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Roger Tillman
(Obituary ~ 03/12/21)
SIKESTON — Rodger Dale Tillman, 63, died March 11, 2021, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/12/21)
I would like to know why all the trees are being cut down along the ditches and the field rows. If someone could please tell me that I would appreciate it.
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Victims in Scott County fatal house fire identified
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
PERKINS, Mo. — Two adults and a child died following a house fire early Wednesday in Scott County. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Perkins fire crews and Scott County sheriff’s deputies responded to a structure fire at 20 First Street at 5:33 a.m. Wednesday in Perkins. Scott County deputies requested the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office respond to the incident when it was discovered people may be inside the residence...
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American Pickers returning to Missouri
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
Standard Democrat SIKESTON — The American Pickers are returning to Missouri in May. Episodes of The History Channel’s hit television series are planned to be filmed throughout Southeast Missouri, according to Maggie Kissinger, associate producer for Cineflix...
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T-Mobile opens retail store in Sikeston
(Business ~ 03/12/21)
T-Mobile opened the company’s first retail store in Sikeston Friday. T-Mobile’s new location, 211 N. Main St., will allow customers to choose the service plan and devices that best serve their wireless needs — from T-Mobile's unlimited Essentials and Magenta plans to a line-up of all of today's best smartphones, tablets, audio devices and accessories...
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Golfers flock to area courses during pandemic as safe and fun place to be
(Business ~ 03/12/21)
Golfing in Southeast Missouri stands on the edge of what may be two record years, thanks to a boost from the coronavirus. After an initial drop in 2020 due to COVID uncertainty, golf roared back with area courses logging record rounds, even surpassing the heyday of when Tiger Woods attracted new people to the sport. ...
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Norden honored for service
(Business ~ 03/12/21)
Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Mike Norden for 20 years of outstanding service to the company. Vice President Chris Steward (pictured left) states… ”Mike’s in-depth knowledge and experience in door and frame hardware is invaluable to the company. His mechanical abilities, bidding skills and service to our customers contribute greatly to our success. We appreciate his contribution to Steward Steel over the past 20 years. ” Pictured right is J.J. Steward, contract sales manager...
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Officer-involved shooting under investigation
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
STEELE, Mo. — An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Pemiscot County. According to Steele Police Chief Billy Joe Stanfield, two Steele P.D officers were involved in a shooting with a male suspect that occurred Thursday on East Main Street. Either the suspect or officers were injured during the incident, he said...
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Sikeston Parks and Recreation honored for contributions to tourism
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
SIKESTON — While many communities struggled financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Sikeston didn’t, in large part to the Sikeston Parks and Recreation Department. For their contributions to the city, the Parks and Recreation Department received Lambert Family Tourism and Hospitality Award of Excellence Friday during a luncheon at Lambert’s Cafe. ...
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Number of fires increasing locally in last month
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
SIKESTON — Area residents are reminded to be more attentive while cooking or burning yard waste as several house and grass fires have occurred in the past month, damaging structures, vehicles and land and, in some cases, causing injury and death...
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Kelly superintendent resigns, effective June 30
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
BENTON, Mo. — The Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District’s superintendent has announced his resignation, effective at the end of June. The Board of Education formally accepted Dr. Kevin Cogdill’s letter of resignation during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 9...
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Etha Downing
(Obituary ~ 03/12/21)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Etha Rae Downing, 87, died March 6, 2021, in Jacksonville. Visitation is from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Monday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Pemiscot Memorial Garden Cemetery...
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New Scott County coroner appointed to fill out term
(Local News ~ 03/12/21)
BENTON, Mo. — Scott County has a new coroner. David Scott Branam was appointed to the coroner position Thursday by the Scott County Commission. Branam will fill the term of long-time coroner Scott Amick, who resigned Feb. 4 after 35 years of service...
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