Thursday, June 20 2013 4:16 AM EDT2013-06-20 08:16:14 GMT
People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3.
People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:43:53 GMT
A legendary event makes its way back into Du Quoin after a 13-year absence.
A legendary event makes its way back into Du Quoin after a 13-year absence.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -
The political faithful from across Southeast Missouri gathered in Cape Girardeau to hear what the future will look like on Capital Hill.
The change comes about after Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson decided to step down from her seat representing the 8th Congressional District.
Her decision back in November opened the door for more than a dozen candidates vying to fill her seat.
The Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club's committee will set the slate on who will represent the Republican side of the ticket during the upcoming special election later this year.
But, for many of the people gathered at the Concourse Building in downtown Cape Girardeau, they really wanted to hear what the candidates had to say.
"I want to hear something that distinguishes the candidates from each other. I want to hear whether they're actually going to get in and work, roll up their sleeves. And help change the direction our government is going in," said Richard Montgomery of Poplar Bluff.
"I want to hear if there's anything different from them that are already up there," said Bridget Lawson of Norwood. "Because I'm not happy with the way things are now. and how people are voting. So I want to see if there's a real difference, if they can really change things."
The candidates were allowed an opening statement, then they all were given the same six questions to answer. Then each one was given a chance to make a closing statement.
This political change for the 8th Congressional District of Southeast Missouri, will mark the first time in more than 30 years that an Emerson hasn't filled the seat on Capital Hill.
A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
The House voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:11:51 GMT
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. According
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:31:56 GMT
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:46:47 GMT
More sinkholes have appeared in Cape Girardeau, one of which is located in a residential area on Ellis Street. Neighbors say they noticed the hole on Monday when the area was hit with heavy rains.
More sinkholes have appeared in Cape Girardeau, one of which is located in a residential area on Ellis Street. Neighbors say they noticed the hole on Monday when the area was hit with heavy rains.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushed
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.
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