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Sikeston wrestling team surges past NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/16)
SIKESTON -- The score was lopsided and so were some of the matches, but Sikeston and New Madrid County Central both felt better about where they were as teams following their dual at the Sikeston Field House. Sikeston defeated the Eagles 66-6, which is a final score skewed by five open weight classes that went Sikeston's way...
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Dexter lets late lead slip away against Jackson 47-40
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Dexter gave visiting Jackson all they wanted Tuesday night, but late turnovers proved too much to overcome. Looking for their second win in less than a week, the Bearcats watched a lead midway through the fourth quarter slip away as the Indians escaped the Bearcat Event Center with a 47-40 SEMO Conference road win...
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SD ROUNDUP: NMCC gets back at Notre Dame, Portageville girls sink Kelly
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Avenging its loss during the SEMO Conference Tournament just four days ago, the New Madrid County Central Eagles hung on for a 66-64 win over visiting Notre Dame Tuesday. The Eagles, who led 52-47 after three quarters, held off a surging Notre Dame squad in the final seconds. A potential game-tying shot missed the mark for the Bulldogs, who defeated NMCC 73-63 to win the SEMO Conference Tournament consolation championship on Friday at the Sikeston Field House...
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A Shovel to Clean it Up
(Column ~ 12/14/16)
In his own words, President Obama stated “We can’t wait for Congress to do its job, so where they won’t act, I will” and over past 8 years, that’s exactly what he has done at the expense of the American people. With Obama’s self-proclaimed unconstitutional approach to going around Congress to push his own liberal agenda, it is no surprise that the last 8 years have been bad for rural America and the families who make their living off the land. ...
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Portageville Bulldogs advance in Clarkton Christmas Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/16)
The seedings have been released for the Clarkton Christmas Tournament and the Senath-Hornersville Christmas Tournament. The varsity boys basketball tournaments take place Dec. 12-16. St. Louis Christian Academy is the No. 1 seed in the Clarkton Christmas Tournament. ...
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Local business remodels to meet customer demand
(Local News ~ 12/14/16)
Many have probably noticed some of the new changes that has taken place at Trisha's BBQ and Catering. Recently, owners John and Patrisha Irions installed a new floor and had new windows installed to their dining facility. Plus, they expanded their seating capacity from 28 to 36 just by getting a different type of chair...
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Portageville eight grade boys win Bootheel Conference Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/14/16)
The No. 2 seeded Portageville built a 23-14 lead by halftime on its way to a 49-31 win against top-seeded Campbell in the Bootheel Conference eighth grade boys basketball championship Thursday at Caruthersville. Jamon Harper paced Portageville with 21 points. Kobe Gates also finished in double digits for Portageville with 17 points...
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Bommarito named as new conservation agent for New Madrid County
(Outdoors ~ 12/14/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has named Nick Bommarito as a conservation agent for New Madrid County. He joins the ranks of Missouri conservation agents after graduating from the MDC’s most recent Conservation Agent Training Academy class...
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Shop with a cop
(Local News ~ 12/14/16)
As part of the "Shop with a Cop" program, officers with the New Madrid Police Department, New Madrid Sheriff's Department, Sikeston Department of Public Safety and Missouri State Highway Patrol took some area children shopping for Christmas presents Monday at Walmart in Sikeston. Frank Adams with Sikeston Department of Public Safety mans the shopping cart while Chris Murphy picks out some toys...
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House fire is blamed on space heater; DPS offers some safety tips
(Local News ~ 12/14/16)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston home received heavy smoke damage following a fire late Sunday. At 9:07 p.m. Sunday, officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety's Fire Division responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Fuchs street. Upon their arrival, moderate to heavy smoke was coming from the north side of the home with flames showing in the living room area, said Sgt. Jon Broom, public information officer with Sikeston DPS...
