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Sikeston no longer ‘parent agency’ for SEMO bomb squad
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston will no longer be the “parent agency” for the SEMO Regional Bomb Team. In 2006, three vehicles assigned to the SEMO Regional Bomb Team were titled through the City of Sikeston, with the condition that Sikeston provide any costs associated with maintenance...
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Dora M. Wilson
(Obituary ~ 10/26/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Dora Margaret Hurt Wilson of East Prairie died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Bertrand Nursing Center, following complications suffered from a broken hip. She was 94. She was born July 3, 1927, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late William Anderson Hurt and Dora Myrl Birchett Hurt. She was a graduate of Union City High School, Class of 1945...
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Steve Lentz
(Obituary ~ 10/26/21)
SIKESTON — Steve Lentz, age 64, of Sikeston passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born Feb. 27, 1957, in Chaffee, Missouri, to Charles Lentz and Betty Jackson Lentz. On April 15, 1996, in Benton, Missouri, he married Linda Rhoda who survives of the home in Sikeston. He was a member of Compassion Church in Sikeston and a volunteer firefighter...
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Emogean Mays
(Obituary ~ 10/26/21)
DEXTER, Mo. — Emogean Mays, age 95, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. She was born on June 12, 1926, in Sandy Ridge, Arkansas, to the late Floyd and Eva Pivas Bell. On Nov. 3, 1947, in Marston, Missouri, she married Dick Mays who preceded her in death on April 12, 2003...
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David Wicks
(Obituary ~ 10/26/21)
JONESBORO, Ark. — David Wicks passed away Oct. 24, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 61 years. He was born March 31, 1960, in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Betty Wicks. He was married to Brenda Smith Wicks, who preceded him in death in 2009...
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Local storm damage
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
Clean-up of the debris left by an early morning storm was under way Monday afternoon in New Madrid.
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House of Refuge’s fall festival returns Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
SIKESTON — The House of Refuge is reminding the community to stop being mum about domestic violence through its second fall festival set for Saturday in Sikeston. The event, which highlights October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aims to provide fun activities and education to those who attend...
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Blaze destroys Portageville residence
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — A home was destroyed by fire early Monday. At approximately 4 a.m. Monday, Portageville fire personnel were paged for a structure fire in the Warren Avenue and Seventh Street area, according to a report from the Portageville Fire and Rescue Squad. Engine 1 and Ladder 10 responded and upon arrival found a single-story home fully engulfed in flames...
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Missouri tornado confirmed as storms swept into Illinois
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed a strong tornado that thrashed the southeastern Missouri city of Fredericktown as strong storms that swept the state and moved into Illinois overnight damaged buildings and knocked out power, but left no serious injuries...
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SEMO grad sets new novel in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
In his second novel, “Tattoo: The Soul Reaper,” Southeast Missouri State University graduate Kenny Sills brings the action to Cape Girardeau to delve into the origins of the murderer from his first book. Sills’ new crime novel is a prequel to 2012’s “Tattoo: A Beautiful Sin,” and is set in Cape Girardeau, referencing the city and university, including involvement of the Southeast Missourian newspaper...
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Feeding local law enforcement
(10/26/21)
Students in Charleston High School’s job skills class delivered on Sept. 30 first “thank you meals” to local law enforcement agencies. Members of the Charleston Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department received a full spaghetti dinner with dessert, which was cooked and prepared by CHS job skills students in their classroom. ...
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Alkilani, Shelby named Students of the Month
(10/26/21)
SIKESTON — Raghad Alkilani and Kaylee Shelby were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for October. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2021-2022 school year...
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Standout students
(10/26/21)
Sikeston Junior High students Alex Segers and Marlie Crook, both captains of the eighth grade girls basketball team, were recognized as standout students for October during the Oct. 19 Sikeston R-6 school board meeting. Coach Vaughn Shephard said: “Both girls always put their team first. ...
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Richland Elementary honor roll announced
(10/26/21)
ESSEX, Mo. — Richland Elementary in Essex has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. First Grade-Cameron Boyle, Maddox Cassinger, Cayden Davidson, Bentley DeVore, Rhett Galloway, TyZera Hollingsworth, Beau Jackson, Kole Lykins, Hayven Marron, Alejandro Moyeda, Andrew Pettigo, Brynlee Polk, Caroline Porter, Olan Whittington...
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Students express support for freedom to read
(10/26/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The New Madrid County Library System awarded $450 in cash prizes to students with top essays celebrating the freedom to read. As part of Banned Books Weeks 2021, which was observed Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, the Library System invited New Madrid County middle school and high school students to write essays based on the week’s theme, “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” Winners were announced Oct. 1...
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Two homes, utility poles damaged by storm system
(Column ~ 10/26/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - In the early morning hours of Oct. 25, a strong storm system pushed through New Madrid, damaging two homes and several utility poles. At around 1:30 a.m., dispatch received a call that the roof had been lifted from a house on Main Street and debris from the roof had damaged a house next door. Officers responded to the scene. Luckily everyone made it out of both houses with no injuries...
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R-1 Board hears from food service about impact of labor shortages
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The effort by the school food service to fill the plates of students was on the menu for the New Madrid County R-1 School Board at their October meeting. Lani Steimle, director of nutrition services with OPAA! Food Management, presented information to the Board regarding the disruption in the food supply chain and how the company is dealing with it locally...
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U.S. Army Central welcomes Sikeston native
(Community News ~ 10/26/21)
During a recent ceremony in Sumter, S.C., U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) welcomed Sikeston, Missouri, native MG Wendul G. Hagler II, and his wife, Carlotta. Hagler will serve as the USARCENT Deputy Commanding General assisting the USARCENT Commander in fulfilling daily command responsibilities and, providing oversight to key activities, and ensures continuity of operations. ...
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New Madrid County Halloween activities set for ghouls and boos
(Local News ~ 10/26/21)
There are lots of activities for youngsters who enjoy the scariest holiday of the year - Halloween. PORTAGEVILLE Portageville Elementary will host a fall festival for the students during school hours on Friday. There will be games and activities for the students as well as grade-level harvest parties that afternoon...
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