Disabilities board members appointed; conflicts of interest charges continue
The Cape Girardeau County Commission unanimously appointed members of a number of volunteer advisory boards Monday, but attempts to fill spots on the Cape Girardeau Board of Developmental...
View ArticleMain Street to get $300,000 resurfacing near casino
Did it really need it or did the new Isle of Capri casino prompt it? Both, says assistant city manager Kelly Green. The Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday night authorized a roughly $300,000...
View ArticleKent Zickfield
It's our honor every July to recognize one deserving individual, among those nominated by you, our readers, as the recipient of the Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award. Before last night's...
View ArticleAn unacceptable plan
Once again, out-of-state extreme environmental groups are attempting to interfere in how Missourians manage the natural resources in our state. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a crown jewel of...
View ArticleA call for term limits
If you run for the House of Representatives you need X million dollars. You have fundraisers and entertain special interest groups who "give" you money. Therefore, you will be closely watched to see...
View ArticleSpeak Out 7/5/12
The caller who suggested no liberals write for the paper obviously has never heard of Gene Lyons, which is no surprise. Not many people do read that man's column. I see that our dictator in chief,...
View ArticleCook's reaction to court decision
I read with interest the different reactions and opinions to the Supreme Courts ruling printed in the Southeast Missourian paper on June 29, 2012. I was particularly interested in Bekki Cook's...
View ArticleneXt up 7/5/12
FRIDAY "Katy Perry," PG @ Cape West 14 Cine "Savages," rated R @ Cape West 14 Cine SATURDAY Sunday NEXT WEEK "NCAA Football 13" X360 PS3 "The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff Pack" PC MAC "American Reunion" R...
View ArticleGov. Nixon visits Jackson to sign veteran jobs legislation
Calling veterans one of Missouri's most important resources, Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation at Missouri Plastics in Jackson on Tuesday to expand employment opportunities for veterans and their...
View ArticleRepublican gubernatorial candidate Spence to be in Cape Girardeau
The Cape Girardeau County Republican Women will host Republican candidate for Missouri governor Dave Spence on Friday. Spence, a businessman who until recently was the president of Alpha Packaging,...
View ArticleMorley, Mo., man accused of selling drugs near school
BENTON, Mo. -- A Morley, Mo., man is in custody on drug charges, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter. Robert L. Mosbey, 37, has been charged with distribution of a controlled substance near...
View ArticleBrandom critical of Wallingford's business record
A week after Wayne Wallingford supporters called Ellen Brandom's pro-life credentials into question, the Sikeston Republican has fired back at her Missouri Senate race opponent, using an endorsement...
View ArticleDespite heat, few incidents of road buckling
Despite extreme heat over the past week, the Southeast Missouri area has had relatively few incidences of road buckling compared to previous years, according to Keith Gentry, maintenance...
View ArticleBirths 7/5/12
Son to Christopher Marc and Lauren Patricia Snider of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Name, Matthew Lee. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Snider...
View ArticleOut of the past 7/5/12
The New Creations, a choral ensemble from Mid-America Teen Challenge Training Center in Cape Girardeau, gives a concert of gospel music at the Capaha Park band shell in the evening; director of the...
View ArticleHooked on Science: Make ice cream in a zip-top bag
Make homemade ice cream in a bag with a few ingredients and materials from around the house. STEP 1: Place the half-and-half, sugar and vanilla in the sandwich zip-top bag. Seal the sandwich zip-top...
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