Business

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting Oct. 14 for McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston. In business since 1952, the McMikles expanded to Sikeston in February 2020 with the purchase of the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, 403 N. Kingshighway, where they remodeled both the interior and created a paved parking lot to better serve their families. ...

SIKESTON – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has made staffing changes to help it better serve its mission to end hunger in southeast Missouri. Four staff members have taken on new and expanded roles at the food bank effective Oct. 1. “All of our employees are vital in helping us feed communities in our area,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer of the food bank. ...

SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Located just west of Interstate 55 on Nash Road-Scott City and the airport exit, a regional rice producer has begun site work with the intent of building a rice processing plant for his crop, as well as the crops of other rice farmers throughout the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois region...

SIKESTON — Lacey Atkinson has joined Raymond James in Sikeston. Atkinson from East Prairie, is married to Robert and they have two children, Kimber and Ruger.  She enjoys horseback riding and baking.

SIKESTON – Diedre A. Peters, partner, Blanton, Nickell, Collins, Douglas and Hanschen, LLC, was honored as one of the 2021 Up & Coming Missouri Lawyers by Missouri Lawyers Media Sept. 29 during a reception at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis. Missouri Lawyers Media annually honors rising stars of the Missouri legal community and next-generation leaders...

Bone, to take on new role at FMG - Sikeston CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Christine Bone will be taking over in her new role as a Licensed Master Social Worker at Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston according to a release from Saint Francis Healthcare System...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Saturday, Sept. 11 at The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield to celebrate the opening of their new 9/11 Tribute Exhibit. Cutting the ribbon is Gary Kitchen, a marine during Vietnam and Liberty Days volunteer. ...

This week, I went back to Sikeston, Missouri, to test a lofty claim that I noticed on a previous visit to the town: “Best catfish in town.” Merick’s Sandwich Shop still had their logo on the sign out front when I pulled up, and I was excited to see if it could be true. ...

Parade Winners 1. First State Bank & Trust 2. Gypsy Soul Jewelry & More 3. Montgomery Bank Store Front Winners Live Action 1. GypsySoul Jewelry & More 2. Montgomery Bank 3. Purse N Ality Boutique Display Only 1. SEMO Health Network Sikeston Dental Clinic...

The New Madrid Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting July 26 to welcome Poppy’s Coffee House to the community. Owned by Corey and Gloria Houston, the business officially opened July 14 at 411 Highway 61 in New Madrid. From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, customers will find a variety of specialty coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, smoothies, teas and fountain drinks along with freshly made muffins, cinnamon rolls, glazed donuts and breakfast sandwiches. ...

CHARLESTON — Municipal clerk for the City of Charleston Charla Clark is retiring. Clark has served as the municipal court clerk for 22 years. A retirement reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5 in the City Council chambers at City Hall...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Mark E. Farrenburg, MD, to Cape Neurology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. As a board certified Neurology Specialist, Farrenburg brings a wide variety of experience and knowledge to Cape Neurology Specialists including subspecialty training in epilepsy care...

SIKESTON — Charlotte Hale was recently recognized by Sikeston’s Department of Public Safety for her 50 years of dedicated service to their department. Hale started with the City of Sikeston in July 1971 when she was sworn in for Public Safety by Chief of Police Arthur Bruce as a matron, where she wore a uniform that consisted of city-issued shirt and skirts. ...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting for the Mindy Cantrell Agency on Thursday, July 22 at her new location, 912 S. Kingshighway. Cutting the ribbon is agent, Mindy Cantrell who said “I am very excited to be serving our great community by providing amazing Farmers Insurance products. We have a product to fit every need.” For more information or to get a quote, call Mindy at 471-1117...

First State Community Bank (FSCB) has been named Forbes 2021 Best-In-State Bank for the state of Missouri. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. FSCB is one of only five banks in the state to make the awards list...

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 523 E Washington St. in East Prairie is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app.     DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. ...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Close to Home Services on June 30. Cutting the ribbon is owner, Shirley Harris in front of her transportation vehicle at their office location, 102 S. Interstate Dr. Close to Home Services offers non-emergency medical transportation services for ambulatory passengers, as well as those requiring a cane, oxygen, service animal, wheelchair, or even a stretcher. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - It is a new business on Main Street with some familiar names and faces. Anderson and Green Insurance Agency LLC has opened an office at 437 Main St. The office brings Laura Cravens Green back to her hometown and longtime New Madrid County insurance agent Tim Dambach into the business...

