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New Madrid police seek public’s help to locate shooting suspect
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid police are asking for the public’s assistance to solve a shooting. At approximately 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, a call was received about a man being treated for a gunshot wound at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. The man said he was shot by an unknown assailant while walking on Main Street, but he refused to give any further details...
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‘Santa lives, and he lives forever’
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
Editor’s note: For over 40 years we have shared the following story with readers every Christmas. The words of Francis P. Church will ring true today as they did more than 100 years ago when first written. In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon became worried when her friends told her there was no Santa Claus. Her father advised her to write to the New York Sun to find out the truth, and the reply by Francis P. Church became a classic:...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 12/22/23)
Yes, this is to all the basketball players about Mr. Green. I don’t think it was Green’s fault and to get him kicked off. The other guy was pulling on Green’s shirt in the back of it. He was trying to get around and turn around. The other guy fell. You need to look at the film one more time and see it wasn’t Green’s fault. They just didn’t want him to play because he’s a good player.
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Remember the reason for Christmas
(Column ~ 12/22/23)
In “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a song written in 1943 as a way to honor soldiers stationed overseas who longed to be home for Christmas during World War II. The song was recorded by Bing Crosby and was a Top 10 hit. Longing to be at home with your loved ones on Christmas day is a feeling we naturally have as it is a day that we remember the birth of God’s Son, Jesus, and of how Joseph and Mary welcomed this little babe, increasing their little family by one...
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Children reflect on Christmas and share its meaning
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON — As The Christian Academy celebrated the Christmas season with their final week of school before their break, some students expressed their personal thoughts on the meaning of holiday, excitement for the season and even their wish list for Santa Claus...
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SHS grads’ graphic arts work displayed in MSU exhibition
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON— Two Sikeston High School graduates who also earned degrees early this month from Missouri State University had the opportunity to demonstrate their work in real-world projects in the university’s fall exhibition. The Carolla Arts Show Center at MSU in Springfield, Missouri, hosted the show of work by its fall graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design...
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DAEOC breaks ground for homeless resource center
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON — Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corp. is moving another step closer to providing better services to the community’s homeless. Project leaders and community members gathered in Sikeston to break ground on DAEOC’s new homeless shelter early Wednesday, Dec. 20. The new shelter, which has been in the works for several years, will be located on Kathleen Street, between Scott and Stoddard streets, according to Joel Evans, CEO of DAEOC...
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City of Sikeston offers new, free text alert service
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON — A new text alert service will keep Sikeston residents up to date on weather updates and upcoming city events, with the goal of creating a more connected and informed community. SlickText is a free service offered to all Sikeston citizens. The text alert service launched on Dec. 12 and already has 195 subscribers...
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Seven Sikeston officers graduate from academy
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON — Seven Sikeston Public Safety Officers graduated from the Southeast Missouri Law Enforcement Academy on Dec. 14. Trent Mims, Justin Miller, Brittin Western, Jimmy Kinnison, Austin Novak, Dadrian Jones and Phayzun Fobbs all graduated from the Academy. The seven were part of a class of 22 new officers that will now be on the streets in southeast Missouri. ...
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Local business brings cheer to Sikeston High School students
(Local News ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a local business brought early Christmas joy to Ashley Brewer’s resource class Thursday, Dec. 21 at Sikeston High School. Martindale Chevrolet’s sales manager, Jared Brewer, and sales consultant, Jay Meador, arrived at the school with a sleigh full of donated presents, much to the delight of the students. The event, organized by Martindale Chevrolet, aimed to spread holiday cheer and support to the local youth...
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Ray Sanders
(Obituary ~ 12/22/23)
SIKESTON — Raymond G. “Ray” Sanders, age 83, of Sikeston passed away, Dec. 21, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born Jan. 16, 1940, to the late Robert and Lucille O'Leary in St. Louis, Missouri. On March 26, 1961, he was married to the late Darlene Elenor Frease Sanders, she preceded him in death Aug. 9, 2015...
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