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Judge hears arguments in Cape Girardeau flag desecration case
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
It took less than an hour for a federal judge to hear arguments about how much Frank L. Snider should be awarded for the time he spent in jail after his arrest for flag desecration. Judge Carol E. Jackson presiding over a bench trial Friday at the Rush H. ...
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Akin makes first Mo. appearance since rape remark
(State News ~ 08/26/12)
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- Embattled Missouri Congressman Todd Akin is reaffirming plans to stay in Missouri's U.S. Senate race despite a political uproar over remarks he made about rape and pregnancy.
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Democratic incumbent is content for Akin to stay
(State News ~ 08/26/12)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Rep. Todd Akin's staunchest defender may turn out to be his chief political rival. As the nation's top Republicans urged Akin this week to abandon his Senate race, one of the few politicians content to see him stay was the Democratic incumbent he's trying to unseat...
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Court upholds Clay Waller's federal sentence
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
A federal appeals court has upheld Clay Waller's sentence for making an Internet threat against his missing wife's sister. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the ruling upholding the sentence on Friday. Waller was sentenced in January for making threats against Cheryl Brenneke, his missing wife's sister, on the website Topix. Waller pleaded guilty last October to threatening to kill Brenneke if she hurt his children. Waller's children are in Brenneke's custody...
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Kewanee woman chosen as director of Cape children's museum
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
Pansy Glenn believes with her experience in marketing and fundraising she can help the Discovery Playhouse grow as its new executive director. Glenn, of Kewanee, Mo., will be the children's museum's second executive director, replacing Jennifer Mullix, who resigned in May to pursue graduate studies in St. Louis...
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SEMO may end up in No. 2 spot in state for university growth
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
By the time the official numbers come out in a few weeks, Southeast Missouri State University could have the second-highest percentage increase of all public universities in Missouri for the second year in a row. Only the University of Missouri in Columbia is growing at a more rapid pace...
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Southeast Missouri State football preview: Redhawks seek consistency
(College Sports ~ 08/26/12)
Southeast coach Tony Samuel wants avoid the dramatic highs and lows of the past two seasons.
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Judges name winners in Cape Jaycees barbecue festival
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
While Friday was reserved for fun and socializing, Saturday was dedicated to the serious business of competition for the 36 teams in the 20th annual Cape BBQ Fest at Arena Park. The teams began cooking in four classes at 5 a.m. to meet the deadline to present their efforts to the judges.
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Scott County man arrested on sodomy, molestation charges
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
DIEHLSTADT, Mo. -- A Diehlstadt man is in custody on suspicion of sexual related charges, Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said in a news release Friday. Charles R. McConkey IV, 36, is charged with statutory sodomy and child molestation. The investigation was begun by the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department and found McConkey allegedly committed sexual related crimes in his residence. ...
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Wildlife refuge holding open house in Illinois
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting an open house 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12 at St. John's Veterans Memorial Center in Chester, Ill. Future hunting opportunities and the opening of refuge lands for hunting will be discussed. For more information, call Robert Cail at 618-763-4420...
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Mississippi County commissioners OK letter against National Wildlife Federation campaign
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Mississippi County commissioners are adding their voice to those urging federal legislators to stand up to environmental activists. During their regular weekly meeting Thursday, commissioners approved sending a letter to U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt and U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson as requested by Jeff Glenn of GlennView Strategies in Cape Girardeau...
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Roper injured, horse killed in trailer wreck
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
DUDLEY, Mo. -- An incoming Three Rivers College team roper was injured and one of his horses killed when his truck and trailer ran off U.S. 60, then struck a bridge, near Dudley on Thursday afternoon. The accident happened at about 3:40 p.m. on U.S. 60, almost a mile east of Dudley, and left Clayton T. Ratliff, 18, with moderate injuries...
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Neal E. Boyd to perform at RNC
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
Local political candidate and opera singer Neal E. Boyd has been invited to sing at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Boyd, a Republican running against Democratic Rep. Steve Hodges in the 149th House District, will perform on Tuesday, according to a Republican National Convention news release. He is an opera singer who won the 2008 edition of the talent show "America's Got Talent."...
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Perryville football team shuts out East Prairie
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
Jonny Pruiett rushed for two touchdowns and intercepted a pass on defense to lead the the Pirates.
