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Local News 9/11/24SEMO partners with national firm, establishes search committee to find 19th university presidentSoutheast Missouri State University announced Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, that the Board of Governors finalized a contract with Greenwood Asher and Associates (GA&A), and assembled a Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) to aid in its search... -
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Local News 9/10/24Fair food safety: Public health inspectors working all week to ensure food is as safe as it is delicious1If you’re a person who worries about food sanitation, especially at a place such as a county or district fair, the public health department would encourage you to relax and indulge. While a menu of elephant ears and turkey legs might not be the... -
Local News 9/10/24How special events elevate charity missions beyond fundraisingCharitable organizations are often known in the communities they serve by their special events. From galas and concerts to 5Ks and golf tournaments, there are events throughout the year that support the good work being done by our not-for-profits in... -
Local News 9/10/24SEMO’s applied nutrition master’s program earns reaccreditationSoutheast Missouri State University’s Master of Science in applied nutrition has earned reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the university announced Monday, Sept. 9. ... -
Local News 9/10/24Cape County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of minor, possession of child pornographyA Cape Girardeau County man was booked into the Cape Girardeau County jail Sunday, Sept. 8 for allegedly sexually exploiting a minor and possessing child pornography. The Cape Girardeau Police Department had received reports of an alleged incident... -
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Local News 9/6/24Revivify 2024: Old Town Cape's premier fundraiser returns with French flair1Old Town Cape Inc.'s annual senses-centric fundraiser is returning next month. Revivify will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ivers Square in Cape Girardeau. The event is a big part of the fundraising for Old Town Cap, Inc., as it funds the... -
Local News 9/6/24New judge appointed to hear civil case to oust Cape County Coroner Wavis Jordan14Judge Amanda L. Oesch was appointed recently as the judge to rule over Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan's civil suit. The reassignment of a judge in the case is due to the resignation of Special Judge Jerel Poor, as the order for... -
Local News 9/6/24Highway 72 in Cape County reduced for concrete repairs; Concrete work reduces Highway 34 in Cape CountyHighway 72 in Cape Girardeau County — from County Road 345 to County Road 328 near Jackson –— will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction as contractor crews make concrete repairs. A Missouri Department of Transportation news...
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Local News 9/5/24Cape Girardeau woman arrested after allegedly throwing bricks at person's car; making threats near Save-A-Lot11Cape Girardeau police responded to a report of a Cape Girardeau woman throwing bricks at a vehicle in a parking lot near a Save-A-Lot on Monday, Sept. 2 Jaylon Strong, 27, was arrested after allegedly throwing bricks at the victim's car after... -
Local News 9/5/24Cape Girardeau police announce special traffic plans for 2024 SEMO District FairSaturday, Sept. 7, the Cape Girardeau Police Department will be implementing special traffic arrangements for the 2024 SEMO District Fair for vehicles entering and exiting the Arena Park area according to a news release. There will be “No Parking”... -
Local News 9/5/24National Suicide Prevention Month: Raising awareness and offering hopeAccording to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics, 239,252 U.S. citizens -- including 5,888 Missourians -- died by suicide from 2018 through 2022. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which is described by the... -
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Local News 9/5/24Fraternal Order of Police criticizes Southeast Missourian article on excessive force lawsuits15The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police-Lodge 51, an organization including members of Cape Girardeau Police Department, posted to its Facebook account a response critical of a recent Southeast Missourian article. ... -
Local News 9/5/24Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 9-5-24 meetingCape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes Approval of minutes of the Wednesday, Aug. 28, meeting Communications/reports — other selected officials/department heads n Updates on new jail...
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Most read 8/31/24Alleged excessive force incidents lead to settlement payouts by City of Cape Girardeau47Cape Girardeau faces scrutiny after settling two excessive force cases for nearly $200,000, with a third trial pending. Allegations involve officer Joseph Whistler. A 2021 state law complicates transparency and accountability.