Iranian lawmaker says Obama proposed talks; U.S. denies claim
TEHRAN, Iran -- An Iranian lawmaker claimed Wednesday that President Barack Obama called for direct talks with Iran in a secret letter to the Islamic Republic's supreme leader that also warned Tehran...
View ArticleStudent perspective on uniforms
Do you honestly want uniforms? So far it's looking like next year all the public schools of Cape Girardeau are going to be wearing uniforms. I can't say that we will be wearing school uniforms for...
View ArticleBoys and Girls Club
An increasing number of students are participating in the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Girardeau. This school year 172 students are enrolled in the club and participate in its after-school activities...
View ArticleCentral basketball recognition
We members of the 1954 Class A State Championship basketball team would like to express our thanks and appreciation for being included in the 100-year centennial commemorations on going this year at...
View ArticleSusan Watkins
DEXTER, Mo. -- Susan I. Watkins, daughter of the late Floyd James and Mattie Irene Grim Hoffman, was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on Dec. 14, 1954. She passed away at her home in Dexter on Tuesday,...
View ArticleHarlan Minner
Harlan Rance "Ike" Minner, 60, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at his home. He was born Dec. 17, 1951, in St. Louis, to William Thomas and Marie Lee Reagan Minner. He and Carlotta E....
View ArticleGene Littleton
Newel "Gene" Littleton, 90, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Ratliff Care Center, surrounded by family. He was born April 24, 1921, at Neelys Landing, to Joseph and Lela...
View ArticleBirths 1/19/12
Son to Adam Shane and Meghan Darlynn Henderson of Thebes, Ill., Southeast Hospital, 9:51 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Name, Macen Lane. Weight, 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Mrs. Henderson is the former Meghan...
View ArticleRuth Stuckey
BENTON, Mo. — Ruth Stuckey, 76, of Ponder, Texas, formerly of the Benton area, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton.
View ArticleAnna Ford
ANNA, Ill. — Anna Ruth Ford, 72, of Anna died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
View ArticleOut of the past 1/19/12
Vandals caused extensive damage throughout L.J. Schultz School over the weekend, the third time this school year Schultz has been hit by vandalism; in addition, about 30 windows were broken at Alma...
View ArticleJackson police and fire reports 1/19/12
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Property damage @graphic_body_indent_bullet:n Property damage was reported in the 2200 block of East Jackson...
View ArticleCape Girardeau fire report 1/19/12
Firefighters responded to the following call Tuesday: * At 9:55 p.m., a medical assist on Julie Drive. * At 3 a.m., a medical assist on South Henderson Avenue...
View ArticleHighway 51 reduced for edge rut repairs in Bollinger County
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Highway 51 in Bollinger County will be reduced to one lane today and Friday, from Route NN to Route JJ, while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs....
View ArticleCape Girardeau police report 1/19/12
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.
View ArticleRoute E closed for pipe replacement in Perry County
Route E in Perry County will be closed today, from County Road 322 to Route C, while Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe beneath the roadway. Weather permitting, the work will...
View ArticlePrayer 1/19/12
O Lord Jesus, may your peace that passes all understanding fill our hearts. Amen.
View ArticleCape prosecutor to ask Supreme Court to review DWI blood tests case
A Cape Girardeau prosecutor will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to decide which of the conflicting precedents is correct when determining whether warrantless blood tests for people suspected of driving...
View ArticleWho's next 1/19/12
Honors, achievements Students in the Oak Ridge School District recently participated in a nationwide wellness initiative. The initiative, called Fuel Up to Play 60, is designed to support school...
View ArticleInternet protest exposes Silicon Valley-Hollywood rivalry
LOS ANGELES -- In a move that heightens the growing tension between Silicon Valley and Hollywood, Wikipedia and other websites went dark Wednesday in protest of two congressional proposals intended...
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