Jackson THRIVE Teens for Jeans
THRIVE students from Jackson Middle School, Jackson Junior High, and Jackson High School collected 2,230 pairs of slightly used jeans for Aeropostale and DoSomething.org's national Teens for Jeans...
View ArticleYour Generosity 2/12/12
Local receives scholarship from Kage FCE Club Kage FCE Club awarded Charlotte Schaffner its annual spring semester scholarship. Schaffner graduated in December from Southeast Missouri State...
View ArticleAwards 2/12/12
Army National Guard Pvt. Brandon M. Garrard has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is a 2008 graduate of Jackson High School. O'Reilly Auto Parts manager John...
View ArticlePreparing for the spring migration
Both Canada geese and mallard ducks are migratory birds. These two bird species eat much the same food, live in the same kinds of habitat and migrate at the same time in autumn and spring. Although...
View ArticlePrepare your pet for the new baby
LOS ANGELES -- Parents have months to get ready for a baby. Experts say the countdown should include prep time for pets too. A baby changes everything for a pet -- from how its home looks, smells and...
View ArticleClub news 2/12/12
Lamplighters FCE began the new club year by holding its monthly meeting Jan. 19 at the home of Karen Eaker. Jackie Kurre, president, called the meeting to order and had members say the Pledge of...
View ArticleSoutheast Missouri State University fall dean's list
The following students made the Dean's list for the 2011 fall semester at Southeast Missouri State University. Altenburg: Arielle Bohnert, Tessa Burroughs, Jennifer Dee, Susan Delacruz, Jessica...
View ArticleKeusenkothen - Schade
Jennifer Caitlyn Keusenkothen and Kyle Timothy Schade were married July 29, 2011, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Thomas Kiefer performed the ceremony. Organist was Geri...
View ArticlePleasant surprises
College basketball fans have had plenty to root for this year It's a great time to be a college basketball fan if you live in Southeast Missouri. First, there's the state's premier public university,...
View ArticleThanks for concert coverage
Heartland Talent Showcase would like to thank the Southeast Missourian for helping make out Winter Benefit Concert a success. From the moment we stepped into your offices and were assisted by Ashley...
View ArticleTaking the Plunge
If there is a more photogenic fundraising event in the Cape Girardeau area, we don't know what it is. Every year for the past six, a giddy gaggle of goofballs have gathered in February to jump in the...
View ArticleSpeak Out 2/12/12
I support the growth and planning the city is discussing. However, growth requires several resources. One in particular is the city employees who are needed to maintain and protect the development...
View ArticleClean up after dogs
My parents, who live in a small subdivision in Jackson, are unable to care for their yard. They have a wonderful neighbor who mows and rakes, etc. Now, the point is that just because they can't do it...
View ArticleResult of annexation vote
Congratulations to the Jackson attorney and his lovely wife, our state representative, the members of the St. Paul Church and the others for your work to win the election and defeat Jackson's will to...
View ArticleSpeak Out 2/13/12
I enjoyed the exciting boys and girls basketball games recently between Notre Dame and Central High School. However, the seemingly summary and arbitrary decision to move the games to the cavernous...
View ArticlePrayer 2/12/12
O Lord Jesus, thank you for the awesome privilege of worshipping you. Amen.
View ArticleMarcus Griggs Sr.
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Marcus Edward Griggs Sr., 65, of Chaffee passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Earl, Ark., to the late Ludy Mason...
View ArticleTabatha Berg
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Tabatha N. Bishop Berg, 32, of Perryville died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time today at Miller...
View ArticleMarie Hampton
Myrtle Marie Hampton, 90, of Jackson joined the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. She was born Aug. 21, 1921, in Cape Girardeau, to Roy W. and Laura Koeppel McLain. She and Arthur F. Hampton were...
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