Stories from Friday, February 18, 2022

SIKESTON — Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland (GSMH) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are celebrating National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, Feb. 18-20, with the launch of nationwide online cookie ordering. “Cookie time is the best time. That’s why we want to celebrate it all weekend long,” said Lauren Slamb, public relations specialist for the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland...

I need some information on the illegal immigration question. Over one million illegal immigrants have come into the country over the past year. Are these people getting government funds? Are they getting government checks? What are they doing for money? Where are they in this country? Where do they go? They must be doing something for money. What are they living on? Can anyone answer this question?

SIKESTON — Each year, people flock to Sikeston in August for the annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, filling local hotels and local restaurants. On March 3, the Jaycees will be honored with the Sikeston Tourism & Hospitality Award of Excellence. The award is presented annually by the Sikeston Convention and Visitors Bureau to a business, organization or individual who has made a significant contribution to the tourism and hospitality industry in the Sikeston area. ...

On Thursday, several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the region dropping a large amount of rain in a short amount of time. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, said rainfall of 2 to 5 inches fell in just a few hours, creating widespread flooding issues. Some of the worst flooding occurred in western Kentucky, particularly in the Mayfield area, where some homes and apartment complexes were surrounded by floodwaters...

After creating an endowed scholarship last year with the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, the Sikeston Jaycees have made a $22,000-contribution to fully fund the $1,000 annual award to a member of the TRC Rodeo Team.  “Our organization is committed to advancing the sport of rodeo, as well as higher education in Southeast Missouri,” Jaycee President Jacob Rutledge said. “We are thrilled to make this investment that will provide financial assistance to TRC Rodeo students for perpetuity.” ...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston Parks Department is currently accepting nominees for the 2022 Honors Board. The nominees will be accepted now through March 4. Since 1986, 48 individuals have been honored by having their names installed on the Honors Board in recognition of their outstanding volunteer contributions to youth programs in the community including baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. ...

The 2021 Leadership Sikeston Program was recently honored at a Sikeston Regional Chamber luncheon held at Three Rivers College in Sikeston.

NEW MADRID, Mo. - It only seemed appropriate that the sun glinted off the golden shovels as officials posed for ground-breaking photos Friday morning. After all, everyone agreed, the future looks bright for New Madrid and its newest industry, CST New Madrid LLC...

Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Stephanie Poindexter for 10 years of outstanding service to the company. Chris Steward (pictured left) states…” Stephanie’s accounting and administrative abilities have contributed greatly to the success of our company. Her attention to detail and professionalism with our customers are invaluable to our financial operations. We appreciate her contribution to Steward Steel over the past 10 years.”...