Stories from Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SIKESTON — A new gym floor was recently installed at the Sikeston Field House, and now the basketball court is getting a new name to honor Sikeston High School’s boys basketball coach Gregg Holifield. Sikeston R-6 Board of Education President Matthew Drake made the announcement during the Board’s open session on Dec. ...

SIKESTON — Kay Frances McGee Cross, 84, died Dec. 18, 2023, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at the Dogwood Cemetery with the Rev. Sam Duer officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston...

SIKESTON, Mo. — For parents searching for something fun and unique for their children to do over Christmas break, the Sikeston Public Library will have just the thing for them. Throughout the holidays, the Sikeston Public Library will once again host its boredom-busting STEAM playroom for prekindergarten through elementary-aged children. ...

SIKESTON — Sikeston’s Third Annual Mayor’s Holiday Spirit Award winners captivated the city with their unique Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus and Grinch-themed yard. This year, Sikeston residents were able to decorate their yards for the holidays and compete for the mayor’s award. The contest ended Dec. 11 and the winner was announced Dec. 15...

“Snow” falls from the Donate Life/Gnome for the Holidays float in memory of Eric Uhrhan and Dominic Hooper Sunday, Dec. 17 during the Fourth Annual Benton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade in Benton. Left: Members of Kelly High School’s FFA Chapter brave the cold while riding on their organization’s float during the parade. Midwest Truck won the $100-prize for best float while the Donate Life float finished second, and the St. Denis float earned third place...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Youth in the Charleston R-1 School District now have access to a new program that provides after school and mentoring services to help them understand and develop healthy relationships with others and help them succeed in school. “Over the last three years, the Department of Social Services has learned that programming must reach beyond school hours so that youth can continue to receive critical support,” said Lester Gillespie, Director of Fresh Start Self Improvement Center. ...