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Local pre-K teacher hosts site visit for state representativeCHARLESTON, Mo. – Warren E. Hearnes Elementary’s prekindergarten program hosted state representative Donnie Brown. The visit included Brown reading to the pre-K class, a tour of the pre-K classrooms led by Pre-K teacher, Amanda Cain, a Kids Win Missouri Early Care and Education Fellow and conversation about the realities of the early care and education system. ... -
Thankful for food giveawayResidents of New Madrid County had much to be thankful for as members of the New Madrid Middle School TOP assist employees of the New Madrid County Health Department during a food giveaway Wednesday, Nov. 20. There were 200 boxes of food from the Southeast Missouri Food Bank along with potatoes and chicken given out. ... -
Scott County Toys for Tots remains local; donation deadline is Dec. 5SIKESTON — For many years, the annual Scott County Toys for Tots Christmas campaign has been the driving force behind hundreds and hundreds of smiles every December. Times are hard, and the cost of toys and other Christmas goodies continue the ascent, so Scott County is calling on its neighbors to donate, if you can, this holiday season... -
Morehouse couple plead not guilty to murder chargesNEW MADRID, Mo. — A Morehouse, Missouri, couple entered not guilty pleas to second-degree murder charges in connection with the Aug. 25 death of a child. According to online court records on Oct. 31, Zackery Scott Murphy and Jazzmine Shea Oehlert waived their rights to preliminary hearings on the charge. It is alleged the child was killed by methamphetamine intoxication as a result of their possession of the controlled substance on or about Aug. 25...
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Officials: Extra caution urged for Thanksgiving travelersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As Missourians plan to hit the road to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment behind the wheel. Impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and increased traffic are just a few of the concerns that can accompany holiday travel... -
Sikeston personal property and real estate tax statements mailedSIKESTON — Sikeston residents should be on the lookout for their tax statements as the City of Sikeston sent them out on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Personal property and real estate taxes are due by Dec. 31. There is a 1% penalty per month and $1 per month vehicle penalty for the number of assessed vehicles if paid after Dec. 31... -
LEAF COLLECTION UPDATESIKESTON — The City of Sikeston’s leaf truck will be down for maintenance the rest of the week, the city said Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Yard Waste Disposal Site (Compost Site) will be open daily the rest of the week from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for those needing to get rid of their leaves quickly. ... -
Installing new poles in SikestonSIKESTON — Crews with J.F. Electric, which was contracted by Ameren, work to install new utility poles Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Historic Downtown Sikeston. The installation is part of a storm-hardening project between Morehouse and Sikeston to help address wind-related reliability issues in the region. These upgrades include the addition of airflow spoilers and more than two dozen composite and superstorm poles. ...
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Jeanne Essner (11/23/24)NEW HAMBURG, Mo. — Jean Ann Huff “Jeanne” Essner, 68, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. Born June 9, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, daughter of... -
Chuck Caldwell (11/20/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charles Edgar “Chuck” Caldwell, 70, died Nov. 20, 2024, at his home near Charleston. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Eugene Cooper Jr. (11/19/24)LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Orlandus-Cushawn Eugene Cooper Jr., a resident of Little Rock, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Eugene was born Monday, July 14,...