RevoCleaning recently joined the Sikeston Regional Chamber and held a “virtual ribbon cutting” Monday. RevoCleaning is a professional janitorial company that offers residential, commercial, industrial high reach, post construction, move-in and move-out cleaning services in the Sikeston and surrounding areas. RevoCleaning are Stacy and Robin Moore and are both southeast Missouri natives...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 15, to celebrate the new location of Highway Crossroads Credit Union. Cutting the ribbon is the president of the organization, Lindi Lynch along with the chairman of their board, Jeff Wachter. ...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Homefront Studios on Wednesday, June 9, at their new location, 72 David Drive in Sikeston. Cutting the ribbon is owner, Bobby Burns. Pictured with Burns is executive producer John Carter and Al Brooks of the Gospel group “The Brooks Boys” of Osceola, Arkansas. Homefront studios offers Nashville-quality recordings, podcasting, commercials and more. For more information visit their website: www.homefrontstudios.net...

Missouri Delta Primary Care held an open house on Thursday, June 3 for their new, state-of-the-art medical clinic at 102 Hospitality Drive, across from Colton’s Steakhouse. The $3.65M facility includes 20 exam rooms, a procedure room, retail pharmacy with a drive thru, x-ray, EKG and lab. Ten medical providers ranging from pediatricians to internal medicine providers are housed in the new facility...

JEFFERSON CITY — Leadership Missouri, the premier leadership development program offered by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is designed to enhance the leadership skills of current and emerging leaders through an in-depth exploration of the state’s economic, political, and social issues. Among this year’s 30 participants is Laura Coalter Parker, resident of Sikeston, MO, President at Coalter Insurance Group with team locations in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Perryville Missouri. Coalter Insurance Group provides insurance services to clients throughout Missouri for home, auto, business, farm, and employee benefits.

PARAGOULD, Ark. – Legacy Equipment, one of John Deere’s leading dealerships, has developed a new brand image for the organization as well as a more robust and user-friendly website. Paul Crysler, President and CEO at Legacy Equipment, said, “After over a decade of our current logo and branding strategies we have redesigned our logo to reflect who we are today and to symbolize our future.”...

Glamorous Grins, located at 611 Davis Blvd. in Sikeston, recently held a grand opening on May 16. Glamorous Grins is available for teeth whitening services. Hours are by appointment only and can be made by calling 573-931-4612.

KENNETT, Mo. -Delta Peanut held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to celebrate the construction of a new peanut processing plant. The expansion will bring an investment of more than $50 million and create nearly 50 new jobs in Kennett and the surrounding area...

Sikeston High School students Spencer Clay, Cannon Gaddis, Jay Lape and Lauren Taylor were recognized as new members of the ACT 30 and Above Club during the May 11 Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting in the cafeteria at Sikeston High School. The Club includes students who have scored a 30 or above on their ACT test. ...

BLODGETT, Mo.– A solar field able to generate at least 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy is anticipated to bring tax revenue, construction jobs, landowner lease payments and other economic benefits to Scott County. The project under development north of Blodgett by Capital Dynamics, through its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business, and Tenaska represents an estimated investment of at least $175 million...

When Charlie Parrish turned the lock at Parrish’s Barber Shop last Thursday afternoon, it was not the end of his usual work week. After 51 years at 8 N. Locust St. in Dexter, Parrish retired on April 29. “I came to Dexter in 1970,” recalls Parrish, “and I’ve been in this same spot all that time. I even still have the same barber chair I bought used when I first opened.”...

SIKESTON — Sikeston High School and Sikeston Career and Technology Center hosted a career fair on April 28 for its students and also it’s first-ever signing ceremony to celebrate students accepting a full-time commitment to area employers. Brent Trankler, welding technology instructor for SCTC, said approximately 65 area employers were represented at the career fair which was held in the Sikeston Field House...

The Sikeston Regional Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 30 welcoming new member, T-Mobile, to the community. Cutting the ribbon is District Manager, Marcos Kinnison who said, “We are very proud to be a part of the City of Sikeston. We are looking forward to meeting the members of the community and doing business here.” Visit T-Mobile at 211 N. Main Street Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. or Sunday noon -5 p.m...