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FSCB Community Appreciation Day Prize Winners
(Local News ~ 05/13/17)
On Saturday, the First State Community Bank-Portageville branch held their annual Community Appreciation Day. Regina Coffey of Portageville won the grand prize of these two porch rockers. Other winners included: Betty Burgess and Alfred West – Each won a Cardinal Cap and Casey’s Gift Card; Frances Sutton – Cardinal cooler and Drink Cup; Michael Prince – Cardinal cap, handkerchief & Drink Cup; Justin Guo – Cardinal cap and beach towel; Trent Patterson – Two Cardinal chairs; Mike Loftin – Katie’s Diner Gift Certificate; and Todd Higgs – El Senor Tequila Gift Certificate.. ...
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Missouri’s Agriculture Key to National Security
(Column ~ 05/13/17)
Folks in my state know that Missouri’s farms and ranches are the backbone of Missouri’s economy—pumping tens of billions of dollars into our economy and providing job opportunities to hundreds of thousands of Missourians. But not everyone is aware of how vital protecting our agriculture industry is to America’s national security...
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Sikeston's Johnson wins Class 1, District 1 tennis singles title
(High School Sports ~ 05/13/17)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sikeston's Brett Johnson won the Class 1, District 1 singles championship defeating Notre Dame's Garrett Hesselrode 6-1, 6-1 Saturday in Sikeston. Johnson, who was the top seed in the 10-person bracket, got through his first two matches by taking down Dexter's Logan Wyman 6-0, 6-2 in the quarterfinals, then Notre Dame's Collin Smith 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals...
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SD ROUNDUP: NMCC baseball ends season after first round loss to Perryville
(High School Sports ~ 05/13/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Jacob Keene produced the lone hit as the sixth-seeded New Madrid County Central Eagles saw their season come to an end at the hands of third-seeded Perryville in the quarterfinal loss of the Class 4, District 1 Tournament at Notre Dame High School on Saturday...
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Kelly baseball advances to Class 3, District 1 semifinal with 4-2 win over East Prairie
(High School Sports ~ 05/13/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Four runs in the top of the first inning was all Kelly could muster against East Prairie, but that turned out to be enough for their starter, Jonathon Tyler. Tyler and his no-nonsense, quick-pitch delivery held off the Eagles for a 4-2 win during the opening round of the Class 3, District 1 baseball tournament Saturday at Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Mo...
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Photos of north Scott County to be on public display
(Local News ~ 05/13/17)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Scenes of north Scott County's most breathtaking landscapes and landmarks as captured through the eyes of a Southeast Missouri photographer will be on display during the Scott City Historical Museum's first-ever art show. Set for 6-8 p.m. May 19 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. May 20, "Moments in time of North Scott County" by Pat Patterson will be available for public viewing at the museum located at 1514 Main St. in Scott City,...
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City resumes management of Sikeston Municipal Airport
(Local News ~ 05/13/17)
SIKESTON - Sikeston's Municipal Airport is under new management and is getting a facelift. After years of private operation, the city of Sikeston has resumed the day-to-day management of its municipal airport. Southeast Missouri native Lee Dunn was hired as manager of the airport last September, when the city resumed management of the facility and grounds. Since then, Dunn has hit the ground running...
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Graduation walk
(Local News ~ 05/13/17)
Students at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews showed their admiration for the New Madrid County Central High School's Class of 2017 with cheers, applause and some high fives Friday. The recent graduates participated in the school district's first-ever Graduation Walk led by Dr. Sam Duncan, district superintendent. The Class of 2017 walked through the District's three elementary school, where they began their own school careers...
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Rone calls out three senators as heartless, selfless and egotistical
(Local News ~ 05/13/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Frustration with the state Senate boiled over on the House Floor as one representative called out three Senators he called "heartless," "selfish," and "egotistical." Representative Don Rone (R-Portageville) told his colleagues he was rebuffed when he went to some senators seeking support for a measure that would allow the reopening of an aluminum plant and the construction of a steel mill in southeast Missouri...
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Motherhood is tough but important job
(Editorial ~ 05/13/17)
For far too many years, I have written on Mother's Day about the importance, courage and strength of those who are proud to bear the name of mother. There's a well-worn saying that the most important job in society is that of a mother. And without reservation, it is true...
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Willard Baker
(Obituary ~ 05/13/17)
BERTRAND, Mo. - Willard Lee "Doc" Baker, 74, died May 12, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Forrest H. Guiling
(Obituary ~ 05/13/17)
DIEHLSTADT, Mo. - Forrest H. Guiling, 69, died May 12, 2017, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born Oct. 6, 1947, in Sikeston to the late H.H. and Glenna Halbrook Guiling, he had lived in Scott County his entire life where he farmed, was an avid horse trader, tack dealer and licensed auctioneer for Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee...
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Teaching children to save
(05/13/17)
Officials with Southern Bank led the "Teach Children To Save" program at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews. Students in third, fourth and fifth grades took part. They received Southern Bank savings books, pencils, stickers and rulers. Seated from left are Ray Mills, Matthews mayor, and Angela Hanlin, elementary principal; and standing are: Tera L. Kelley, Southern Bank manager, and Melanie Smith, elementary secretary...
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