Scott City News

The roads are likely to be more crowded this Thanksgiving, North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization predicts.

The owner of a limestone quarry in Scott County is quarreling with the Scott City government over access to his property.

Since 1989, 3 R's Plus Supplies in Cape Girardeau has served thousands of teachers.

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

The colors are gone, and the trees are bare. Now it's time to deal with all those leaves.

While delivering food and clothing to a family on a December night before Christmas, former Scott City Women's Club member Brenda Moyers and other members noticed something empty about the house: It had no Christmas tree.

The following students received scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2010-2011 academic year: * Rachel Bright of Sedgewickville and Jenna Robinson of Jackson each received a Missouri Leadership Award and a Missouri Assessment Program scholarship.

Although this is the first year Scott County taxes are abated, residents should still look for and open the statement from the county collector.

Mr. and Mrs. James Welter of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception, dinner and dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City.

A new friend at Scott City Elementary adds new meaning to the saying, "teachers pet." But this four legged friend is no pet, she's a teacher herself! Butter is a professional therapy dog.

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

Kayla Lynn Begemann and Spencer Anthony Hobeck were married March 21, 2009, at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.

Ambassadors are student representatives who assist the president with greeting visitors and dignitaries.

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

Paranormal investigators said they found evidence that suggests the Sherwood-Minton house has a couple of resident spirits.

Editor's note: This is the eighth in a series of stories with an introduction from Nancy Jernigan at the United Way highlighting volunteers and agencies who are active in or funded by the United Way of Southeast Missouri.

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

Stephanie Iva Crabtree and Todd Friend were married July 25, 2009, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo.

Mike Uelsmann inspects the entry to an alleged tunnel under the Minton House on Saturday.

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