Brian Blackwell Southeast Missourian
FeaturesOctober 25, 2008
Area chapters of Christian Bowhunters Association aiming for the heartFour years ago, residents from two Southeast Missouri communities turned their passion for bow hunting into a way to reach others for Christ. By forming local chapters of the 2,000-member Christian Bowhunters Association, the groups from Jackson and St. Mary, Mo., ...
NewsOctober 23, 2008
Economy not spooking area businesses selling Halloween itemsWhile the economy may be shaky, businesses aren't seeing customers skipping purchases of Halloween costumes or party supplies. "We're well ahead of last year's sales," said Rob Younghouse, co-owner of Younghouse Party Central in Cape Girardeau. "Halloween seems to ...
NewsOctober 22, 2008
Seventh annual Cape Girardeau career fair matches employers and job seekersAfter 15 years of working at a nursing home, Pam Henderson said she quit her job because of burnout. The Scott City resident has been looking for employment since June and hoped to find the answer Tuesday at the seventh annual career fair. Henderson admits times ar...
NewsOctober 21, 2008
Career Fair matches employers, job seekers in Cape GirardeauAfter 15 years of working at a nursing home, Pam Henderson said she quit her job because of burnout. The Scott City resident has been looking for employment since June and hoped to find the answer Tuesday at the seventh annual career fair. Henderson admits times ar...
BusinessOctober 20, 2008
Cheap chic: Consignment and thrift shops are thriving in tight economyThe economy may be reducing the profits of countless stores throughout the country, but at area consignment and thrift shops business is booming. "While we have a regular clientele, we're seeing more and more new faces," said Jackson Salvation Army Thrift Store man...
NewsOctober 18, 2008
Halloween hot spotsHalloween is a long-standing tradition celebrated by millions of Americans, including those in Southeast Missouri. Whether it is trick-or-treating, visiting a haunted house, navigating through a corn maze or participating in a church festival, Oct. 31 is observed b...
NewsOctober 15, 2008
Group has half of signatures needed to place Cape Girardeau County ambulance district proposal on ba...A four-person political action group believes it is time to reform Cape Girardeau County's ambulance system. Currently, the county has an exclusive contract with the privately funded Cape County Private Ambulance Service. However, the group wants to replace that sy...
NewsOctober 14, 2008
Jackson chamber names new executive directorAlmost six months after the death of Jackson Chamber of Commerce executive director Marybeth Williams, Brian Gerau has been named the new leader of the organization. The announcement was made at the American Women Business Association annual auction Saturday. Gerau...
BusinessOctober 13, 2008
Businesspeople stay connected while away from office with Wi-FiSoftware developer John Greenfield understands the value of staying connected away from his home office. A Cape Girardeau resident who works for Jacksonville, Fla.-based Fidelity Information Services from his home office, Greenfield has been a mainstay at area cafe...
NewsOctober 13, 2008
Mississippi County hopes proposed uranium mining will jump-start economyMISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. -- Commissioner Martin Lucas believes proposed efforts to mine uranium in Mississippi County could put millions of dollars into an economy in need of revival. "If mining is successful here, it would be a boon for the county," Lucas said. "Is...Advertisement
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