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George Dye
(Obituary ~ 04/12/22)
GLENDORA, Calif. — George E. Dye, formerly of Sikeston, born on May 15, 1927, died on March 13, 2022. George had a knee replacement several years ago that resulted in an infection. The infection required daily nurse visits; after a few years of this, his heart gave out. George was the fifth child of George M. Day and Jane Ackers Dye...
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Earl Standridge
(Obituary ~ 04/12/22)
SIKESTON — Earl R. “Bill” Standridge was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Cairo, Illinois, to the late Sam and Lois Standridge. A U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969, Earl was retired from the Missouri National Guard and also the Army Ready Reserves with 34 years total...
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James Reece Sr.
(Obituary ~ 04/12/22)
SIKESTON — James Lee Reece Sr., 84, died April 8, 2022, at his home in Sikeston. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
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Larry Wright
(Obituary ~ 04/12/22)
SIKESTON — Larry Milton Wright, age 74, passed away on April 11, 2022, at his home in Sikeston. He was born on Aug. 17, 1947, in Holcomb, Missouri, to the late Floyd and Stella Reel Wright Sr. He was a member of Murray Lane Baptist Church in Sikeston; he retired from Essex Wire and Cable Co. in 2003 after 25 years of service...
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Suzanne Sindle
(Obituary ~ 04/12/22)
ORAN, Mo. — Suzanne Sindle, 71, of Oran was surrounded by family when on April 10, 2022, she was welcomed into heaven by our Lord and Savior. She was diagnosed with a very advanced and aggressive cancer. Suzanne fought bravely and without complaint...
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Betty Jo (Bailey) Clay
(Obituary ~ 04/12/22)
SIKESTON — Betty Jo Bailey Clay was surrounded by family April 3, 2022, when she left her temporary house for her eternal home with the Lord. She was 86 years old. Betty Jo Bailey was born on Sept. 11, 1935, in Liberty Township, Missouri, to Jesse and Lena Maria Jane Clark Bailey. She married P.F. (Leon) Clay Jr. on Nov. 8, 1952. Four children were added to their family: Debra Standridge, Sikeston, Roger Clay, Karen (Glen) Rodgers, Greenville, Missouri, and Bryan (Leslie) Clay, Sikeston...
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Open house is set for public comment on Legion Park expansion
(Local News ~ 04/12/22)
SIKESTON — An open house will be held Thursday evening at the Sikeston City Council Chambers for the public to give input on the expansion of Legion Park. From 5-7 p.m. at City Hall, Sikeston city staff, along with the city’s architect, will be available to talk about several options for expanding the park. It will be a drop-in event...
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Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes in forecast
(Local News ~ 04/12/22)
SIKESTON — The area is bracing for another round of severe thunderstorms Wednesday with possible isolated tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may develop as early as daybreak over Southeast Missouri Wednesday morning. However, the greatest coverage of severe thunderstorms will be Wednesday afternoon and evening along and ahead of a cold front...
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Price of gasoline falls seven cents in last week
(Local News ~ 04/12/22)
The price of gasoline continues to fall but drivers are still paying substantially more than this time last year. The average price of gasoline in Missouri has fallen seven cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.66 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA Tuesday morning. Prices in Missouri are 18.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.03 per gallon higher than a year ago...
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Quilting the many into one: Missouri bicentennial quilt on tour throughout state
(Local News ~ 04/12/22)
History takes up a lot of space. Many thousands of pages in hundreds of books have been written to cover Missouri’s history. The Mississippi River Tales Mural on the Cape Girardeau flood wall covers nearly 18,000 square feet. The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center has 4,500 cubic feet of historical records going back to before the Civil War...
- Patriotic artist honored (04/12/22)
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SHS senior selected for state academic honor
(04/12/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston High School senior Raghad Alkilani has been selected for the 2022 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2022. The announcement was made recently by SHS Principal Doyle Noe Principal at the high school. Alkilani and the other students will be recognized at a luncheon May 1 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri...
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Kindergarten pups-March
(04/12/22)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its kindergarten March Pups of the Month.
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ATV riders are arrested
(Column ~ 04/12/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Around 3:30 p.m. April 10, several calls were received about ATV riders in the area of Mitchell and Pinnell streets driving erratically and speeding. An officer found a group of riders on Virginia Street near SEMO Drive and initiated a traffic stop, but the riders split up and fled the scene. The officer pursued one for a short distance then when he recognized the driver he terminated the pursuit due to the danger to public...
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NMCC lists third quarter honor roll students
(04/12/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - New Madrid County Central High School has released the third quarter honor rolls. Honor Roll with Distinction Students earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher are named to the Honor Roll with Distinction. These included: Sophia Bobo, Drake Burton, Morgan Byrne, Trinity Carter, Kamryn Cook, Calleigh Cooksey, Slade Courtois, Peyton Davis, Alexander Dial, Jordan Eakens, Tharon Harper, John Garrett Harris, Connor Henderson, Michael Henry, Andrew Higgerson, Destiny Hughes, John Hydle, Peyton Jarmon,. ...
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Third quarter academic work honored at New Madrid Elementary
(04/12/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - New Madrid Elementary students earned academic recognition for their third quarter efforts. According to school officials the following students were honored: HONOR ROLL WITH DISTINCTION Third Grade Claire Cowan, Alice Harris, Brody Heeb, Marcus Keene, Addison McClarty, Trenten Nunnery, Cotton Pfeffer, Scarleyy Pikey, Clair Riley and Audrey Williams...
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Serving their country
(Local News ~ 04/12/22)
A signing ceremony was conducted at New Madrid County Central High School to recognize two students who are joining the Missouri National Guard. Pictured from left are Sgt. Todd Roth, Daesean Sanders, Hunter Apodaca and Staff Sgt. Elijah King. A senior at NMCC, Sanders will complete his basic training and advanced individual training this summer. ...
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Ready for Easter
(Local News ~ 04/12/22)
Each Friday during Lent, the students at Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid led the Stations of the Cross for the parish. The Stations of the Cross tell the story of Jesus from his condemnation to his entombment and provide a chance for participants to read scriptures and pray...
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