Stories from Thursday, October 21, 2021

SIKESTON — Randolph Jones, 66, died Oct. 20, 2021, at his home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston. 

SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 School District’s building projects continue to move along on budget. Jere Sheen with provided an update during Tuesday’s regular school board meeting on the construction of Lee Hunter Elementary and the high school’s new C Building, which has been officially named Bulldog Hall...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston R-6 educator was recognized for his heroic efforts during a recent sporting event. Jacob May, head softball coach and ISS teacher at Sikeston High School, was recognized during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education for his quick action last month while at a softball tournament in Festus...

A new novel puts the spotlight on New Madrid in the early 1800s. Written by Robert Tomaino, “New Madrid” follows a reluctant lawman named James Ellard in New Madrid. Expelled from the army for his role in a brutal Native American massacre, Ellard has carved out a solitary life as a sheriff in New Madrid but despite his desire to avoid controversy and conflict, he finds just that when a young girl named Abigail Duncan goes missing...

I have a new niece and she is 10 years old. Her name is Halley and I want to share with you about her. She came to my brother and sister-in-law from a very difficult situation as a foster kid. They decided to move forward with adopting Halley. Last week our family went to the courtroom and there was a short hearing about the adoption. At the end, the judge declared that she was now Halley Linda Vroman and my brother and sister in law’s daughter...

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Sikeston man was sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine charges. Richard Ring, 46, was sentenced to 51 months in prison Thursday by United States District Judge Matthew T. Schelp. The Sikeston resident pleaded guilty in July to two counts of distribution of methamphetamine...