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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/23/21)
I was just wondering who you could speak to at the highway department. They’re going to restripe our streets and it is extremely hard to see where the lines are at with the paint we got now when it’s raining at night, or early morning or whenever it’s dark. Thanks a bunch.
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Shirley Hall
(Obituary ~ 07/23/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Shirley Diane Hall, known throughout the community as “Mamaw” Hall, age 85, entered into rest on July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family and loved ones in her daughter’s home at 1102 East Commercial in Charleston.
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Sikeston City Council approves move of municipal court functions
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
SIKESTON — After a heated, nearly two-hour discussion Thursday evening, the Sikeston City Council voted to move municipal court functions to the circuit courts of Scott and New Madrid Counties. Council approved the move by a vote of 5-2 after an intense debate between judges, citizens and city officials. Brandon Sparks and Onethia Williams both voted no on the measure...
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City purchases lot for new fire station
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
SIKESTON — The city has a lot to build a new fire station. During Thursday’s special city council meeting, council approved purchasing a vacant lot at 919 E. Malone, next to Burger King, with the idea of building Fire Station 2 at that site. For many years, the replacement of Fire Station 2 on North Main Street has been identified by city officials as an urgent need. The interior of the building floods on a regular basis and the ability of the structure to survive an earthquake is doubtful...
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Maxine Fakes Craig
(Obituary ~ 07/23/21)
BERTRAND, Mo. — Maxine Fakes Craig, age 96, passed away on July 22, 2021, at Bertrand Nursing Center in Bertrand. She was born on June 17, 1925 in Chillicothe, Missouri, to the late Bert and Mable Stirling Smith. She graduated with a degree in music from Central Methodist College and took her first teaching job in Bragg City, Missouri. ...
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Local woman celebrates her 100th birthday
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
SIKESTON — As Johnnie Gordan Beeson McVay’s 100th birthday approaches, the longtime Southeast Missouri woman reflected her journey from Arkansas to New Madrid County and the years leading up to her milestone birthday. “One hundred years old,” McVay said. “It’s 100 years young — because I’m fixin’ to have a real young year now.”...
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Remembering the old before the new
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
Work continues on the renovation of the old Stallcup Building in Historic Downtown Sikeston. As the renovation progresses, memories of old are revealed, such as this old Falkoff’s sign.
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500,000 visit vaccine incentive website
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
The goal of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination incentive program -- MO VIP -- is to encourage Missourians to consider receiving the inoculation. According to state health officials, more than 500,000 people looked at the program’s website in its first day...
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Malden man found guilty for distributing methamphetamine
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A jury found a Malden, Missouri, man guilty on drug charges following a two-day trial in U.S. District Court. Marcrease Farmer, 36, of Malden was found guilty Thursday of distribution of methamphetamine. He appeared before the United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark...
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Dollar General now open in East Prairie
(Business ~ 07/23/21)
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 523 E Washington St. in East Prairie is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app. DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. ...
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Clarence Cecil Owen
(Obituary ~ 07/23/21)
SIKESTON — Cecil Owen (Skeet), age 91, a longtime resident of Sikeston, departed this earth on July 20, 2021, to “begin fishing in the eternal lake in Heaven, where the crappie is always biting.” He was born Oct. 10, 1929, in Dover, Arkansas, the son of the late Homer and Molly Owen...
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