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Cobb gains a vote in recount, wins Scott County prosecuting attorney's race
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
BENTON, Mo. — Following a court-ordered recount on Wednesday of the Aug. 2 primary election’s Scott County prosecuting attorney race, the outcome remains the same: Donald Cobb defeated incumbent Amanda L. Oesch. In the vote recount total on Wednesday, Cobb beat Oesch, 2,582 to 2,579, for a difference of 3 votes...
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Old Lincoln Junior High School to be eco-tourist attraction
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
SIKESTON — The community is invited to the launch of the first sustainable eco-tourist attraction in the Sikeston area. “A Day of Jubilee Celebrations” will be held at Lincoln School, 229 Westgate in Sikeston, at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Through the restoration of “time capsules” found within historical enslaved burial grounds throughout the Mississippi River-Delta Basin, the African Scientific Research Institute (ASRI) launches its first sustainable eco-tourist attraction in and around Sikeston/Hayti, Missouri.. ...
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Sikeston library to eliminate Sunday hours of operation
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston Public Library will no longer be open on Sundays. The announcement was made Monday when after reviewing usage patterns and budget needs, the Board of Trustees of the Sikeston Public Library voted to eliminate Sunday hours of operation at the library...
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Cape College Center reopens with Mineral Area in lead
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
With classes set to begin next week, Cape College Center reopened Monday with Mineral Area College leading the way. The MAC-branded center, located next door to Cape Girardeau Central High School, serves as a conduit for secondary and post-secondary students to receive general education courses and technical training, though at this time the center will only offer academic courses. ...
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Missouri Rice Field Day set for Aug. 23
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
The Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council will host its annual Rice Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Missouri Rice Research Farm near Glennonville. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and tours begin at 8:30 a.m. Research personnel and experts will be on hand to provide area farmers a chance to see and learn about recent developments in rice research. Speakers include:...
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Law enforcement trains for active-shooter situations
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The saying goes: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. New Madrid County’s law enforcement officers have taken it to heart. When New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson learned about a Department of Homeland Security’s instructor course on single officer response to a threat, he thought it would be a program his department could use. He asked Assistant Chief Brandon Hanner to attend...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/17/22)
I was wondering if someone could tell me what court, if any, decided it was legal to stand at a traffic light and panhandle. Because this is getting ridiculous here in Sikeston. We have a bunch of out-of-towners coming and no telling where that money is going. They’ll saying it is going one place and then it’s not. I just think it needs to be illegal again. Miner has signs up that say “no loitering” at the intersection where people were panhandling. Maybe Sikeston can do the same thing. I know there is a lot going on but this is a safety issue. I wish somebody could tell me who to contact to get this law passed. Thanks.
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Kiwanis donate to Food Bank
(Community News ~ 08/17/22)
The Sikeston Kiwanis recently made a donation to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank.
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Lions honor Partridge
(Community News ~ 08/17/22)
Sikeston Lions Club recently recognized and presented longtime member Jeff Partridge a plaque for his 25 years of service, loyalty and devotion for the furtherance of Lionism. Partridge joined the Sikeston Lions Club in April 1997.
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Drive-thru COVID rapid testing to be offered Friday
(Local News ~ 08/17/22)
SIKESTON — With the increase of COVID cases increasing across the area, Missouri Delta Medical Center will offer drive-thru COVID rapid testing Friday. The testing will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church, 1006 N. Main, next to the hospital. No appointment is needed...
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Annette Poole
(Obituary ~ 08/17/22)
FULTON, Mo. — Ruth “Annette” Poole, age 73, of Fulton passed away on Aug. 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 6, 1949, in Sikeston, Missouri, a daughter of Ralph Scudder and Lillian Reynolds Scudder. She was united in marriage to Herman on Sept. 3, 1969, in Sikeston, and he survives...
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Kiwanis donates to School Fest
(Community News ~ 08/17/22)
Sikeston Kiwanis recently donated to the annual School Fest through Spread Hope Now, which was Aug. 6 at Malone Park in Historic Downtown Sikeston. Pictured are front row: students Zander Mansfield, Tyius Blissett, Addie Ruedrich and Kwaneise Daniel; and back row: Kiwanis President Jenny Hobeck and Spread Hope Now board member Regina Guthrie...
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Cub Scout day camp held
(Community News ~ 08/17/22)
A day camp for the Greater St. Louis Area Cherokee District Cub Scouts was conducted July 21-23 at the Sikeston Elks Lodge in Sikeston. “Campers were able to practice BB guns archery, conduct STEM experiments, create camping buckets, make crafts and learn a ton while having a blast,” said Cherokee District Cub Scout Day Camp Director Amber Scudder...
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