Business

SIKESTON — In 1948 a small group of businessmen thought the area was in need of a hospital and in December of that year Missouri Delta Medical Center opened its doors. Now, 71 years later, MDMC has a main hospital along with 24 primary care and specialty clinics throughout Southeast Missouri, including Portageville, New Madrid, Charleston, Dexter, Benton and Chaffee. MDMC currently has a workforce of over 730 full-time employees and a payroll exceeding $55 million...

SIKESTON — For Joshua Holmes, owner of Security Locksmith Shop and Door Service, the path to his career wasn’t a normal one. “Fascinating story,” Holmes said. “My dad wanted a retirement plan from the highway department, so he agreed to spend everything he had saved on the locksmith company that his brother in-law worked at, with no intention of actually learning the trade.”...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston resident will be taking part in a leadership academy. Kathy Medley will participate in the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Delta Leadership Institute (DLI.) where she and others from the seven other Delta states to participate in the 10-month DLI Executive Academy to help further her skills in community leadership, policy development, and regional collaboration to drive economic growth across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions...

Pinkston promoted to loan officer at First State Bank and Trust SIKESTON — First State Bank & Trust Co., Inc. recently promoted Callie Pinkston to loan officer at the Sikeston branch. Her new responsibilities include evaluating and approving real estate, auto and personal loans...

SIKESTON — Founded in 1934, First State Bank and Trust has been a Sikeston staple for many years. “The bank was formed by a group of farmers during the great depression to provide financing to farmers in the area,” said Zach Fayette, North Market president at First State Bank and Trust. “Our Board is comprised of the decedents of that initial group of entrepreneurs and we still specialize in financing farmers in the area.”...

Steve McPheeters joins First Midwest Bank in Sikeston SIKESTON, Mo. – Joseph T. McLane, First Midwest Bank president, recently announced that Steve McPheeters has joined First Midwest Bank in Sikeston as a business development officer. With nearly 20 years of experience in financial services and additional background in business and industry, McPheeters joins First Midwest Bank with an excellent history of customer service...

SIKESTON — SEMO CBD, located at 801 S. Main St., between ReArms and Soo Vape vapor shops, will hold a grand opening Friday. There will be samples, giveaways and Kennys Flippen Burger food truck. SEMO CBD is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and carry lotions, pills, tincture oil, candy or flower along with brands such as Charolette's Web, Lazarus and Pinnacle...

Portageville, Mo. - For the past few months, the City of Lilbourn had been without a restaurant where a family could go to for a good home cooked dinner. Today, that need has been filled. Bobo’s Freeze Queen has been opened for the last three weeks feeding the folks and area farmers all around...

SIKESTON — Steve Millington began in banking 47 years ago, filing checks and putting together bank statements for customers. After working in nearly all aspects of banking, Millington now serves as community bank president at First Midwest Bank in Sikeston...

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — First State Bank & Trust Co., Inc. recently promoted Charles F. “Trey” Cain III to south market president, an area encompassing Caruthersville, Portageville and Hayti. Most of Cain’s responsibilities will now expand to his new territory: overseeing operations, outlining strategic opportunities, developing mutually beneficial partnerships and increasing community outreach throughout the region...

SIKESTON — Sandy Mehner has always wanted to help others and working at one of Sikeston’s longest-standing banks has given her that opportunity. Mehner, the regional retail manager at Montgomery Bank in Sikeston, has been part of Montgomery Bank team for over 15 years...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Family Matters Home Services and Adult Dayhab Center on Oct. 24. The Center is designed to teach developmentally disabled clients  life skills needed for daily living. The recent addition of a club house provides after skills and socializing and includes a pool table, foos ball tables, ping pong table and much more...

Montgomery Bank recently donated $5,000 to Southeast Missouri Food Bank to support Backpacks For Friday (BFF) for the Sikeston R-6 School District. The program provides students who need them with backpacks containing enough food to feed of four for the weekend. Montgomery Bank has been a longtime supporter of the program...

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recently announced 17 commercial vehicle officers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Oct. 25. Mr. Tom Crawford, president and CEO of the Missouri Trucking Association, served as the guest speaker during the graduation ceremony. ...

