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One injured in Saturday shooting
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — A Cape Girardeau, Missouri, man was injured by a gunshot wound early Saturday in Sikeston. Around 2 a.m. Saturday, officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to 313 E. Kathleen St. where a group of people and about 40 vehicles were parked in the residential block...
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Velda Gardner
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — Velda Mae Gardner, age 80, passed away on March 4, 2022, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born on Nov. 21, 1941, in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late James “Jim” and Ruby Mae Watson Williams, she was a homemaker and had worked for Aron’s Control in Evanston, Illinois...
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Paula Hale
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Paula June Hale, 53, died March 6, 2022, at her home in Portageville. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Friday, March 11 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...
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Quarter century of memories: New Madrid Oaks Nutrition Center cook retires
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Carolyn Farrenburg thumbed through a stack of photos from events over the years at the Oaks Nutrition Center in New Madrid. She traced her finger around the faces she saw. Some, she pointed out with a sigh, have died. Other photos brought a laugh and a favorite memory of times spent together...
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NMCC students work together to feed a need locally, abroad
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The music pulsed in the background as the students’ laughter and conversations filled the the lobby at New Madrid County Central. But it was more than just the fuan the students were having, they working with a purpose. For the third year, New Madrid County R-1 School District’s SkillsUSA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a Hope International food packing event. ...
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New Madrid Elementary students set school record in fundraising efforts
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Students at New Madrid Elementary set a school record in their fundraising efforts on behalf of the American Heart Association. Throughout February, students learned about heart health and sought donations for the American Heart Association. On March 4, school officials tallied their fundraising efforts and announced the youngsters raised $11,333.45 for AHA...
- New concession stand going up (Local News ~ 03/08/22)
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Youth in Government Day
(03/08/22)
The City of Sikeston held their annual Youth in Government Day Feb. 25, hosting 30 Sikeston High School students.
- Fifth grade characters-January (03/08/22)
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Sixth grade characters-January
(03/08/22)
Sikeston Middle School has named its sixth grade characters of the month for January. The word of the month was honest.
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Kelly CTA visits Capitol
(03/08/22)
Officers with the Scott County R-4 “Kelly” Community Teachers Association attended the Missouri State Teachers Association’s Capitol Day March 2 at the state capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. State Rep. Jamie Burger, R-Benton, Missouri, introduced the Kelly teachers on the House floor...
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Local students graduate from Missouri State University
(03/08/22)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 1,509 degrees to students in fall 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 17, 2021, at JQH Arena in Springfield. The following local students earned degrees: Jacob Reynolds of Sikeston graduated with a Master of Business Administration...
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Royce Alcott
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — Royce Ann Alcott, 78, died March 7, 2022, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Alice Huffman
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — Alice Frances Thaxtion Huffman, 80, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, died March 7, 2022, at her home in Pass Christian. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Patricia McDonald
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
MINER, Mo. — Patricia McDonald, 61, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home in Miner. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Sinthia Walker
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — Sinthia A. Walker, 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born June 18, 1962, to Mary Ellen Scott-Walker and the late Aaron Calvin Walker, she was a graduate of Sikeston High School and employed at the Drury Inn in the Hospitality Department for over 18 years before retiring...
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George DeMyers Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — George R. DeMyers Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born Nov. 1, 1946, in Pangasinan, Philippines, to the late George and Florentina (Espiritu) DeMyers. Mr. DeMyers was a retired educator in the Charleston Public School System and was active in many community organizations. He was a member of Perry Chapel AME Church in Charleston. He was married to Mary Ann DeMyers who survives of the home...
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Richland students featured in national magazine
(03/08/22)
ESSEX, Mo. — Two Richland High School students earned national recognition when their photography work at the 2021 Richland prom was featured in a national magazine. Sophomore Alex Porter and junior Cassie Bess, two students on Kyle Carter’s yearbook staff at Richland, were featured in Communication Journalism Education Today. A photo by Porter was chosen for the front cover...
- 100th birthday celebration (Birthdays ~ 03/08/22)
- Disaster training (Local News ~ 03/08/22)
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Bird flu confirmed in chicken flock in Stoddard County
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Federal inspectors have confirmed the presence of bird flu in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Stoddard County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the development in a news release Friday. The agency said samples from the flock were tested at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed at a USDA veterinary lab in Ames, Iowa...
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival, other events moved back one week
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — While it may be a week later than scheduled, Downtown Sikeston will still be abuzz next Saturday with plenty of activities for young and old at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The festival was originally scheduled for Saturday, but incoming winter weather on Friday has caused the Festival to be pushed back a week...
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Lincoln Park splash pad plans finalized
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — Lincoln Park is slated to have a splash pad installed by the end of summer. During the Feb. 28 Sikeston City Council meeting, officials approved the splash pad design for Lincoln Park at a cost of $140,000 to RJR Enterprises, Inc. Dustin Care, director of Sikeston Parks and Recreation, said the splash pad will be 2,300-square feet, must larger than officials were originally considering...
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National average price of gas reaches an all-time high
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — The national average price of gasoline in the U.S. reached an all-time high on Monday, jumping to $4.104 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Gas in Sikeston was $3.89 Tuesday morning as the gas price average in Missouri reached $3.734 on Monday according to AAA...
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Nonprofits offer weekly fish meals during Lenten season
(Local News ~ 03/08/22)
SIKESTON — With the Lenten season fully underway, several local nonprofits are offering fish meals on Fridays through Good Friday. For the second year, Sikeston American Legion Post 114, 333 S. Kingshighway, is selling its famous fish sandwiches — yes, the ones sold every year at the annual Cotton Carnival — and french fries from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays via the Legion’s drive-thru window through April 15...
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Michael Reno
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Michael “Mike” Reno, age 64, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at his home in East Prairie. He was born April 29, 1957, in Hayti, Missouri, to the late Rudy Conn Reno and Rebecca Boyd. Mike was a graduate of East Prairie High School Class of 1975. He was employed as an overhead crane operator at Noranda Aluminum for many years, until the time of its closing. He was the owner of Reno’s Gas-A-Mat in East Prairie...
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James Miller Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/08/22)
CRESTWOOD, Mo. — James Arlen Miller Sr., 80, died March 8, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from noon until the service time at 1 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery.
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