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McMillen named director of Sikeston DPS
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
SIKESTON — James McMillen has been named the director of Sikeston Public Safety. The announcement came in a release from Sikeston City Manager Jonathan Douglass Friday afternoon. “Director McMillen is an outstanding law enforcement officer and leader,” Douglass said. “The City of Sikeston appreciates his dedication to Sikeston and the Department of Public Safety, and we look forward to his success.”...
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Sikeston man injured in early morning shooting
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston man is recovering from a gunshot wound to his face early Friday. At 1:44 a.m. Friday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety received three phone calls of shots being fired in the area of Wayne and Brawley Streets, according to DPS Chief James McMillen. It was reported about 10 shots were fired in the area, he said...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/30/19)
Good afternoon, Southeast Missouri, Sikeston, Miner. Look what we got on the front page on the day Aug. 2 of the 2019 paper. Juden named in auditor’s report. I wonder if him and the ex-police chief in Miner went to the same school? Ain’t that a coincidence how things come full circle? Wow. And our leadership is supposed to be an example. So I guess we’re gonna have to set an example. Have a great day out there. Be safe. If you are going to the rodeo next week, have fun. God bless America.
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University officials announce $6.5 million investment in MU’s Agricultural Experiment Station, network of research centers
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — University of Missouri officials announced today a $6.5 million investment in the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station of MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The investment will enhance the university’s ability to share next-generation agricultural technologies developed by MU researchers with Missouri’s farmers and ranchers...
- Technology night at Scott Central (Local News ~ 08/30/19)
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Sylvester Asmus
(Obituary ~ 08/30/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Sylvester William Asmus, 78, died Aug. 30, 2019, at his home. Born Jan. 31, 1941, in Oran, son of the late Adam and Frances Wiedefeld Asmus, he was a graduate of Oran High School. A member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and its Men’s Club in Chaffee, he was also a member of the Guardian Angel Knights of Columbus Council 4311 in Ora in which he was a past Grand Night. He retired from Do-It Best after working there for over 33 years...
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Raymond Treece Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/30/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Raymond Treece Sr., 80, died Aug. 29, 2019, at his home in New Madrid. Born July 18, 1939, in Conran, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna Baker Treece. On Dec. 27, 1958, in New Madrid, he married Shirley Staffey, and she survives of the home...
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Miracle Kennedy
(Obituary ~ 08/30/19)
SIKESTON — Miracle Denice Kennedy, 27, died Aug. 29, 2019, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Nov. 22, 1991, in Creve Coeur, daughter of Brian and Denice (True) Kennedy of Sikeston, she was a member of The Sanctuary at Sikeston and had graduated from New Dawn State School...
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Man in custody in connection with accidents, body found on I-55
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
The man wanted for his role in multiple accidents on Interstate 55 that involved one fatality was taken into custody Friday. According to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, Myron Lee Tillman, 41, was arrested at approximately 6:15 a.m. Friday. Tillman was suspected of fleeing from law enforcement Thursday at the 111 mile marker, off I-55, near the Cowboy Church...
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Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores put up for sale
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
MINER, Mo. — The Sikeston outlet mall is for sale. Tom Kelsey, a realtor with Lorimont Commercial Real Estate, confirmed that he is seeking buyers for the mall. The 118,688 square-foot retail center located on 11.31 acres is being marketed nationwide for prospective buyers...
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Juvenile Office, R-6 District partner to offer Suspension Alternative Program
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
SIKESTON — The 33rd Circuit Juvenile Office and Sikeston R-6 Public School District have partnered together to open a Suspension Alternative Program to serve as an alternative for students who would otherwise be serving a long-term out-of-school suspension...
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FIELD DAY: $6.5 million investment announced at annual Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — University of Missouri officials announced a $6.5 million investment in the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station of MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources during the annual Farmer Appreciation Breakfast that kick starts the annual Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day Friday...
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Business Notebook (Sept. 1)
(Business ~ 08/30/19)
Cowsert new administrative assistant at Raymond James SIKESTON — Eric Wooden, branch manager at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. announced the hiring of Teresa Cowsert as an administrative assistant. Cowsert grew up in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and now lives in Wickliffe Ky. with her husband Gary. Between them they have eight kids and eight grandkids...
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Wanette Daniels
(Obituary ~ 08/30/19)
ORAN, Mo. — Wanette Daniels, 78, died Aug. 30, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born March 10, 1941, in Stoddard County, daughter of the late Edgar Abner and Ruby Woods Abner, she was of the Pentecostal belief and a former employee of the Hat Factory in Oran...
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