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Missouri AG: No charges in 2017 death of inmate
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Friday that no charges will be filed in the 2017 death of Tory Sanders, a Black inmate at a rural jail who died under similar circumstances to George Floyd — after a white law enforcement officer's knee was pressed on his neck...
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Bill Chamberlain
(Obituary ~ 02/26/21)
PARSON, Tenn. — William Albert “Bill” Chamberlain was born on Dec. 15, 1930, in Lilbourn, Missouri, to the parents of Fred and Edna Weediman Chamberlain and he left for his heavenly home on Feb. 13, 2021, at his daughter’s house in Parson at the age of 90 years...
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Peggy Tatum Greer
(Obituary ~ 02/26/21)
SIKESTON — Peggy Tatum Greer, 97, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at La Bonne Maison Assisted Living Center in Sikeston with her three sons at her bedside. She had lived for the most part of the past seven years as a resident of La Bonne Maison Assisted Living in Sikeston...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 02/26/21)
Speak out by calling 471-6636.
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Karen Wethington
(Obituary ~ 02/26/21)
SIKESTON — Karen Wethington, age 58, passed away on Feb. 25, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born June 27, 1962, in Sikeston, to the late Urban Dewey and Helen Byrd Wethington Jr. Survivors include: one sister, Kim Alley of Sikeston; two brothers, Dennis (Linda) Wethington of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and Dean (Maryann) Smith of Fife Lake, Michigan; and her nephews and nieces, Blake Wethington, Hailey Driskill, Daryl Wethington, Jason Smith, Shawn Smith, Deana Smith and Jessica Smith.. ...
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Sandra Keck
(Obituary ~ 02/26/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Sandra K. Keck, age 74, of East Prairie, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at her home. Born Nov. 13, 1946, in Sikeston, to the late Clifford L.B. Mathis and Gladys Marie Miller Mathis, she was a homemaker and landowner. A lifelong resident of East Prairie, she had been a Girl Scout Troop Leader and was a member of First Church of God in East Prairie...
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Christopher Tanner
(Obituary ~ 02/26/21)
MORLEY, Mo. — Christopher Doyle Tanner, 62, of Morley and formerly of New Madrid, Missouri, passed away Feb. 24, 2021, near Morley. Chris was born Feb. 16, 1959, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Doyle Napoleon Tanner and Mary Elizabeth Purser. On Jan. 14, 2012, in New Madrid at the Riverbend Pentecostal Church, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Janiece Henry Tanner, who survives of the home. Chris loved the outdoors and camping...
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Eight injured in two separate accidents on I-55 in Scott County
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
Eight people were transported to local hospitals following two motor vehicle accidents Thursday morning in Scott County. According to Capt. Kevin Drury with the Scott City Fire Department, the first accident involved three vehicles and occurred at approximately 7:35 a.m. One person involved was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries...
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High positivity rate in Mississippi County raises concerns
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
A high positive COVID-19 rate in Mississippi County has county health officials asking residents to use precautions. According to a post early Friday on social media from the Mississippi County Health Department, the positivity rate in Mississippi County is at 20%, the second highest in the state of Missouri. The number of people being tested in Mississippi County is also far less than in November and December...
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Sikeston Little Theatre stage to be dedicated to Terrell Sunday
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
SIKESTON — For Hope Terrell, the Sikeston Little Theatre was a family affair. On Sunday, the Sikeston Little Theatre will make Terrell a permanent part of the Sikeston Little Theatre as the stage will be dedicated to her. Terrell died July 30, 2020, but her legacy with the Sikeston Little Theatre will forever be forged. She was an original board member and was active in the Sikeston Little Theatre for over 60 years...
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Free meal
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
Rita Savage passes out meals Friday afternoon at First Assembly of God. The free dinner, hosted by New Covenant Ministries and LUCE Charleston Outreach Center, was part of 2021 Black History Month with participating volunteers: State Senator Jason Bean, State Representative Jamie Burger, Senator Roy Blunt’s Southeast Office, Senator Josh Hawley’s Southeast Office and Commissioner Sharon “Kiki” Curls ...
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Tucker named Trainer of the Year - Dexter woman credits her clients and their dogs for her success
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
“I have always had a love for dogs always my whole life,” said K9 Biz owner Christa Tucker. “When my mom would come home there would always be a strange dog.” She said growing up everybody assumed she would become a veterinarian but it wasn’t something she felt she could do...
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Missourians urged to learn more about severe weather
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An EF-3 tornado in North Carolina this month killed three people, injured 10 and damaged dozens of houses, reminding Americans on the approaching severe storm season. To prepare, from March 1-5, the National Weather Service, State Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers are encouraging Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves during Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week. ...
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Brutal February weather leads to early pothole season
(Local News ~ 02/26/21)
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are focusing on pothole repair through April. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work. Crews started working to address the pesky potholes as soon as there was a break in the weather last week. ...
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Outstanding service
(Business ~ 02/26/21)
Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Eric Albritton for 25 years of outstanding service to the company. Vice President Chris Steward (pictured left) states…”Eric’s knowledge of our operations and ability to work in various capacities in the plant contribute greatly to our success. We appreciate his contribution to Steward Steel over the past 25 years.” Pictured right is J.J. Steward, contract sales manager...
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Kelly High, SEMO grad to lead St. Vincent Perryville schools
(Business ~ 02/26/21)
Sarah Cato, a 2006 Kelly High School graduate, will become head of schools and high school principal of St. Vincent dePaul in Perryville, Missouri, on July 1. Cato succeeds Jennifer Streiler, who has served as St. Vincent’s interim leader since Deacon Rob Huff vacated the position nearly eight months ago...
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CarGO to end operations Sunday
(Business ~ 02/26/21)
Food delivery and ride service carGO announced it will cease operations Sunday. A post on the company’s website stated the company will close at 6 p.m. Restaurants and drivers will be paid for all transactions that are completed, the post states. The unsigned statement said the closing has been an option for several months...
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Tractor Supply Co. buys Orscheln Farm and Home for $297 million
(Business ~ 02/26/21)
Tractor Supply Co. has agreed to purchase Moberly, Missouri-based Orscheln Farm and Home. Orscheln operates 167 stores in 11 states. Purchase price is $297 million. Barry Orscheln, chief executive officer and chairman of Orscheln, said the family operated the chain for generations...
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