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Kennett man arrested for threatening Sikeston school
(Local News ~ 12/17/19)
SIKESTON — A Kennett man faces charges after allegedly threatening gun violence at a Sikeston Junior High School dance. At 2:45 p.m. Friday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety was made aware of a threat that occurred Dec. 12 via Snapchat, according to DPS Chief James McMillen. Investigators identified the person that made the threat as 17-year-old Lamar Northern of Kennett...
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All good things will prevail
(Editorial ~ 12/17/19)
In the Holy Bible, in the Book of Romans, it reads, ”And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. Like it or not death and taxes are a fact of life, regardless of season or time of year. ...
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Bertha Johnson
(Obituary ~ 12/17/19)
SIKESTON — Bertha M. Johnson, 78, died Dec. 5, 2019, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Sidon, Miss., daughter of the late Lige and Emma Brown Phiffer, she attended public schools in Mississippi before relocating to Missouri. She was a homemaker and member of St. John Baptist Church in Sikeston, where she served on the Mothers Board...
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Robert J. Turnbull
(Obituary ~ 12/17/19)
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – Robert Joseph Turnbull, 96, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died peacefully in his sleep Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at the Life Care Center of Crossville. He was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Nevada, Mo., son of King and Glady Street Turnbull. Robert graduated Nevada High School in 1942 and attended Drury College in Springfield, Mo. ...
- Literacy Event held (Local News ~ 12/17/19)
- Wreaths Across America (Local News ~ 12/17/19)
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Trooper placed on leave over $83K tax debt, felony charges
(Local News ~ 12/17/19)
DONIPHAN — A longtime Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper has been placed on leave without pay after he recently was charged with more than a dozen felonies stemming from his alleged failure to pay about $83,000 in sales tax for his Doniphan restaurant...
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Reward offered in Michele Bell disappearance
(Local News ~ 12/17/19)
It has been one week since 36-year-old Michele Bell disappeared from Caruthersville, Missouri, and family members are now offering a reward for information leading to her location. A group of about 45 people aided Saturday in search for Bell, including officials from the Caruthersville Police Department and Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department, but the search parties returned empty-handed...
- Shop With An Elk (Local News ~ 12/17/19)
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Johnson to return to East Prairie for book signing
(Local News ~ 12/17/19)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — From living in a school locker room in East Prairie, Mo., to being inducted in the Murray State University Hall of Fame, Daniel Lee Johnson’s story is a one of hope and overcoming odds. And now he is sharing his story with everyone...
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Annie Ellis
(Obituary ~ 12/17/19)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Annie Bernice Ellis, 80, died Dec. 17, 2019, at her home. Born April 30, 1939, in Benton, daughter of the late Loyd and Thelma White Hayden, she had been employed as a supervisor for Brown Shoe Company. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in East Prairie. She attended church faithfully and was a Sunday school teacher for 35 years. ...
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Beverly Lynxwiler
(Obituary ~ 12/17/19)
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Beverly Ann Lynxwiler, age 80, of Bowling Green, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. She was born to the late Charles W. Latham and Naomi Markert Latham on Feb. 24, 1939, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Beverly attended Cape Girardeau public schools and graduated from Central High School with honors. In 1961, she graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in elementary education...
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Filing begins for area school boards
(Local News ~ 12/17/19)
SIKESTON - With the filing for area school boards opening Tuesday, some candidates made their intentions known early. However, there is still plenty of time with the filing period remaining open until 5 p.m. Jan. 21 for the April 7 election. Board members in the Sikeston R-6 School District whose three-year terms will expire in April are Chad Bles, Aaron Boyce and Kyle Alcorn. ...
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Ronnie Hopkins
(Obituary ~ 12/17/19)
SIKESTON — Ronnie Glenn Hopkins, 63, died Dec. 16, 2019, at St. Francis-Bartlett Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Born Feb. 25, 1956, in Sikeston, son of the late George and Hazel Hopkins, he had worked for Jim Miles in Jackson for many years. Survivors include: one sister, Jana Orr (Ronnie); one son Ronnie Hopkins II (India); one daughter Kimberlie Jackson (Kenny); one stepdaughter, Taylor Carter; and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ...
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Arizona man sentenced to 60 months for drug charge
(Local News ~ 12/17/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — An Arizona man was sentenced to five years in prison in federal court Tuesday. In a release from the United States Attorney's Office, James Sellers, 52, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment on one felony count of distribution of over 500 grams of methamphetamine. He appeared before United States District Judge John A. Ross...
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