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Betty Barnett
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Betty Barnett, 84, died Dec. 27, 2020, at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in Hayti, Missouri. Visitation is from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Wednesday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...
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Liz McCord
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
SIKESTON — Mary Elizabeth McCord was born on April 14, 1977, in Sikeston. The plan was to call her Beth, but it didn’t stick. She was “Liz.” An easy baby who would occupy herself quietly in her crib until her mother came for her in the morning, Liz learned to read in preschool and was never without a book nearby. ...
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Final week of 2020 brings rain, possible first winter storm of season
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The first major winter weather will come to Missouri in a series of storms potentially culminating on the New Year’s holiday. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to slow down and plan extra time for travel this week, avoiding travel altogether during periods of freezing rain, sleet and ice...
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Sikeston man faces domestic assault charges
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston man faces federal assault charges after an alleged vehicle chase that resulted in him crashing his vehicle into his girlfriend’s vehicle. Brenton Daniel Staggs, 21, is charged with felony first degree domestic assault, felony first degree assault or attempt, and felony tamper or attempt to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution, according to online court records...
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Time to retire: Day ends works as second district commissioner
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — With his retirement Dec. 31, New Madrid County Second District Commissioner Don Day considers this just another bridge to cross in his career. After all, bridges were a key part of his efforts on behalf of the citizens he served...
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Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
Megan Witt, daughter of Mike and Marcia Witt, is a Standard Democrat Calendar Girl. Megan, a finalist in the 2019 Miss Sikeston contest, attends Southeast Missouri State University where she is majoring in Biomedical Sciences.
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Two Sikeston men jailed on stealing, drug, weapons charges
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
SIKESTON — Two Sikeston men face stealing, drug and weapons charges following their arrest in Sikeston. Mark Mathis, 26, is charged with felony second degree burglary, felony stealing of $750 or more and misdemeanor second-degree property damage occurring on Dec. 14, according to online court records...
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MSHP reports five traffic fatalities over Christmas holiday weekend
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — No traffic fatalities occurred in Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop E over the Christmas holiday; however, there were five fatalities statewide during the period. Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provided the following preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday weekend:...
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James Dukes Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
SIKESTON — Rev. James Albert Dukes Jr. passed away Dec. 16, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center, Sikeston, at the age of 64 years. He was born Feb. 29, 1956, in Sikeston, to the late James Albert and Gertrude Johnson Dukes Sr. He was married to Dorothy Patricia Ann Taylor Dukes, and she survives of the home...
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Adrena Applewhite
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
SIKESTON — Adrena Katrice Applewhite, 42, died Dec. 19, 2020, at the her home in Sikeston. She was born Oct. 29, 1978, in Sikeston, daughter of Irene Applewhite and James McClinton. She received her education in the Sikeston Public School System. Adrena was a very fun-loving person who kept you laughing with her jokes and antics. She was loved by everyone who met her...
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Alberta Farr
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
JONESBORO, Ark. — Alberta Farr passed away Dec. 21, 2020, in Jonesboro at the age of 74 years. She was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Canalou, Missouri, to the late Simon Wofford Sr. and Pecola Lee Wofford who survives. On Dec. 6, 1963, in Catron, Missouri, she was married to Luther Farr, and he survives of the home...
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Welton Marion
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Welton “Wayne” Marion passed away Dec. 22, 2020, at Great River Medical Center, Blytheville, Arkansas. He was born June 4, 1939, in New Madrid, to the late Welton and Maude Vires Marion Sr. Survivors include: brother, Bill Marion, Lilbourn, Missouri; nieces and nephews...
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Morris Griggs
(Obituary ~ 12/29/20)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Morris Brown Griggs, 88, of Charleston died on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Morris was born to parents Lee and Jettie Griggs, Jan. 9, 1932, in rural Rush Ridge, Missouri. He married Ruth Ann Bender on May 31, 1957, who preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1964. He married Charlotte Self on Aug. 6, 1965, who survives him. Together they raised three boys and one girl...
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Man charged in Illinois bowling alley shooting that killed 3 was former Sikeston resident
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
**UPDATED with statement from Webb's family.** ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A former Sikeston resident and U.S. Army special forces sergeant based in Florida has been charged in an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead and three wounded, authorities said Sunday...
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Long-term care facilities begin getting vaccine as number of daily cases drop
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
Residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Missouri began receiving the vaccine for COVID-19 on Monday, as the state moves into the second phase of inoculations. CVS Health and Walgreens are administering the vaccinations at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. While less than 1% of the country’s population lives in long-term care facilities, as of Dec. 24 those in long-term care facilities accounted for 38% of US COVID-19 deaths...
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Sheriff's office searching for missing Mississippi County woman
(Local News ~ 12/29/20)
The Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating an East Prairie woman. According to a release from the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, Madisson Lambert, 24, was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 26. On Monday, the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office received a report of Lambert being missing...
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