Stories from Friday, August 20, 2021

SIKESTON — Some local students have already returned to their classrooms for the new school year while others will start back this week. For students who attend Sikeston R-6 schools, their first day of classes begin on Monday. Andi Rowe, first grade teacher at Lee Hunter Elementary in Sikeston, said she is excited for the start of the new school year, which will be her 10th year as a teacher...

SIKESTON — With a new head coach and several fresh faces on the roster, the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs tennis team is focusing on the fundamentals as they get ready for the upcoming season. “We’re trying to establish competitive tennis matches with the girls and use the matches for our conditioning,” Sikeston first-year coach Derek James said. “I want them to understand how to compete and play hard and use every day in practice to improve their game...

Kathleen Porter bows her head in prayer during the prayer breakfast for Sikeston educators Friday at Tanner Street Church of God. Sponsors included Tanner Street Church of God, Miner Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, First Church of the Nazarene, Rhodes 101 Convenience Stores, Bootheel Counseling Services, Birch Foods, Trinity Baptist Church and many individuals...

SIKESTON — A Southeast Missouri man faces charges in two counties after stealing two vehicles and damaging property in less than an hour Thursday in Sikeston. According to Sgt. Dylan Jenkins with Sikeston Department of Public Safety, at about 3:30 p.m. ...

SIKESTON — After a winless 2019 campaign the Sikeston Bulldogs made significant strides last year in amassing five wins and earning a spot in the Class 3, District 1 championship game. With the bulk of that group back and a team-first mindset, the Bulldogs expect to continue to build on that growth as they get ready to start the upcoming season...

Why haven’t you published my comments about the school board? I believe that people should ask the school board what they think about things such as critical race theory, white privilege and systemic racism. You need to ask the school board members where they stand on these issues.

 All over America, videos are surfacing of Americans almost rioting at school board meetings and in public squares because of mask mandates, CRT, and other issues.  Before you stop reading, assuming as a pastor I am going to say some line that sounds like it should be a 1980s love song lyric (get along) please continue.  In fact, I am primarily writing to those who are passionate and excited to do something about an issue by action.  Although I am someone that have passionate views about these issues and think it is great when people get involved, it troubles me when we can't be kind.  As Americans we should be engaged, speak out and lobby for change, but be kind.  Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”  What this means is if your objective is to be heard or win an argument, the key point is stay calm.  Grievous words means words that are cutting (or something bad).  When I see these individuals on all sides angry and yelling about an issue, I know the Bible says all they do is stir the other side up.  Next, control wins the day!  When I see great debaters (like Ben Shapiro) they always remains calm and even laugh at themselves.  It is important to remember the value of staying in control. ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Soon Lim Karnes, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Soon Lim was preceded in death by her husband, SFC Leslie L. "Roy" Karnes, 50 years ago on Feb. 16, 1971. She never remarried...

CEDAR LANE, Texas — Billy Wayne Powell died Aug. 21, 2020, at his home in Cedar Lane, Texas. Born June 6, 1946, in Atala, Alabama, son of the late Ollie Andrew Sr. and Bertha Lee Hannah Powell, he was a St. Louis, Missouri, Police Department retiree...