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American Duchess visits
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
Members of the crew of the American Duchess keep an eye out on the walkway as the river cruise boat takes on drinking water at New Madrid on April 7. Passengers on the boat were not able to disembark due to problems caused by the high water. The next boat is expected to bring visitors to the town in May...
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Ex-boyfriend kicks in door to New Madrid residence
(Column ~ 04/13/21)
On the night of April 12, just after midnight, officers responded to an address on Main Street for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they found that the back door to the house had been kicked in but the suspect had already left. A woman at the house said her ex-boyfriend kicked in the door, assaulted her and fled the area before the police arrived. Officers checked the area for the suspect but he was not located...
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Pet vaccination clinic set for Friday in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The city of New Madrid will host a dog and cat vaccination clinic from 3-6:30 p.m. April 16 at the New Madrid Community Building, 1199 Mill St. The Malden Veterinary Clinic will vaccinate dogs and cats for $10 per animal, payable by the pet owner at the time of the vaccination. Other immunizations will also be available at a reduced charge...
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Milton Parker Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/13/21)
SIKESTON — Milton Parker Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, 65, died April 9, 2021. He was born Feb. 8, 1956, to the late Milton Parker Sr. and Mary Francis Williamson Parker. Friends may call Saturday, April 17, 2021, at noon until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. at Green Memorial Church of God in Christ in Sikeston with Bishop Calvin Bird officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Sunset of Memories Cemetery with full military honors...
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Louise Perry
(Obituary ~ 04/13/21)
BELLA VISTA, Ark. — Hattie “Louise” Perry, 82, of Bella Vista, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Highland Health and Rehabilitation in Bella Vista. Louise was born on March 22, 1939, to Carl and Neta Watson in Ravenden County, Arkansas. She married Jesse Perry on Dec. 28, 1977, in Pocahontas, Arkansas...
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Sikeston BMU breaks ground on new water plant
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities recently broke ground on the site of a new water plant located along U.S. Highway 61 South. This site provides the highest quality of water option by reducing the need for certain treatment equipment and improving efficiencies. ...
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Missouri pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine administration
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri announced Tuesday that it is “pausing” administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials began an investigation into potentially dangerous blood clots. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services, said in a news release that Missouri was taking the step out of “an abundance of caution.”...
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FEMA to provide aid with funeral costs for COVID-19 related deaths
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
SIKESTON – Families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may now be eligible for up to $9,000 in funeral assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Two pieces of legislation recently passed by Congress – the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – authorized FEMA to provide financial assistance to families that incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020...
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MDMC to hold Pfizer vaccine clinic Thursday
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
For those who want a COVID-19 vaccine and have yet to receive their first shot there will be an opportunity on Thursday. The Missouri Delta Medical Center will be holding a Pfizer vaccine clinic on Thursday. Anyone 16 years of age and older who lives or works in Missouri is eligible to schedule an appointment. ...
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Positive things happening in Miner
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
MINER, Mo. — During last week’s election, Miner voters easily passed a new sales tax that will help add funds to the city. It is the latest in positive things happening for Miner. “I’m tickled to death with everything that is going on,” said Miner mayor Frank Tatum. “We’ve got a good board that is working together and the citizens, I have to thank them as well. They passed the half-percent sales tax.”...
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Reception planned for Adams
(Community News ~ 04/13/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - A retirement reception will honor two long-time law enforcement officers. A drop-in retirement reception is scheduled from 1-3:30 p.m. April 17 at the Portageville Community Center, 105 E. Main St., in honor of Portageville Police Chief Ronnie Adams Sr. and Portageville Police Captain Freddie Hill. Adams has served the city for 41 years and Hill for 33 years...
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David Murray
(Obituary ~ 04/13/21)
SIKESTON — David Lewis Murray died peacefully on the sunny Sunday morning of April 11, 2021. He passed away at his home in Sikeston, Missouri, where he was surrounded by his loved ones. He was 55 years old. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He was the third son of Betty Hay Murray and Marvin “Bud” Louis Murray...
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A legend in law enforcement: Portageville’s longtime police chief stepping down from post
(Local News ~ 04/13/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Ronnie Adams still recalls his first day as Portageville police chief. He walked in the office and there sat Joe Moore, who had retired from the job. Moore looked up at Adams and asked, “Do you know what you got yourself into?” After Adams assured him he did. Moore shook his head and said, “No, you don’t.”...
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