Stories from Tuesday, December 26, 2023

SIKESTON — As the final days to pay end-of-year property taxes approach, residents in the area are urged to familiarize themselves with key information to ensure timely and accurate payments. The county collector for each county is in charge of collecting current and delinquent personal and real property taxes for the county’s numerous political subdivisions and taxing agencies. ...

The New Madrid Elementary School’s Kindness Club perform Christmas carols for residents at the Golden Age Center on Dec. 15. The students also sang carols on the steps of the New Madrid County Courthouse.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The congregation at the New Madrid United Methodist Church reminded the public about the reason behind the season with the presentation of a living Nativity Dec. 15-17. Members of the public had the opportunity to drive by or walk through the scene...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol reported two traffic fatalities occurred across the state over the Christmas holiday weekend. Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provided the following preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday weekend...

SIKESTON — Ida L. Jone-Lane, 93, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at the Delta South Nursing and Rehabilitation Services in Sikeston. She was born May 21,1930, to the late Louis and Eliza Williams. She married Roy Jones,(deceased), and with this union had eight children; Laura Bell (Germanuel) Lea, Willie Roy (Agnes) Jones, Mary Eliza (Sylvester) Ray, Robert Lee Jones, Roy Jean Turner, Floyd Louis (Ceola) Jones, Lester Jones, Cassandra (Johnny) Longstreet along with two stepchildren, Willie Jones and Earlene Jones, both deceased.. ...

SIKESTON — In loving memory of Gerald Fredrick Dyer, affectionately known as Jerry or JD, who peacefully departed this life on Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on Nov. 10, 1933, Jerry leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A devoted family man, Jerry is survived by his three children, Gail Coon (Bob), Rick and Leslie; four grandchildren, Alecia, Lindsey, Crystal and Jeri; six great-grandchildren; beloved nieces and nephews; and many friends. ...

SIKESTON — Dogs running loose is a problem the city of Sikeston has occasionally had to deal with. To ensure everyone lives in a safe and peaceful community, the city is now encouraging residents to be more responsible with their pets. The city of Sikeston controls animal ownership, care and management to protect residents, according to Jamie Williams, Sikeston’s Pet and Animal Welfare Services, or PAWS, shelter manager. ...

DEXTER, Mo. – The Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission, or BRPC, received word that the Stoddard County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for 2023 has been approved. Approval was designated by State Emergency Management Agency, or SEMA, as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. ...