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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...

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...

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...

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.”...

SIKESTON — Sikeston native Dr. Taylor Barnett has joined Barnett Family Eyecare. Barnett received a Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University and then attended optometry school at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she graduated with honors as a doctor of optometry...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...