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Cape Central football team drops opener to top-ranked John Burroughs
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
Ezekiel Elliott did a little bit of everything Friday night as John Burroughs beat Central 43-14 in the season opener for both teams.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
Today is Sunday, Aug. 26, the 239th day of 2012. There are 127 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing American women the right to vote, was certified in effect by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby...
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Busch - McLeod
(Wedding ~ 08/26/12)
Meredith Elyse Busch and William Ross McLeod were married June 16, 2012, at Lynwood Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Anderson performed the ceremony. Pianist was Eric Coomer, and vocalists were Christopher Goeke and Lori Shaffer, all of Cape Girardeau...
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Bell - Baugh
(Engagement ~ 08/26/12)
Chuck Bell of Cape Girardeau and Anita Mize of Tulsa, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Kay Bell, to Joel Gabriel Baugh, both of Jackson. He is the son of Bob and Carole Baugh of Jackson. Bell is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a 2008 graduate of Clary Sage College in Tulsa, and is pursuing a bachelor of science degree at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Belladona Salon and Spa in Cape Girardeau...
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Gillard - Morton
(Engagement ~ 08/26/12)
The Revs. Grant and Nancy Gillard of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Lee Anne Gillard, to Jeremy James Morton, both of Kansas City, Kan. He is the son of James and Bridget Morton of Kirksville, Mo. Gillard is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in economics from Truman State University in Kirksville. She is employed at Citizens Bank N.A. in Lenexa, Kan...
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Standridge - Proffer
(Engagement ~ 08/26/12)
Cindy and Doug Friend and Kenny and Robin Standridge of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Elizabeth Standridge, to Andrew Eastwood Proffer, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Gary and Betty Proffer of Chaffee, Mo...
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Schlosser - Burger
(Engagement ~ 08/26/12)
Timothy Lynn Schlosser and Lisa Ann Schlosser of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Nicole Schlosser, to Nicholas Gerard Burger. He is the son of James Michael and Robin Gail Kindle of Sikeston, Mo. Schlosser is a 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010. She is a financial services representative at Commerce Bank...
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Dambach - Koenig
(Engagement ~ 08/26/12)
Trisha and Travis Sikes and Terry and Kelly Dambach of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Marie Dambach, to Jeff Kellen Koenig, both of Jackson. He is the son of Kenny and Lisa Koenig of Luling, Texas. Dambach is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She is owner of two local businesses...
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Seabaugh - 70 Years
(Anniversary ~ 08/26/12)
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Seabaugh of Jackson celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering Aug. 12, 2012. Hosts were their children. The couple was married Aug. 9, 1942, in Jackson, by the Rev. Keister. They have four children, Paul and Roxie Seabaugh of Jackson, Ron and Phyllis Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau, Jim and Susan Seabaugh of Jackson, and Martha and Mike Riehn of Millersville. The Seabaughs have nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren...
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Bertrand - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 08/26/12)
Mr. and Mrs. Ronny L. Bertrand of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Bertrand and Carolyn Jean Graden were married Aug. 25, 1962, at Old St. Vincent's Church, by the Rev. Joseph P. Dyra, pastor. Their attendants were Catherine D. Pope of Downingtown, Pa., and Edgar B. Schott of O'Fallon, Mo...
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Local Boy Scout honors veteran through Life Badge project
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
Southeast Missouri has a strong connection to veterans. Carson Retter, 12, of Cape Girardeau, had a special part in honoring one. Retter is a Boy Scout and was in need of a project for his Life Badge. His scoutmaster, Joe Wolsey, recommended he install a plaque honoring Pfc. Richard C. Wilson for the Legacy Wall at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838...
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Eastern wood pewee waits patiently
(Column ~ 08/26/12)
This little bird is a member of a large family of songbirds called flycatchers. It is an eastern wood pewee. Although flycatchers of various kinds and colors are found across much of the world, the eastern wood pewee makes its summer home only in the southeastern quarter of North America. It is a migratory bird and winters in northern South America...
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Curiosity led Centenary pastor to life in ministry
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
The Rev. David Conley was named senior pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church this summer. A native of Cape Girardeau, Conley has been a pastor at several churches, including a few in Southeast Missouri. In this week's Ministry Focus, Conley talks about why he entered the ministry and what opportunities for ministry Centenary offers...
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Preparation key in power outages
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
Don't wait until the power goes out to start thinking, "Where's the flashlight?" Power outages are becoming a fact of life around the country, at any time of year. Recent years have seen a number of strong storms and hurricanes knock out power to suburban and rural homes for days at a time. Blackouts also can be caused by accidents or short-circuits...