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Sikeston's 'voice' is silenced: Former SHS students, residents and others mourn the death of Bob Depro
(Local News ~ 12/14/16)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston's flags are flying half-staff to mourn the passing of Charles Robert "Bob" Depro. Depro, 72, who died Monday at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For those who had opportunity to know Depro, it wasn't uncommon for them to say he had an infectious smile and he spoke with such charisma that it got people up on their feet and put bodies into action. His prowess as an educator and leader has shown to have a lasting effect on Sikeston community...
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Bank customers express concerns while waiting on decoration's return
(Local News ~ 12/14/16)
SIKESTON -- For over 20 years, Montgomery Bank has affixed a tall, lighted cross to the east side of its Sikeston building, where it greets passers-by throughout the Christmas season. So, this year when the structure, which is lit 24 hours a day, wasn't up on its usual Monday before Thanksgiving, some patrons noticed and voiced their concerns...
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Lack of understanding trips up national media
(Editorial ~ 12/14/16)
In a soul-searching interview this week, the executive editor of the influential New York Times made an amazing admission. The news guru said his newspaper underestimated the anxiety of American voters during the presidential campaign. But then he admitted that media powerhouses like the New York Times and the Washington Post "don't get religion."...
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Linda Sumpter
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Linda Jean Sumpter, 66, died Dec. 11, 2016, at the Miner Nursing Center. Born Feb. 19, 1950, in Mississippi County, to the late Nadine Bell Swann, she had worked at the 76 Truck Stop in Matthews. She was married to J.W. Counts, who preceded her in death...
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June Culbertson
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Virgie "June" Culbertson, 80, died Dec. 12, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born Feb. 28, 1936, in Dexter, daughter of the late Lou David and Ada Harris Jarrell, she lived in Dexter and Bloomfield all of her life. She was a member of the Hill General Baptist Church near Bloomfield...
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Carolyn Moore
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
SIKESTON -- Carolyn G. Moore, 74, of Sikeston died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born April 21, 1942, in Morehouse, she was the daughter of Herschel and Stella (Downs) Knuckles. She and James W. Moore were married Aug. 3, 1962, at Morehouse...
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Audra Harmon
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
LABELLE, Fla. -- Audra M. Harmon, 90, formerly of New Madrid, Mo., died Dec. 11, 2016, at Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres. Born March 17, 1926, in Campbell, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Viola Hawkins Weeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by numerous siblings...
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Bob Depro
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
SIKESTON -- Charles Robert "Bob" Depro, 72, died Dec. 12, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Dec. 9, 1944, in Sikeston to the late Harold and Elva (Settles) Depro, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Sikeston and formerly a member, Sunday school teacher and member of the choir at First United Methodist Church. ...
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November PUPS
(12/14/16)
Sikeston Kindergarten Center named its Pups of the month for November. Pictured are front row, from left: Jamison Mays, Carson Austin, McKenzie George, Admyaire Johnson, Kylie Bryant, Destiny Siars, Caden Shelton, Carter Hay and Jordan Johnson; second row: Shane Breedlove, Rylan Bolen, Jillian Winchester, Nadia Guzman, Tara Rehrer, Bryce Warner, Cole Butrum, Jadeyn Christman, and Ariyah Fletcher; and back row: Fisher Cox, Korban Higgins, Gracelyn Davis, Christian Brown, Ja'Liyah Jones, Kensington Clark, Eli Holder, Cordarion Akpan, Nevaeh Lee and Easton Rush. ...
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Claude LaFerney Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Our beloved Husband and Father, Claude Murl LaFerney Sr., 90, of Portageville was received into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, as the ninth of 13 children born to Louie Monroe and Fannie Purcell LaFerney...
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Jack Engram Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/14/16)
ORAN, Mo. -- Jack Engram Jr., 91, died Dec. 13, 2016, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. Born Aug. 23, 1925, in Spadra, Ark., to the late Jack and Lillian Estell Moore Engram Sr., he was a retired self-employed farmer. He later worked and retired from Nestle Purina in Bloomfield. He was a member of Church of Christ in Vanduser and served in the United States Army during World War II...
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