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John Bloecher Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/11/19)
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — John A. Bloecher Jr., 66,died Aug. 25, 2019 at his home in The Villages. Born April 6, 1953, in St. Louis, Mo., son of John A. Bloecher Sr. and the late Patricia R. Dyke, he graduated in 1971 from Pattonville, Mo., High School. On Sept. 27, 1975, in St. Louis, he married Cynthia A. McClintock, who survives of the home...
- Honored (Community News ~ 10/11/19)
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Lola Armstrong speaks at Christian Women’s Fellowship
(Community News ~ 10/11/19)
SIKESTON — Nearly 30 people attended the Christian Women’s Fellowship on Oct. 7 at First Baptist Church to enjoy refreshments and fellowship. Lola Armstrong of Charleston shared about her choice for a holistic or “alternative medicine” approach to treatment when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. ...
- Life Chain event in Sikeston (Community News ~ 10/11/19)
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Susan Spencer
(Obituary ~ 10/11/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Susan Estes Spencer, 68, died Oct. 9, 2019, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Survivors include: one daughter, Missi (Claudie) Cook of Portageville; two sisters, Patty Johnson and Myra Estes of Portageville; four brothers, Virgil Estes and Jack Estes of Portageville, Dennis Estes of Sequin, Texas, and John R. “Sonny” Burns of Montgomery, Texas; and three grandchildren...
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Assistance League keeps Veterans Cemetery beautiful
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
In 2003 the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield celebrated its grand opening. In 2004 Jack Matthews contacted R.W. Richmond, Gary Deardorff and Blair Moran among others to create a group that would make sure that the cemetery would remain beautiful and continue to honor those who sacrificed so much for our country...
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Missouri’s statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill set for Oct. 17
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
JEFFERSON CITY – Registration is now open for the 2019 Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill on Oct. 17. More than half a million Missourians participated in last year’s ShakeOut, and more than 330,000 are already registered for this year’s drill, which is reminds people how to protect themselves during an earthquake. Missouri is one of 14 participating central U.S. states that could be impacted by a New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake...
- Good cotton crop (Local News ~ 10/11/19)
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'Why?': Judgment House at Miner Baptist Church will be held Oct. 16, 19, 20, 23, 26 and 27
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
MINER, Mo. — “Why?” It’s a question asked by many who are hurting and is also the title of this year’s Judgment House presentation at Miner Baptist Church. Judgement House is a six-scene walk-through drama that makes people aware of the reality of heaven and hell. It also shows those who attend that hell is the ultimate haunted house...
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R-6 to host town hall to discuss $21-million bond issue
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 patrons have an opportunity to learn more about the district’s facilities plan, which includes a $21-million bond issue, during a town hall meeting Tuesday at the high school. Set for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Senior High “C” Building, the town hall will specifically address the district’s construction plan for phase two, which includes the $21-million bond issue placed before voters in April 2020...
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SMG Realty/SEMO Management Group offers knowledgeable, reliable realtors
(Business ~ 10/11/19)
SIKESTON — Known for their premiere residential and commercial property management, SMG Realty/SEMO Management Group also offers a knowledgeable and reliable team of realtors to help with purchasing or selling real estate. SMG, which is owned and operated by Randy York and Brandon Sparks, operated as SEMO Management Group from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, SMG became a full real estate brokerage and now operates as SMG Realty/SEMO Management Group...
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Kellams joins First Community Bank in Portageville
(Business ~ 10/11/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Mason Kellams recently joined the First State Community Bank lending team in Portageville. “We’re thrilled about the new addition to our team,” said Keith Grantham, president of FSCB in Portageville. “Mason’s enthusiasm and ties to the area make him a great addition to our team.”...
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Williams, Fuqua honored at Bootheel Counseling Services
(Business ~ 10/11/19)
SIKESTON —Onethia Williams, community support professional, was named Bootheel Counseling Services Employee of the Month for September 2019. Williams’ coworkers described her demonstrating strong traits of teamwork and loyalty. She demonstrates compassion empathy balanced with wisdom...
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Sikeston school resource officer a finalist for hero award
(Local News ~ 10/11/19)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston Department Public Safety school resource officer is a finalist for a statewide government hero award. Brent Mullin, who is a school resource officer for the City of Sikeston, is one of 22 local government employees across the state being recognized as a “Local Government Hero” in LAGERS’ first Local Government Hero Award...
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