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Friends, family search for Jacque Waller

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Monday, June 27th, 2011, 10:39am

Authorities say leads are pouring in as they continue to search for Jacque Waller. Waller has been missing more than three weeks now. She was last seen June 1 in Jackson.

Her estranged husband, Clay Waller has been named as a person of interest because he was the last person to have contact with her. He is not considered a suspect.

Meanwhile, friends, family and total strangers are taking matters into their own hands, launching their own search parties and saying they will stop at nothing to find her.

Jacque's brother Rob Rawson joined several private search parties Sunday.

"The response has been amazing," said Rawson. "I didn't think they're be so many people. We love her. We want to bring her home for us and for the kids."

The groups went door to door passing out flyers, talking to people about Jacque and searching land around Cape County.

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Redhawks hire wide receiver coach

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, June 27th, 2011, 10:39am
Redhawks hire wide receiver coach

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University announced Monday they hired a new wide receiver coach.

Head football coach Tony Samuel completed his staff by hiring Joel Beard.

Beard has spent the past last year as head coach at Minnesota State University Moorehead. He was named head coach after serving as the Dragons offensive coordinator for three seasons and interim head coach for the last five games of the 2009 campaign.

Before working at MSU Moorehead, Beard spent six years coaching at the high school level.

Beard received a degree in psychology from UW-Stout. He and his wife, Sara, have a daughter, Nyha.

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Storms, flooding cause damage in the Heartland

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Sunday, June 26th, 2011, 5:17pm

High winds damaged several buildings in St. Francois County overnight while Kentucky and Illinois residents dealt with flooding into Sunday morning.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis, Police reported a "possible tornado" around 11:12 p.m. Saturday just north of Leadington.

Officers say 2 large billboards and debris was blown over U.S. Route 67. Wind gusts were reported at 65 mph with 1" hail.

According to police, around 11:14 p.m. Saturday a funnel cloud was also reported between Desloge and Bonne Terre in St. Francois County.

The St. Francois Sheriff's Department reported no known injuries late Sunday morning.

Strong storms Sunday afternoon caused trees to come down in Van Buren in Carter County, Mo., according to police reports.

In Illinois, heavy rains caused localized flooding overnight.

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Municipal pool now open

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Sunday, June 26th, 2011, 10:00am
Municipal pool now open

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The city of Cape Girardeau announced the Central Municipal pool opened June 22.

The city said renovations to the pool include a new pool deck surface, new diving boards, a renovated bath house with new fixtures and partitions, a family changing room and a central entry corridor.

“The renovations are looking fantastic,” said Patrick Watson, Aquatics Supervisor.

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Crews battle early morning house fire in Cape Girardeau

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 4:20pm

Firefighters battled a 2-story early morning house fire in Cape Girardeau on Saturday.

The fire happened at 1227 N. Spanish St.

According to Battalion Chief Mark Starnes, just after 6 a.m. firefighters got a call of smoke showing at the home. When crews arrived, Starnes says 50-percent of the house was engulfed in flames.

Starnes says the house received extensive smoke and fire damage.

No one was hurt in the blaze.

Scott City and Jackson Fire crews were called for mutual aid to cover city calls where Cape Girardeau crews responded to the fire.

The blaze is under investigation.

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5K Run/walk held for victims of domestic violence

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 3:30pm

The 11th Annual Going the Distance 5K Run/Walk was held early Saturday morning in Cape Girardeau.

The proceeds from the event support the efforts of Safe House for Women for their work with victims of domestic and sexual violence.

More than 100 people showed up for the event. Officials say they raised around $12,000.

Various teams ran and walked, as well as "Team Jacque" who were there raising awareness concerning her disappearance.

Trophies were given to the males and females who won first place in each age division.

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Waller friends plan weekend search, flyer drive in Cape Girardeau County

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 1:56pm

Bob Sherrill grew up with Jacque Rawson in Farmington.  Three weeks after Jacque Rawson-Waller's disappearance, Sherrill has come to a painful conclusion.

"Well, I believe a childhood friend of mine was murdered," Sherrill said.  "I've been looking for her, looking for answers since the time that she went missing, and I would say the people in this community, in Cape County, need to step up."

Sherrill is rallying friends and strangers to take action Sunday morning.

"I've got several commitments from friends of Jacque's from Farmington that are coming. I've got two people that are going to be driving over 100 miles to come," Sherrill said.

Sherill printed his own flyers and plans to focus the search/distribution effort on the north Cape and Fruitland areas.

Exactly three weeks ago, authorities found Waller's abandoned SUV on I-55 near the Fruitland exit.

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