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Sikeston High School hosts Senior Decision DaySIKESTON — Sikeston High School’s graduating seniors are excited as they prepare for their future, and once again this year they celebrated their impending graduation with a “decision day.” Sikeston High School Seniors Decision Day took place early Friday, May 10 in the high school cafeteria...
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New Horizons hosts graduation ceremonySIKESTON— Sikeston R-6 School District's New Horizons High School hosted a special graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 on Friday, May 10 at the Sikeston Alternative Education Center.
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Mental health awareness is highlighted in MaySIKESTON — With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Bootheel Behavioral Health is emphasizing the importance of mental health and awareness. Jennifer Hartlein, director of fund development and public relations at Bootheel Behavioral Health in Sikeston, said this month that one of Bootheel’s efforts to raise mental health awareness has been to educate children on the subject...
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Community observes National Day of Prayer in New MadridNEW MADRID, Mo. —Prayers were offered up for the schools, the communities, the churches and the leaders. There were prayers for America and the world. The National Day of Prayer service at the New Madrid County Courthouse on May 1 brought together all denominations as they offered prayers of hope, guidance, protection and intercession...
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Patrol: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding the public that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. “It’s important for motorcyclists to take an active role in their safety,” said Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
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Beta Gamma of Delta Kappa Gamma installs new president, initiates new membersBeta Gamma of Delta Kappa Gamma recently installed a new president and initiated two new members. Pictured are Brittany Pemberton, president; Kathy Garrard, membership chair; and new members, Savannah Smith and Delaney Clark. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society of women educators. ...
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Sikeston DPS warns residents of phone scamSIKESTON — Sikeston Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, May 7 reminded citizens to be aware of phone scammers impersenating its officers. “Recently, Sikeston Department of Public Safety received phone calls from citizens stating someone called them and claimed to be an officer from our department,” said Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer for Sikeston DPS, in a news release issued Tuesday...
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SHS senior paradeSikeston High School seniors wave at fifth and sixth graders during the senior parade day early Thursday, May 9 at Sikeston Middle School. Sikeston High School seniors will graduate in an outdoor ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13 at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium...
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A Concord Minute: An Absent Jesus? (5/10/24)“And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to...
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A Concord Minute: Family matters (5/3/24)“Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Make everyone go out from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. And he...
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Letter: Native American facts (5/3/24)Dear Editor: In 1923, a Native America named Minnie Spotted-Wolf was born. She was of the Black Foot Tribe. In 1943, she served in the United States Marine Corps, four years as a heavy equipment...
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Editorial: Newspapers provide authenticity for public notices (5/1/24)Standard DemocratTransparency has become a buzzword for those who spend our tax dollars. Especially for those who are running for an elected position that controls how those tax dollars are spent. They promise to be...
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Fire destroys mobile home in New Madrid (5/1/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — In the evening hours of April 13, the fire department was paged to a house fire on the corner of Church and Waters streets in New Madrid. A passerby called in that an unoccupied...
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A Concord Minute: Dys-connected to the vine (4/26/24)“I am the true vine, and my Father is the Vinedresser… I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” -...
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Scott Wilson (5/10/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Scott Andrew Wilson of Portageville died unexpectedly at the age of 74 on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home. Scott was born in San Francisco, California, and lived most of his...
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Margaret Housman (5/10/24)SIKESTON — Margaret Housman, 82, died May 9, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Jenefer Baccus (5/10/24)SIKESTON — Jenefer Louyette Baccus, 74, died May 8, 2024, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Debby Perkey (5/10/24)SIKESTON — Debby Perkey, age 66, passed away on May 8, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born on Nov. 21, 1957, in Clarkton, Missouri, to the late Floyd and Vadie Hallum Joiner. She is survived by one son, Jerry Perkey of Sikeston; one daughter, Crystal Perkey of Sikeston; one brother, Bob (Martha) Hallum of Clarkton; four sisters, Shirley (George) Rucker of Sikeston, Diane Palmer of Alabama, Christine Blagg of Kennett, Missouri, and Sue Nelson of Popular Bluff, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Kristin Perkey and Alexis Perkey.. ...
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Sue Showmaker (5/9/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Sue Struwe Showmaker, 75, died May 8, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13 at the United Methodist Church in Charleston. The Rev. Scott Moon, pastor, will officiate...
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Sandra Groves (5/9/24)SIKESTON — Sandra Lee Groves, age 75, passed away on May 7, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. She was born on Sept. 28, 1948, in Sikeston, to the late Ora and Flossie Davis Clinton. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Porter of Sikeston and Darrell Lynn (Trish) Porter of Bertrand, Missouri; one daughter, Beki Sue Porter of Dexter, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two nieces, Fonda Clinton of Benton, Missouri, and Pat Taylor of Sikeston; and one nephew, Ron Burton of Sikeston.. ...
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