Stories from Friday, November 24, 2023

For 46 years, Colyn Wibbenmeyer of Sikeston, Missouri, has been working as a hairstylist. She cuts, colors and creates works of art using her scissors, professional hair dye and a blow dryer.  Wibbenmeyer wakes up in the morning excited about the day ahead and looks forward to visiting with the customers that sit in her chair, many of whom have become good friends. ...

BENTON, Mo. — Marking its 24th year, the “Winter Wonderland of Treasures” in Benton is introducing a new feature: a sweet treat table with a variety of sweet treats and desserts. The annual craft event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at St. Denis Parish Center in Benton. Admission is free...

SIKESTON — With the holiday season quickly approaching, Sikeston Parks and Recreation and the Street Department are hard at work decorating Legion Park in Historic Downtown Sikeston for the holiday season, with plans to finish the Christmas Village within the next two weeks. ...

Ephesians 4:4: We’re the pastors; Acts 20:28: Bishops or overseers; Hebrew 13:17: Leaders and rulers; Thessalonians 5:12 of the flock; Sometimes call bishop or overseer with reference to the duty that lay on Him. But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ. The head of a woman is her husband. For man was not made for woman but woman for man. Genesis 3:16: The desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee.

SIKESTON — Sikeston residents will once again have the opportunity to decorate their yards for the holidays, with the possibility of winning the Third Annual Mayor’s Holiday Spirit Award. The award will go to the best-decorated home and/or yard in Sikeston for the holiday season...

SIKESTON — As shoppers look for Christmas gifts this weekend, they are encouraged to shop locally not just this Saturday, but also during the holiday season and all year long to ensure they find the perfect gifts and have an impact on their communities...

MORLEY, Mo. — Billy Joe Gilliland Sr., age 89, of Morley passed away Nov. 20, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born Jan. 21, 1934, to the late Miller and Bessie Rogers Gilliland. In May 1958, he was married to Marilyn Pearson, who survives of the home...

In a bit over a week, the season of Advent will start and we will begin to look forward to Christmas Day. We will put up our Christmas decorations and make lists of all we need to do in order to prepare for our Christmas celebrations. Christmas carols will be heard on car radios and in stores. We are approaching a truly delightful time of year...

SIKESTON — Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Yates, age 67, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, at his home in Sikeston. He was born on March 19, 1956, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Orville and Ramona Maag Yates.

SIKESTON — Anyone looking for a festive Christmas activity to do with their families, Sikeston Parks and Recreation has a new event this year, family ornament night.  The event will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Clinton Building in Sikeston. The cost per household is $15. Each family will receive ornaments to decorate, as well as all of the necessary tools. Drinks and snacks will also be provided by the Sikeston Altrusa Club...