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DAEOC working to make change
(Local News ~ 09/17/22)
SIKESTON — Since 1965, DAEOC has been serving six counties of the Bootheel with the mission of empowering people to make positive change in their personal lives, family and community. Reagan Collins, strategic communications specialist with DAEOC, which stands for Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation, gave a presentation on DAEOC’s offerings during the Sikeston Regional Chamber meeting Thursday...
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Carlisle to host hiring event Oct. 4
(Local News ~ 09/17/22)
SIKESTON — Carlisle Construction Materials is continuing to build their plant south of Sikeston and are now ready to start hiring employees. Marcie Lawson, president and CEO of the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation, gave an update on Carlisle at the Sikeston Regional Chamber luncheon Thursday held at the DAEOC building in Downtown Sikeston...
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Coming home: Brandy Johnson returns to the YMCA and with new team wants Y to feel like home to all
(Local News ~ 09/17/22)
By David Jenkins Standard Democrat SIKESTON — For Brandy Johnson, the YMCA of Southeast Missouri is a home full of family. Now, as the new Chief Engagement Officer, Johnson and the Y team, are working to ensure the YMCA feels like home to its members and guests...
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Ribbon Cutting — Miracle Ear of Sikeston
(Business ~ 09/17/22)
The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting for new member Miracle-Ear of Sikeston, who is celebrating its 10th year serving Sikeston as well as the franchise’s 30th year serving southeast Missouri. Miracle-Ear is also celebrating consultant Kelvin Terry earning his Hearing Instrument Specialist license. Terry is pictured along with Front Office Associate Debra Winters...
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Scott County retailers lead in lottery sales
(Business ~ 09/17/22)
Of the approximately 4,700 retailers statewide that sell Missouri Lottery games, a select 221 retail locations reported Lottery sales of more than $1 million in 2021 – including five Scott County businesses. These “Million Dollar Club” locations were recently recognized for their strong sales, as well as the corresponding contributions to public education based on those sales...
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Davison named president, CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare System
(Business ~ 09/17/22)
Saint Francis Healthcare System has removed the temporary tag from its president and chief executive officer. Justin Davison has led the organization in an interim status since February, and a Wednesday news conference announced the system’s board of directors has named him to the position...
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Walking program kicks off Tuesday in Scott County
(Local News ~ 09/17/22)
SIKESTON — Scott County Health Department’s Walk with Ease program returns Tuesday with six-week sessions offered in both Benton and Sikeston. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 20, the free, six-week walking program will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Benton Ballpark in Benton, Missouri, and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at pavilion No. 8 at the Sikeston Recreation Complex, 501 Campanella, in Sikeston...
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Madeline Seagraves
(Obituary ~ 09/17/22)
SIKESTON — Madeline Seagraves, age 95, passed away on Sept. 15, 2022, at her home in Sikeston. She was born on May 31, 1927, in Tanner, Missouri, to the late Clearance and Bertha Brown Hutchason. On Aug. 8, 1947, in Kokomo, Indiana, she married Bernie Seagraves who preceded her in death on April 10, 2004...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 09/17/22)
Speeders on Davis Boulevard are going to kill someone. Something needs to be done to stop it. Every day I walk my dog and there are people passing me doing well over 50 miles per hour. I’m not an old man. I’m telling you that this dangerous. There are kids all over the place here and nobody seems to care.