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Several recipes submitted by readers
(Column ~ 08/26/12)
Reader mail is always a welcome addition to this column, and I am so happy today to have just that today. A couple of friends of mine shared recipes with me, and in turn I will pass them along to you. This recipe submitted by Ruth Jean Field-Lange is one of her favorite recipes. It is quick, easy, uses common ingredients that almost everyone has on hand and is delicious. Her son-in-law makes this for her when she visits her family and it is always a treat...
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The Arrow fall kickoff
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
Nathan Hamilton ~ The Arrow The Arrow held its first full staff of the 2012 fall semester at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Grauel Building on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. Forty-four people attended the meeting, and 29 of them were students interested in joining the staff. The editorial staff introduced the potentially new writers, photographers and designers to Arrow procedures, and some new writers were assigned a story to write...
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Arbor, Mo., man still bowling at 100
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
For his first frame of the day on Wednesday, Windy Winchester bowled a spare. Winchester, 100, bowls every Wednesday at the Jackson Lanes as part of the Young at Heart Leauge. "He does bowl pretty good for 100," bowler Doris Meyer said. On Wednesday the Young at Heart League celebrated Winchester's centennial birthday. For Winchester, bowling at 100 is the fulfillment of a dream...
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School menus 8-27 to 8-31
(Menus ~ 08/26/12)
MONDAY--Corn dog, broccoli & cheese sauce or tomatoes or carrots, cinnamon applesauce. TUESDAY--Chicken patty on bun, green beans or tomatoes or carrots, peaches. WEDNESDAY--Super nachos, refried beans or tomatoes or carrots, mixed fruit cup...
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Graduation rate
(Editorial ~ 08/26/12)
The graduation numbers that came out last week were, on the one hand, stunning. In one year, the four-year "on-time" graduation rate in the Cape Girardeau School District increased from 67.5 percent to 80 percent. A 13 percent increase in just about anything is impressive. ...
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Speak Out 8/26/12
(Speak Out ~ 08/26/12)
In most years, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development, the United States spends only about 1 percent of our budget on foreign aid. This puts us dead last in a list of 22 developed countries seeking to influence the world's developing countries toward freedom and justice. Ending foreign aid would be a drop in the bucket toward ending the deficit...
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Prayer 8/26/12
(Prayer ~ 08/26/12)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you, for you are our redeemer and healer. Amen.
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Michelle Obama to appear on 'Dr. Oz Show' in September
(Entertainment ~ 08/26/12)
NEW YORK -- Michelle Obama is making a house call on "The Dr. Oz Show." The show's producers say the first lady will tape an appearance Wednesday to discuss new provisions of her "Let's Move!" campaign and the Presidential Youth Fitness Program...
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Kidney for Ohio patient's transplant put in trash
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
TOLEDO, Ohio -- A nurse accidentally disposed of a kidney from a living donor this month at an Ohio hospital, and doctors tried unsuccessfully for at least two hours to resuscitate the organ in what medical experts describe as a rare accident, health officials said...
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Obama forced to find new venue for visit to Virginia
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- President Barack Obama was forced to find another venue for a Virginia campaign event next week after the University of Virginia declined a request to use the campus. University officials had said Friday that they had met with the campaign about using one of its outdoor venues on Wednesday. ...
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Hamas scales back hopes of open Egyptian border
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- Business is down because of an Egyptian security clampdown, but smuggling tunnels under the Gaza-Egypt border keep operating under the supervision of Gaza's Hamas rulers. The militant Hamas had hoped the Islamists who took charge in Egypt this summer -- fellow members of the region's Muslim Brotherhood -- would swiftly turn the shared border crossing into a free-flowing trade route, ending Gaza's five-year isolation from the world and making the tunnels obsolete.. ...
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Apple's victory over Samsung could mean fewer phone options
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Apple Inc.'s $1 billion legal victory could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers to choose from, analysts said. A federal jury's verdict Friday that Samsung Electronic Co. stole Apple's technology to make and market smartphones using Google's Android software sends a warning to other companies manufacturing similar devices, the biggest marketplace threat to Apple...
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Grizzly bear kills hiker in Denali National Park
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A hiker in Alaska's Denali National Park photographed a grizzly bear for at least eight minutes before the bear mauled and killed him in the first fatal attack in the park's history, officials said Saturday. Investigators have recovered the camera and looked at the photos, which show the bear grazing and not acting aggressively before the attack, Denali Park superintendent Paul Anderson said...
