Stories from Friday, October 19, 2018

“See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all men.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Watching the news, you’d think Washington is in one big, perpetual standoff—Republicans on one side, Democrats on the other, and a whole bunch of nothing getting done. While the cameras don’t like pointing the lens towards the middle, that’s where I’ve been day in and day out, working hard throughout my time in D.C., solving tough problems and making sure Missourians are heard...

Yes, I went to Garden of Memories Cemetery yesterday to see my son’s headstone only to find his picture had been taken off. As I looked through the cemetery, it is a very somber sight to see that most of the headstones were either sinking into the ground, had lost pictures or just had been forgot all together due to weeds or not being taken care of. If you do have loved ones out there, you might want to go check and make sure they are still findable and seeable because it is really in a mess and someone needs to do something about it.

WARREN, Mich. — Nam Thi Nguyen, 88, died Oct. 17, 2018, at St. Anthony Healthcare Center in Warren. Born Dec. 20, 1929, in Nghe An, Vietnam, she was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston, Mo. In 1955, in Saigon, Vietnam, she married Hoang Nguyen, who preceded her in death on May, 30, 2003...

SIKESTON — James E. "Jim" Young, 73, died Oct. 19, 2018, at Sikeston Convalescent Center.  Born June 22, 1945, at Anna, Ill., son of the late Benjamin Edwin and Nettie Pearl Lovelace Young, he was a longtime resident of Sikeston and a well-known general contractor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam; he was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The Portageville Fire Department is taking their fire-fighting capabilities to new heights. A 75-foot aerial truck is now officially part of the Department’s fleet. According to George DeLisle, the department’s chief, fire personnel have discussed the purchase of an aerial truck for several months...

SIKESTON — The Missouri State Highway Patrol recognizes the importance of bus safety and inspects every school bus in the state each year. “We want children to arrive at school safely, and they can help by being good riders,” said Capt. John J. Hotz with the Patrol...

MORLEY, Mo. — It was a sad time for many when the beloved Morley Cafe building collapsed, but losing their favorite social hub also served as a wake-up call to residents who want to preserve their town’s history and provide a thriving community for generations to come...