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Excessive force complaint under investigation by Sikeston DPS
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
SIKESTON — An internal investigation regarding a complaint about a Sikeston Department of Public Safety officer us is underway, according to Chief James B. McMillen. “I am aware of a situation from this weekend regarding an excessive force allegation with one of our officers,” McMillen said in a post on Sikeston DPS’ official Facebook page Monday, April 1. ...
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Early Tuesday storms, power outages delay Mississippi County election results
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Mississippi County's municipal election results will be delayed due to severe storms and power outages Tuesday, April 2. “We were out of power countywide except for one polling place, which was Wyatt,” said Mississippi County Clerk Emily Pullen...
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Scott County voters approve law enforcement sales tax
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
BENTON, Mo. — Voters in Scott County approved a countywide half-cent law enforcement sales tax during the Tuesday, April 2 municipal election. In a vote of 1,592 “yes” votes, or 51.06%, to 1,526 “no” votes, or 49.94%, the proposed sales tax will help fund the the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, allowing the county to free up additional monies in the general revenue fund which can be used for maintenance and other needs in the county, according to the Scott County Commission...
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New Madrid County voters OK marijuana sales tax
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County voters decided to impose a sales tax on those purchasing marijuana. According to unofficial totals provided by New Madrid County Clerk Amy Brown, 977 voters cast yes votes compared to 600 no votes on the proposal which would impose a 3 percent sales tax on “all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in the County of New Madrid, Missouri.”...
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Warrant roundup nets 18 arrests in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — A multi-day warrant roundup resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals on various charges in Mississippi County. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, the following arrests occurred March 24-29 during the “Wascally Wabbit Woundup.”...
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April Calendar Girl | ANNA PURVES
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
Anna Purves, daughter of Rebecca Steward and Rob Purves, is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for April. Purves, who was the 2023 Miss Sikeston third runner-up, is a senior at Sikeston High School. After high school, she plans to attend Mississippi State University where she will major in political science...
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Early Tuesday storm damage
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
Chester Street at South Street in Benton was closed Tuesday, April 2 after a utility pole split and power lines were downed following early morning thunderstorms and tornado warnings through the area including portions of Scott and Mississippi Counties. Power outages were reported throughout Benton, Sikeston, Charleston and East Prairie early Tuesday as well as fallen trees, downed power lines and an overturned irrigation pivot in Mississippi County...
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Louie Griffin Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
SIKESTON — Louie Dotson Griffin Jr., age 75, a resident of Sikeston passed away March 26, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Aug. 23, 1948, in Osceola, Arkansas, son of the late Louie Dotson Griffin Sr. and Reberta Georgia Grimes-Griffin...
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Patsy Bridges
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
SIKESTON — Patsy Jane Bridges, age 86, passed away March 31, 2024 at her home in Sikeston. She was born April 2, 1937, in Clarksville, Arkansas, daughter of the late Baxter Lee Bridges and Velma Mae White-Bridges. Patsy worked as a secretary for Fitzgerald Accounting before retiring. She loved going to her second home on the Van Buren River. She was the best auntie and sister ever! She was very loved, stubborn, and will be greatly missed...
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Linda Blissett-Smith
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Linda Carroll Blissett-Smith departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the University of Missouri Columbia Hospital in Columbia. She was born on April 15, 1956 in Earle, Arkansas, to the late Johnnie and Maybelle Blissett. Linda graduated from Scott County Central High School in 1974. She later graduated from Cosmetology School in Sikeston, Missouri...
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Karen Williams
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Karen Faye Williams, age 80, passed away on March 29, 2024, at her son’s home in Poplar Bluff. She was born on June 23, 1943, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late Charles and Fredia Davis Wyrick. On July 14, 1961, in Morehouse, Missouri, she married Gerald Williams who passed away on Oct. 31, 2018...
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German Padilla
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — German Tito Padilla, 73 years of age, of Brentwood, New York, passed away on March 10, 2024, at Maria Regina, Brentwood. He was born Oct. 11, 1950, in Puerto Rico, to Ramon and Rosa Padilla. He served nearly 21 years in the United States Air Force before retiring at the rank of Tech Sergeant. He then went on to work in the public sector in positions that included security, shipping and distribution, finally retiring from Sunrise Medical Laboratories...
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Patricia Stallings
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
BERTRAND, Mo. — Patricia Ann Stallings, 89, died March 31, 2024, at Bertrand Nursing and Rehab Center in Bertrand. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Work continues on New Madrid County R-1 2024-25 school year
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — March is School Board Recognition Month and Dr. Sam Duncan, New Madrid County R-1 superintendent, took the opportunity following the March monthly meeting to express his appreciation of those serving on the local School Board. “We have Board members that care and take time to engage in the school and the community. ...
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Duncan announces retirement from New Madrid County R-1
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — The New Madrid County R-1 School District will have a new superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Sam Dunan recently announced his retirement effective June 30. “I hope to assist with the search for my replacement to whatever extent I may be needed,” Duncan said. “I will then enjoy watching the District accelerate to the next level of excellence from a different seat in the house.”...
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