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Ikuko 'Katie' Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/14/21)
SIKESTON — Ikuko “Katie” Smith of Sikeston was born to the late Yoshizo and Kimi Kikuko on Aug. 28, 1929, in Kyoto Japan and passed away on Jan. 10, 2021, in Sikeston. Katie has been a resident of Sikeston for the last 57 years. Before moving to Sikeston, she lived in Calvert City, Kentucky, and Kyoto, Japan. Katie enjoyed reading, watching TV and spending time with family and friends...
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UPDATED: List created for those in Scott County wanting COVID-19 vaccine as Missouri activates Phase 1B of vaccine plan
(Local News ~ 01/14/21)
On Thursday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson activated Phase 1B of the state’s vaccine distribution plan while local health departments are making a plan to get the vaccine administered to the local community.
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Sikeston R-6 gets new website design; app is coming soon
(Local News ~ 01/14/21)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston R-6 School District unveiled a new look to its website this week, and parents, students and staff can also expect an app in the coming days. In presenting the annual communications report during Tuesday’s regular monthly Board of Education meeting, Sarah Thompson, communications coordinator for the R-6 District, said the new website design is more attractive and more user-friendly...
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Number of active COVID-19 cases in local counties continues to decline
(Local News ~ 01/14/21)
The number of active COVID-19 cases locally continues to decline. On Wednesday afternoon, the Scott County Health Department reported 20 new cases and 61 recoveries. Currently, the number of active cases is at 668, the lowest number since Nov. 17. There have been 2,905 recoveries and 71 deaths...
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Parson announces activation of first tier of Phase 1B of state plan
(Local News ~ 01/14/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Gov. Mike Parson announced on Thursday the activation of Phase 1B - Tier 1 of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Federal partners have informed the state that they plan to significantly increase vaccine supply next week and that individuals 65 and older and those with comorbidities should be prioritized. This news allows the state to begin the process of activating Phase 1B tiers. ...
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Cheshier to share story of hope Sunday at Sikeston First Assembly
(Community News ~ 01/14/21)
SIKESTON — A special guest will give hope through his testimony on Sunday at the Sikeston First Assembly of God. Mikey Cheshier, will give his testimony of determination and survival on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Sikeston First Assembly of God Church, located at 306 S. Kingshighway...
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Potential snowfall could cause travel problems Friday
(Local News ~ 01/14/21)
PADUCAH, Ky. — Snow showers on Friday could cause some travel issues for area drivers. On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, said that snow showers may cause scattered slick spots Friday afternoon and night. According to the NWS, snow showers are expected to develop across the region Friday afternoon and persist into the overnight hours. Surface and air temperatures are forecast to be primarily above freezing during the daytime hours...
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FOR SALE: City of Sikeston puts Stallcup Building on the market
(Local News ~ 01/14/21)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston is moving closer to selling the Stallcup Building in Downtown Sikeston. During a special Sikeston City Council meeting held over Zoom Wednesday, Council unanimously approved a request for proposal for the purchase, renovation and reuse of the building, located at 104 E. Front Street, also known as the Stallcup Building...
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Lyman Petty
(Obituary ~ 01/14/21)
SIKESTON — Lyman Petty, age 93, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Parma, Missouri, to the late Fred and Daisy Ross Petty. On Oct. 1, 1960, in Sikeston, he married Virginia “Ginny” Harlow Petty who preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 2020.
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