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Jim R. Gray, 62
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
Jim was born in Sambar, Tenn. on Aug. 5, 1954. He passed in Dyer, Tenn. on March 7, 2017 at the age of 62. He lived most of his life in Portageville. He was a farmer all his life and truly enjoyed doing it. He was a great man with a big heart. He would help anyone if he could. ...
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Military will host free medical clinics May 1-9
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — For the military, it is a way to test their skills in setting up and running medical clinics. For the public, it could be a life-saving event. Joel Evans, DAEOC president and CEO, and members of the military have already scouted Southeast Missouri to bring a military medical Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, to the region. ...
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Check Your Tackle Box & Keep an Eye on Your Gun Case
(Column ~ 03/23/17)
Did you know that on his way out of office, President Obama tried to regulate the ammo in your gun and the fishing sinkers in your tackle box? Before he jetted off to the Caribbean, President Obama managed to take a final swipe at Missourians’ way of life with “Director’s Order No. ...
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2017 Portageville Bulldogs baseball preview
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/17)
2017 Portageville Bulldogs baseball preview SEMO News Service Coach: Tyler Trover 2016 record: 17-14 Starters lost: 2 Returning starters: 4 Assignment: Class 3, District 1 Notes: With a new head coach at the helm and two senior leaders to replace, the Portageville Bulldogs hope four returners and a roster full of young potential can help them build to a district title...
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Acknowledging the Tendency of Sin
(Column ~ 03/23/17)
God’s children often experience chastening from the Lord. Hebrews 12:6, “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives" (NKJV). In Psalm 38 David writes about an occasion when he was under the disciplining hand of God. David is under conviction of sin. He is aware that by his own sins he brought suffering upon himself (V. 4). His sin pressed him down and crushed him to the earth, and were more than he could bear (V. 4)...
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Sikeston girls soccer team wins PK gauntlet over St. Vincent to move into Noon Optimist Tournament semis
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Games decided by penalty kicks haven't been kind to the Sikeston soccer program in recent years. In fact, they've been downright brutal for head coach Gabe Dement, who hasn't been on the winning side of PKs since his tenure began in 2014 for both girls and boys, who had their season in the fall cut short after nine rounds of penalty kicks against Farmington...
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Bootheel Conference boys team selected
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/17)
The Bootheel All-Conference Players has been released for both the Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball teams. Ian Torrey has been selected for the Varsity Level and Bryce Rone for the Junior Varsity level. Additionally, Tatum Howard has been selected as a special team player for Team Manager...
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Sikeston man jailed on felony burglary, firearms charges
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces felony burglary and gun charges following a foot pursuit Tuesday. Anthony Jamell Martin Price, 23, is charged with felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony stealing a firearm and felony resisting/interfering with the arrest for a felony, according to online court records...
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Beauty of Charleston will still shine at upcoming Dogwood-Azalea Festival
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Unseasonably warm weather this winter isn't ideal for spring blooms, but that won't stop Charleston's award-winning event -- the annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival -- from showcasing the town's beauty next month. Set for April 20-23, in Downtown Charleston, the festival will mark its 49th year...
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Morley man jailed on drug charges
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Morley man is facing felony drug charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday. According to a release from Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury, Michael G. Rysdam, 49, is charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, all three felony charges...
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Entertainers for rodeo announced
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
SIKESTON -- The entertainment acts for the 65th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo are set. The Brothers Osborne, a talented sibling duo who debuted their first single, "Let's Go There," in 2013, will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 9. "Let's Go There" reached the top 40 on country airplay while their third single, "Stay a Little Longer," peaked at number two on the country charts in 2016, and they were nominated for a Grammy the same year...
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Forum held for R-6 board candidates
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
The Sikeston R-6 Board of Education Candidate Forum, sponsored by SCTA, was held at the Sikeston Senior High cafeteria on Wednesday night. The candidates were asked many different questions to better inform the voters about themselves and their intentions...
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Sikeston man jailed after foot pursuit; facing felony burglary, gun charges
(Local News ~ 03/23/17)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces felony burglary and gun charges following a foot pursuit Tuesday. Anthony Jamell Martin Price, 23, is charged with felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony stealing a firearm and felony resisting/interfering with the arrest for a felony, according to online court records...
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Speakout
(Editorial ~ 03/23/17)
Hang up those cell phones I can not believe how stupid people are with cell phones. A lot of places, it plainly says: Do Not Bring Your Cell Phone. Turn them Off. People are too dumb to turn them off and you get in there and texting and stuff. It isn't just the kids, it is dumb old people, too. ...
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Pansy Campbell
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Pansy Sue Campbell, 80, died March 22, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. Born Oct. 12, 1936, in Morley, to the late Hiram and Myrtle May Dockins Warner, she was a retired secretary for the Scott County Central School District. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Morley and Sikeston Eagles 3319...
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Ethel Gardner
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
SIKESTON -- Ethel A. Gardner, 103, passed away on March 22, 2017, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Born Dec. 4, 1913, in Rankin, Miss., to the late Archie and Ada Till Alliston, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston and a past member of the New Madrid County Extension Club for many years...
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Kenneth Kern
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
SIKESTON -- Kenneth Paul Kern, 77, died March 22, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Nov. 12, 1939, in New Hamburg, he was the son of the late Alfred and Irene Junger Kern. Survivors include: one brother, Dan Kern of Winfield...
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Dollie Bills Dick
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
MADISON, Miss. -- Dollie Bills Dick, 84, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died March 22, 2017, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Rogersville, Ala., to the late Ollie Englesby and Viola Lindsey Bills. She graduated from Delta State University Teachers College in Cleveland. ...
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Kenneth Kern
(Obituary ~ 03/23/17)
SIKESTON -- Kenneth Kern, 77, died March 22, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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A.J. Martin Elementary School: Students third quarter efforts earn recognition
(03/23/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. - A.J. Martin Elementary School at East Prairie has announced the third quarter honor roll. Earning honors were: Third Grade Cayden Adams, Lena Archie, Addi Aters, Sydney Aycock, Hunter Baker, Jesse Blasingain, Maison Blasingain, Lou-Hunter Brown, Alyssa Carlyle, Ella Dunn, Chloe Eschenweck, Karsyn Graham, Emma Harper, Taryn Irby, Hayleigh James, Sophia Jordan, Cooper Knight, Madyson Lewis, Eli Merideth, Sandy Miranda, Ruthie Owens, Hunter Palmer, Kaitlyn Palmer, Jacob Parker, Jack Pearson, Miley-Mae Phillips, Madison Powers, Kennedy Rayburn, Haley Rice, Anna Grace Sipp, Anna Smith, Lilly Stempkovski and Princess Tidwell.. ...
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Richland students earn state honors
(03/23/17)
Richland R-1 Schools' Senior Beta Club attended the annual Missouri State Beta Convention in Springfield over the weekend. Winners for the event include, from left: Luke Rhodes, Megan Cullum, Skyler Oakley, Emily Blunt, Garet Phillips, Kate Wyman and Halle Swallows. ...
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