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Under investigation: Parma fires destroy city hall, residence
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
PARMA, Mo. — Authorities are describing the fire which destroyed Parma’s City Hall as arson. A second fire, which destroyed the home of the town’s former mayor, is being called suspicious. The Missouri Fire Marshal spent Wednesday looking at both blazes which left portions of Main Street in the small New Madrid County community in ashes. ...
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Tiger’s win felt by many, unites U.S.
(Editorial ~ 04/17/19)
You don’t have to be a golfer to appreciate what Tiger Woods accomplished on Sunday. Heck, you don’t even have to like the game of golf to put in perspective what his winning means to the sport. But there he was, the most recognizable name in all of sports doing what fans had seen in the past...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 04/17/19)
Not understanding the conference Yes, I’m wondering what is the SEMO Conference and who and how do they pick these award winners. I was just curious as to why all the schools in Southeast Missouri were not considered in it. There were several schools who were left out that should have had a chance in there and certainly had players that were better than the ones picked. I was just curious who is the SEMO Conference and how do you contact them?...
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Sikeston student takes part in 85th Annual Sophomore Pilgrimage to Jefferson City
(04/17/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Sikeston student was one of approximately 150 sophomores in high school throughout Missouri that visited Jefferson City to witness the state government in action on April 9. Sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Missouri, Sikeston sophomore Spencer Clay toured the Capital, Governor’s Mansion and heard remarks from Gov. ...
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McKayla Hunt earns Power of Women Scholarship
(04/17/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University student McKayla Hunt of Bell City, Mo., was honored with a Power of Women Scholarship April 10 druing the eighth annual Power of Women luncheon. The Power of Women Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for a life of service, are attending Southeast full time and have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum 2.75 grade point average. ...
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March for Meals
(Features ~ 04/17/19)
Employees of Cummins Sales and Service, pictured, recently volunteered at the OAKS Center in Sikeston to celebrate March for Meals. This company volunteers with OAKS frequently, according to OAKS executive director Lisa Hicks.
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VFW donates to OAKS
(Features ~ 04/17/19)
Sarah Buchanan with the Sikeston VFW Auxiliary recently presented the OAKS Center in Sikeston with a $300-donation.
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Wish lists fulfilled
(Features ~ 04/17/19)
The Elite Mavericks Motor Sports Club of Sikeston recently fulfilled the wish lists of all of Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corp.’s Homeless Shelter’s current residents. The Elite Mavericks is an organization brought together by their love of Motor Sports and dedicated to serving their community. Pictured are, from left: Josh Chrisman, D.J. Miller, Rodney Grither, Connie Conley and Dwayne Jones. Not pictured are Shira Bills, Sarah Chrisman and Terance Pope...
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McFerren-Morris honored
(Features ~ 04/17/19)
Patricia McFerren-Morris was honored by the Daughters of Sunset as part of their 35th anniversary celebration held April 13 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sikeston. McFerren-Morris was also given a key to the City of Sikeston and received commendations from Missouri U.S. ...
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Scholar Bowl success
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
Several Portageville High School students recently participated in the Class 2 District 1 Scholar Bowl Tournament. Portageville finished second, losing to Bernie 210-230 in the championship game on April 6.
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Jones honored at Farm Bureau Insurance Conference
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
BRANSON, Mo. – Mark Jones, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance agency sales manager (ASM) in Pemiscot and New Madrid counties, achieved membership on the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Companies’ NHA/NHS Unit Count Pyramid. Jones is one of the company’s top producers qualifying for the award this year...
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GLOW Egg Hunt winners
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
The Portageville Chamber of Commerce held their annual GLOW Egg Hunt last weekend. The event was held at Meatte Memorial Park.
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MoDOT encouraging drivers to watch out for crews mowing
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
JEFFERSON CITY – A sure sign of springtime: motorists will see tractor mowers near the shoulder of interstates and other roadways. The Missouri Department of Transportation will start its annual mowing operations and is urging motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving equipment. MoDOT mows about 400,000 acres of grass each year, which is equivalent to 300,000 football fields...
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Local schools set dates for high school graduation
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
PORTAGEVILLE — Members of the class of 2019 will begin receiving their high school diplomas in less than a month as several area high schools will graduate their seniors in early May. Portageville High School’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 16 on the Vic Reaves Field...
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Programs aimed at adults, children look to curb diabetes and obesity rates
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
SIKESTON — As diabetes and obesity rates continue to rise in the Missouri Bootheel, two local programs aim to curb the increase, targeting adults and children. The Bootheel Health Alliance, a network of healthcare providers who have agreed to collaborate in order to improve the well being of residents in the Missouri Bootheel, is working to increase awareness, provide education and help the community make better choices to fight diabetes and obesity. ...
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Navigating the way: ParentLink program links families to services
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The young woman and her two children were homeless. She didn’t know where to turn. She didn’t know what to do. Sometimes when the path in life is full of roadblocks, you need a navigator to help find the way. That is when Amanda Williams stepped in...
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Wilma Powell
(Obituary ~ 04/17/19)
MORLEY, Mo. — Wilma S. Powell, 74, died April 16, 2019, at her home in Morley. Born Aug. 23, 1944, in Morley, daughter of the late Horace and Goldie Terry Winfield, she was a member of New Life Christian Center at Morley. On Oct. 20, 1959, at Morley, she married Floyd Powell, who survives of the home...
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Tie in Miner election resolved
(Local News ~ 04/17/19)
MINER, Mo. — A tie in the election for Miner alderman in Ward 2 has been resolved. In the April 2 election, Renee Clark and Michael Helms each received 24 votes. However in Tuesday night’s meeting of the Miner Board of Alderman, Helms was disqualified from the election...
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Margaret Cates
(Obituary ~ 04/17/19)
LICKING, Mo. — Margaret Ann McMillen Cates, 89, formerly of Charleston, died April 15, 2018, at Hickory Manor in Licking. Born June 3, 1929, in Tennessee, daughter of the late Thomas Maxie McMillen and Maggie Ann Stagner McMillen, she had lived in Charleston most of her life until moving to be near her family. She had been employed with the Brown Shoe Co. in Charleston until her retirement and was a member of the Southside Baptist Church...
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