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VFW Post 7183 recognizes New Madrid County wrestling programsNew Madrid County Memorial Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7183 hosted its sixth banquet for the team members and coaches of the New Madrid County wrestling community. Pictured from left are Mary Seyer, president of the VFW Post 7183 Auxiliary; New Madrid County Central High School wrestling coach Rhiley Smith; Connor Henderson, who was named most valuable wrestler for the 2023-24 NMCC wrestling team; Dr. ...
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Rooting for the Raiders: New Madrid County Central students sign with Three Rivers CollegeNEW MADRID, Mo. — There was lots to cheer about as two members of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2024 signed their letters of intent with Three Rivers College on April 16. Shawna Robinson will join the TRC Raiders cheer squad and Makayla Birdwell will become part of the college’s mascot program...
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New Madrid County Central grapplers head to college matsNEW MADRID, Mo. — As their high school wrestling careers come to an end, two New Madrid County Central High School seniors will move to the collegiate level. On April 23, Gavyn Colbert signed a letter of intent to wrestle at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, while Christian Williams signed on to wrestle for the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas...
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Narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of three in Mississippi CountyCHARLESTON, Mo. — A narcotics investigation in Mississippi County resulted in the arrest of two Bertrand, Missouri, residents and a Sikeston, Missouri, man. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, on Saturday, April 20, Detective Sgt. John Blakely, Deputy Austin Naeger and Chief Leonard Harrison responded to 413 W. Cedar St. in Bertrand reference to the execution of a search warrant...
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Benton man faces murder, armed criminal action charges following deadly stabbing in Scott CountyBENTON, Mo. — A Benton man was arrested on murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly stabbing early Monday, April 22 in Scott County. Brian Thomas Morrell, 39, of Benton is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. At about 7 a.m. Monday, Scott County deputies responded to 407 Lake Road in rural Benton in reference to an assault in progress, according to Drury...
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Sikeston gears up for second Hot Air Balloon FestivalSIKESTON — This summer, Sikeston’s second annual Hot Air Balloon Festival will return with some improvements and provide the same fun as its inaugural year. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds. ...
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Groundbreaking held, construction begins for Grace Community CenterSIKESTON — Sikeston will soon have a new, safe place for use by residents of all ages. It’s called Grace Community Center located at 330 Petty St. next to Lincoln Park. Kenny King, pastor of Grace Bible Fellowship and one of the board members of Grace Community Center, said when his and fellow board member and pastor William Marshall’s churches merged, the center officially began construction...
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SJHS volleyball team recognized for undefeated seasonThe Sikeston Junior High girls volleyball team was recognized for their undefeated season during the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting April 9 at Central Office. “These ladies went 14-0 this year including a 5-0 streak to win the Bernie Junior High Tournament,” said Natalie Bohannon, marketing and communications director for Sikeston Public Schools. ...
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OvernightPatchy FogHigh: 51°F
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WednesdayAreas Of Fog then SunnyHigh: 72°F Low: 48°F
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ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain ShowersHigh: 69°F Low: 57°F
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FridayChance Showers & T-stormsHigh: 79°F Low: 66°F
- Redhawks back to above .500 after sweeping SIU
- Portageville outslugs East Prairie (4/23/24)
- Sikeston upsets Chaffee for first win, splits doubleheader with South Iron (4/23/24)
- East Prairie competes at Swing Pink Tournament after big win over Twin Rivers (4/23/24)
- Knight, East Prairie top Twin Rivers (4/23/24)
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Letter: Missourians should support water supply bills (4/19/24)Dear Editor: Do you care about access to our abundant water supply? You certainly should. My support for Sikeston and the Southeast region runs deep. Through my involvement in the Sikeston Regional...
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Guest commentary: Defend life; decline to sign (4/19/24)The Rev. Colby ElbertAttention to all citizens who live in Scott, Mississippi and New Madrid Counties. There are steps being taken to legalize abortion in the state of Missouri. Bishop Edward M. Rice, Diocese of...
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A Concord Minute: Jesus is the good shepherd (4/19/24)“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. … I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay...
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Thanking our telecommunicators (4/17/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. —Over the last month, we have investigated two separate incidents where prohibited purchasers who live in the city of New Madrid have attempted to buy a gun from a licensed gun dealer...
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A Concord Minute: Open my mind, Jesus (4/12/24)“Then [Jesus] said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be...
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A Concord Minute: Easter is the way of life (4/5/24)“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more.” - Psalm 16:11 ESV Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia!...
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Norman Chappell (4/23/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Norman Chappell, 59, resident of Charleston, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born July 27, 1964, in Charleston...
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Ginger Netteler (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Ginger Rochelle Netteler, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at her home in Sikeston surrounded by her husband and daughters. She was born on May 29, 1948, in Pekin,...
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Danny Joe Brock (4/23/24)BENTON, Mo. — Danny Joe Brock, son of the late Wade Spencer Brock and Jackie (Pattengill) Brock, was born on June 24, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed his life on Saturday morning...
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Wanda Dill (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Wanda (Nicholas) Dill, 94, died April 21, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Thomas Bean III (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Thomas Bean III, age 43, of Sikeston passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Jan. 28, 1981, to Thomas Bean Jr. and Mae Jones. After graduation, he worked a few years as a CNA caring for residents at different nursing homes throughout Wisconsin and Missouri. He later then pursued truck driving. His passion was always caring for others. He was a great writer in the poems that he would write. He loved his family and had a big heart...
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Frank Reid (4/23/24)BELL CITY, Mo. — Frank Moran Reid, age 77, passed away on April 18, 2024, at his home in Bell City. He was born on Feb. 6, 1947, in Red Bay, Alabama, to the late Frank and Helon Stockton Reid.
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