Jackson News

1, 1984 Southeast Missouri State University is seeking two students to portray two historical ceremonial figures -- Chief Sagamore and Otahki; outfits for the mascots have been provided by the University Foundation.

Emergency workers douse the remains of a barn Wednesday afternoon, November 4, 2009, behind the home of Jay and Tammy Maloney on County Road 335 in Jackson.

When the former director of the South Scott County Ambulance District resigned in July, the district's board of directors knew they wanted to move in a different direction.

If you're planning to hit every haunted setup around Cape Girardeau in one night, you can't. SE Live had the plan to visit all the haunts in the area to be able to rate and review them.

* Consider a motion accepting the $267,031 bid of HD Supply Utilities of Mattoon, Ill., and authorizing the purchase of multiple electric transformers for the 4kV Electric Circuit Conversion Project.

Job cuts in the Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks announced last week will hit close to home with at least one local post lost.

Controlling subdivision development -- an issue with potentially huge costs -- should be a priority for Jackson, Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau County governments, the chairwoman of Jackson's Planning and Zoning Commission said Wednesday night.

The estranged wife accused of a murder conspiracy that resulted in Tuesday's shooting of a pregnant woman and a teenager in Cape Girardeau was in the middle of an apparently bitter divorce.

As development continues on the edges of Jackson and Cape Girardeau, an issue often arises for landowners -- which city can best provide essential services, such as water and public safety.

20, 1984 Area residents continue to carefully watch rain gauges and swollen streams, as near-continuous rain brings with it the chance of flash flooding.

The clouds over Pioneer Orchards on a cool October morning don't bother owner Stan Beggs.

The owner of the now-shuttered Royal N'Orleans restaurant in Cape Girardeau faces felony charges for failing to pay sales tax and passing bad checks.

Cemeteries get a bum rap as spooky and creepy places, especially during the Halloween season.

Jackson Chamber of Commerce executive director Brian Gerau believes a new video project is a way to expand the business community.

Trunk decorators and trunk-or-treaters alike enjoy the festive fun and fellowship of Trunk or Treat at New McKendree's South Campus New McKendree Church once again invites the community to our South Campus from 5-7 PM on Sunday, October 25 for our annual "Trunk or Treat" celebration.

Fourth-graders at West Lane Elementary School in Jackson try out disability medical equipment, including Jacob Brown, left, Megan O'Rear, right, and Taylor Culverson during their physical education class Thursday.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Three Rivers Community College at Poplar Bluff, Mo., speaks at a community reception Tuesday at Jackson City Hall.

Construction is expected to begin next March on another subdivision in Jackson. During its meeting Monday night the Jackson Board of Aldermen approved preliminary plans for the Meadows at Oak Creek.

7, 1984 Congregations throughout the community fill grocery bags for the fifth annual fall food drive for FISH.