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Sikeston soccer loses shootout to Farmington in district semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/16)
BONNE TERRE, Mo. -- If their first meeting against the Farmington Knights were any indication, the Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team wasn't supposed to have a chance. But Sikeston had every chance to take down the second-seeded Knights during Tuesday's grueling Class 3, District 1 semifinal through regulation, two overtimes and nine rounds of penalty kicks until Farmington finally closed it out...
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On Wal-Mart
(Editorial ~ 10/26/16)
For many folks, Walmart has been called a "necessary evil". Likes it or not, many folks including yours truly has shopped and may continue to shop there. Many of you know by now that Walmart is closing two stores in southeast Missouri, Caruthersville and Piedmont. ...
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MDC adds 10 new conservation agents
(Outdoors ~ 10/26/16)
Nicholas Bommarito will be the new Conservation agent for New Madrid County.
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Poplar Bluff man celebrates 25 years at New Madrid Power Plant
(Community News ~ 10/26/16)
Associated Electric Cooperative employee Kim D. Holloway of Poplar Bluff celebrated his 25th year at New Madrid Power Plant, where he is a journeyman machinist mechanic. "My father was a union electrician in the IBEW in St. Louis. He always told me to learn a trade, that you can always work your trade and find more opportunities for employment. The 'knowledge is power' kind of thing. I took it to heart," said Holloway...
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R-6 online survey looks for more input on building needs
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
SIKESTON -- An online community survey posted on the Sikeston R-6 School District's website aims to collect even more input about current building needs. "Right now, we have 600 people that have filled out the survey, which is good, and I'd like to get responses up there in the thousands," said R-6 Superintendent Tom Williams. "We've had several really good comments posted by people."...
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Sikeston man charged with rape in Scott County
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces rape, armed criminal action and kidnapping charges in Scott County. Daniel Scott Cobb Sr., 47, of Sikeston is charged with the felonies of first degree rape, armed criminal action, kidnapping and unlawful use of a weapon, according to online court records...
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Thief returns to scene of crime and is arrested
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. - A man wanted for burglary in Ripley County is now facing stealing charges in Mississippi County. Richard Bostic will be arraigned today before Judge S. Rob Barker on theft/stealing, according to online court records. The charge stems from Oct. 20 when Deputy Marc Tragesser received a call in reference to a stealing in progress...
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Process of choosing Miner police chief gets pushback
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
MINER, Mo -- There is some pushback among residents after a Miner Board of Aldermen proposal regarding the appointment of the city's chief of police. There was a tie vote at Miner's last aldermen meeting Oct. 18 when Miner Alderman Don Foster proposed a measure to put on a ballot that city officials appoint the chief of police instead of leaving it in the hands of the voters. Mayor Darren Chapman broke the tie and voted in favor of an elected chief of police...
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Winchester hanging up his robe; set to make final ruling today
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
BENTON, Mo -- After serving over 18 years, Judge Hense Winchester will make his final ruling as an associate circuit court judge in the 33rd Judicial District today. Unlike federal judges, who have life tenures, Missouri judges are constitutionally mandated to retire at age 70. Winchester announced his retirement Jan. 6...
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Local man charged with the possession of child pornography
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
SIKESTON - A Sikeston man is facing charges of possession of child pornography after an investigation. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control arrested Robert D. Larson, 41, of Sikeston, for possession of child pornography on Monday. Larson's arrest comes following lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control's Digital Forensics Investigative Unit, the Patrol reported...
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Nixon participates in roundtable discussion with public safety partners on importance of statewide emergency communications radio network
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
SIKESTON -- The radio network that first linked statewide law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public safety partners on a single communications system has made their work safer, response times quicker and outcomes better for everyone. That was the consensus Wednesday when Gov. Jay Nixon participated in a roundtable discussion with Missouri public safety officials on advances made in MOSWIN, the Missouri Statewide Interoperability Network, at the Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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Sikeston schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
(Local News ~ 10/26/16)
On Tuesday morning, students at Southeast Elementary School in Sikeston had an opportunity to meet local emergency responders and get a closer look at some of the equipment they use.
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A Clinton presidency will fail many voters
(Editorial ~ 10/26/16)
If national polling is to be believed, then Hillary Clinton is poised to become our next president. Granted, the Business Investors' poll - which has been extremely accurate the last three elections - gives an edge to Donald Trump by a slim 2 percent...
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Mary Massingill
(Obituary ~ 10/26/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Massingill, 80, died Oct. 25, 2016, at the Cypress Point Healthcare Center in Dexter. Born Oct. 15, 1936, in Holiday, Tenn., daughter of the late Giles Vick and Ethel Bond Ellis, she lived most of her life in Dexter,where she was a homemaker...