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New York gunman quiet loner; victim outgoing family man
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
NEW YORK -- A gunman who killed a former co-worker in cold blood in the shadow of the Empire State Building and then was shot dead by police after he turned his gun on them spent long hours in the quiet of Central Park, photographing hawks and marveling over nature's beauty...
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Tropical Storm Isaac drenches islands
(International News ~ 08/26/12)
HAVANA -- Tropical Storm Isaac pushed over Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti's southern peninsula, where it caused flooding and at least four deaths, adding to the misery of a poor nation still trying to recover from the 2010 earthquake...
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Mexico probes why federal cops fired at U.S. gov't vehicle
(International News ~ 08/26/12)
MEXICO CITY -- Mexican authorities are trying to sort out why a U.S. Embassy vehicle was ambushed by federal police on a rural back road in mountains south of the capital, leaving two U.S. government workers wounded. Officials from both nations said federal officers were chasing criminals Friday morning when a hail of bullets was fired at the embassy sport utility vehicle carrying the two employees and a Mexican Navy captain...
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Key Taliban figure killed in Afghanistan
(International News ~ 08/26/12)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A NATO airstrike in eastern Afghanistan killed a senior commander of the Pakistani Taliban who had close ties with al-Qaida, dealing a blow to the militants who operate on both sides of the countries' porous border. Mullah Dadullah was killed Friday in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, which lies just across the border from the Pakistani tribal area of Bajur, the military alliance said. ...
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Syrian rebels release Shiite Lebanese hostage
(International News ~ 08/26/12)
BEIRUT -- Turkey on Saturday secured the release of one of 11 Shiite Lebanese hostages held for three months by Syrian rebels, a move that underlined Ankara's growing influence in the Arab world. In Syria itself, activists reported the discovery of up to 50 bodies in a Damascus suburb stormed by government forces after heavy clashes this week...
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Typhoon approaches Okinawa
(International News ~ 08/26/12)
TOKYO -- An unusually powerful typhoon packing 155 mph gusts is approaching the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. Okinawa weather officials projected that Typhoon Bolaven would be the strongest typhoon to hit the island in several years. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the typhoon was centered about 125 miles southeast of Okinawa and was expected to pass directly over the island by Sunday evening, dumping as much as 20 inches of rain over a 24-hour period...
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Explosion at oil refinery kills 39 people in Venezuela; dozens hurt
(International News ~ 08/26/12)
CARACAS, Venezuela -- A huge explosion rocked Venezuela's biggest oil refinery and unleashed a ferocious fire Saturday, killing at least 39 people and injuring more than 80 others in one of the deadliest disasters ever to hit the country's key oil industry...
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Storm forces GOP to scrap 1st day of national convention
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Republican officials abruptly announced plans Saturday night to scrap the first day of their national convention, bowing to the threat of Tropical Storm Isaac as it bore down on Florida. "The safety of those in Isaac's path is of the utmost importance," tweeted Mitt Romney, his formal nomination as presidential candidate pushed back by a minimum of 24 hours from Monday night to Tuesday...
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Emma Henson
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
Emma Ellen Henson, 79, of Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Southeast Hospital. She was born Thursday, April 13, 1933, in Pocahontas, Ark., to Hazel Edgar and Emma Ellen Stokes Wantland. She and Robert Henson were married Friday, April 11, 1952, at Michigan City, Ind...
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Loretta Fellows
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
Loretta Agnes Fellows, 78, of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Chicago to Travis Jackson and Ruby Agnes Friese Marshall. She and Floyd Oscar Fellows were married March 6, 1954, at Sedgewickville, Mo...
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Linus Winkler
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Linus L. "Buddy" Winkler, 82, of Perryville died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born March 11, 1930, in Perry County to Hugo and Anna Meyer Winkler. He married Velda M. Pecaut on April 19,1952. She preceded him in death Feb. 14, 2004...
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Virginia Johnson
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
Sally Virginia Johnson, 98, of Cape Girardeau went to Jesus on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Ratliff Care Center. She was born Feb. 10, 1914, at Cape Girardeau to Joel P. and Mary Jane Mabrey Nunn. She and John X. Johnson were married Thursday, July 14, 1949, at New Orleans. He died Oct. 7, 1971...
