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Karl now full-time pastor at Tanner Street
(Community News ~ 10/02/20)
SIKESTON — Little did Dr. Georg Karl know when he took over as the interim pastor at Tanner Street Church of God in January that his stay would turn into a full-time position. “This summer, the leadership of the church (board of directors) asked if I would be willing to stay longer, a minimum of two years, to lead the church to the other side of this unprecedented pandemic and help rebuild the church’s attendance and ministries,” Karl said. ...
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Prayer walk a success
(Community News ~ 10/02/20)
SIKESTON — On Sept. 26, the First Baptist Church in Sikeston hosted the community during the Washington D.C. 2020 prayer walk. The Washington D.C. event was organized by Rev. Franklin Graham and saw participants praying at seven different historic monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, WW II Memorial and many more. ...
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Why do you love Sikeston?
(Column ~ 10/02/20)
Why do you love Sikeston? Since coming here in December, I have met so many wonderful lifelong residents who love being from Sikeston. As a new resident, I have noticed how much joy people have when I share how friendly and welcoming the Sikeston community is. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/02/20)
The CDC director put out in the news today that the masks may be more effective than the vaccine for the COVID virus. A vaccine would be 70% likely to produce immune system suppression of the virus, 70% likely to work, and the mask would be better than that. For double protection, you could wear both, the mask and get the vaccine. Then you’d be playing your hand right.
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Clyde Pearson
(Obituary ~ 10/02/20)
SIKESTON — Clyde Wendell Pearson, our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather is finally at rest. This avid watch collector/repairman, wood worker, musician provider, and friend passed away Wednesday evening on Sept. 30, 2020. Wendell was born March 19, 1937, in Hagerville, Arkansas, to Sherman and Ada Pearson. ...
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Norma Coppock
(Obituary ~ 10/02/20)
AUBURN, Ala. — Norma Sharon Shepard Coppock, age 69, of Auburn, Alabama, and Roswell, Georgia, surrounded by her family and pastor, stepped into the next room on Sept. 22, 2020; and through God’s grace was granted eternal life. Although Sharon was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer three years ago, she continued to live passionately and with gratitude for the life she was given...
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Viola Patrick
(Obituary ~ 10/02/20)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. – Clara Viola Patrick, 89 died Oct. 1, 2020, at East Prairie Nursing Center. Arrangements incomplete at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
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Final deadline for bicentennial book submissions set
(Local News ~ 10/02/20)
SIKESTON — The Scott County Bicentennial Committee has announced that families that have not yet submitted their histories for inclusion in the upcoming bicentennial family history book can still do so for a short time. Committee Chairperson Gail Crader said requests for more time to submit histories have been received from those who weren’t able to finish compiling their histories by the Aug. 15 extended deadline...
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Fountain work begins
(Local News ~ 10/02/20)
Workers with the City of Sikeston work to install the Bob Depro Memorial Fountain in Legion Park on Thursday morning.
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Portageville keeps tradition going with 73rd Annual Soybean Festival
(Local News ~ 10/02/20)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - For Tonya Vannasdall, the Portageville Soybean Festival is a family tradition. She can’t remember a time when she hasn’t attended. The Portageville Chamber of Commerce is determined to keep that tradition going for Vannasdall and others. The 73rd Annual Soybean Festival is set for Oct. 4-10 complete with pageants, parades and plenty of fun...
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State tracking COVID-19 numbers in school districts
(Local News ~ 10/02/20)
With the start of school in August, the number of positive COVID-19 cases has increased in the area and across the state. With the increase in cases, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is now tracking cases of students in the state’s school districts...
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Miss Junior Sikeston crowned
(Community News ~ 10/02/20)
The 2020 Miss Junior Sikeston queen was crowned Thursday night during the annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival Thursday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds. Cate Schrumpf, daughter of Jason and Catherine Schrumpf, was crowned Junior Miss Sikeston. First runner up was Maggie Drury, daughter of Fred and Heather Drury, and second runner up was Hailey Caton, daughter of Andy and Leah Caton...
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August BASE Kids
(10/02/20)
Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its August BASE Kids. BASE stands for Be Respectful (of all adults, peers and school property); Act Responsibly (be responsible for your learning); Stay Safe (make safe choices to keep self and others safe); and Excel (be your best self). ...
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September BASE Kids
(10/02/20)
Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its September BASE Kids. BASE stands for Be Respectful (of all adults, peers and school property); Act Responsibly (be responsible for your learning); Stay Safe (make safe choices to keep self and others safe); and Excel (be your best self). ...
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