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The Gift of Giving
(Column ~ 11/12/19)
I know it’s still early but I like to begin my Christmas shopping as soon as possible. Spending time searching for the perfect present is so much fun. The look of joy on the gift recipients face when they open something they know was chosen especially for them, gives most gift-givers a great amount of happiness. I truly enjoy the hunt for the “perfect” present...
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University of Missouri Extension Partners with Kennett Community Supervision Center to Provide Adult Education
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
University of Missouri Extension Community Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health, Samantha Anderson, is currently teaching a “Cooking Matters for Adults” course in Kennett with the assistance of MU Extension Nutrition Program Associate Sharae Ellis. This course was put together through an ongoing partnership between the University of Missouri Extension and the District 23 Kennett Community Supervision Center...
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Farmers urged to enroll early for MU Crop Management Conference
(State News ~ 11/12/19)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers ending an erratic crop year have help ahead. To get it, they should enroll for the MU Crop Management Conference in Columbia. Organizer Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri plant scientist, says the annual event fills quickly. He opened enrollment early for the Dec. 17-18 event...
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Dear Dietitian
(Column ~ 11/12/19)
Dear Dietitian, I am sixty years old, and I’ve always been health conscious. I eat right and exercise three times a week. Recently, I’ve read that too much calcium may increase your risk of a heart attack. Is this true? Also, how much is too much? Mary...
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FIRST STATE BANK & TRUST CO., INC. NAMES “TREY” CAIN SOUTH MARKET PRESIDENT
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
Caruthersville, Mo. – First State Bank & Trust Co., Inc. recently promoted Charles F. “Trey” Cain III to the south market president, an area encompassing Caruthersville, Portageville, and Hayti. Most of Cain’s responsibilities will now expand to his new territory: overseeing operations, outlining strategic opportunities, developing mutually beneficial partnerships and increasing community outreach throughout the region...
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Meeting to be held Thursday to officially launch The Esther House
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
SIKESTON — After providing recovery housing for men the last 16 years, Mission Missouri will now provide a housing program for women called The Esther House. A “Lunch and Learn” meeting will be held at Mission Missouri, 509 Ruth Street, from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday to officially launch the new focus of Mission Missouri’s recovery support services program...
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Winter weather causes travel problems
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
A winter storm that dropped sleet and snow and brought high winds along with bitter, record cold temperatures blew through the area Monday, causing the cancellations of some local schools Tuesday. The storm began late Monday morning with rain falling that turned into sleet and snow later in the afternoon and early evening. The storm brought with it high winds and a bitter cold that saw the wind chill values drop into the single digits...
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Marvin Nichols
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
SIKESTON — Marvin Nichols, 77, died Nov. 10, 2019, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. Born May 4, 1942, in Stoddard County near Morehouse, son of the late William Andrew and Mary Milam Nichols, he was a member of Church of Christ at Matthews. He had worked at Himmelburger-Harrison and for Dan and Tom Jennings since 1970...
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Honor roll: East Prairie High School
(11/12/19)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie High School in East Prairie has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Ninth grade honor roll: Ryanne Ambrose, Jackson Archie, Keifer Arnold, Kathryne Bailey, Hailey Beck, Mason Brown, Madison Christian, Kennedy Cogdill, Kaytlyn Crook, Macey Dixon, DaMarion Evans, Kamari Farmer, Jaci Farquhar, Sierra Gammons, Haley Gifford, Taryn Green, Rosemary Guthrie, Madison Hall, Brooklyn Harrington, Rhett Harvey, Wyatt Irby, Kyndra Jackson, Troy Linley, Braeden Marcum, Jazmine Montes-McLemore, Gracie Riley, Eduardo Rodriguez, Nicolas Rodriguez, Taryn Shoemaker, Seevin Smith, Shelby Sutton, Alissa Tatum, Kaden Taylor, Leven Turner, Gabrielle Uthoff, Makenzie Uthoff, Ronnie Vinson, Sarah Walton, Jaclyn Warren, Wyatt Williams. ...
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Honor roll: Scott County Central High School
(11/12/19)
SIKESTON — Scott County Central High school has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. Seventh grade: Alysa Adams, Mallory Burton, Briley Couch, Eva Dunger, Stevey Klingel, Kyle Nixon, Leona Rodriguez, TyLynn Taylor, Skylar Wallace...
- October Peacebuilders (11/12/19)
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Braden honored at College of the Ozarks Homecoming
(11/12/19)
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — Emily Braden of Sikeston was chosen as first runner-up in the College of the Ozarks 2019 Homecoming Coronation Ceremony on Oct. 31. This year’s theme was Hard Work U.: Stay True. Mikayla Nix of Ft. Smith, Ark., was crowned Miss Hard Work U. ...
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Carolyn Smoot
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
SIKESTON — Carolyn Ann Smoot, 64, died Nov. 6, 2019, at her home. Born April 23, 1955, in Morley, daugher of the late West Brandy and Willie Bell Smoot, she graduated from Scott Central High School in 1973. She worked at Thorngate before her career as a press operator at Arvin, now Faurecia Emission Control Technologies, in Dexter. She retired after 33 years of service. She was a member of Prince of Peace in Sikeston...
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Veterans ceremony: Parker reminds how one becomes a veteran and the important role young people play in America’s future
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
SIKESTON — Attendees of Monday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Sikeston Field House were reminded by the honored guest speaker of how one becomes a veteran of the military and the important role young people play in America’s future. Michael “Mike” Parker of Sikeston delivered the keynote address during Monday’s program which honored Southeast Missouri military veterans...
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Inmate back in custody after brief escape
(Local News ~ 11/12/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - An man is back in custody following a brief escape from police custody. Darryl Pruett was reported in custody by New Madrid Police Department after he escaped during the evening hours of Nov. 9 during an arrest attempt. Pruett is facing felony charges and is a Tier III sex offender, according to a report from the Department...
- Richard Decker Sr. (Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
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Amy Moerbe
(Obituary ~ 11/12/19)
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — Amy Marie DeLine Moerbe, 46, died Nov. 6, 2019, at her home in Blytheville, Ark. Born to William B. and Peggy Kane DeLine in Waco, Texas, she was a homemaker and member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blytheville...
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