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Shirley Driskell
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
PERKINS, Mo. -- Shirley Ann Driskell, 75, of Perkins, Mo., passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at the family home. She was born April 13, 1937, at Perkins to the late Elmer and Alreda Bumgardner Calliotte. Shirley married Robert L. Driskell on Sept. 3, 1966...
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Kennith Whitlock
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
Kennith Whitlock, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Harold Schott
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
ORAN, Mo. — Harold "Sonny" Schott, 76, of Oran, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at Chaffee Nursing Center. Graveside service will be at noon Tuesday at Williams Cemetery. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.
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Births 8/26/12
(Births ~ 08/26/12)
Son to Gary Wayne and Morgan Nicole Frayser of Cairo, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:26 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. Name, Liam Stout. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Frayser is the former Morgan Davis, daughter of Alda and Bob Ingram of Olney, Ill., and Mike and Deb Davis of Cairo. She is a rep-payee at Delta Center Inc. Frayser is the son of Eleanor and Bob Cocke of Palm Bay, Fla. He is a port captain with Marquette Transportation...
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Helen Summers
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
Helen L. Summers, 94, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at the Lutheran Home. She was born July 29, 1918, in Bloomfield, Mo., to Henry M. and Alberta E. Wright. She and Everett Summers were married Dec. 7, 1938. They had been married nearly 42 years when he passed away Nov. 25, 1980...
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Laura Martin
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
Laura L. Martin, 48, of Norfolk, Neb., formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. She was born Feb. 23, 1964, daughter of John W. and Carolyn Allstun Sarff. She and Al Martin were married Sept. 9, 1987...
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William Kuss
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
A tribute to our Dad: William H. Kuss was called by our father to enter his heavenly kingdom Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Bill was a man of strong convictions. He loved his family and was always there for them. He had steadfastly fulfilled his calling as devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. ...
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Two drug grants announced for SE Mo.
(Local News ~ 08/26/12)
The Office of National Drug Control Policy will continue to fund two Drug Free Communities grants in Southeast Missouri, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson announced in a news release Friday. A $125,000 grant will be made to SEMO Prevention in Sikeston, Mo., and a $150,000 grant will be made to the Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau...
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High school roundup: Jackson tennis team earns two wins
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
The Jackson girls tennis team defeated Parkway West 4-1 and Parkway Central 7-2 on Saturday. The Indians' matchup against Parkway West was cut short by an injury to a Parkway West player and some matches were not completed. Jackson 4, Parkway West 1...
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Slow start dooms Southeast Missouri State soccer team
(College Sports ~ 08/26/12)
A strong second half by the Southeast Missouri State soccer team could not make up for the Redhawks' slow start. Missouri-Kansas City scored a goal in the 26th minute, and that stood up in the visiting Kangaroos' 1-0 victory Friday night. An announced crowd of more than 700 at Houck Stadium saw UMKC improve to 1-1-1 while dropping Southeast to 0-2-1...
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Southeast Missouri State volleyball opens with tournament win
(College Sports ~ 08/26/12)
The Southeast Missouri State volleyball team opened its season over the weekend by winning the Hawkeye Challenge in Iowa City, Iowa. All-Ohio Valley Conference selection Emily Coon was named tournament MVP after recording 38 kills and 12 blocks. Colleen Yarber and setter Julie Shives joined Coon on the all-tournament team. Yarber finished with 47 kills and 56 digs. Shives recorded 146 assists and 49 digs...
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Club news 8/26/12
(Community News ~ 08/26/12)
Sharon Aldredge was hostess when the Kage FCE Club met at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by president Dortha Strack. Dortha's tips for the day: Lemons heated before squeezing will give almost twice as much juice. Line vegetable drawer with paper towels. Veggies and lettuce will keep longer...
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Harold Taylor
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
ANNA, Ill. -- Harold Gene Taylor, 84, of Anna died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1928, son of Lowell and Mannie Taylor. He and Mary Catheryn Dillow were married Sept. 11, 1954, in Danville, Ill...
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Southeast Missouri State football preview: Second-year coordinator says defense is improved
(College Sports ~ 08/26/12)
"That's the big thing, this is the second year in the system," said Brain Mohnsen.
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Linda Gilmer
(Obituary ~ 08/26/12)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Linda Gilmer, 62, of Chaffee died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Cape Girardeau. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Union Park Cemetery. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements...
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Chaffee football team rides sophomore quarterback to victory
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
HILLSBORO, Mo. -- Welcome to varsity, Peyton Montgomery. The Chaffee sophomore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another in his first varsity start Friday night to lead the Red Devils in a 36-14 victory at Grandview. Montgomery thrived instead of buckling in pressure situations. ...
