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SIKESTON — Police are searching for a Sikeston man wanted in connection with the Thursday murder of another Sikeston man. Kyle Martinez Johnson, 28, of Sikeston is wanted on the following charges: second degree murder, class A felony; armed criminal action, unclassified felony; unlawful use of a weapon, class A felony; and unlawful possession of a firearm, class D felony, according to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Chief James McMillen. There is no bond set...

Kendra Gregg has taken over the duties of New Madrid city clerk, replacing longtime city clerk Karen Chapman. Gregg, a 2003 graduate of New Madrid County Central High School, completed her associate degree in business management from Three Rivers College in 2020. ...

SIKESTON, Mo.— For Jeremiah Dunmyer, “The Sound of Music” is about history — the history of nations and the history of the Sikeston Little Theatre. With the words and music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, “The Sound of Music” is the story of the transformational power of love and courage as the nations of Europe were facing the rise of Nazism...

SIKESTON — Representatives from the Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities tried to answer resident’s questions regarding higher utility bills during Monday night’s Sikeston City Council meeting. Many residents attended the Feb. 1 Sikeston City Council meeting, angry at their monthly bills that were much higher than expected. ...

SIKESTON — Faced with ongoing staffing issues, Sikeston Department of Public Safety is now offering hiring bonuses and pay increases for officers who are already qualified or trained. Sikeston DPS Chief James McMillen said his department has discussed the staffing issues and made some adjustments over the past several months...

One is in custody after a man was found shot to death in a Bernie apartment. According to a release from the Stoddard County Major Case Squad, at 1:54 p.m. Sunday, a Bernie Police Officer was dispatched to 314 Alice Street (314 Bernie Housing) in reference to someone being shot...

Former Marble Hill and Oran police chief Marc Tragesser faces a federal indictment for a civil rights violation that occurred during his tenure with the police department. According to court documents filed Wednesday, Tragesser is charged with depravation of rights under the color of law...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — For the first time, Mississippi County is offering the “MyPI” program to its teenagers. MyPI, or Missouri Youth Preparedness Initiative, is a three-time national award-winning youth preparedness, leadership and educational outreach program for teenagers, aged 13-18, across Missouri. Applications from Mississippi County teens are now being accepted...

SIKESTON — Singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Sikeston. The community is invited to attend the concert, which is free to the public. A love offering will be taken. The First Baptist Church is located at 1101 N. Main Street in Sikeston...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - LaKishea Braxton has a heart to help others. In 2018, she and her husband, Cornell, came to New Madrid to lead the New Prayer of Deliverance Church. As the church grew, the Braxtons wanted to do more. They explained they saw so many needs in their community and the surrounding area, they felt a call to take action. Last year they created the non-profit organization Heart2Help...

SIKESTON, Mo.— For Jeremiah Dunmyer, “The Sound of Music” is about history — the history of nations and the history of the Sikeston Little Theatre. With the words and music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, “The Sound of Music” is the story of the transformational power of love and courage as the nations of Europe were facing the rise of Nazism...

SIKESTON — Representatives from the Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities tried to answer resident’s questions regarding higher utility bills during Monday night’s Sikeston City Council meeting. Many residents attended the Feb. 1 Sikeston City Council meeting, angry at their monthly bills that were much higher than expected. ...