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James Marshall
(Obituary ~ 04/05/22)
BLODGETT, Mo. — James A. Marshall, 68, died peacefully at his home in Blodgett on Thursday, March 30, 2022. Jim was born June 9, 1953, in Fort Riley, Kansas. He is the son of Tom and Judy Marshall and the late Phyllis Ann Marshall. He is survived by his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Beth Marshall, Bob and Theresa Marshall; his niece, Catherine (John) Laningham; and nephews, Austin (Margaret) Marshall, Matt (Betty) Marshall, and Robbie (Dana) Marshall...
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Charleston High School institutes new cell phone policy
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Beginning Monday, students at Charleston High School are no longer permitted to bring their cell phones to school. In a letter to parents, Jamarcus Williams, Charleston High School principal said that students will be asked to either not bring their phones to school or to check them into the office until the day is over. ...
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Rose Partee
(Obituary ~ 04/05/22)
SIKESTON — Mother Rose Wilderness Partee, 86, of Sikeston, formerly of Howardville, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at the Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston. She was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Marston, Missouri, to the late Glen and Early Wilderness.
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East Prairie Police seek persons of interest in shots fired incident
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Law enforcement is looking for the public’s help in finding the persons of interest in a shooting on Monday. At 6:55 p.m. Monday, the East Prairie Police Department received a call from a citizen that they heard gunshots. An investigation was started and it was determined that the shots came from a moving vehicle on N. Martin Ave...
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Two seriously injured in New Madrid County accident
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. At 3:35 p.m. Saturday, a southbound tractor-trailer truck driven by Ace Perdomo, 32, of Hialeah, Fla., travelled off the left side of Interstate 55 at the 35 mile marker. The vehicle traveled through the median into the path of a northbound vehicle driven by Kasey E. Cogdill, 39, of East Prairie...
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Dump site closed as Council seeks solutions to prevent misuse
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The actions of a few are creating problems which could impact many. At the March 28 City Council meeting, continued problems with misuse of dumpsters were discussed. The New Madrid City Council also began looking at options on how to keep the site maintained...
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New app will improve communication across R-1 District
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - It will be even easier to get updates on happenings in the New Madrid County R-1 School District next school year. During their March meeting, the R-1 School Board approved the purchase of the Apptegy notification system/social media platform/website...
- Preschool screening (04/05/22)
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Federal funds boost local industry, agriculture
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo - Funds from the Delta Regional Authority will impact industry and agriculture in New Madrid County. The New Madrid County R-1 School District will receive $256,500 to update the District’s Technical Skills Center at New Madrid. The Fisher Delta Research Extension and Education Center at Portageville will use the $258,689 it received to re-establish its soil and water testing facility...
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Fontbonne University’s sprint football team adds local player
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A New Madrid County Central graduate will be part of Fontbonne University’s inaugural sprint football team. Kristopher Weaver, a senior at New Madrid County Central High School, recently signed a letter of intent to play for Fontbonne University in Clayton, a suburb of St. Louis...
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First State Community Bank provides financial literacy resources to local students, community
(04/05/22)
First State Community Bank is bringing financial literacy education to over 2,380 students and residents in nine counties in Missouri. Students at 17 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device. ...
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Robinson honored by School Administrators Association
(04/05/22)
Dr. Tony Robinson, superintendent of the Sikeston R-6 School District, right, was among eight Missouri superintendents recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators, or MASA, for outstanding performance as an emerging superintendent. ...
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Preschool pups-March
(04/05/22)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced its March Preschool Pups of the Month.
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New Kiwanis members recognized
(Community News ~ 04/05/22)
New Sikeston Kiwanis members Ty Garrett, Wendell Weathers and Jimmy Davis were recently recognized. If interested in visiting or joining the Sikeston Kiwanis, call Jenny Hobeck at 380-4328.
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Portageville School District OKs bond proposals, New Madrid elects mayor
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A computer problem will keep Morehouse voters in suspense on their election results, however for the most part New Madrid County Clerk Amy Brown was pleased with how well her first election went on Tuesday. “There were a few rough spots starting out, but I think it went pretty good,” said Brown, who was appointed New Madrid County Clerk on Jan. 1. “I’m pretty excited about it and thankful for a smooth election.”...
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No-tax-increase bond proposals in three Scott County school districts approved
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
BENTON, Mo. — No-tax-increase bond proposals in three Scott County school districts were approved by voters during Tuesday’s municipal election. In a vote total of 540 to 166, voters in the Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District approved “Proposition Kelly Schools 2022.” There were 538 “yes” votes and 166 “no” votes in Scott County and 2 “yes” votes and zero “no” votes in Mississippi County. The $6.5 million no-tax-increase bond issue...
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Sikeston voters reject proposed fireworks ordinance; Leible wins city council at-large race; Drake, Cox elected to R-6 board
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
SIKESTON — Voters in Sikeston decided against adopting an ordinance to allow the discharge of fireworks within the city limits during Tuesday’s municipal election. In a vote total of 711 “no” votes to 653 “yes” votes, Sikeston voters defeated the proposed ordinance No. 6253 relating to fireworks. There were 624 “no” votes and 567 “yes” votes in Scott County and 87 “no” votes and 86 “yes” votes in New Madrid County...
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Mississippi County voters reject use tax
(Local News ~ 04/05/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Voters in Mississippi County rejected a countywide local use tax during Tuesday’s election. Voters were asked: “Shall Mississippi County impose a local use tax at the same rate as the total local sales tax rate, provided that if the local sales tax rate is reduced or raised by voter approval, the local use tax rate shall also be reduced or raised by the same action?”...
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