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Two arrested on drug charges after search warrants served in Scott County
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
BENTON, Mo. — A Chaffee, Missouri, man and rural Sikeston, Missouri, man face drug possession charges following separate search warrants served Wednesday in Scott County. James Tilley, 67, is charged with possession of a controlled substance; three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm; three counts of unlawful use of a firearm; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, according to online court records...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/20/22)
The very day Biden and the Democrats took office, the prices went up. Gasoline went up the very next day. Quit blaming it all on Putin. Blame it on Biden and the Democrats.
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Mayor highlights positive things happening in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
SIKESTON — There are many positive things going on in Sikeston, according to Mayor Greg Turnbow who spoke at the Sikeston Regional Chamber meeting Thursday at the Clinton Building. “We have so many things going on it’s hard to remember them all,” Turnbow said. “There’s a lot of positive things going on in the City of Sikeston.”...
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Becky Huck
(Obituary ~ 05/20/22)
JACKSON, Mo. — On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Becky Huck of Jackson died from complications of heart surgery performed at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Linus “Bud” Huck lost the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, and the mother of their children, Nathan and Martha...
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Lawson introduced as new head of SRC and Economic Development
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
SIKESTON — Marcie Lawson was introduced as the new president and CEO for the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Economic Development during the Sikeston Regional Chamber meeting on Thursday at the Clinton Building. “We’re very, very, very excited,” said Heather Couch, chairwoman of the Sikeston Area Economic Development Board when she made the announcement Thursday. “She has a lot of great ideas and we’re excited to implement those ideas and to see what it holds for Sikeston and the local community.”...
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SEMO-NASV addresses issue of adult, child sexual violence
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
SIKESTON — Formed in 1997 to address the issue of adult and child sexual violence, Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV) now serves nine counties with the philosophy of “listening to every voice… Advocating for every heart.”...
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June 3 proclaimed National Gun Violence Awareness Day
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston joined cities around the country in recognizing June 3 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. During Thursday’s Sikeston City Council meeting, Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow proclaimed June 3 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day...
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Council approves purchase of generator for Sikeston airport
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston is purchasing a generator for the Sikeston Municipal Airport to assist in airport operations during time of an emergency. During a meeting Thursday night, Sikeston City Council approved the purchase of a Koehler generator from CK Power under the state contract for a cost of $52,020. The cost includes cables and camloks for hookup...
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Jackie Chipman
(Obituary ~ 05/20/22)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Jacqueline Ruth “Jackie” Chipman, 91, died May 19, 2022, at the Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, Missouri. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, May 23 at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Matthews Cemetery in Matthews. Burial will follow under the direction of the funeral home...
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UPDATE: Drive-in movie night postponed
(Local News ~ 05/20/22)
**UPDATE: Due to weather predicted for Saturday evening, the CVB's Drive-In Movie Night has been POSTPONED. (Be on the lookout for information on a new date soon.) SIKESTON — In 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sikeston Convention and Visitors Bureau came up with the idea of hosting a drive-in movie as an outdoor event the community could take part in safely. The idea was a hit and continues to get bigger and better with the upcoming viewing of “The Greatest Showman.”...
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