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Caruthersville man charged in Portageville woman's murder
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — A Pemiscot County man told law enforcement officers he was “teasing” a young woman when he shot and killed her. Adam Eugene Milburn, 19, of Caruthersville, Missouri, is charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death of 18-year-old Kerigan Mayberry-Mullins...
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Charles Beaudean
(Obituary ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — Charles C. Beaudean, age 90, passed away on Sept. 27, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born June 2, 1930, in Cape Girardeau, to the late James and Julia Unterreiner Beaudean. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army/Air Force. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Sikeston; he retired from the Sikeston Daily Standard in 1995...
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Barney Miederhoff
(Obituary ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — Anton “Barney” Miederhoff, age 94, passed away on Sept. 27, 2020, at his home in Sikeston. He was born July 26, 1926, in Benton, Missouri, to the late Bernard and Christine Deinken Miederhoff. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus where he had served as Grand Knight. He retired from Missouri Department of Transportation in 1988; from 1980 until 1993 he owned and operated B & D Electronics in Sikeston...
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Dana Ray
(Obituary ~ 09/29/20)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Dana R. Ray, 53, died Sept. 27, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Born June 27, 1967, in Salinas, California, to the late Herman Lee Ray and Cynthia Louise Armstrong Ray, he had lived in East Prairie many years and was a self-employed mechanic...
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Donald Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — Donald C. Smith, 69, died Sept. 26, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Jan. 20, 1951, in Holland, Missouri, son of the late William and Susie Mae Crowley Smith, he attended Pemiscot Co. R-1 School District and engaged in farming and factory work...
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City enters into agreement with MDC to manage lake at Complex
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston entered into an agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation to manage the lake at the Sikeston Recreation Complex. Sikeston City Council unanimously approved the agreement at Monday’s City Council meeting, held at the Clinton Building...
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Drive-thru flu shot clinic held
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
As Bud Henry of New Madrid takes part in the drive-thru flu shot clinic on Tuesday, his dog Harley keeps a watchful eye as Jayne Dees, director of the New Madrid County Health Department, takes down information. Drive-thru clinics will also be offered Oct. 1 at New Madrid, Oct. 6 at Morehouse and Matthews, Oct. 8 at Risco and Gideon, Oct. 15 at Portageville and Oct. 22 at Parma. Shots are available by appointment only. To make an appointment, New Madrid County residents should call 573-748-5541...
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New Chapter: Sikeston suicide attempt survivor shares story to help others
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — One early Monday morning this month, Lindsey Bauer and her husband, Drew, arrived at R.S. Matthews Park in Sikeston. Bauer took in the view and smelled the fresh air while the sun glistened on a pendant necklace around her neck which featured the inscription: “My story isn’t over yet!”...
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Home burns in Portageville
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
At 4:06 p.m. Saturday, members of the Portageville Fire Department were paged to a residential fire on DeLisle Avenue. Within six minutes, Engine 1 and Ladder 1 were on scene where a single-story house had fire and smoke in the front room. Firefighters used a handline to quickly knock down of the blaze bringing it under control in just under 20 minutes, according to the Department. ...
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Scott County with 37 new positive COVID-19 cases
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
Scott County has 37 new positive COVID-19 cases since Friday. The Scott County Health Department reported the new cases Monday afternoon, giving the county 147 active cases. There were 10 new positives reported on Saturday, seven on Sunday and 20 on Monday. There has been 737 recoveries and 16 deaths since the pandemic began in March...
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Publisher of ‘Stars and Stripes,’ actor to take part in Cotton Carnival parade
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — The publisher of the “Stars and Stripes” newspaper along with an actor and military consultant in several Hollywood films — both veterans — are scheduled to participate in this weekend’s annual Cotton Carnival parade. Max D. Lederer Jr., publisher of the “Stars and Stripes,” will serve as the parade marshal and retired United States Marine Corps Captain Dale Dye will serve as a special guest of the 76th Annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade set for 10 a.m. ...
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Filing for Sikeston mayor, council positions begins Oct. 13
(Local News ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON — The filing period for the April 6, 2021, City Council election will begin Oct. 13 at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17. Any person desiring to become a candidate for Council shall file with City Clerk Rhonda Council at City Hall during the filing period. ...
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John Moore
(Obituary ~ 09/29/20)
SIKESTON —John T. Moore, 69, died Sept. 28, 2020, at his home. Born April 18, 1951, in Sikeston, son of the late Madison and Katherine Jackson Moore, he was a self-employed contractor and owner of the Rug Rats Daycare until his retirements. He was of the non-denominational belief.
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