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Freda Ashby
(Obituary ~ 07/16/21)
BERNIE, Mo. – Freda Ann Sturgeon-Ashby, age 58, passed away July 13, 2021, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born May 19, 1963, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Ronald Eugene Sturgeon and Fern Davenport-Moss. Freda was a member of Assembly of God in Bernie and the Goldwing Motorcycle Group. ...
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David Friedman
(Obituary ~ 07/16/21)
ATLANTA, Ga. — David Samuel Friedman, named for his grandfather, was born May 12, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Marion and Edith Friedman. He died July 6, 2021. He was predeceased in death by his parents, his son, Michael J. Friedman; and his nephew, Michael S. ...
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Jeris Goetz
(Obituary ~ 07/16/21)
SIKESTON — Jeris Elaine Merideth Goetz, 83, died July 13, 2021, at Sikeston. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 19 at Garden of Memories in Sikeston with Richards Funeral Home of New Madrid, Missouri, in charge of arrangements.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/16/21)
I wonder when the City of Sikeston is going to start spraying for mosquitoes. They are terrible.
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Smith visits Dexter; views storm damage, recovery
(Local News ~ 07/16/21)
Congressman Jason Smith visited Dexter on Tuesday afternoon to view the damage SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County suffered as a result of the EF-2 tornado that struck Dexter Saturday evening. Smith was joined by hospital administration, Senator Jason Bean, Representative Herman Morse, Dexter Fire Chief/City EMA Director Don Seymore, Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout and City Administrator Trevor Pulley...
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James L. Byrd III Memorial Scholarship created at TRC for Mississippi County students
(Local News ~ 07/16/21)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — A scholarship has been created for Mississippi County students who enroll at Three Rivers College. The James L. Byrd III Memorial Scholarship will provide annual scholarships for students who are graduates of Charleston or East Prairie High School, as well as Mississippi County residents who have completed the High School Equivalency exam. Students may be degree-seeking or enroll in a program at any of Three Rivers College’s locations or online. ...
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Scott City plans four days of bicentennial fun
(Local News ~ 07/16/21)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. — One Southeast Missouri town has planned a four-day celebration to mark Missouri’s and Scott County’s 200th birthdays next month. The Scott City Bicentennial Committee will host the beginning of a four-day event in Scott City set for Aug. 6-8 and Aug. 10, according to Gail E. Crader, who is chair of the Scott County Bicentennial Committee and also assisting with Scott City’s bicentennial celebration...
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City enters into agreement with MDC to manage lake at Complex
(Local News ~ 07/16/21)
SIKESTON — There will be a notable fishing improvement at the Sikeston Recreation Complex Lake thanks to a partnership between the City of Sikeston and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Under the agreement, which is valid for 25 years, the MDC will provide surveys, enforcement of rules and regulations and regularly stock the lake as needed while the City will continue to provide maintenance...
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Ribbon cutting — Close to Home Services
(Business ~ 07/16/21)
The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Close to Home Services on June 30. Cutting the ribbon is owner, Shirley Harris in front of her transportation vehicle at their office location, 102 S. Interstate Dr. Close to Home Services offers non-emergency medical transportation services for ambulatory passengers, as well as those requiring a cane, oxygen, service animal, wheelchair, or even a stretcher. ...
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Seal coat operations to impact traffic in New Madrid, Stoddard counties
(Local News ~ 07/16/21)
SIKESTON — Contractor crews will be making driving surface improvements with a 9-foot width restriction on Route H in New Madrid County and Route E in Stoddard County. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of roadway in Stoddard County is located between Route 25 and Route N. Weather permitting, work will take place July 22-31 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily...
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Motorcyclist fatalities surge across Missouri in 2021
(Local News ~ 07/16/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –A rise in speeding and other reckless driving behaviors continues to be a disturbing trend in 2021. During the first half of the year, more than 450 people lost their lives in a crash on Missouri roadways. The primary causes are all too common: excessive speeds, distraction, impairment, and choosing to not wear a seat belt or motorcycle helmet. ...
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