Stories from Thursday, May 24, 2018

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Keeping history alive requires attention to detail and a lot of work. In a public hearing at the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Vicki Jackson, site manager, reported on the past year’s efforts and what lies ahead for the ante-bellum home...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Billings R-IV School District and Rachael Ross from New Madrid County R-1 for receiving the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) On Target for Life awards. Billings R-IV School District received the Community Service Award. The award is given to the school for its outstanding service in the community...

Friends,  There is no denying that this has been a historic legislative Session. I'm proud of the Missouri General Assembly for doing the People's work and helping to make Missouri a better place to live. From passing tax relief for working families to reducing burdensome regulation to modernizing the electrical grid, the House and Senate came together to jump start economic growth for Missouri families and keep Missouri open for business. ...

New mural on wall above Grant Financial Management welcomes people to Downtown Sikeston

SIKESTON — The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri passed through Southeast Missouri Wednesday. Founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association 31 years ago, the run began Monday and will continue through June 1. Law Enforcement officers from around the state are running the torch to raise awareness for Special Olympics Missouri, and the 2018 State Summer Games, which will be June 1-3 in Springfield...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - A jury deliberated just over 40 minutes to find a man guilty of multiple charges including the possession of a stolen handgun. Marquon Akeem Davis, 28, of New Madrid was found guilty of the felonies of unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and unlawful use of a weapon and the misdemeanor of resisting arrest. Judge Fred Copeland, who presided over the May 10 trial, set sentencing for 1 p.m. June 12...

SIKESTON — Betty Lou Stallings, 94, died May 24, 2018, at La Bonne Maison The Cottages. Born April 10, 1924, daughter of the late Luther and Nettie Smith Williams, she was a member of the Bement Baptist Church. On Nov. 14, 1942, in Jackson, she married John Henry Stallings Jr, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2011...

DELTA, Mo. — Jimmy Lee Barlow, 66, died May 23, 2018, at his family home. Born Oct. 5, 1951, in Oran, son of the late Rev. Russell and Alene Randles Barlow, he was a retired machine operator for Semo Box Company in Cape Girardeau. On July 26, 1970, he married Carolyn Ikerman who survives of the home...

DEXTER, Mo. – On Saturday U.S. Rep. Jason Smith presented a Congressional Award to Matthew Agey of Dexter. The award is the highest honor given by Congress to a youth who excels in a number of areas including personal development, public service, physical fitness and exploration. The awards can range from several different certificate levels, all the way to bronze, silver and gold medals...

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will suspend work zone operations during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Most routine work zones will stop at noon Friday, May 25 and will resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 29. While most work zones will not be active over the Memorial Day weekend, it may be necessary for some lane closures to remain in place...

Reeder replaces R.D. James, who is now the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Howard D. Higgerson Sr. passed away May 22, 2018, at New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid at the age of 76 years. Born June 22, 1941, near Higgerson's Landing, son of the late Andrew Jackson and Lena Keene Higgerson, he was an Air Force veteran and employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 31 years.