Stories from Wednesday, September 6, 2023

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Immaculate Conception Parish grotto is a familiar site in New Madrid. For more than 80 years, it was a spot for quiet reflection for passers-by. For Parish member, it often served as a backdrop for special occasions. But those years took their toll...

SIKESTON — A blown transformer is to blame for a nearly four-hour power outage in Sikeston late Monday, Sept. 4 into early Tuesday, Sept. 5. At 9:55 p.m. Monday, Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities notified customers via its Facebook page it BMU was aware of a power outage affecting the north west area of town...

Winners of the Bootheel Quilters Guild’s quilt show, which was Aug. 12-13 at the Miner Convention Center, were recently announced. Winners won by the number of votes visitors made at the show. There were three categories and three winners in each category. ...

Yes, I was wondering if there’s any way that handicapped parking violations could be given out in this town? It’s unbelievable the number of people that you see that have no disabled placard or no disabled tags or someone is using a family member’s disabled placard or tags to get parking, and a truly handicapped person cannot park where they need to. They have to park way out back. I can’t believe how insensitive people are. That has always been a pet peeve of mine — people taking advantage of something that is not rightfully theirs. Thank you and please be considerate other people. Have a good day.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Colin Scott of Sikeston, Missouri, is among Missouri’s brightest high school students who attended the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) in June at the University of Missouri.      MSA began in 1985 and each summer provides more than 300 rising high school juniors the opportunity to expand their educational and social skills. ...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will offer Veterans several opportunities to get no-cost influenza vaccinations during September and October.  A drive-thru clinic will be held at the main campus in Poplar Bluff from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Sept. 25-29 and again Oct. 2-6, according to VA Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Program Manager Ashley Aubuchon...

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. — Marvin “Slick” Edmond Westrich, son of the late Beno and Margaret Welter Westrich was born on April 1, 1935 in Kelso, Missouri, and passed away at his home in New Hamburg. He entered into his heavenly place on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88 years old...