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SD ROUNDUP: Banks, Beard lead Scott County Central to big win over Cooter
(High School Sports ~ 01/04/17)
COOTER, Mo. -- Tyus Banks poured in 25 points and Deantrell Beard added 21 as the Scott County Central Braves rolled to an 83-47 win over Cooter on the road. Scott Central (8-4) led 22-6 after the first quarter and never looked back. Eight players scored for the Braves, which included 10 points from Deven Blackman...
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Two Portageville players listed in Overall leading scorers in 2016 Bloomfield Christmas Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 01/04/17)
Nate Dillinger, Bernie 92 Ian Torrey, Portageville 83 Levi Woods, Puxico 79 Hayden Thomas, Twin Rivers 79 Peyton Bell, Bloomfield 75 Casey Gregory, East Prairie 70 Chance Wilkderson, Twin Rivers 64 Tyler Ison, Malden 64 Klay Barton, Doniphan 62 Jad Kenny, Kennett 60...
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The digital age is here
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
For almost two years, the Portageville Missourian-News has had some presence in the World Wide Web, www.pvmonews.com. Beginning the first of the year 2017, a much fresher looking and modern version will be launched. “Many of our sister publications have already converted to the new format as you read this,” said Scott Seal, general manager of the Portageville Missourian. ...
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Rone submits dicamba legislation this week
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
Missouri Rep. Don Rone (R-149) plans to submit three bills to the state house next week, all of them aimed at tackling issues regarding the use of the herbicide dicamba. The alleged misuse of dicamba has gained attention across the region as farmers reported damage to thousands of acres of crops. Further headlines were made in December, after Missouri’s largest peach grower Bader Farms sued the world’s largest seed company, Monsanto...
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Duly Sworn into office
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
These New Madrid County officials took their oath of office to perform the duties for which of they were elected. The ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the circuit court room at the New Madrid County Courthouse. County Clerk Clement Cravens conducted the ceremony. From left are Jacob Johnson, new county assessor; George DeLisle, county coroner; Paula Scobey, county public administrator; Don Day, second district commissioner; Terry Stevens, sheriff; Bobby Aycock, first district commissioner...
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USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program
(State News ~ 01/04/17)
(COLUMBIA, MO) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Missouri farmers and ranchers can apply through February 3 at local USDA Service Centers...
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Highway Patrol's Troop E investigates first fatal accident of year
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
ARBYRD, Mo. - Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported its first death in 2017 when a Kennett woman was killed in a two-car collision. According to the Patrol's report at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 412, one mile north of Arbyrd, Britany C. Shaver, 36, was driving eastbound when her vehicle crossed the center of the roadway. Shaver's vehicle struck a westbound tractor-trailer rig driven by Danny W. Scoggins, 52, of Bald Knob, Ark...
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Portageville man jailed on marijuana, gun charges
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- A Portageville man is in custody after drugs were found during a traffic stop. According to a news release from Portageville Police Chief Ronnie Adams, Torry Sexton, 36, was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and unlawful use of a weapon (possessing a weapon and a felony controlled substance)...
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Sikeston man jailed after assaulting local resident
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
SIKESTON - A Sikeston man is in custody for a federal probation violation after allegedly assaulting a local resident. At 8:30 a.m. Friday, officers with Sikeston DPS responded to the 800 block of Wayne Street in reference to an assault and robbery. A 25-year-old Sikeston man told officers he had gone to visit a friend at a residence and when he knocked on the door, it was answered by Dallas E. Johnson, 25...
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DPS seeking burglary suspect
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
SIKESTON - The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary at a local car wash. Officers are currently investigating a burglary of Finley's Car Wash, 636 Greer St. in Sikeston. According to DPS reports at 6 a.m. ...
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Sikeston man jailed after putting a gun to woman's head and robbing her
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
BENTON, Mo. - A Sikeston man is in jail after twice putting a gun to a woman's head and robbing her. Nicholas Deshaun Gilbert Jr., 18, is in custody on charges of first degree robbery, first degree burglary, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. According to online court records, bond is set at $50,000...
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Sikeston will keep close eye on SEMA/FEMA remapping in New Madrid County
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
SIKESTON - The Sikeston City Council started out its first meeting of 2017 remembering the council member lost at the end of 2016. As Tuesday's meeting opened, Mayor Steven Burch requested a moment of silence in honor of the late Bob Depro. Then they began work on the issues Depro was so involved in during his tenure as the at-large council member until his death in December...
