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SIKESTON — For Lauren Beydler, student teaching at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center and Early Childhood Center this semester has been like going home. A 2015 graduate of Sikeston High School, Beydler attended kindergarten at the Center, and since August, she has served as the student teacher for Hilary Hummel’s kindergarten class...

Students from seven area schools took part in the SkillsUSA leadership conference. The event included breakout sessions and a mock competition.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Those traveling for Thanksgiving are reminded by the Missouri State Highway Patrol that being courteous and attentive drivers increases safety on the roadways. “Driving with the highest degree of care is everyone’s responsibility,” said Lt. Col. Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Patrol...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment will expand its outreach to residents in the Missouri Bootheel beginning in January by providing its services at Southeast’s Sikeston Regional Campus...

BENTON, Mo. — The Scott County R-4 School District has announced the hiring of its new superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. Kevin Cogdill will begin his duties as superintendent on July 1, 2019. Cogdill, who is currently the superintendent at Marissa Community Unit School District 40 in Marissa, Ill., brings many years of administrative experience to the district, according to a news release provided by the school board...

SIKESTON — A former Sikeston High School student has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat. Braeden W. Herron, 20, of Advance is charged with felony first-degree terrorist threat, according to online court records. He was arrested by Sikeston Department of Public Safety...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A major winter storm made its way into Missouri, bringing heavy snowfall and some freezing rain across parts of the state late Wednesday and into Thursday morning. The Missouri Department of Transportation advised drivers to use caution and only travel if necessary...

SIKESTON — An early-season winter storm arrived late Wednesday and continued into Thursday, dumping 1 to 3 inches of snow on Southeast Missouri. A winter weather advisory remained in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday for the region including Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi and Stoddard Counties, the National Weather Service said. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson presented five different Missouri Public Safety Medals for exemplary service to a total of 17 Missouri first responders from across the state and three civilians who assisted first responders in emergency situations during 2017...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The 34th annual Scouting For Food collection is set to take place Saturday. Scouts from the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America delivered over 1 million blue Scouting For Food bags last weekend. They are asking residents to fill the bags with non-perishable food items and place them on doorsteps Saturday by 9 a.m. for pickup...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Some of the youngest citizens were among the first to welcome Dennis Presley, East Prairie’s new city administrator. Shortly after he took over his position Oct. 1, Michelle McGruder’s second grade reading class trooped up the street from Doyle Elementary School to City Hall to present Presley with their carefully penned letters. Presley still grins broadly as he leafs through their greetings...

BENTON, Mo. — A Sikeston man is in jail after shooting his wife in a domestic assault Sunday evening. According to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury, Timothy L. Foust, 50, is charged with a Class A felony of domestic assault, first degree; Class A felony of armed criminal action and a Class A felony of unlawful use of a weapon...

Rachael Murphy reads “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in Whoville set up at The Anchor Church Saturday during Historic Downtown Sikeston’s holiday open house. A second holiday open house is planned for Dec. 7-8 in Downtown Sikeston.

SIKESTON — A dog died in a Monday morning fire in Sikeston. At 8:54 a.m. Monday, officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety’s Fire Division responded to New Madrid County Road 806, in reference to a report of multiple mobile homes on fire, according to Capt. Austin Henley, fire division commander for Sikeston DPS...

SIKESTON — A suspect wanted for his involvement in the August 2018 murder of Marcus De’Andres Price has been arrested. According to Sgt. Jon Broom of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Dashauntay Lamar Craig, 19, of Sikeston was arrested at 10:11 p.m. Sunday. Craig was located inside a Sikeston home in the 800 block of Cambridge...

SIKESTON — Attendees of Monday’s annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at the Sikeston Field House were reminded by the honored guest speaker that everyone has a role in the country standing united. Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Carr delivered the keynote address during Monday’s program which honored Southeast Missouri military veterans...

SIKESTON — A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of Scott County Public Water Supply District No. 4. According to the PWSD No. 4’s website, a water outage has occurred north of Morley, along highway 77 near Oran, as well as the Kelso, New Hamburg and Rockview areas. Once water is restored, households are advised to boil any water for human consumption until further notice, the PWSD said just before 10 a.m. Monday...

BLOOMFIELD — An Essex man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he pleaded guilty Wednesday to a child molestation charge in Stoddard County. Chad M. Anderson pleaded guilty to the Class A felony of first-degree child molestation before Presiding Circuit Judge Robert Mayer, according to Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver...

SIKESTON — A bus driver and a student were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday in Sikeston. At 10:20 a.m., officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to East Malone Avenue and Broadway, in reference to a crash involving a school bus, according to DPS reports...

New Madrid County Central High School theater and language arts teacher Katherine “Kate” Cuba, left, directs NMCC students as they prepare to present the Pulitizer-prize winning comedy “Harvey.” Pictured with Cuba are freshman Tallon Hughey, who is performing the role of Judge Omar Gaffney, senior Jatori Maxwell as Veta Louise Simmons and sophomore Grace McWaters as Myrtle Mae Simmons. ...

SIKESTON — One person is in custody for allegedly shooting at a vehicle Friday in Sikeston. At 11:11 a.m., officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to Clayton Avenue and Lora Street in reference to a report of gunshots being fired, according to DPS reports. Upon their arrival, officers made contact with a man who said someone had shot at his car, said Capt. Austin Henley with DPS...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A celebration of life service for Neal E. Boyd will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Academic Hall Auditorium on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Boyd, who would have turned 43 on Nov. 18, died June 10 at his home in Sikeston. ...

Scott County Historical and Genealogy Society member Linda Urhahn places a small flag on a patriotic-themed tree at the Scott County Courthouse in Benton. To honor all veterans, living and deceased, the Society decorated a veterans’ tree at the Scott County Courthouse. All are invited to place photos of veterans (copies only) on the tree anytime during November. Include veteran’s name, branch of service and any other information...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Safety belt usage in Missouri has climbed to its highest rate ever. The latest Missouri Seat Belt Usage Survey, which has been taken annually since 1998, shows 87.1 percent of Missourians use a safety belt. In 1998, that figure was 60 percent...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Emergency responders face potential dangers every day. As a reminder, the Federal Highway Administration has declared the week of Nov. 11-17 as National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. The Missouri Department of Transportation and its safety partners remind motorists to move over when approaching MoDOT, law enforcement and fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), towing vehicles and any other emergency vehicle with lights flashing...