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SCC baseball team falls behind early during 9-0 loss to Zalma
(High School Sports ~ 04/19/17)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Central baseball team gave up four quick runs before they could swing a bat. And with Zalma's ace dealing, the Braves' chance of making a comeback dwindled as each inning passed. Scott Central fell 9-0 to the visiting Bulldogs behind a combined shutout from Zalma pitchers Dallan Stotts and Logan Borders Wednesday at Scott County Central High School...
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Residents warned of scam
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid Police Department is warning the public about a fraudulent check scam. According to police, several residents reported Tuesday receiving a letter asking the recipient to work as a "store evaluator." A large check is enclosed and the recipient is encouraged to cash the check, then use some of the money to buy prepaid Visa cards. ...
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Rural Sikeston man charged with felony assault
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
BENTON, Mo. -- A rural Sikeston man faces felony charges following a domestic dispute on Easter Sunday in Scott County. Christopher Robin Carter, 34, is charged with felony first degree assault, felony armed criminal action and felony unlawful use of a weapon, according to online court records...
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Scott County deputies withdraw from union
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County sheriff's deputies opted to decertify union representation during an official vote early this week. In a vote of 12-1, the Scott County deputies chose Monday to decertify union representation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, according to Scott County Presiding Commissioner Jamie Burger...
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Suspicious vehicle leads to arrest of Kennett man on multiple charges
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
MINER, Mo. - A suspicious vehicle led to the arrest of Kennett man on multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm. David Damille Presberry, 28, will be arraigned Wednesday in Scott County Associate Court on felony charges of resisting/ interfering with arrest for a felony, unlawful use of a weapon unlawful possession of a firearm and armed criminal action along with misdemeanor possession of marijuana/ synthetic cannabinoid. Bond is set at $25,000...
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Council OKs purchase of second industrial park for $3.18 million
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
SIKESTON - Sikeston is adding a second industrial park. Unanimous approval was given for the purchase of approximately 265 acres adjacent to Highway 61, near the intersection with Highway 60, at the south city limits. "This is a very historic day for us," said Mayor Steven Burch following the vote by the council at Monday's reorganizational meeting. "This is going to be a huge deal for the city of Sikeston."...
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Bertrand man facing charges after allegedly slashing neck of relative
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
BERTRAND, Mo. - A man whose neck was slashed during a domestic assault is expected to make a full recovery. The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department reported the arrest of Gregory Bain, 61, of Bertrand, on charges of first degree domestic assault and armed criminal action in connection with the incident. Bain currently is being held in the Mississippi County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond...
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View from the Big Top
(Local News ~ 04/19/17)
A local girl enjoys a ride atop an elephant led by ringmaster Rebecca Ostroff during the Kelly Miller Circus Tuesday at the Boomland warehouse parking lot in Benton. The event, which offered two shows, was sponsored by the Benton Chamber of Commerce...
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In search of solution for rising urban crime
(Editorial ~ 04/19/17)
Over the Easter weekend, Chicago proved once again why it has become the poster child of urban violence. In just one 18-hour period, 29 people were shot in the Windy City. Despite this senseless carnage, law enforcement officials in Chicago are touting the fact that shootings are actually less this year than last year...
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George Bain
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- George Bain, 85, died April 18, 2017, at the East Prairie Nursing Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
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Sue Bright
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Betsy "Sue" Bright, 81, died April 17, 2017, at the East Prairie Nursing Center. Born Feb. 4, 1936, in the Pinhook community of Mississippi County, to the late Homer Orbey and Virginia Spencer Bratton (Woodward), she was the owner/operator of a beauty shop and also was employed by the Bertrand Nursing Center for over 15 years. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in East Prairie...
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George Bain
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- George Copeland Bain, 85, died April 18, 2017, at the East Prairie Nursing Center. Born July 10, 1931, in Camden, Tenn., to the late John Herman and Lily May McCurtry Bain, he was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church in East Prairie...
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Rhonda Lafferty
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
SIKESTON -- Rhonda K. Lafferty, 56, formerly of East Prairie, died April 15, 2017, at her home in Sikeston. Born Feb. 9, 1961, at Hayti, to the late Bruce Potts and Patsy Lorene Jones Butler, she had lived in East Prairie most of her life. Survivors include: one son, Justin Lafferty of East Prairie; two brothers, Greg Powell and Bryan Powell of Spokane, Wash.; and two grandchildren...
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Robert Blackman
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Robert Charles Blackman, 69, died April 15, 2017. Born March 10, 1948, in Marston, Mo., son of the late Robert Blackman and Alice Misouria, he had been a member of Marston Missionary Baptist Church. He worked several years on the construction of the toll bridges in Chicago and 15 years as a caregiver...
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Dale Glenn
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Dale Glenn, 73, died April 16, 2017, at the New Madrid Nursing Center in New Madrid. Born July 5, 1943, in Dexter to the late Charley and Ruby Walker Glenn, he was employed at Noranda Aluminum until his retirement. A veteran of the Air Force Reserves, he was a member of the American Legion and a past member of the New Madrid Eagles Club. ...
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Rutha Stanford
(Obituary ~ 04/19/17)
SIKESTON - Rutha Nell Stanford, 51, died April 17, 2017. Born Feb. 9, 1966, in South Bend, Ind., to J. T. Stanford of South Bend and the late Johnnie Mae Anderson, she was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Lilbourn, where she sang in the choir. She spent the last 13 years working at Cotton Easter Inc., a home health care service in Caruthersville, as a certified nurse's assistant...
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JROTC on the run
(04/19/17)
On April 1, Charleston High School JROTC runners participated in the Super Hero 5K. The race was sponsored by St. Mary School, in Cape Giraradeau. Runners were: Auncavalan Brown, Hutton Naile, Sam Naile and Travaughn Williams.
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March PAT honorees
(04/19/17)
The Sikeston Parents as Teachers program announced its March students of the month. Honored were, from left, Holden Womack, the son of Hannah Sauceda; Maggie Hummel, the daughter of Hilary and Chris Hummel and Brooks Lindsey, the son of Justin and Abbi Lindsey. For more information about the PAT program contacted the Sikeston Kindergarten and Pre-School Center at 471-0653...
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