Stories from Saturday, November 12, 2016

Last Friday at the Ross Elementary school, one would think that there was a power outage in the area. Actually, Ross Elementary Principal Douglas Dunn invited Ameren Missouri Utility company to demonstrate the importance of electrical safety to his students...


PORTAGEVILLE, MO -- HealthPAC has named Rep. Don Rone a Health Care Hero. Rone joins three other members of the Missouri General Assembly who were recognized for their efforts to improve the health care climate in Missouri. Rone was named a Health Care Hero for his commitment to finding solutions that improved the financial viability of a local hospital, thereby ensuring access to health care services in his community. ...

BENTON, Mo. -- A Scott County school will show gratitude to those who've served the country while teaching its students during its annual ceremony honoring veterans. The annual "Thank a Veteran" assembly will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 in the gymnasium at Kelly High School in Benton...

BENTON, Mo. - A Chaffee man is in custody on drug charges after sheriff's deputies searched his residence and a shed. David A. Turner, 32, is charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and the misdemeanor of possession of a controlled substance...

SIKESTON -- Students were given homework during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Sikeston Field House on Friday. The assignment was to find a military veteran and say four words to them -- "thank you for serving." Sikeston Veterans Park Park Committee Chairman Steve Taylor, a Sikeston native, gave the opening remarks, recalling events that had taken place in Sikeston during World War II...

SIKESTON - The recently merged Sikeston Regional Chamber of Commerce and Area Economic Development Corporation is in search of a new director. Barry Sellers, who was hired in late June as the new chief executive officer/ executive director, has resigned...

Auto Tire and Parts' Gary McKown transfers to Ullin, Ill. SIKESTON, Mo. -- After 47 years of working in Sikeston, Gary McKown has moved to a store in Ullin, Ill. McKown began working for Auto Tire and Parts in Sikeston after graduating from high school in 1970. Starting on the delivery truck, McKown moved to the machine shop before being named the store manager in 1974...

Let's be honest, there is little anyone can say that has not been said about Tuesday's historic election results. As somewhat of a political junkie, I have listened intently to the analysis and autopsy of the election outcome. And even today, those who predicted a much different outcome - and that was most of us - still remain virtually clueless...

Taking part were community members, the Sikeston High School band, choir and orchestra, members of the American Legion and members of the National Guard. Here are some photos from the event.

Michael Healy, in charge of turf management for Tru Turf Solution of St. Louis, bucket scrapes the infield flat, removing the soil from the field to be hauled away. Tru Turf Solutions is currently grading the field and removing excess soil from the Little League field...

SIKESTON - The recently merged Sikeston Regional Chamber of Commerce and Area Economic Development Corporation is in search of a new director. Barry Sellers, who was hired in late June as the new chief executive officer/ executive director, has resigned...

A ribbon cutting was conducted Nov. 5 to officially mark the opening of the Sikeston Cultural Business Incubator on North West Street in Sikeston.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Bill Anderson, 1, died Nov. 12, 2016, at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Ponder Funeral Home.

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - Bobby Hedges, 73, died Nov. 11, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. - Angel Delanor LaKade Price, the 2-day old son of JaQueshia Howard and Marvin Price Jr. of Poplar Bluff, died Nov. 6, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 4, 2016. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: one brother, JaBryson Price of Poplar Bluff; one sister, Marleigh Price of Poplar Bluff; and his grandparents, Bessie and Lugene Neal, Renee Brown and Marvin Price Sr., all of Poplar Bluff, and Chaka Howard of Sikeston...

BENTON, Mo. -- Kelly Middle School has announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. "A" honor roll Sixth grade Kya Baker, Adam Birk, Jacob Chapman, Kyleigh Courtaway, Caden Dunn, Jenna Essner, Katelyn Evans, Golda Hoots, Aleya King, Leah Lambert, Carlee Ledbetter, Sydney Merryman,...

Jill Bock, Staff The Sikeston Kindergarten Center recently announced its October Pups. Pictured front row are: Mariah Hurley, Addison Pratt, Trinity Reeves, Christian Martin, Sylas Stevens, Jordan Linhart, Abbi Burchfield, Lucas Reynolds and Brianna Waters; middle row: Ja'Nyla Blackmon, Ava Jones, Ezabella Jackson, Jadelyn Denning, Elijah Rose, Audrey Graham, Evan Buxton, A'Nyla Miles, Kanyon Coffin and Tristen Sibley and back row: Blaize Lowe, Zy'Taveon Morris, Nic'Kevion Gilbert, Carley King, Addison Priday, Braydenn Newman, Grace Montes, Truleah Perez, Ryan Keene, Devin Hansen and Hunter Gosnell.. ...

SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School student Luke Blanton has been named a commended student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corp., which conducts the program, will be presented by SHS Principal Steve Bays to the scholastically talented senior...