Stories from Thursday, May 23, 2019

MINER, Mo. — Naomi Anna Smith, 92, died May 22, 2019, at Miner Nursing Center in Miner. Born May 7, 1927, in Marion, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Nannie Drury Rankin. On May 25, 1950, in Carroll, Ill., she married Ray Alley Smith, who preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1965...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Forty-four brand new bicycles filled the gymnasium at New Madrid Elementary School Tuesday morning. By noon, 43 students and one teacher were rolling out their new rides to take home. Joe Ross declared it was a good day. “I’m pleased and I’m blessed,” said Ross, the man behind the bicycle giveaway...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public a safe, fun weekend starts with planning and good decisions to make safety a top priority this Memorial Day weekend, “Whether you decide to travel or stay local, choose to be a safe, courteous driver,” said Col. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Scott County Central School District superintendent Howard Benyon has been hired as deputy superintendent of secondary education in the Cape Girardeau School District. Cape Girardeau school officials announced the hiring Tuesday...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A tornado tore apart buildings in Missouri’s capital city as part of an overnight outbreak of severe weather across the state that left at least three people dead and dozens injured. The National Weather Service confirmed that the large and destructive twister moved over Jefferson City shortly before midnight Wednesday...

Members of Sikeston Department of Public Safety along with two local athletes run along South Main in Sikeston Wednesday morning as part of the annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri. Law enforcement officers from around the state began running with the torch to raise awareness for Special Olympics Missouri and the 2019 State Summer Games, which will be May 31-June 2 in Springfield. ...