SIKESTON — From their humble beginnings in a single-wide trailer in January of 2001 to their spacious building at 1150 S. Main, beside Lowes, Focus Bank has become a big part of the Sikeston community. “We are known for delivering exceptional financial services and being committed to leading the way in the latest banking technology and customer-centered products while always remembering our roots as a community bank,” said Britt McConnell, community bank president...

SIKESTON — On Oct. 2 Food Giant presented the YMCA of Southeast Missouri with a check for $5,000 in support of the Y’s Annual Partners Campaign. The funds from this gift will provide support for the Y’s Partners Campaign, specifically assisting in making sure Y services are available to those who need them the most. In 2018 the Y provided nearly $190,000 in reduced membership and program fees to youth and families allowing them the opportunity to experience all the Y has to offer...

SIKESTON — Terry Williams, market president at Southern Bank in Sikeston, has taken his time growing up on his family farm and used it to help local farmers. Specializing in all types of agricultural loans, Williams currently holds the position of chairman of Southern Bank’s agricultural loan committees...

SIKESTON — On Aug. 5 the Sikeston Walmart presented the YMCA of Southeast Missouri with a check for $1,500 through the Walmart Community Giving program. The funds from the grant will provide support for the Y’s Partners Campaign, specifically assisting in making sure Y services are available to those who need them the most. In 2018 the Y provided nearly $190,000 in reduced membership and program fees to youth and families allowing them the opportunity to experience all the Y has to offer...

WICKLIFFE, Ky. — Economy Boat Store (EBS), the originators of mid-stream fueling, is holding a special event to commemorate the grand reopening of its facility in Wickliffe, Ky. Thursday. At 10 a.m. Thursday at the Wickliffe Facility, 169 River Circle Drive, a celebration will include EBS employees friends and members of the river and barge industry from Paducah, Ky., and the surrounding areas...

SIKESTON —Onethia Williams, community support professional, was named Bootheel Counseling Services Employee of the Month for September 2019. Williams’ coworkers described her demonstrating strong traits of teamwork and loyalty. She demonstrates compassion empathy balanced with wisdom...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Mason Kellams recently joined the First State Community Bank lending team in Portageville. “We’re thrilled about the new addition to our team,” said Keith Grantham, president of FSCB in Portageville. “Mason’s enthusiasm and ties to the area make him a great addition to our team.”...

SIKESTON — Known for their premiere residential and commercial property management, SMG Realty/SEMO Management Group also offers a knowledgeable and reliable team of realtors to help with purchasing or selling real estate. SMG, which is owned and operated by Randy York and Brandon Sparks, operated as SEMO Management Group from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, SMG became a full real estate brokerage and now operates as SMG Realty/SEMO Management Group...

River Ridge Winery owner Rob Bullock’s main goal Friday was to check sugar levels before harvesting the last Norton grape crop of the season Tuesday. “For us, it’s really about wine,” he said. The site is home to a 2,600-vine vineyard in Commerce, Missouri, just outside of Scott City...

SIKESTON – The Missouri Bankers Association has recognized Zachary Fayette by awarding him the 2019 Missouri Young Bankers Leadership Award. The Young Bankers Leadership Award is given to a Missouri banker, age 45 or younger, who demonstrates outstanding achievement. A selection committee of bank leaders chose Fayette to be honored at the Young Bankers Leadership Conference in Columbia on Oct. 3...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The Ellington Insurance Company recently hired Kiel Causey as one of their insurance representatives. Causey working on his license to sell property and causality and looks forward in meeting and assisting you with your insurance needs...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced that Krystle Smith, RN, BSN has been promoted to Manager of Patient Care Resources. As manager of Patient Care Resources, Smith is responsible for shift administrators, the transfer center, staffing office, telemonitor technicians, patient care technicians, float pool patient care associates and transporters...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced that Ricardo A. Georges, MD, DABA has joined Saint Francis Pain Management Center. Georges hails from from Queens, New York where he was born, raised and pursued his career in medicine. ...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Tessa Springer was recently hired at Hurley & Associates as farm marketing consultant in their Charleston office. Springer is a licensed commodities broker and works closely with farm clients’ budgets, cash flow requirements and risk management strategies toward a financially healthy conclusion to each crop year...

