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Ginny Petty
(Obituary ~ 09/24/20)
SIKESTON — Virginia “Ginny” Petty, 93, died Sept. 23, 2020. at her home in Sikeston. Born Nov. 7, 1926, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Noah and Mable Vanover Harlow, she was a member of Morehouse First General Baptist Church in Morehouse, Missouri. She was co-owner of Rustic Rock restaurant in Sikeston from late 1960 until starting her own restaurant, Gas Lite Square, in 1972 until semi-retiring in 1990...
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Some Sikeston streets closed Friday through Wednesday
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
SIKESTON — Several streets in Sikeston will be closed starting Friday and ending Wednesday. Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, Washington Street between Westgate Street and Dixie Street in Sikeston will be closed to traffic, according to the City of Sikeston. Westgate between Malone Avenue and Washington will also be closed to traffic. The closures are due to sanitary sewer repairs in the area. This work is scheduled to be completed by 4 p.m. Oct. 2...
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Leo Little
(Obituary ~ 09/24/20)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Leo Lester Little, 85, died Sept. 21, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born April 27, 1935, in Lavalle, son of the late Claude and Lucinda Woods Little, he retired after 32 years from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in East Prairie...
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Local health department informs residents of potential COVID-19 exposure
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
The Mississippi County Health Department is informing the community of potential COVID-19 exposure. On Wednesday, the health department issued a statement notifying the community that potential exposure for employees and patrons that were at McClain’s Food Center Sept. 14-17. Those who visited McClain’s between those dates are being told to monitor themselves for symptoms through Oct. 1 due to the potential exposure...
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SEMO Food Bank sees increase in families in need
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
SIKESTON — Thirty-five years ago, Joel Montgomery Sr. started the SEMO Food Bank and it since has helped many families in need including more and more families during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is no denying (Montgomery) was a visionary when you look at all he has accomplished. I don’t know if he knew then what the food bank was going to become,” said Lisa Church, chief advancement officer for the SEMO Food Bank, at the Sikeston Regional Chamber luncheon Thursday afternoon...
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Sikeston man released from prison in 2018 bound over to circuit court
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
BENTON, Mo. — A Sikeston, Missouri, man who was exonerated for murder and now facing a felony charge of first-degree assault was ordered bound over to circuit court following a preliminary hearing in Scott County’s Associate Court. David Lee Robinson, 52, appeared Monday in custody by video conference, and his attorney Stephen Walsh appeared in person before Division 5 Associate Judge Robert Zachary Horack on charges of first degree domestic assault causing serious physical injury and tamper or attempt to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution, according to online court records.. ...
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Hooked on fall: Annual festival celebrates fun, food, fishing
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - In 2020 there hasn’t been much to celebrate. However, as the leaves begin to turn and the nights grow cooler, New Madrid will celebrate fall with its annual Fall Festival and Twisted Cat Tournament on Oct. 3. “We did discuss whether it was good idea or not with the COVID cases in the county,” said Richard McGill, New Madrid city administrator. ...
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Southeast Elementary students assist with painting new mural
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
SIKESTON — Third and fourth graders at Southeast Elementary were given the opportunity to literally leave their marks as they assisted with the creation of a new mural in their school cafeteria/multipurpose room. Southeast Elementary Principal/Academic Leader Abbie Edwards said updating the mural has been a goal of her since she began as principal last school year...
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Ann Porter
(Obituary ~ 09/24/20)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Laura “Ann” Porter, age 63, passed away on Sept. 23, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
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