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Over 50 streets in Sikeston to get work this winter
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
SIKESTON — Over 50 streets in Sikeston are set to be improved over the winter months. At the Dec. 6 Sikeston City Council meeting, council approved a bid of $85,307.50 to Putz Construction for the repair of concrete streets in 52 locations around Sikeston. The money will come from the annual street and drainage improvement budget within the Transportation Sales Tax...
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John Barrett
(Obituary ~ 12/21/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — John Robert Barrett, age 76, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at his home in Charleston. He was born Sept. 26, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John Alexander and Ann Perry Barrett. John graduated from Brentwood High School in 1967 and attended Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri...
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Dawn Michele Byrd-Knoderer
(Obituary ~ 12/21/21)
Beloved wife, admired stepmother and stepgrandmother, precious sister, treasured aunt and dear friend, Dawn Michele Byrd-Knoderer passed away Dec. 4, 2021, after a valiant and noble battle with cancer. While the world is darker without her beacon of light, Dawn’s love of life did not come to an end with her death. ...
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Lions Club, MDMC Foundation complete fundraising for lung cancer early detection tool
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
SIKESTON — A new tool that provides the earliest detection and staging of lung cancer will soon be available to Sikeston-area residents. “Thanks to a matching grant in partnership with Lions Clubs International Foundation, Missouri Delta Medical Center has acquired the Olympus EBUS System (endobronchial ultrasound),” said Amy Alcorn, director of the Missouri Delta Medical Center Foundation. ...
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Eagle Christmas: NMCC students help spread holiday cheer
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - For the students at the New Madrid County R-1 Technical Skills Center, one of the best parts of Christmas is in the giving. This year, some 60 to 70 students provided an Eagle Christmas for 136 youngsters. They organized wish lists, matched children with sponsors, wrapped presents and on Dec. 17 hosted a meal for the children and their families...
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Extra dumpsters set up for holiday trash in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
SIKESTON — With families spending the holidays opening gifts and having get-togethers, some will have too much trash to fit in their toters. To help with this, additional dumpsters will be available for holiday trash. Beginning Dec. 23 through Jan. 7, Sikeston residents can drop off excess trash at one of several locations set up by Sonny’s Solid Waste...
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Investigation launched after Sunday officer-involved shooting in Butler County
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
OGLESVILLE — The Butler County Coroner’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol are conducting a joint investigation after an officer-involved shooting Sunday afternoon in Butler County. The incident took place inside a home in the 3900 block of Highway N at Oglesville after a 911 call...
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Santa visits New Madrid County Resource Center
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
Brynolee Nattier, Kendrick McCain and Kingston McCain pose with Santa and his elf during the New Madrid County Resource Center’s Winter Wonderland on Dec. 4 in New Madrid. Taking the photo is Kayla McGee. Pictures with Santa was just on of the many activities offered during the event...
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Many put lights on Memory Tree
(Community News ~ 12/21/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The lights are shining so brightly on the Memory Tree this Christmas that they could see them in Cape Girardeau! Many thanks to Mike and the folks at KFVS-12 for the nice piece they did this week about our annual tradition. Who put lights on the tree this week? There were many of you, and for that we are grateful...
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Program pairs officers, kids for positive interaction, fun
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A little bit shy, the youngster gazed up at the police officer who towered above him and asked “Will you help me?” The officer offered a grin, a nod of his head and took the child’s hand. Together they were off to “Shop with a Cop.”...
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Fire contained at local industry
(Local News ~ 12/21/21)
MARSTON, Mo. — Fire personnel were able to quickly contain a fire reported at a local industry. At 9:47 p.m. Sunday, Portageville Fire Department personnel were called to Magnitude Seven Metals in the St. Jude Industrial Park to assist the Marston Fire Department. Fire in the “green mill” portion of the factory was producing heavy smoke and flames...
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