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Vickie Kimmel
(Obituary ~ 10/26/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Vickie Ann Kimmel, 72, died Oct. 20, 2016, at her home in New Madrid. She was born June 8, 1944, in Rockford, Ill., daughter of the late Darvin "Spud" and Evelyn Blackert Anderson. She was first married to David K. McKinney, who preceded her in death. She later married Elmer Kimmel and he also preceded her in death...
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Steven Givens
(Obituary ~ 10/26/16)
LILBOURN, Mo. -- Steven Givens, 63, died Oct. 14, 2016, at his home. Born July 12, 1953, in Lilbourn, he was the son of the late Troy and Linda Holyfield Givens. Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Jennifer Givens of Springfield; one niece and her husband, Rebecca and Don Fields of New Madrid; and three grandchildren, Brysen, Kylie and Aryana...
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St. Francis honorees
(10/26/16)
St. Francis Xavier School September Service Hour winners area Vincent Klueppel, Connor Hux, and Drew Barber. According to school officials, the boys went above and beyond with numerous hours of service to the school, church and community.
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An historic trip
(10/26/16)
On Sept. 29, students from the Charleston Middle School's Leadership Academy toured the LST 325 Memorial. On Oct. 3, second, third and fourth year Charleston High School JROTC cadets toured the LST, which was docked at Cape Girardeau's riverfront. The LST Memorial 325 is an historic ship that participated in landings at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944, and was in constant operation since 1943...
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SJHS announces first quarter honor roll students
(10/26/16)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston Junior High School has announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: Eighth grade Ethan Abernathy, Lawson Alcorn, Ronnie Appleton, Amelia Arndt, Jack Bell, Jaden Blissett, James Braden, Hunter Britt, Desana Brown, Aaron Burch, Noah Burger, Miraha Burnes, Flossie Burton, Mikylin Buxton, Alessandra Carden, Ben Chittenden, Spencer Clay, Jake Collins, Marquavia Corbitt, Hailey Crosier, Mason Davis, Thomas Davis, Brooklyn Dial, Emily Dover, Trey Drake, Aaron Eberley, Makala Ellis, Caroline Fodge, KD Franklin, Khalia Freeman, Tkaila Freeman, Cannon Gaddis, Tyler Gilmer, Thomas Gilmore, Jesus Gonzalez, Coby Goza, Olivia Grant, Emily Hairston, Damizha Hamilton, Cornesha Hampton, Mara Hartzog, Abigail Hensley, Chase Henson, Alexander Hicks, Tamyra Hill, Armani Hodges, Lydia Hodgkiss, Dylan Horn, Angel Huang, Ashleigh Huang, Aaliya Hussain, Colton Jackson, Jordi James, Marquis Johnson, Tamyia Johnson, Tyla Johnson, Kaleb Jordan, Jhameca Joslyn, Samantha Keller, Hunter Kennedy, Fareena Khan, Hudson Kuykendall, Jackson Kuykendall, Chloe Lancaster, Trinity Land, Daniel Lawrence, Ashlynn Ledbetter, Jason Lin, Noah Lowe, Abigail Lynch, Jayda Marks, Mataline Marshall, Tomero Mcclenton, Audra McMillen, Paige McWhirter, Kolby Meadows, Wyatt Merideth, Dominick Mijares, Joe Miles, Ashanti Moore, Chelise Moore, Timothy Morris, Madison Mothershead, Allyson Nelson, Saria Norton, Tali Nuthak, Jaquaveon Oglesby, Daniela Ortiz, Natalie Parker, Kerra Parr, Cory Pride, Makenzie Pullen, Ti Maya Randle, Xzeria Randle, Devin Robinson, Henry Robison, Hunter Rudisill, Kaitlyn Rudisill, Dakota Ryan, Merrick Ryan, Tobias Sanchez, Ben Schrumpf, Nolan Self, Madelin Sherrod, Katherine Shimon, Hallie Skelton, Ryan Skinner, Ciara Smith, Zyuana Smith, Julia Spurlock, Faith Staple, Tyennia Stevens, Tyler Stokes, Gavin Stoner, Anna Stout, Colton Straw, Kaitlyn Sullivan, Lilly Beth Sutton, Khrystionna Swann, Sameer Tahir, John Tarter, Rayna Taylor, Nicholas Tidwell, Kassidy Tinnin, Devyn Scott, Christian Vaughn, Cameron Vazquez, Marisa Ventura, Hanna Vines, Elijah Ward, Brianna West, Trinity Weston, Tony Whipple, Kaeden White, Marcus White, Kyle Williams, Mason Williams, Nehemia Williams, Sierra Woollums, Max Worth, Kendra Wright.. ...
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