Stories from Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SIKESTON — Sikeston voters rejected the question asking voters to allow the sale of alcohol by the drink during Tuesday’s special election. In a total vote of 401 “no” votes to 328 “yes” votes , the measure failed. In Scott County, there were 297 “yes” votes and 366 “no” votes. New Madrid County vote totals were 31 “yes” votes and 35 “no” votes...

BENTON, Mo. — Thirty-one years after a Scott County woman was murdered and found in her car at the exit ramp in Benton, multiple communication options have finally been created for the public to share information regarding the unsolved case. “We need the public’s support and cooperation of all law enforcement partners past and present to solve this case,” said Special Prosecuting Attorney Allen E. Moss Jr. in a press released issued Tuesday, Nov. 7...

SIKESTON — A threat toward Sikeston High School made on social media early Wednesday, Nov. 8 was deemed not dangerous by school and law enforcement officials. “Sikeston High School administration was made aware of a threat on social media this morning,” a letter from the district’s administrative office to parents said Wednesday morning...

BENTON, Mo. — In less than a week's time, a second Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District employee faces charges of sexual misconduct with a student. Lindsey Jo Limbaugh, 38, of Benton is charged with two felony counts of sexual contact with a student, according to online court records...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Before a courtroom crowded with family, friends and fellow lawyers, Brandon Sanchez took the oath of office on Nov. 3 as New Madrid County’s new associate circuit judge. Sanchez fills the vacancy left after former Associate Judge Joshua Underwood was appointed as the 34th Judicial Circuit judge to replace the late Ed Reeves. Sanchez’s appointment by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was officially announced Oct. 27...

SIKESTON — Shirlee Mae Harris, 73, of Sikeston peacefully passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at the Delta South Nursing Care in Sikeston. She was born Jan. 27, 1950, in Sikeston, to the late Alonzo Harris and Carrie (Nabors) Harris. She was a graduate of Sikeston High School and Lincoln University. She was a retired educator in the Sikeston Public School System. She also served in the United States Army Reserve...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the afternoon of Nov. 2, officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 61 for a traffic offense. When they approached the car, they found that the driver had a revoked driver’s license and he was placed under arrest. After searching the inside of the truck, officers located several cordless power tools and checked the serial number on each. One of the tools came back stolen from another state, and the driver may have pending charges for receiving stolen property...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - New Madrid County Central High School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter. Students recognized include: Freshmen: Aubrey Aycock, Amya Bills, Lillian Birdwell, Aalayah Blair, Jaiden Christian, Ella Courtois, Violet Daniels, Steven Davis, Kaydence Deveau, Katie Eakens, Lillian Sanders, Kyrstin Gorden, Brody Harris, Adam Hartlein, Casey Hornburg, Lucy Hunter, Alexis Keith, Violett, Khourie, Constance McCormick, Nolan Mungle, Ayden Roberts, Aneesa Rucker, Darian Sanders, Xavier Sexton, Pamela Townsend and Briley Water.. ...

If you are going to put out yard sale signs, especially on other people’s property or on poles and such, please show respect and go and pick them up after your sale is over.

SIKESTON — The holiday season has arrived, and many are getting into the spirit by hosting holiday shopping open houses this weekend.  SIKESTON  The annual holiday open house in Historic Downtown Sikeston will begin this Friday, Nov. 10 until 8 p.m. and extend through Saturday, Nov. 11. ...

SIKESTON – On Monday, Nov. 6, Sikeston City Council held its regular meeting and heard the first reading of a bill that, if approved at the next council meeting, would update floodplain regulations as required by the State Emergency Management Agency...