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Suspects in stabbing murder remain free on bond
Two individuals arrested in late January 2008 in connection with a the stabbing murder of a man on East Fifth Street in Kennett remain free on a total of $120,000 in surety bonds as they await another day in ...
Governor Blunt signs bill to help port authorities
State Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, right, and the Pemiscot County Port Authority President Duane Michie who is also the chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
World traveler draws intricate scenes using Etch A Sketch
A soft-spoken man, Andy Kingston says he's surprised by the fuss people make when they see his artwork.
Highway Patrol promotes two troopers
Several promotions have been announced by Captain Lester D. Elder, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Gaming Division.
A burglary scam in Caruthersville may have moved to Cape.
Tuesday afternoon Cape Girardeau Police took a delayed burglary report, that's eerily similar to an incident that occurred in Caruthersville late last week.
City has Emergency Plan ready in the event of a disaster
With the increase in natural disasters and the terrorist threat in the wake of 9/11, the City of Dexter has implemented an Emergency Plan that details responsibilities of the various departments within the ...
Elderly Bootheel woman robbed after allowing two men into her home
An elderly woman was robbed after being duped by two men allowing them into her home.
Troopers: heart attack, not crash, likely killed Mo. judge
Tennessee state troopers said the death of a retired Missouri judge probably was caused by a heart attack, not a traffic crash.
Children Left in Van, Missouri Woman Arrested
Caruthersville Police say three young children were left in a van for a long period of time and the mother of one of the children has been arrested.
Workforce Training Program focuses on keeping jobs in Southeast Missouri
Mike Seabaugh, a member of the Workforce Investment Board, told the Bootheel Regional Planning and Development Commission that Southeast Missouri has lost 2,400 manufacturing jobs in recent years and he was ...
Kennett discusses KPD officer pay
Kennett police officers may be seeing an increase in pay. It was brought to the council's attention Tuesday night by councilman Jake Crafton that the city can find a way to pay the officers more if it is ...
Big DREAMs for revitalizing downtown
Imagine a high-rise hotel, a 4,000-seat entertainment complex, apartment developments and a riverboat casino, all nestled behind the Cape Girardeau floodwall north of downtown.
Police are still searching for the suspect in Tuesday's strong arm robbery that took place at Caruthersville.
$25,000 worth of marijuana seized in Bootheel traffic stop
A routine traffic stop and a police officer with a sharp sense of smell resulted in the discovery of $25,000 worth of marijuana.
Isle of Capri re-brands Casino Aztar as Lady Luck Casino
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. has re-branded the former Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Mo., to the company's first Lady Luck casino as part of its overall strategic plan to re-introduce the Lady Luck brand, Isle ...
Bootheel DTF Rounds Up Drug Suspects This Morning
The Bootheel Drug Task Force, FBI and three local law enforcement agencies spent today's early morning hours "rounding up" several suspected drug traffickers in southeast Missouri.
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Firemen assist in Mississippi River rescue
While awaiting the results of a weigh-in during a local Bass Pro Catfish Tournament in Pemiscot County, two area fishermen boldly decided to leave the competition to head north of the Mississippi bridge in an ...
Man in Only Underwear & Latex Gloves Found in Middle of Road
The Memorial day weekend in Caruthersville proved to be an active one with a number of incidents, including a man dressed only in latex gloves and underwear standing in the middle of the road.
A boat capsized on the Mississippi near Caruthersville.
Deputies were dispatched to the Mississippi River , 7 miles south of Caruthersville after receiving a 911 call saying a boat had capsized and was starting to sink.