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Samuel Blackburn
(Obituary ~ 11/04/21)
SIKESTON — Samuel Blackburn, 66, passed away on Oct. 22, 2021, at home in Sikeston with his wife by his side. He was born Dec. 27, 1954. Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served on the USS Nautilus from 1973-1979 as an Electricians Mate, First Class. He graduated from Parma High School in 1973 as Salutatorian...
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Council addresses complaints about BMU billing issues
(Local News ~ 11/04/21)
SIKESTON — In the last year, multiple complaints about Sikeston BMU bills have been brought before the Sikeston City Council during meetings. At Monday’s meeting, the Council addressed the issue, informing residents their complaints will be referred to the proper places...
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Larry Mitchem
(Obituary ~ 11/04/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Larry Eugen Mitchem, 56, died Oct. 31, 2021, at Pemiscot Memorial Hosptial in Hayti, Missouri. Visitaiton is from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Sunday at the DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. Griff Walker officiating...
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Light Up Sikeston hoping to double amount of traffic over last year
(Local News ~ 11/04/21)
SIKESTON — Last year, over 1,500 cars drove through Light Up Sikeston, and this year organizers are hoping for double that. Light Up Sikeston, held at the Sikeston First Assembly of God property at 1221 North Ingram, across from the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds, is an opportunity for residents to drive through the property and view lighted Christmas displays put together by local businesses, churches and organizations. Last year there were 30 lighted displays...
- Lions Club Chili and Super Hot Dog Day (Local News ~ 11/04/21)
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Special story time event held at Essex library Tuesday night
(Local News ~ 11/04/21)
ESSEX, Mo. — A special story time event was held in Essex Tuesday evening, celebrating “Grow Your Library,” a book giving program from Kids Need to Read. Retired elementary school librarian Tina Mlodzik, who along with her husband Gary Mlodzik leads Kids Need to Read, read three stories to 17 children who were in attendance. Each child took home at least two books to keep, Highlights magazines, puzzle books and a plush toy animal at no cost...
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Charleston to host annual open house this weekend
(Local News ~ 11/04/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Christmas shopping in Southeast Missouri officially kicks off this weekend with Charleston’s annual Holiday Open House. Set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, merchants in Charleston will offer sales, samples and specials. Shoppers are encouraged to be the rush and shop early and locally for their holiday gifts...
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One charged in after-game assault on official
(Local News ~ 11/04/21)
A Qulin man is facing assault charges for allegedly attacking a basketball official Thursday night after an eighth grade game between the Puxico and Twin Rivers teams. Joshua Lilly of Qulin was arrested by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department Monday on suspicion of assaulting the official, said Puxico Police Chief Rick Sheren at a press conference Tuesday afternoon...
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SEMO, Ameren Missouri partner to expand renewable energy, jobs through new solar center
(Local News ~ 11/04/21)
Southeast Missouri State University is joining forces with Ameren Missouri to bring clean energy and jobs to the region with the installation of new solar arrays on SEMO’s main campus. Southeast Missouri Neighborhood Solar Center will be the first of its kind in the region, consisting of solar canopies on the north and south parking lots of the Show Me Center, 1333 N. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau...
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McCraw to minister in music at First Church of God in Portageville
(Community News ~ 11/04/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Dan McCraw of Dan McCraw Ministries will be ministering in music at the First Church of God, 500 King Ave. in Portageville at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7. McCraw is a full-time vocalist and keyboard artist who travels throughout the United States and many foreign countries promoting the Christian Gospel, as well as worship and praise to God through music and memorized scripture...
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Getting rid of slime can be like getting rid of sin
(Column ~ 11/04/21)
Let’s talk about slime. According to pandjtrading.com: “Slime was invented by Mattel Toys in 1976. While creating slime, the toy company wanted the oozing substance to be gross as possible. Thus, slime was first created as a light green material which you could find in a little green trash can.”...
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Vernie Cummins
(Obituary ~ 11/04/21)
CANALOU, Mo. — Vernie Eugene Cummins, age 74, passed away on Nov. 4, 2021, at his home in Canalou. He was born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late Dillard and Venita Pierce Cummins.
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