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Thursday afternoon fire
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
Firefighters with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety battle a blaze at 323 Crowe Street on Thursday afternoon. The fire started at approximately 1:35 p.m. and caused heavy damage to the home. No further information was available at press time.
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Climbing crude oil prices prop up gas prices in Missouri
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
Gas prices continue to climb across the United States with fluctuation likely to continue all summer. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.76 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents more compared to this day last week and is 95 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year...
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The Christian Academy to hold Praise-A-Thon Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
SIKESTON — As The Christian Academy in Sikeston approaches its 30-day deadline to raise $200,000 to keep its doors open this fall, parents have organized one more fundraiser this weekend. TCA’s “Save Our School: Praise-A-Thon and Pledge Drive” will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston...
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Rising costs of materials impacts kindergarten safe room project
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
SIKESTON — The rising costs of construction materials due to COVID-19 are impacting the current budget for Sikeston R-6 School District’s kindergarten center’s safe room project. However, the district’s construction of Lee Hunter and C Building remain on budget...
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Pre-plans prepare Portageville firefighters to better battle fires
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - When fighting a blaze, firemen use every tool at their disposal to save lives and property. Now, the Portageville Fire Department is putting technology to use to help them even before a fire begins to burn. Recently members of the department began meeting with business owners, church leaders and daycare providers with the goal of creating building pre-plans. ...
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West Park Mall going on auction block
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
There’s a “for sale” sign in front of West Park Mall. Figuratively, that is. Once considered the center of retail activity in Southeast Missouri, the 40-year-old mall will be sold to the highest bidder in an online auction later this month. To be more specific, all but about a 100,000-square-foot section of the mall that houses J.C. Penney will be included in the sale; that portion of the building is under separate ownership...
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Laura Coalter Parker joins 30th annual Leadership Missouri program
(Business ~ 06/10/21)
JEFFERSON CITY — Leadership Missouri, the premier leadership development program offered by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is designed to enhance the leadership skills of current and emerging leaders through an in-depth exploration of the state’s economic, political, and social issues. Among this year’s 30 participants is Laura Coalter Parker, resident of Sikeston, MO, President at Coalter Insurance Group with team locations in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Perryville Missouri. Coalter Insurance Group provides insurance services to clients throughout Missouri for home, auto, business, farm, and employee benefits.
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Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center principals request building name change
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center wants a new name. Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center Principals Susan Long and Michelle Gilmer addressed the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education during its regular meeting Tuesday at the administrative offices to ask for their consideration in changing the name of their school to Sikeston Middle School...
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