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New city manager takes over duties in Sikeston
(12/12/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- After only a couple weeks on the job, Sikeston's new city manager is feeling pretty good about accepting the city's offer. "I love the job and I love the community," Jon Douglass said. Douglass worked his first day at Sikeston city manager Dec. 2...
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Fair ~ Feels like: 11°F Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 |
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Mega Millions jackpot hits over $400 million; sales pick up locally
(12/12/13)
SIKESTON -- With the jackpot at over $400 million, area residents are looking to win "mega millions" tonight. The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight is up to the second-highest ever in the game -- $400 million. It is the fifth-highest jackpot ever offered in North America... 
Christmas program
(12/12/13)
The Miner Baptist Church held their children's Christmas program on Wednesday night. 
Sheriff's Dept. makes arrest for felony harassment
(12/12/13)
CHARLESTON -- A Sikeston man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he threatened to commit acts of violence against former officeholders in Mississippi County. Gregory Alan Kimble, 59, is charged with one count of felony harassment. Due to previous convictions, Kimble is charged as a prior offender, a class D felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Kimble was released from jail Tuesday evening after posting a $25,000 surety bond... 
New Madrid gearing up for open houses, parade
(12/12/13)
NEW MADRID - Visitors to New Madrid can celebrate Christmas past and Christmas present this weekend. The community is gearing up to celebrate the holidays with open houses at its historic sites and local businesses along with hosting its first-ever Christmas parade... |
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