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Legislation Regarding Violence Against Law Enforcement filed by Senator Libla
(State News ~ 12/03/16)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Last Wednesday, November 23, Senator Doug Libla (R-Poplar Bluff) announced he will file legislation on December 1st enhancing penalties for those who are convicted of attacking law enforcement officers and first responders. "Our law enforcement officers need to know that members of the Missouri General Assembly have their back," stated Sen. ...
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House proclamation presented to Reed
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
Alejandro Reed of Portageville received a government proclamation from the state of Missouri because of his contribution to beekeeping in the state. He is a student at the St. Eustachius Catholic school. Dr. Ray Nabors made the presentation at the conclusion of Mass at the St. Eustachius Catholic Church last Friday morning. It is signed by 149th State Representative Don Rone and Speaker of the House of Representatives Todd Richardson...
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NMCC too much for South Pemiscot
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo -- After a season opening loss to West Memphis, Ark., during the Riverbend Classic, the New Madrid County Central Eagles have found a groove. The Eagles won their third straight Friday night, downing the South Pemiscot Bulldogs, in a game that wasn't nearly as close as the final score 65-50...
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Charleston stays perfect after topping Notre Dame 70-53
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Each time it looked like Notre Dame was ready to climb back into contention, Charleston had an answer. That answer was Mardareyon Clark. Clark scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and led the charge to beat back any run that Notre Dame tried making Friday night during Charleston's 70-53 SEMO Conference win at Charleston High School...
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Sikeston gets hot in second half to coast over Dexter in home opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/16)
SIKESTON -- After losing the team's top two shooters to graduation last year, most figured this year's version of the Sikeston Bulldogs wouldn't be quite the deadly 3-point shooting squad that led the team to 28 wins a year ago. While the team may not have the accurate touch from deep that school record-breaking shooters Dominique Dyes and Marquan Nelson displayed last year, Friday night's game against Dexter showed that Sikeston can still have those red-hot moments...
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Risco captures Campbell Invitational title over Bernie
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/16)
CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Led by Nathan Burnett's 19 points, the Risco Tigers won the Campbell Invitational Tournament and stayed undefeated by upsetting top-seeded Bernie 63-44 Friday night at Campbell High School. The second-seeded Tigers had three players in double figures and led the Mules by eight at halftime before taking a 45-32 into the fourth quarter...
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Portageville landscape is growing taller with SRG expansion
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
Now under construction in Portageville, is the Design and Construction of the Automotive Plastics Trim Facility for SRG Global Coatings, Inc. This project includes site development and construction of a new 370,000 sq. ft. injection molding, plating, assembly, and warehouse facility. Site work has commenced on the project and the initial phase is scheduled to be on line in 2017...
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GIFT GUIDE: College kids surveyed on wish lists
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
SIKESTON -- Christmas is meant to be the day of giving, but some holiday presents can be received with a lack of enthusiasm and a request for receipts. With Christmas shopping ongoing, parents may want to mull ideas for their college kids this Christmas before they make their purchases...
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Local Wreaths Across America ceremonies set
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
SIKESTON -- At least two local ceremonies will honor over 3,000 veterans during the annual Nation Wreaths Across America Day later this month. Early this week wreaths were reportedly still needed to fill Arlington National Cemetery. However, that trend doesn't seem to be the case locally...
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First-ever K9 officer added to New Madrid County Sheriff's Department
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- The newest member of the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department has a real nose for crime. In the first two weeks on the force, he has recorded two drug busts, yet all the thanks he got was a pat on the back, a "good boy" and some play time. For Kazla, the department's new K9 officer, that was ample reward...
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GIFT GUIDE: College kids surveyed on wish lists
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
SIKESTON -- Christmas is meant to be the day of giving, but some holiday presents can be received with a lack of enthusiasm and a request for receipts. With Christmas shopping ongoing, parents may want to mull ideas for their college kids this Christmas before they make their purchases. ...
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Sniffing out crime: First-ever K9 officer added to New Madrid County Sheriff's Department
(Local News ~ 12/03/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- The newest member of the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department has a real nose for crime. In the first two weeks on the force, he has recorded two drug busts, yet all the thanks he got was a pat on the back, a "good boy" and some play time. ...
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Online shopping will impact small towns
(Editorial ~ 12/03/16)
With the Christmas holiday shopping season in full bloom, there's an avalanche of discussion over the future of traditional brick and mortar stores vs. the ever-expanding online sales. Even a casual observer can see that the shopping trend is gaining traction with online sales...
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Aaron Culbertson
(Obituary ~ 12/03/16)
WHITEWATER, Mo. - Aaron David Culbertson, 83, died Dec. 2, 2016, at the family home in Whitewater. Born Nov. 28, 1933, in Chaffee, to the late Aaron and Julia Ryker Culbertson, he was a retired de-barker with M.E. Lemings Saw Mill of Cape Girardeau. ...
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David Golightly
(Obituary ~ 12/03/16)
SIKESTON -- David Allen Golightly, 57, died Dec. 2, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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SHS students model United Nations
(12/03/16)
Model United Nations, or Model UN, students attended the Southeast Missouri State University Model UN Conference Nov. 10. Twelve students from Sikeston participated in an active debate in an attempt to solve real-world issues. The topics for this conference were "The Right to Privacy in the Digital Age" and "The Elimination of Weapons of Mass Destruction." Students made alliances and treaties with other students from local high schools in an attempt to pass legislation on the topics. ...
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Peace builders at Matthews, MO
(12/03/16)
Matthews Elementary School at Matthews announced its Peace Builders for the Month of October. Pictured are: pre-kindergarten, Rylan Turner; kindergarten, Brennan Avery; first grade, Leland Welborn; second grade, Pati Babb; third grade, Cohen Palmer; fourth grade, Erica Bewley; fifth grade, Kaitlyn Gilkey; and staff member, Sarah Lawson. The monthly winners were Leland Welborn and Erica Bewley...
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Sikeston seniors honored for leadership, academics
(12/03/16)
SIKESTON -- Emily Grace Braden and Ann Marie "Annie" Lancaster were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for November. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month. Character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholastic ability are criteria used to select students each month...
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