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Two die in camper fire in Scott County
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
BENTON, Mo. – A Charleston, Missouri, man and Sikeston, Missouri, woman died after their camper caught fire Thursday in Scott County. Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury said deputies were called on Thursday to 155 County Road 209 in rural Chaffee, Missouri, in reference to two deceased subjects inside a camper located on the property. The camper had moderate smoke and fire damage, the sheriff said...
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Robert Farquhar
(Obituary ~ 09/28/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Robert Lee Farquhar, 78, died Sept. 27, 2021, at Cotton Point Nursing Center at Matthews, Missouri. Family and friends may assemble at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Dogwood Cemetery for graveside services. Martin Lucas will officiate. Interment will follow under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com...
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Charles Rose
(Obituary ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Charles Edward Rose, age 84, lost his battle with cancer, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at his home in Sikeston. He was born Dec. 21, 1936, Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late Edd and Ruth Seagraves Rose. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors. He spent the majority of his life in retail, including stores such as Ben Franklin, Rose’s Fashion Corner, and lastly retiring from Wal-Mart. He was known to many as “Good Time Charlie” and some also knew him as “Stick.”...
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Delorise Fair
(Obituary ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Delorise June Fair, age 87, passed away Sept. 24, 2021, at her home in Sikeston. She was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Cardwell, Missouri, daughter of the late Bethel Barnes and Joycie Richardson Barnes. Delorise was a member of Church of Christ in Vanduser, Missouri, and had worked as an operator for Southwestern Bell until retiring in 1987...
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Sandra Hulen
(Obituary ~ 09/28/21)
BRANDON, Miss. — Sandra Ann Hulen, age 70, of Brandon passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. She was born Oct. 25, 1950, to the late Marian Wayne Willis and Dorothy Schwab Willis in Sikeston, Missouri. Sandra worked with her husband, James, at their legal business that they owned for several years. ...
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Craig Scobey
(Obituary ~ 09/28/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Craig Allen Scobey, 62, of New Madrid went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Craig was born in Hayti, Missouri, on Feb. 14,1959, to William “Dub” Scobey and Dorotha “Dot” Washburn Scobey. He graduated from New Madrid High School and attended Southeast Missouri University where he was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity...
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Council amends Sikeston UTV ordinance
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Residents who live outside of the Sikeston city limits can now drive their UTVs on city streets — if they’re registered. On Monday night the Sikeston City Council approved amending UTV regulations to include non-Sikeston residents. Those utilizing UTVs on Sikeston city streets would still have to register their UTVs and follow all laws and regulations...
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32 appointments made to Sikeston boards, commissions
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston City Council made 32 appointments to the city’s boards and commissions during Monday’s City Council meeting. Those named to boards or commissions were: • Jessie Redd and Ron Galemore were reappointed to the Board of Adjustments while James Miller was moved from alternate to full-time member...
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Field House getting new roof
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Work is underway to replace the dome roof on the Sikeston Field House. A change order for McKinstry’s energy savings project to replace the roof at the Sikeston Field House was approved by the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education during its May 11 regular monthly meeting...
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New Madrid hosts variety of activities Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Whether you are casting for fish or for fun, the New Madrid Fall Festival and Twisted Cat Outdoors Tournament will have something to hook you with on Saturday. The New Madrid Chamber of Commerce’s annual fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Mill Street Community Building will kick off events...
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Darline Swope
(Obituary ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Anna Darline Swope, 74, of Sikeston passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at her home. She was born June 6, 1947, in East Prairie, Missouri, daughter of Roy McVay and Annabell McElreath Swope. Darline attended Kelly High School and later graduated from nursing school. She worked many years as an LPN at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Darline enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and volunteering at the hospital...
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Missouri Lt. Gov. to be marshal for Cotton Carnival Parade
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe will be the parade marshal for the 77th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade set for 10 a.m. Oct. 2 in Sikeston. Kehoe is a member of the Missouri Bicentennial Commission and the Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City. This year’s parade theme is “A Bicentennial Salute To The Show Me State...
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One seriously injured when tractor-trailer unit hits bridge pier
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Traffic was halted and a Mississippi man seriously injured after a tractor-trailer unit struck a bridge pier early Monday in New Madrid County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:45 a.m. on northbound Interstate 55 at the 55.6 mile marker, three miles south of Matthews, as the tractor-trailer driven by Timothy T. Walton, 45, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, ran off the left side of the road and struck a bridge pier...
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Nine SHS freshmen to compete for Junior Miss Sikeston crown
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Nine freshmen from Sikeston High School will vie for the title of Junior Miss Sikeston in a contest scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday on the Cotton Carnival’s main stage located on the Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds. Caroline Blanton Caroline Blanton is the 14-year-old daughter of Kevin and Amy Blanton. ...
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15 seek 2021 Miss Cotton Carnival title
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — Fifteen contestants are seeking the title of the 2021 Miss Cotton Carnival as part of the American Legion Cotton Carnival. The contest will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at center stage on the Rodeo Grounds. Kierstin Banks Kierstin Banks, 16-year-old daughter of Rogers Banks, is a junior at Scott County Central High School. ...
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19 SHS seniors to vie for Miss Sikeston Saturday night
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
SIKESTON — The crowning of Miss Sikeston at 8 p.m. Saturday on the main stage at the Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds will mark the end of the 77th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival. The winner will assist the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary in their projects...
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Two die in camper fire in Scott County
(Local News ~ 09/28/21)
BENTON, Mo. – A Charleston, Missouri, man and Sikeston, Missouri, woman died after their camper caught fire Thursday in Scott County. Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury said deputies were called on Thursday to 155 County Road 209 in rural Chaffee, Missouri, in reference to two deceased subjects inside a camper located on the property. The camper had moderate smoke and fire damage, the sheriff said...
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