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BENTON, Mo. — An investigation by a Scott County special prosecutor has resulted in the federal indictment of a former Sikeston resident for the murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless. Lawless, 19, was murdered around 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1992, in the vicinity of the 80-mile marker, northbound exit ramp of Interstate 55 and Missouri Highway 77 in Benton/Scott County...

SIKESTON — Sikeston Middle School Teacher Torrie Helms was celebrated for being selected as a 2024 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator. Hilburn-Vaini McDonald’s Area Supervisor Tony Seabaugh visited the school to present Helms with the award. Local McDonald’s restaurants started this award program five years ago to celebrate area teachers and honor them for exhibiting the ultimate dedication to their students and going the extra mile to contribute to the improvement of education. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — An off-duty New Madrid County deputy and three children were killed in a head-on collision Tuesday, Dec. 17 in New Madrid County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 4:35 p.m. on Route U, half a mile west of New Madrid as the 41-year-old male driver of Lilbourn, Missouri, lost control of his westbound vehicle, crossed the center line and struck the eastbound vehicle driven by a 17-year-old female of Lilbourn...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston Public Schools counselor has been honored for her dedication to students and education. Sikeston High School senior counselor Kim Thornbrough received the Missouri Community College Association, or MCCA, Pathfinder of the Year Award at MCCA’s annual conference last month in Branson, Missouri. Every November, MCCA’s faculty and staff gather for an annual conference to honor those who have made a significant impact on students and institutions...

SIKESTON, Mo. - The youngsters’ smiles were wide as they headed down the aisles to shop for Christmas. The only smiles that were bigger were the law enforcement personnel paired with the 15 students from the New Madrid County R-1 School District. For the eighth year, the New Madrid City Police Department hosted “Shop with a Cop.” The annual event provided five children from each of the District’s elementary school with a memorable day on Monday, Dec. 10...

Sikeston High School senior Aden Cox was selected by the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education as the school district’s Missouri School Board Association FutureBuilders Belcher Scholarship nominee during the board’s regular monthly meeting Dec. 10 at Central Office. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Scott County R-4 “Kelly” and Portageville school districts are partnering with Southeast Missouri State University, or SEMO, through the innovative SEMO Educators Advantage program. This collaboration opens new doors for Scott County R-4 and Portageville faculty and staff by providing access to academic growth and professional development opportunities while reaffirming SEMO’s dedication to strengthening educational opportunities across Southeast Missouri and supporting local school districts.. ...

SIKESTON — For parents seeking an engaging activity for their children during the Christmas break, the Sikeston Public Library has the perfect solution. Throughout the holiday season, the library will once again offer its exciting STEAM playroom, designed for children from prekindergarten to elementary school. ...

Organist Terry A. Parker practices in preparation for “Celebrate Christmas in Charleston,” a concert filled with joy and praise set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at First United Methodist Church in Charleston. The concert, which has taken place the past 20 or so years, will feature The Sam C. ...

SIKESTON — Repairs to the Sikeston Little Theatre are officially underway after the building was damaged from a tornado over the summer. An EF3 tornado struck Sikeston over Memorial Day weekend in May. Winds in Sikeston ranged from 115 to 140 mph and caused damage...

ORAN, Mo. — In recent weeks, the Oran R-3 School District has seen a surge in popularity for its new choir club. Amanda Flanigan, band and music instructor at Oran High School, said the school hasn’t had a choir in at least 30 years. Flanigan, the Oran band and music instructor and an Oran alum, said it had always been her dream for Oran to have a choir, but it was not available when she was in school. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — An off-duty New Madrid County deputy and three children were killed in a head-on collision Tuesday, Dec. 17 in New Madrid County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 4:35 p.m. on Route U, half a mile west of New Madrid as the 41-year-old male driver of Lilbourn, Missouri, lost control of his westbound vehicle, crossed the center line and struck the eastbound vehicle driven by a 17-year-old female of Lilbourn...