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Jackson football coach, offense have big success in debuts
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
The Indians shook off three seasons of frustration with a 639-yard blast of offense in the coaching debut of Brent Eckley.
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St. Vincent football team mauls Sumner to win opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
The St. Vincent football team got its season off to an impressive start Friday night, routing visiting Sumner 45-22.
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High school roundup: Advance volleyball team dominant in debut
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
The Advance volleyball team opened its season with a lopsided victory over Meadow Heights. Liza Gray slammed four kills and had three aces, while Aimie Simmers contributed three kills and had two blocks for the Hornets in their 25-6, 25-8 win over the Panthers on Friday...
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Forced fumble helps Scott City football team to overtime victory
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/12)
The Rams beat Herculaneum 9-6 at home.
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Southeast Missouri State football preview: Offense regroups after injury to quarterback
(College Sports ~ 08/26/12)
Southeast Missouri State's offense is experienced at every position but quarterback after record-setting Matt Scheible completed his eligibility in 2011. That all-important position is even more green now that Ohio University transfer Kyle Snyder is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL during preseason camp...
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Jackson police report 8/26/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/26/12)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Burglary Thefts Miscellaneous...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/26/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/26/12)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs Arrests Summons Burglary Assault Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous Cape Girardeau County Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Jackson fire report 8/26/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/26/12)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 8/26/12
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/26/12)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Your Generosity 8/26/12
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
More than 400 families turned out for Cape Girardeau School District's clothing drive at Central Junior High School Fieldhouse, 205 Caruthers Ave. More than 2,000 clothing items meeting the district's new dress code were available for distribution, thanks to the generosity of the United Way, local retailers and community members. ...
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FYI 8/26/12
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
Retired Maj. Ralph Stoney Bates of Greenville, S.C., is seeking short stories for an anthology that will be published and distributed nationally next year. Tentatively titled "Short Rations: Ready-to-Read Stories from the Battlefield and the Homefront of United States Marines." The deadline for submitting a story is Oct. ...
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Choosing to be thankful because of Jesus
(Column ~ 08/26/12)
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down over red velvet cupcakes to hear the story of a woman in her early 90s. She met and married her high school sweetheart shortly following graduation. He pastored several churches outside of the Kansas City, Mo., metro area and they built a modest and good life together. Unexpectedly, after retirement -- due to some rare medical conditions -- he passed away...
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What drives you to do what you do?
(Column ~ 08/26/12)
"Why do these people do this?" I asked myself as I drove through the large city. I cringed at my situation. I felt smothered by the immense lines of traffic surrounding me on all sides. "Oh my goodness, I would despise enduring the hubbub of the stressful, fast-moving throngs each time I needed to drive somewhere."...
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Pet of the Week
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
PET NAME: Trinity OWNER: Diana Palmer ABOUT TRINITY: Trinity is a therapy dog with Pet Pals. She loves dressing up and is a very happy dog meeting kids, adults, dogs and even cats. Our family just loves her.
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Adopt Yukon
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
Yukon is 4 years old. He is available for adoption at The Humane Society 334-5837.
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Awards/Accomplishments 8/26/12
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A former Sikeston graduate is the first Missourian to achieve the milestone of Deer Steward III. Allen Morris, of Jackson and member of the SEMO Trail of Tears Branch of Quality Deer Management Association representing Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Scott and surrounding counties, is now one of only 26 in North America to earn the Deer Steward III status...
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Adopt Harley
(Community ~ 08/26/12)
Harley is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever and Lab Mix. He has been trained in basic commands: sit, stay, down and come. Harley is a handsome and friendly dog. For more information, contact Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary at 243-9823.
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Neil Armstrong, 1st man on the moon, dies
(National News ~ 08/26/12)
CINCINNATI -- Neil Armstrong was a quiet self-described nerdy engineer who became a global hero when he made "one giant leap for mankind" with a small step on to the moon. The modest man who had people on Earth entranced and awed from almost a quarter-million miles away has died. He was 82...
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Out of the past 8/26/12
(Out of the Past ~ 08/26/12)
Rock star Tina Turner will bring her "Break Every Rule World Tour" to the Show Me Center on Oct. 15; the concert is the first of four major shows being arranged by Ogden Allied Productions, a nationwide concessionaire that has a one-year contract with the local venue...
Stories from Sunday, August 26, 2012
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