Out of the Past: Aug. 29
As area students both public and parochial head back to classes, 16 Lutheran congregations are already making plans for next year; the congregations, which cover an area from Sikeston to...
View ArticleOut of the Past August 30
1999 Although a group has already formed and committed itself to making the downtown area of Cape Girardeau more attractive, it has yet to determine just where to start; downtown merchant Judith Lang...
View ArticleFire report 8-30-24
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. August 28 Medical assists were made at 9:36 a.m. on William Street; 6:03 p.m. on Houck Place; 7:25 p.m. on Bessie...
View ArticlePolice report 8-30-24
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest A warrant arrest was reported. Thefts Theft of a vehicle and driving while...
View ArticleClydesdales' 'backyard baseball' event canceled, full refunds assured
The St. Louis Clydesdales Backyard Baseball Showdown event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau, has been canceled, the team announced via Facebook on Wednesday...
View ArticleCape Girardeau kicks off Recovery Month with Overdose Awareness Day event...
Several area organizations are holding events beginning Saturday, Aug. 31, to bring awareness to substance abuse and recovery heading into September, which is National Recovery Month. A ceremony will...
View ArticleNew home for State Historical Society's Cape Girardeau Research Center unveiled
Eighteen months after moving from its original location in Pacific Hall, the State Historical Society of Missouris (SHSMO) Cape Girardeau Research Center has a new home on the third floor of Kent...
View ArticleJudith Farris returns to her roots: A lifetime of music and mentorship in...
Cape Girardeau native Judith Farris has embarked on an unexpected journey for more than 50 years. From starting college at Southeast Missouri State University as a music education major to becoming...
View ArticleRiverfront Fall Festival returns with artisan vendors, live music, family fun
This year's Riverfront Fall Festival in Cape Girardeau will be Saturday, Oct. 19. It is the third year Visit Cape will be holding this festival, which will start at 11 a.m. and go until 6 p.m., with...
View ArticleMargaret Shelton
Margaret Louise Shelton, 74, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Anna, Illnois, to Robert and Vida Mayberry. She and Bill Shelton...
View ArticleJohn Lesar Sr.
John A. Lesar Sr., 90, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1934, in Thebes, Illinois, to Merle and Thelma Durham Lesar. He and Ina Sue...
View ArticleGary Evans
Gary William Evans, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1942, in Kansas City, son of William R. and Lillian Robinson Evans. He and Phyllis Embrey...
View ArticleToday in History: Aug. 30
Today is Friday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2024. There are 123 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 30, 1916, on his fourth attempt, explorer Ernest Shackelton successfully returned to...
View ArticleLabor Day: Celebrating America's workforce
When it comes to the reasons for Monday's Labor Day holiday, the U.S. Department of Labor offers a good historical review. The first Labor Day celebration was in New York City in 1882 and...
View ArticlePrayer 8-30-24
O Heavenly Father, thank you that we have victory through Jesus our Lord. Amen.
View ArticleFire report 8-30-24
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. August 28 n Medical assists were made at 9:36 a.m. on William Street; 6:03 p.m. on Houck Place; 7:25 p.m. on Bessie...
View ArticlePolice report 8-30-24
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n A warrant arrest was reported. ...
View ArticleOut of the Past: Aug. 30
Although a group has already formed and committed itself to making the downtown area of Cape Girardeau more attractive, it has yet to determine just where to start; downtown merchant Judith Lang is...
View ArticlePolice report 8-31-24
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests A warrant arrest was reported. A warrant arrest was reported on South Silver...
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