Stories from Friday, March 8, 2024

SIKESTON — The Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corp. and Sikeston Convention and Visitors Bureau honored the Sikeston American Legion Post 114 with the Fifth Annual Sikeston Tourism and Hospitality Award of Excellence on Thursday, March 7 at Lambert’s Cafe...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a court appearance Thursday, March 7, a Lilbourn, Missouri, man charged in a fatal shooting, was ordered bound over for trial. Shaundale T. Maxwell, 45, waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Associate Judge Brandon Sanchez during an appearance in court. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On April 8, citizens across southern and southeast Missouri will have the chance to see a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. The moon will block the sun’s light and cause a total solar eclipse to be visible across nearly 115 miles of Missouri. ...

“And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:1-2 In the Ancient Near East, God laid out “rules of the house.” Like parents today who lay out boundaries and guidelines for house rules, God did similar with Israel...

Where I live there are a lot of birds. Robins, cardinals, bluejays, screech owls, hawks, sparrows, wrens, and the list goes on and on. With the lengthening of the days and as official spring approaches, I no longer need an alarm clock to get up in the morning. Birdsong begins with the rising of the sun. I enjoy listening to these songs...

Amen to the Speakout article titled “Many thoughts.” I agree with you 100%. So thankful someone finally told the truth in this calling. From another deplorable. Trump 2024. Thank you.

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank served nearly 13 million meals to neighbors facing hunger in 2023, providing food assistance to 80,000 individuals each month. “We saw an increase in people needing help in 2022 that continued into 2023, with a lot of our neighbors struggling with high food costs,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer of the food bank. ...

SIKESTON — The annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Historic Downtown Sikeston returns Saturday, March 16, bringing in the first of many springtime festivities in Sikeston. According to Jason Davis, executive director of Historic Downtown Sikeston, this is a much-anticipated event...