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Doug Marsh
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — William Douglas "Doug" Marsh left this earthly life on June 3, 2021, to join those who have gone before. He was born to Lois and Ray Carl Marsh on Feb. 22, 1947. He leaves behind his lifelong girlfriend, the love of his life and wife of 54 years Kay Marsh; two daughters, Kristin Rezek of Birmingham, Alabama, and Kelly Marsh Jones of Mobile, Alabama; three cherished grandchildren, Kaylin, Allie, and Cassie Rezek and son-in-law Scott Rezek. ...
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Sharon Hawkins
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
SIKESTON — Sharon Lee Hawkins, age 66, passed away June 13, 2021, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born Feb. 7, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late James Casey and Mary Lee Gamble Casey. She was a member of First Christian Church of Poplar Bluff...
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Carleen Harrington
(Obituary ~ 06/15/21)
SIKESTON — Lora "Carleen" Harrington, 95, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 5, 2021, surrounded by her daughters. Ms. Carleen, as she was affectionately called, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on Nov. 29, 1925, to the late Edgar and Jennie Howard. She was a lifelong resident of Sikeston and attended the Lincoln School in Sikeston and then commuted to the areas nearest high school for Blacks located in Charleston...
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City Hall gets face lift
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Those driving by Sikeston City Hall will notice the building getting a facelift. Tom’s Tuckpointing is currently painting and tuckpointing the front of the Sikeston City Hall building with the hopes of being finished by the end of the month.
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Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible to prevent further impact to patients...
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Sikeston’s Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
SIKESTON — This weekend’s Juneteenth event in Sikeston aims to bring awareness to the anniversary of the end of slavery while also highlighting the Black community. The inaugural “Juneteenth Festival” will be from noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Park in Sikeston. There will be a history exhibit, vendors, Mr. and Miss Juneteenth pageants, music, outdoor games, basketball tournament, food and drinks. All are welcome to attend...
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Fifth grade students-May
(06/15/21)
Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its fifth grade character education students of the month for May. The word of the month was effort. Pictured are front row, from left: Sullivan Aaron, Alex Baines, Jozalyn Shepard and Kylee McCord; and back row: Ben Glass, Riley Bainter, Trey Gibson and Dainty Ransom. Not pictured are Elisha Emerson and Leana Lawrence...
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Sixth grade students-May
(06/15/21)
Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its sixth grade character education students of the month for May.
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Southeast announces Spring 2021 President’s List
(06/15/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned at least a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below an A and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses...
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Local students make dean’s list at Mizzou
(06/15/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo — The University of Missouri in Columbia has announced its spring semester 2021dean’s list. The following are students who made the list from Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi and Stoddard Counties. Benton Madeline R. Hulshof, Sophomore, Health Professions...
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East Prairie High School honor roll
(06/15/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. 9th Grade Honor Roll Jenna Allred, Hayden Barnard, Bellah Byassee, James Coke, Garrison Cook, Brynlea Ditto, Lynzi Douglas, Anna Gilliam, Braden Gore, James Haines, Isabella Helton, Alexandria Johnson, Payton Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Ian Jones, Taylor Jones, Ava McCutchen, Jacob Morgan, Ryleigh Owens, Alex Rendon, Cheyenne Ross, Samuel Small, Abigail Sprinkles, Lydia Valencia, Jerzey Vinson, Parris Williams. ...
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Richland Elementary honor roll
(06/15/21)
SEX, Mo. — Richland Elementary in Essex has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. First Grade - Dillion Armer, Elias Bell, Kaizley Cain, Calista Carrillo, Jacelynn Cluck, Averie Daniel, Kyra Holt, Beckett Hughes, Charles Kelley, Grant McGarity, Quinton Moore, Jackson Porter, Eliana Rohr, Mia Sanders, Alexis Smith, Gunner Waller, Owen Williams...
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East Prairie Trike a Thon
(06/15/21)
Survivors kicked off East Prairie Elementary’s 8th Annual St Jude Pre-K Trike-a-Thon. Pictured are Savannah Smith, Regann Duenne, Hutsen Cade, Pyper Rendon and David Turner. The event also took a few moments to remember David Morgan and Michael Shands. The preschool class at East Prairie Elementary collected $4740. The top collector and winner of the bike was Larah Taylor collecting $750. Beauton’s, McDonald’s grocery story and Bain Auto Sales helped sponsor the event...
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Shining Light Outreach Center will celebrate 18 years
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — For nearly two decades, Shining Light Outreach Center has been providing services to both children and adults in the Charleston area. On Saturday, the Center will celebrate its 18th anniversary. “We want to thank God for 18 wonderful years of service and say thank you to the volunteers, churches, businesses and the recipients that we serve,” said Anna Ferrell, board member of Shining Light Outreach Center. ...
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Football camp scores with youngsters
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The heat hung heavy. The humidity left the grass on the football field wet with dew. Yet after three hours of running, passing the ball and pushing the pads, Kavonte Thatch was still all smiles. The 12-year-old explained by taking part Friday in the New Madrid County Central Eagles Football Youth Camp he was doing what he loved...
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Woman charged with sexual misconduct
(Column ~ 06/15/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo - On May 20, a woman brought her daughter to the police department and reported that someone was sending her daughter lewd photos. The suspect, an adult female, was attempting to get property from her ex-boyfriend by sending lewd photos of the man to different people, including the teenage girl. Officers found the woman and she admitted that she sent the photos...
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Mail delivery changes being implemented by USPS
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Mail delivery changes are being implemented by the U.S. Postal Service. According to a news release from the city of Portageville, the following changes are being implemented locally: - Anyone who moves into a rental property and the mail box is on the residence, the Postal Service now requires that a mailbox be put by the road for home delivery...
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Free medical services offered to residents
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - A partnership between the military and local organizations is bringing free medical services to residents. The U.S. Department of Defense has joined with the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corps to host Operation Healthy Delta, an Innovative Readiness Training, at the Miner Baptist Church, 416 State Highway H in Sikeston and at the Eastwood United Methodist Church, 512 Ward Ave., and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 Ward Ave., in Caruthersville. ...
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Taking a tour
(Local News ~ 06/15/21)
Passengers from the Mississippi River cruise boat, the American Countess, visit with Mary Lois Henry, right, a tour guide with the Higgerson School Historic Site. The boat docked in New Madrid on June 8 on its way up the river.
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