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BENTON, Mo. — Nearly 100 people turned out to meet Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District’s new superintendent during a welcome reception Sunday in the high school gymnasium. After he was introduced by Kelly Board of Education President David Brashear, Dr. ...

SIKESTON — Over 300 people participated in the “Stop the Violence” community event Saturday at the new pavilion located at the corner of Branum and William streets in Sikeston. “The community is tired of the useless killings that these young people are committing,” said Tonya Mitchell of Sikeston, whose 24-year-old nephew, Marcus Dixon, was shot and killed Feb. ...

Citing a federal prohibition against marijuana, Saint Francis Healthcare System says it will not allow its affiliated physicians to become certified to prescribe medical cannabis. Meanwhile, SoutheastHEALTH is exploring the issue as health care providers across the state grapple with conflicting state and federal laws...

HOMESTOWN, Mo. — A Caruthersville, Mo., teenager was killed in a one-car accident Sunday evening in Pemiscot County. At 6:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Hunter D. Shelton, 18, of Caruthersville, was traveling northbound on Route B, two miles south of Homestown when it ran off the roadway, struck a ditch and ejected three of the passengers...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The guitar begins the song. The drummer picks up the beat. The crowd moves with the music. It could be a summer concert anywhere but for one thing: the duo behind the sounds are 11 years old. Southeast Missouri has produced break-out musicians over the years. The 11-year-old Stinnett twins may well be the next generation...

ORAN, Mo. — A celebration 150 years in the making will be coming to Oran beginning Sunday with a prayer service and continuing July 19 and 20. Oran, and it’s population of just 1,300, will hold a sesquicentennial celebration that kicks off Sunday with a non-denominational Community Prayer Service at 6 p.m. in the high school gym...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —The Department of Social Services and Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick have partnered to launch a newly automated process that uses unclaimed property held by the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office to pay past-due child support. ...

When Judy Patterson’s husband Ronnie was offered a transfer with his company, it was an opportunity that was Heaven sent. “We had decided to see if we could get closer to our daughter and son-in-law, who have two young children,” Patterson explains. “I was driving to Arkansas about every other weekend to see the grandbabies, and help out when needed.”...

BROSELEY — A Dexter woman drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in the St. Francis River near Broseley. At about 6:15 p.m., Barbara R. Reese and a man with her were swimming in the river, six miles east of Broseley off of Highway U, explained Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. Richie Ayers...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri faces a possible earthquake insurance marketplace collapse and devastating economic losses if a powerful trembler hits the New Madrid fault line anytime soon, according to a new report from the state’s insurance department...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Thump, thump, thump, giggle. Thump, thump, giggle. The basketballs went up and down - mostly. The grins were wide - always. New Madrid County R-1 School District hosted its first ever week-long Lady Eagles Basketball Academy with hour-long sessions for girls entering first through third grade followed by girls entering fourth through sixth grades. Coach Toby Heeb was pleased with the turnout, the youngsters’ efforts and especially their smiles...

SIKESTON — Police are investigating the death of a Poplar Bluff man who was found lying outside a business early Wednesday in Sikeston. At 5:56 a.m. officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to Sikeston Electrical Supply, 105 Larcel Drive, in reference to an unresponsive 57-year-old man lying in the parking lot, according to Sikeston DPS Assistant Chief Jim Mcillen...

Jaxson Cooper works on a craft at the Summer Reading Program “The Universe Stories” held at the Sikeston Public Library Monday afternoon. The program, for children entering kindergarten through second grade, included stories, games and crafts.

SIKESTON — Hot and very humid conditions are expected to continue throughout the area over the next several days. Afternoon peak heat index values Wednesday will be well into the 100 to 105 degree range, from around 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., as highs reach into the lower to mid 90s with high humidity, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 12 traffic fatalities and three drownings over the July Fourth holiday counting period that began at 6 p.m., Wednesday and ran to 11:59 p.m., Sunday. Overall, troopers worked 376 traffic crashes which included 139 injuries while making 160 DWI arrests and 110 drug arrests over the holiday weekend. Troopers also worked 11 boating crashes which included five injuries and made 12 BWI arrests and 28 drug arrests...

SIKESTON — Sikeston Department of Public Safety is adding a new face to relay information to the public. In the coming months, Public Safety Officer Evelyn Aceves will undergo training to become Sikeston DPS’ newest public information officer. “We see the addition of Officer Aceves as a public information officer being a valuable tool to help us get our message out to the public — whether it be our daily operations, concerns in the community or other issues that we want to relay to the public,” said Sikeston DPS Assistant Chief Jim McMillen.. ...

The communities of Charleston and East Prairie are teaming up with communities from three other states to create a new community development organization. At 10 a.m. Monday at the Fort Jefferson Cross Welcome Center in Wickliffe, Ky., representatives from four states will sign an agreement creating the Mississippi and Ohio River Confluence Economic Alliance, Inc...

Missouri farmers affected by the excessive spring flooding and moisture now have additional reporting time to document their prevented plant acreage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced it is extending the prevented plant crop reporting deadline for Missouri producers to July 15...

SIKESTON — Those who own rental property may soon see changes to the inspection of rental houses in Sikeston. Code enforcement recently presented the changes at a study session with many landlords in attendance. The changes to the rental ordinance will be brought before city council for a first reading at the July 29 meeting...

One person was killed in a two-car accident Wednesday afternoon near Caruthersville, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Carlos P. Riddle, 25, of Caruthersville was traveling southbound on MO 84, one mile west of Caruthersville at 3:36 p.m. Wednesday when it crossed the center line and struck a vehicle driven by Duane S. Michie, 80, of Hayt, Mo., head on...

SIKESTON — Sikeston police are searching for a suspect involved in the theft of a tractor and trailer. About 1:15 p.m. June 25 a front-end load tractor was stolen from 700 S. Kingshighway in Sikeston, according to a news release from Sikeston Department of Public Safety. The tractor is described as an orange 2018 Kubota MX5200SST with an orange LA1065 loader. The tractor was sitting on a 2016 Black Heartland trailer when it was stolen overnight by subjects in a Chevrolet Z71 crew cab truck...