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Teeters bound over on murder charge of his mother
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — An Essex, Missouri, man was bound over in court on Thursday, April 18 on murder, abuse and assault charges of his mother in Stoddard County. Jerry Wayne Teeters, who is charged with elder abuse, first-degree domestic assault and committing the felony murder of his mother in November in Essex Teeters, appeared Thursday in a preliminary hearing conducted in Division II Court. ...
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Sikeston Department of Public Safety's dispatch center launches ‘Prepared Live’
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
SIKESTON — Earlier this month Sikeston Department of Public Safety launched a new tool called “Prepared Live” to assist its dispatchers. Built by the company, Prepared, the software enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center to livestream, receive multimedia and receive location from mobile callers in real time. ...
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American Pickers to film in Missouri
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
The American Pickers will to return to Missouri in June when they plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques...
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BOWLING ALLEY FACELIFT
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
SIKESTON — After new owners Teresa Taylor and Paula Farmer purchased the Sikeston Bowling Center LLC, 1601 E. Malone Ave. in July, renovations began April 8 and are expected to take three weeks, according to bowling alley management. New lanes, new gutters and new restrooms are part of the project...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 04/19/24)
Yes, my name is Shirley and I’m trying to find a piano I am trying to witness to the Lord with my singing and I need music to play the piano and I sing. If anyone has one out there, I’m sure you will be blessed.
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A Concord Minute: Jesus is the good shepherd
(Column ~ 04/19/24)
“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 down my life for the sheep.” - John 10:11, 14-15 ESV...
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Guest commentary: Defend life; decline to sign
(Column ~ 04/19/24)
Attention 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 Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Father Colby Elbert, Pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 245 West Front Street, Sikeston; Women of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church (WSFXCC); Knights of Columbus Chapter/ Sikeston; SFXCC Church Members and Church Staff, are ALL doing what we can do to pray and advocate for the men, women, mothers, fathers and all the registered voters to know the truth that abortion is wrong.. ...
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Letter: Missourians should support water supply bills
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/19/24)
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 Chamber, Southeast Missouri Regional Water District and as a local farmer, I understand the connection our water resources have to the ability of our communities to thrive. ...
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Rita Pierce
(Obituary ~ 04/19/24)
SIKESTON – Rita Fay Pierce, 64, died April 17, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Jesse Kirk
(Obituary ~ 04/19/24)
SIKESTON — Jesse Burnette Kirk was born Feb. 29, 1936, and passed from this earth on April 17, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was the first child of Jesse F. and Lillian Kirk. He graduated from Fisk-Rombauer High School in 1954. ...
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Sikeston LCRA’s 10-year plan approved
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
SIKESTON — Over 20 years after it first formed, Sikeston’s Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, or LCRA, continues to improve the community by identifying areas of blight and repurposing them. The Sikeston City Council approved during its April 12 meeting the 10-year redevelopment plan for the LCRA, which was established for the City of Sikeston more than 20 years ago...
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