Ballot language
Much has been made recently of the phrasing used by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan for the upcoming ballot issue that deals with ObamaCare. And for good reason. The ballot language...
View ArticleNorth student rec center to be closed for renovations
Renovations on the Southeast Missouri State University campus will close recreational facilities for several days. The north student recreation center will close July 30 and reopen Aug. 6, according...
View ArticleWoman reportedly shot while sitting in car in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Police are investigating a drive-by shooting which resulted in injuries for a Morehouse woman early Friday in Sikeston. About 12:10 a.m. the Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
View ArticleI-55 in Pemiscot County reduced for bridge maintenance
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Northbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced Wednesday as crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of highway is three miles south of Highway 84 and extends...
View ArticleRoute M in Scott County reduced for pavement repairs
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Route M between County Road 209 and Route K in Scott County will be reduced to one lane July 25 to 27 as contractor crews begin sealing the roadway with a mixture of rock and oil....
View ArticleClub news 7/15/12
The Cape County Wild Horses 4-H Rodeo Club was called to order by Jessica Gray, vice president, on July 9 at Fruitland Community Church. The pledges were lead by Paige Cooper. Roll call was "name...
View ArticleDogs from N.Y., Virginia wed at charity extravaganza
NEW YORK -- We double-dog dare you to check this out. Two dogs got married Thursday night at an extravaganza to benefit the Humane Society of New York. Bride Baby Hope Diamond, a white Coton de...
View ArticleContemporary Christian artist Josh Wilson to perform in Perryville
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Contemporary Christian musician Josh Wilson will perform at the First Baptist Church of Perryville later this month. Wilson is best known for his hits "I Refuse" and "Before the...
View ArticleAdopt Big Mike
Big Mike is 4 years old. He is an awesome guy! Big Mike is available for adoption at the Humane Society, 334-5837.
View ArticleAdopt Sherlock and Watson
Sherlock and Watson are 8 week old fluffy male kittens. They are both very friendly, playful and cute. For more information, contact Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary at 243-9823.
View ArticlePet of the Week 7/15/12
PET NAME: Duke OWNER: Jen Redinger ABOUT DUKE: Duke always lays on our son to get him to wake up in the morning. ...
View ArticleTake out the garbage and run to God
Trash service comes to my home on Wednesdays. On July 4, I missed trash pickup. Several of my neighbors and I were uncertain if the trash would be picked up that morning. When my closest neighbors,...
View ArticleFriendships are worth preserving
"Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, hello, hello, hello," came tumbling toward me from a long overdue email. They were written by my childhood friend, Lorna. I just recently found her and sent a brief note....
View ArticleAwards/Accomplishments 7/15/12
Brock Miesner won the gold medal at the 2012 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. While at Perryville High School, Brock completed the two-year Heating, Ventilation,...
View ArticleYour Generosity 7/15/12
AT&T and employees donated $19,315.40 to United Way of Southeast Missouri during the 2011-2012 annual campaign. Pictured from left: Beth Wunderlich-Musgrave, Steven Fisher, Mandy Grogan and Jeremy...
View ArticleFYI 7/15/12
The annual picnic at the Whitewater Presbyterian Church in Bollinger County will be Saturday. The church is celebrating its 180th year. The homestyle buffet serving begins at 3:30 p.m. and includes...
View ArticleFight between 2 Mo. girls posted on Facebook
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. - Authorities Butler County say two teenage girls whose fight was captured on a video that went viral are expected to face charges, and so are two men, including the father of one...
View ArticleAlto Pass man seriously hurt in crash
ALTO PASS, Ill. -- An Alto Pass man received serious injuries in a one-car crash on Friday morning on Skyline Drive in Alto Pass. Illinois State Police District 22 personnel, Union County rescue...
View ArticleSecretary of state issues order stopping credit machine business
Several Arizona companies and individuals connected to a suspect credit card machine business now face enforcement action by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, according to a news release....
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