpirit of America nominee: Kent Zickfield
Kent Zickfield is deserving of the Spirit of America award because of his strong dedication, leadership and determination as he has worked in our community and especially in downtown revitalization...
View ArticleAmerican spirit
Tomorrow Americans will gather for parades, barbecues, horseshoes and washers games and, of course, fireworks. But as we celebrate, let us also take time to remember the sacrifice many have and are...
View ArticleCoverage of Lorimier event
The following Letter to the Editor was sent in response to the story "Cape Girardeau residents mark founder's death":While it was good to see coverage of the Bicentennial Commemorative Celebration of...
View ArticleNo respect in people's house
On June 15, certain gay and lesbian activists were invited to the White House for a celebration of gay pride. While there, some of the invited guests had their photos taken beneath the presidential...
View ArticleBirths 7/3/12
Daughter to Robert Emil Stueve and Chandra Ranae Miller of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:28 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012. Name, Macie Paige. Weight, 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Third...
View ArticleCongressional votes for June 26-28
YEAS: Rep. Jo Ann Emerson R-MO (8th), Rep. Sam Graves R-MO (6th), Rep. Vicky Hartzler R-MO (4th), Rep. Billy Long R-MO (7th), Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer R-MO (9th). NAYS: Rep. Russ Carnahan D-MO (3rd),...
View ArticleOut of the past 7/3/12
Bob Hope, one of the world's most widely known and admired celebrities, will perform during the grand opening of the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau; Hope will appear here Aug. 28. A group of...
View ArticleArea digest 7/3/12
Wayne Steffens of Cape Girardeau carded his third career hole-in-one Friday at Kimbeland Country Club. Steffens used a 6-iron to ace No. 12, a par 3 playing 150 yards. Clint Ruppel, Ray Moore and...
View ArticleSteve Franklin resigns as Gator Swim Team coach coach
The Gator Swim Team and coach Steve Franklin have parted ways after an affiliation that lasted nearly nine years. Franklin, who was hired in August 2003, tendered his resignation last week, and the...
View ArticleIN FEDERAL COURT: Man pleads guilty to illegally re-entering U.S.
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Tuesday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. Name: Alejandro Cruz-Guzman Residence: Mexico...
View ArticleJackson police and fire report 7/3/12
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Theft Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
View ArticlePrayer 7-3
O God, today we celebrate freedom; may you continue to bless this nation. Amen.
View ArticleCarolyn Porche
Carolyn Joan Porche, 69, of Jackson passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at Jackson Manor. She was born Jan. 18, 1943, in Sikeston, Mo., to James David and Saphrey Juanita Pruitt Crawford. Carolyn...
View ArticleLois Niswonger
Lois L. Niswonger, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home....
View ArticleRaymond Myers Jr.
Raymond E. Myers Jr., 64, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Life Care Center. He was born May 6, 1948, in Hannibal, Mo., to Raymond E. and Eugenia Warren Myers. His parents passed away...
View ArticleMary Meier
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Mary E. Meier, 92, of Perryville died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born Oct. 1, 1919, in Perry County, daughter of David Walker and...
View ArticlePaul Gibbs
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Paul Junior Gibbs, 74, of Mounds, formerly of Jonesboro, Ill., passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Union County,...
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