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Sikeston proud: Juden named director of Missouri Public Safety
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
SIKESTON -- As Sikeston's long-serving Public Safety Director Drew Juden prepares to move forward in his new role as director of Missouri Public Safety, he will take a part of the city with him. On Monday, Juden was named director of Missouri Public Safety by Governor-elect Eric Greitens, who made the announcement in Ferguson. Greg Favre, command staff officer for the St. Louis Fire Department, was named deputy director...
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New Madrid County coffers benefit from payment of back taxes by Noranda
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — When the county’s largest employer announced it could not pay its taxes last January and followed by closing its doors, the budgets of the county, the R-1 School District, the Health Department and others took a hit. However, through what county officials call a “team effort,” that blow was softened.Following a negotiated settlement with Noranda Aluminum, New Madrid County Collector Dewayne Nowlin reported receiving a check for $2,207,381.88 covering the company’s real estate taxes for 2015 and 2016. ...
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Highway Patrol's Troop E investigates first fatal accident of year
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
ARBYRD, Mo. - Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported its first death in 2017 when a Kennett woman was killed in a two-car collision. According to the Patrol's report at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 412, one mile north of Arbyrd, Britany C. Shaver, 36, was driving eastbound when her vehicle crossed the center of the roadway. Shaver's vehicle struck a westbound tractor-trailer rig driven by Danny W. Scoggins, 52, of Bald Knob, Ark...
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Sikeston Proud: Juden named director of Missouri Public Safety
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
SIKESTON -- As Sikeston's long-serving Public Safety Director Drew Juden prepares to move forward in his new role as director of Missouri Public Safety, he will take a part of the city with him. On Monday, Juden was named director of Missouri Public Safety by Governor-elect Eric Greitens, who made the announcement in Ferguson. Greg Favre, command staff officer for the St. Louis Fire Department, was named deputy director...
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Winter weather advisory issued for reduced travel in Missouri
(Local News ~ 01/04/17)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Motorists should avoid travel if possible in Missouri late Wednesday night and Thursday due to incoming accumulating snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Travel on Missouri's roads should be restricted to necessary trips only especially Thursday morning. Morning rush hour commutes will be impacted by the winter weather across most of Missouri...
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Jim Shanks
(Obituary ~ 01/04/17)
MOREHOUSE, Mo. -- James "Jim" Wesley Shanks passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. He was 82 years, 10 months and 21 days old. He was the son of the late James Wesley Shanks Sr. and Callie (Smith) Shanks. He was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Morehouse, and attended school at Morehouse through the eighth grade. ...
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Matthews Elementary at Sikeston: Students earn recognition for second quarter efforts
(01/04/17)
SIKESTON -- Matthews Elementary School has announced the honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: First grade Brooklyn Anthony, Tylae Blackmon, Arrielle Blissett-Hall, Braylon Bowser, Keith Branson, Jeremiah Bratcher, Andrew Britton, Ella Carmack, McKenna Davis, Faddie Flye, Tripp Foote, Ayden Gedeika, Noah Grimes, Drake Griswell, Gabrielle Harrell, Zachary Haynes, Ethan Hill, Bryden Hopkins, Zionah Johnson, Zach Johnson, Anderson Jones, Angelina Jones Arianna Kettles, Demarcus Lee, Queenie Lin, Tekarion Love, Levi Mayabb, Logan Mitchell, Vondrell Moore, Londyn Newton, John Nolan Macy Parmer, Jada Pennington, Lily Pinnell, Ta'Nijah Price, Robert Ragsdell Sloat, Logan Ray, Carter Sander, Myron Sanders, Fallon Simmons, Clay Stephenson, Devarion Taylor, Kaylee Tinnin, Ava Towe, Jaden Vines, Mekhia Williams, Ledger Willis, Kelli Beth Winchester, Demarcus Wofford Cotton.. ...
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Number crunching
(01/04/17)
Two third graders were recognized for already mastering the single digit multiplication tables at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews. Keith Tilton and Cohen Palmer are now moving on to the double digit multiplication tables, school officials said...
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DuPont Pioneer grant will fund hands-on agriculture education
(01/04/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- New Madrid County Central's Future Farmers of America program received funding to enhance the district's science, technology, engineering and math education. DuPont Pioneer donated $4,800 toward the implementation of the STEM-based agriscience curriculum called "Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education" as part of the DuPont Pioneer sponsorship program...
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Sikeston High School seniors honored for their character, leadership, service
(01/04/17)
SIKESTON -- Michael Patrick Porter and Maxwell Corey Ault were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for December. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month. Character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholastic ability are criteria used to select students each month...
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