Stories from Wednesday, August 18, 2021

What business is being built next to Taco Bell in Sikeston?

It will be back to school for children throughout New Madrid County on Aug. 23. However, before the school bell signals the start of classes, most local schools are hosting open houses. GIDEON, Mo. - The Gideon No. 37 School District will hold open house from 6-7 p.m. Thursday...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Work on drainage problems in New Madrid can begin after a bid was awarded at the Aug. 9 meeting of the New Madrid City Council. Persons and Sons of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was awarded the bid for drainage improvement projects, which will cost $365,147.50...

The Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District recently welcomed its new staff members for the 2021-2022 school. Pictured are from left: Jeremy Brinkmeyer, Adam Stevens, Krista Martin, Rachel Gates, Casey Castaneda, Jill Hankins, Jamie Scott and Nicole Barney...

YMCA of Southeast Missouri Summer Day Camp attendees voted individual on who they wanted to be their awesome camper for the summer. They were asked to pick a boy and a girl based on our character words – caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. They were also asked to vote on their favorite staff as well...

SIKESTON — Georgia McAfee, age 63, passed away on Aug. 16, 2021, at her home in Sikeston. She was born on Aug. 9, 1958, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to the late Wallace and Helean Wyatt Baccus.