SIKESTON — Chris Conroy, vice president and general manager of KFVS-TV, has been named to the board of directors of Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “We are incredibly grateful to have Chris join our board,” said SEMO Food Bank Chief Executive Officer Joey Keys. “Not only is he an energetic leader in the broadcast media industry, he has experience serving on a food bank board. We’re looking forward to him bringing those skills to our organization.”...

SIKESTON — Historic Downtown Sikeston has announced the resignation of its Executive Director Lynn Lancaster, effective at the end of the year. Charlette Vanover, president of the Historic Downtown Sikeston, recently made the announcement. Lancaster, who has served as the executive director for approximately eight years, will mark his last day on Dec. 31...

SIKESTON — Vast Broadband, a leading provider of high-speed broadband, video, and voice services to over 55,000 residential and business customers in South Dakota and Minnesota markets, announced that it has completed its acquisition of NTS Communications (“NTS”), a regional broadband fiber company offering high-speed data, video, and voice services to over 20,000 residential and business customers in Texas and Louisiana. ...

Cowsert new administrative assistant at Raymond James SIKESTON — Eric Wooden, branch manager at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. announced the hiring of Teresa Cowsert as an administrative assistant. Cowsert grew up in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and now lives in Wickliffe Ky. with her husband Gary. Between them they have eight kids and eight grandkids...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System welcomes two new members to the Saint Francis Healthcare System Board of Directors. Adam Kidd and Laura Younghouse joined the Board. Adam Kidd is the president of Kidd Oil Co. He has served on the Saint Francis Health Develop-ment Board since 2015. ...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Changes will be coming to Briggs & Stratton’s location in Poplar Bluff, bringing more than 200 new jobs over time and a $15 million investment. Company officials told the Daily American Republic Thursday morning they are certain they will hire for 130 new jobs in Poplar Bluff over the next 12 months, with around 140-150 additional jobs in year two...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — A closed East Prairie, Mo., bank is being auctioned online. The former Regions Bank building in East Prairie will be auctioned to the highest bidder, regardless of price, during an online only auction. The bid deadline is Aug. 28 at 11 a.m...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith has announced that Ashley Cobb has joined the Portageville Office staff as Risk Management Specialist. Cobb has a Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business with an emphasis in Plant & Soil Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University...

Banterra Bank is pleased to announce that David Shell, with more than 30 years of banking and lending experience, has joined the Banterra team as Senior Commercial Lender for Cape Girardeau area. Shell’s entire career has been focused on banking within Southeast Missouri and he has been considerably involved in the Cape Girardeau community...

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Edwin Earl McAmis has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process...

SIKESTON — Sikeston native Dr. Taylor Barnett has joined Barnett Family Eyecare. Barnett received a Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University and then attended optometry school at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she graduated with honors as a doctor of optometry...

MOBERLY – Moberly Natural Crush, LLC., (MNC) has scheduled an investor meeting in Sikeston at 6:30 p.m. July 15 in the Clinton Building, 501 Campanella. MNC will be a “farmer-controlled” entity, and as such, it has been contingently approved for a $1.5 million Producer Tax Credit. That means that farmer-investors can immediately recoup between 30%-to-50% of their investment in the form of a state tax credit, and these credits are transferrable...

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank announced it has received a $50,000 grant from Tyson Foods to fund Mobile Food Pantries in Stoddard County. The grant will allow the food bank to provide 24 mobile food pantries in Stoddard County from June 2019 through May 2020...

Meagan Ward has joined SoutheastHEALTH as a provider of pediatric services in collaboration with SoutheastHEALTH pediatrician Chelsea Grigery, MD. Ward, an advanced practice registered nurse, is based at Southeast’s Sikeston Clinic. SoutheastHEALTH Chief Operating Officer Maria Sudak, DHA, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, says that with this newest clinic location, “SoutheastHEALTH will offer excellent care in a location convenient to the growing number of First Option clients in the Sikeston area. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Bobbie Spurlin, administrative assistant at Montgomery Bank in Sikeston, was inducted into the Missouri Bankers Association’s 50 Year Club on June 13, during MBA’s 129th Annual Convention at the Hilton Branson Convention Center...