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Kenneth Crowell
(Obituary ~ 06/08/21)
MOREHOUSE, Mo. — Kenneth Lee Crowell, 58, died June 6, 2021, at his home in Morehouse. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Parson signs SB 63 to create statewide prescription drug monitoring program in Missouri
(Local News ~ 06/08/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson on Monday signed Senate Bill 63 into law, which creates a statewide prescription drug monitoring program in the state of Missouri. “Establishing a statewide prescription drug monitoring program has been a top priority for my administration, and I want to thank Sen. ...
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Jayme Kolwyck
(Obituary ~ 06/08/21)
BENTON, Mo. — Jayme Ann Kolwyck, 58, died June 8, 2021, at her home in Benton. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Lee Treadwell
(Obituary ~ 06/08/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Lee Arthur Treadwell was born to Dorothy Mae Treadwell and Leroy Johnson on Oct. 4, 1959, in Charleston. Minister Lee Arthur Treadwell departed this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 29 days.
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Fireworks ordinance may be put to Sikeston voters
(Local News ~ 06/08/21)
SIKESTON — Sikeston voters may soon be able to vote on whether or not the shooting of fireworks can be allowed inside the city limits. Currently, the sale of fireworks is legal inside the city limits of Sikeston while shooting fireworks is illegal. Several attempts at legalizing the shooting of fireworks inside the city limits has been made over the last several years, but the measure has not been passed by the city council...
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Improvements to Dansler Field, fountain in Lincoln Park included in FY22 budget
(Local News ~ 06/08/21)
SIKESTON — Dansler Field will be getting a facelift as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which was approved by the Sikeston City Council during Monday’s meeting. During a study session last week, Council expressed their desire to add improvements to Dansler Field. The new budget reflects up to $305,700 to replace the fencing, backstop and lights as well as to make other miscellaneous improvements and expand the parking lot across the street...
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Fundraiser set for Saturday to help Light Up Sikeston
(Local News ~ 06/08/21)
SIKESTON — In 2020, a group of Sikeston residents wanted to bring joy and happiness to the community through offering a drive-thru Christmas light display. This year, the same committee is hoping to expand the project and make it more enjoyable for everyone. However, with expansion comes additional costs. On June 12, Light Up Sikeston will be hosting their first fundraiser with multiple events planned for “Christmas in July.”...
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Sikeston citizens asked for input at public hearing
(Local News ~ 06/08/21)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston will hold a public hearing at noon June 14 at Sikeston City Hall to discuss the city’s submission of one application for the FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant program. The City is interested in obtaining citizen’s input on community development needs within the City of Sikeston. ...
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SEMO Food Bank offers open volunteer days
(Local News ~ 06/08/21)
SIKESTON — Southeast Missouri Food Bank will once again begin offering Help More, Feed More Volunteer Days twice a month starting in June. These open volunteer days will be for individuals who are not already part of an organized group. “We’re excited to offer these volunteer days again,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer of the food bank. ...
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Richard Couch
(Obituary ~ 06/08/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — C. “Richard” Couch, 73, died June 4, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 14 at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A private family service will be held at the Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri...
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