Stories from Monday, August 7, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs. The company said Monday that the plants being closed are located in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Corydon, Indiana; Dexter, Missouri; and Noel, Missouri. Tyson said that it will shift production to other facilities and halt operations at the four plants in the first two quarters of fiscal 2024. The company currently estimates having $300 million to $400 million in total charges, based on a preliminary analysis...

SIKESTON — Several families came out for the annual School Fest school supplies giveaway organized by Spread Hope Now Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Malone Park in Sikeston. School supplies and jeans were handed out to local students.

SIKESTON — Beverly Kay Wright, 80, died Aug. 6, 2023, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.

BERTRAND, Mo.— George William “Bill” Lough, 93, died Aug. 7, 2023. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements.