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Parson issues statewide stay-at-home order to curb virusCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Friday, meaning Missouri has joined about 40 other states already requiring residents to avoid going out except for essential purposes. The Republican governor's order came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri reached 2,113, up 279, or 15%, from Thursday. ... -
Scott County passes COVID-19 stay-at-home order, effective at 12:01 a.m. SaturdayThe Scott County Commission met Thursday and passed a Scott County Ordinance for the COVID-19 response, according to a news release from Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Amanda Oesch. The ordinance is a collaborative effort with the Scott County Commission, Scott County Sheriff, Scott County Health Department, Scott County Prosecuting Attorney and all of the city municipalities in Scott County. -
Sikeston R-6 extends dismissal through May 1SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 School District announced Friday school buildings will remain closed through May 1. Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson said the extended dismissal is due to extended social distancing guidelines sent by President Donald Trump and the stay-at-home order from Scott County and its municipalities... -
Sikeston unanimously OKs stay-at-home orderSIKESTON — The Sikeston City Council unanimously approved a stay-at-home order for the entire city of Sikeston Friday afternoon. Friday morning, Scott County Commissioners approved a stay-at-home order, that took effect at 12:01 a.m. and was approved by all the cities within the County, including Sikeston... -
Local newspapers are facing their own coronavirus crisisNEW YORK (AP) — Just when Americans need it most, a U.S. newspaper industry already under stress is facing an unprecedented new challenge. Readers desperate for information are more reliant than ever on local media as the coronavirus spreads across the U.S. They want to know about cases in their area, where testing centers are, what the economic impact is. Papers say online traffic and subscriptions have risen -- the latter even when they've lowered paywalls for pandemic-related stories...
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Letter: Help wanted with history project on area pilot school (4/4/20)Dear Editor: I hope that you are well and are staying safe. I am working on a history project involving the Harvey Parks Pilot School which operated in Sikeston during World War II. In particular, I... -
Community hospital CEO addresses COVID-19 crisis (4/1/20)As your community hospital, it is important that we keep you informed and confident in what we are doing to respond to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 Pandemic. These are extraordinary times for public... -
David Jenkins: Everyone’s sacrifices will help with moving forward (3/28/20)As the coronavirus continues to creep into our area and impact our everyday lives, we are left looking for a model of how we act and react. Americans have lived through tough times through history...
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Sikeston City Manager gives COVID-19 update (3/25/20)Over the past several weeks, I have spent much of my time as city manager monitoring state and federal government guidance on COVID-19 and adjusting city operations to comply with any recommendations... -
Letter: Support charities and nonprofit organizations (3/25/20)Dear Editor, As you evaluate a COVID-19 emergency aid package, I urge you to support charities and nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable people and communities at this time of need. Charities...
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David Jenkins: It’s important to stay calm during COVID-19 outbreak (3/21/20)Make no mistake; the coronavirus is here. Instead of enjoying the coming of spring and (hopefully) the dry, sunny and warmer days, we are staying indoors and practicing “social distancing,” a term...
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Virgie Hosey (4/4/20)SIKESTON — Virgie Ruth Hosey, age 92, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Delta South Nursing Care and Rehabilitation in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born Sept. 14, 1927, in Middleton, Tennessee,... -
Dean Yount (4/4/20)EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — LaWanda Dean Yount, 85, died April 4, 2020, at East Prairie Nursing Center. Born March 18, 1935, in East Prairie, daughter of the late Rudolph and Alice Tanner Adkisson, she was... -
Sherry Nave (4/3/20)SIKESTON — Sherry Nave, 61, died April 2, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Feb. 22, 1959, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Earl and Peggy Pardon Sloan, she was a member...
