In federal court: Arkansas man pleads guilty to drug charges
The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Tuesday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. pleaded guilty Residence: Blytheville, Ark. Age:...
View ArticleCape Girardeau fire report 7/11/12
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
View ArticleCape Girardeau police report 7/11/12
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
View ArticleJackson police report 7/11/12
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Assaults...
View ArticleJudge says Busch civil case remains in Southeast Missouri
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A judge has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit against August Busch IV in the death of his former girlfriend will remain in a Southeast Missouri court. Busch, the former chief...
View ArticleIn federal court: Man pleads guilty to conspiring to distribute cocaine
Age: 37 Charges: Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine Sentencing: Scheduled for Oct. 9 Summary: Redd pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine from May...
View ArticlePrayer 7/11/12
O Lord Jesus, may we first seek your kingdom and your righteousness. Amen.
View ArticleHighway 77 in Scott County reduced for bridge repairs
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Highway 77 between Route H and County Road 401 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make repairs to the bridge over Interstate...
View ArticleRamp in Butler County closed for pavement repairs
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The ramp to Route B on eastbound Business U.S. 60 in Butler County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. Weather permitting, the...
View ArticleRepairs set for Cape river bridge
East- and westbound Highway 34/74 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make repairs to the Mississippi River bridge between Cape...
View ArticlePair traveling down Mississippi to raise funds for not-for-profit group
Luke Taylor and Craig Loss, and their dog, Jane, head under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Tuesday morning in Cape Girardeau. Taylor and Loss are making a 2,300-mile trek on the Mississippi...
View ArticleOlive Branch, Ill., woman sentenced for false sexual assault report
An Olive Branch, Ill., woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to disorderly conduct after she filed a false police report, Union County State's Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds said in a news release. Dea Ann...
View ArticleScott County libraries to offer training for e-readers
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Two Scott County libraries have received state grants to better assist patrons with their e-reader devices. The Sikeston Public Library received a federal e-reader Exploration Grant...
View ArticleU.S. factory orders increased 0.7 percent in May; local companies see...
WASHINGTON -- Companies placed more orders with U.S. factories in May after two months of declining factory orders, demanding more computers, machinery and other equipment that signal investment...
View ArticleDocument reveals some details on Cape Girardeau office vandalism
A probable-cause statement released Tuesday details the moments leading up to vandalism that caused extensive damage to a Cape Girardeau building and the eventual confession by a suspect in the case....
View ArticleToday is last day to register to vote in Aug. 7 primary
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 7 primary in Missouri. More information on how to register can be found at www.govotemissouri.com or by calling any county clerk's office. As of...
View ArticleMorley police chief challenging Walter for Scott County sheriff
In Scott County, challengers for sheriff dropped by half before the race began. Fellow Democrats Ron Merideth and Paul Johnson stepped up to challenge incumbent Rick Walter, but after finding out...
View ArticleBoil-water order issued for Oak Creek subdivision
Cape Girardeau County Public Water District No. 2 has issued a precautionary boil-water order for Oak Creek subdivision near Jackson effective today and continuing until further notice. The water...
View ArticleArea digest 7/11/12
Mike Massa and Dawn Morrow finished in first place at the SEMO Horseshoe Association's 33-team tournament July 4 at the Oran Knights of Columbus. Kurt Prindle and Lachelle Cook took second, while...
View ArticleSummer baseball roundup 7/11/12
Steve Eddy pitched the Jackson Senior American Legion baseball team past visiting Ste. Genevieve 8-5 in a scheduled nine-inning game Tuesday. Eddy allowed 11 hits and five earned runs over 8 1/3...
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