More shoppers, early sunsets, distractions and crooks can make parking lots risky places to be during the holiday season. AAA is warning consumers about the increased hazards in parking lots and reminding shoppers to prevent locking themselves out of vehicles or becoming a theft victim...

The northern Scott County city of Chaffee, Missoui, knows a little something about natural disasters and municipal officials announced Thursday a new notification system for emergencies and general citywide notifications. Chaffee has experienced three twisters in the past 81 years -- in 1940, in 1957 and in 2011...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — After last year’s online-only performance due to COVID-19, the annual “Celebrate Christmas in Charleston” concert returns Sunday as a live and in-person event. Set to begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church, 1700 E. Marshall St., in Charleston, the free event will feature the Sam C. ...

SIKESTON — Every year as the Fourth of July nears, Sikeston residents and officials begin the debate on whether or not the shooting of fireworks should be allowed in the city limits. This April, voters could make that decision once and for all. On Monday, the Sikeston City Council heard the first reading of a bill that would put the fireworks issue on the April 5 ballot. If passed Monday, voters will have the opportunity to put to a rest a debate that has been ongoing for years...

SEMO Christian Academy in Sikeston recently completed its annual fall fundraiser of selling candles with 800 candles being sold. The top three sellers received trophies and honorable mention sellers received medals.

Workers with the Sikeston Parks and Recreation Department set up Santa’s Village in American Legion Park in Downtown Sikeston Thursday morning in advance of the Christmas tree lighting and Christmas parade scheduled for tonight. The Christmas tree lighting begins at 6 p.m. with the parade beginning at 7 p.m...

SIKESTON — Local children and their families have an opportunity to participate in Christmas activities and visit with Santa Claus during “Santa in Candy Land” Saturday in Sikeston. Set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with Santa arriving at noon — at the Sikeston Depot Museum and Cultural Center, 116 W. Malone Ave., the free event will include several arts and crafts projects for children and chance for children to visit Santa and have their photo taken with him...

SIKESTON — Of Missouri’s 115 counties, Scott County is the fifth highest in the state for incidents of domestic violence. That’s why it’s important for community members to participate in the Sikeston House of Refuge’s Second Annual Auction currently underway online for easy access and participation, said Holly Hunter Heckemeyer, who has served on the Sikeston House of Refuge’s Board of Directors for 13 years...