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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 06/15/22)
Over here in East Prairie, I know I can’t name the station, gas was $4.09 and today it’s $4.29. Price of a gallon don’t go up no 20 cents. We all know that’s price gouging. Why don’t the state representatives for this county or the other counties come in and report these people to the federal government and everybody else?
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Portageville police officer receives memorial scholarship
(Local News ~ 06/15/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The newest member of the Portageville Police Department is the recipient of a memorial scholarship. Matthew Rudd, who graduated from the SEMO Law Enforcement Academy on June 9, was presented with $3,000 from the Bud Sisson Memorial Police Academy Scholarship Fund. The presentation was made by Joanne Sisson, wife of the late Albert E. “Bud” Sisson...
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Leadership Sikeston learns about city
(Local News ~ 06/15/22)
Leadership Sikeston had a busy session last week as they had coffee with Sikeston City Council, toured Sikeston DPS, watched a presentation from Sikeston BMU, toured the Sikeston Power Plant (pictured), took a bus tour to view the many projects happening in town and wrapped up the tour with a stop at the Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport...
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Area lawmakers support sports betting, which did not pass in Legislature
(Local News ~ 06/15/22)
State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder said the failure of her colleagues to pass sports wagering in Missouri during the most recent legislative session ending in May was “frustrating” and “ridiculous”. House Bill 2502, introduced by Dan Houx, Republican of Warrensburg, easily won approval March 24 in the General Assembly’s lower chamber, 115-33, with representatives Rick Francis of Perryville, Barry Hovis of Whitewater and Jamie Burger of Benton all voting “yes.”...
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Sikeston Middle School honor roll for fourth quarter
(06/15/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Middle School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2021-2022 school year. Fifth grade Mckenzie Adams, Gionna Applewhite, Allyssa Armstrong, Levigh Atchley, Bryce Atkins, Jazmin Atkinson, Carson Austin, Max Barborek, Karma Bates, Jace Beaird, Jaden Benish, Janyla Blackmon, Zaden Blackmon, Noah Blair, Bentley Bolt, Ziomaira Bonds, Elijah Bone, Ottayvia Boone, Domiah Branch, Brayden Branion, Gracin Brimer, Jace Browning, Jamier Burton, Josiah Butrum, Sophie Carbaugh, Bayleigh Chartrau, Kensington Clark, Nevaeh Coburn, Kanyon Coffin, Brayden Collier, Kamari Craig, Brylie Crenshaw, Cameron Cureton, Allen Cuvaca, Marziya Daniel, Brandy Daniels, Aria Davis, Jadelyn Denning, Jackson Dennis, Lindsay Drake, Brody Dunker, Dakotah Eftink, Hailee Ellis, Aleesia Emerson, Braelynn Evans, Brookelynn Evans, Olivia Fabing, Gregory Falls, Ava Franco, Logan Garner, David Gates, Nasya Gilmore, Deanthony Givens, James Gordon, Hunter Gosnell, Trey Gosnell, Audrey Graham, Chloe Gulledge, Allik Guzman, Jasmine Halbert, Lorelai Hawkins, Carter Hay, Joshalynn Hedge, Devin Herrion, Zander Hickman, Mickinlee Holman, Jazelle Orne, Tylen Hubrins, Tarvious Hudson, Londyn Humphries, Mariah Hurley, Brady James, Hudson James, Rylee Jenkins, Gary Joe, Jada Joe, Admyaire Johnson, Jaandrea Johnson, Jamiracle Johnson, Tristain Johnson, Ava Jones, Jaliyah Jones, Johnyla Jones, Culan Jordan, Ryan Keene, Carley King, Jaxon King, Carson Kolwyck, Chase Kolwyck, Clint Lawrence, Nevaeh Lee, Amaryan Lewis, Kamya Lewis, William Li, Masen Loomes, Rayce Lowe, Jarian Lucas, Arlen Malloy, Josephine Massey, Aaron McCain, John McGill, Elizabeth McMillen, Colin Merideth, Aayden Minton, Elijah Misouria, Londyn Mitchell, Londyn Mitchell, Ronjerrius Mitchell, Grace Montes, Meara Morris, Landon Myer, Makenzie Nance, Elizabeth Nash, Lamondra Newson, Kavion Pearson, Truleah Perez, Luke Pfefferkorn, Myles Pfefferkorn, Madalynne Pigg, Kastin Plaskie, Marcus Plaskie, Addison Priday, Nehemiah Raymond, Lucas Reynolds, Amerio Richardson, Elijah Riggins, Riazyreion Riley, Bobby Robison Iii, Christian Rodriguez, Elijah Rose, Easton Rush, Owen Sadler, Dewan Sager, John Sanders, Dalilah Schnieders, Griffin Sexton, Chase Shaver, Jackson Sisk, Lemirah Smith, Zariah Smith, Allyson Sparlin, Maddox St Cin, Tyler Stanfield, Sylas Stevens, Annabelle Stokes, Logan Tehee, Brodrick Thurmond, Clairissa Tindle, Isabella Tollison, Clayton Turner, Jakaydhen Turner, Enrique Vazquez, Collier Vinson, Zariah Washington, Brianna Waters, Corbin Watt, Jaleah Weakley, Cameron Wiggins, Bryant Williams, Kyrus Williams, Brianna Wilson, Snyah Winford, Dashon Winters, Kaedyn Worley, Joe Wright, Cash Young. ...
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East Prairie Middle School fourth quarter honor roll
(06/15/22)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Middle School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. Fifth grade Gabe Achter, Emma Allen, Madison Allen, Ginger Allred, Ruger Atkinson, Jayda Baker, Payton Barger, Isaac Barker, Faylee Bowman, Corwin Branam, Quinn Branam, Riley Brown, William Bryant, Isley Cade, Ryker Caffee, Bradley Carden, Cage Carden, Jaden Carter, Addison Coffer, Leigha Dickson, Kohlton Dorris, Emmalyn Douglas, Savana Douglas, Stella-Grace Dugan, Tayton Gentles, Mycah Gephart, Landyn Gifford, Timothy Gore, La’Shyia Groves, Hunter Haines, Kiara Hankins, Charlee Harper, J’Lyn Hayward, Shay Hedge, Brody Hercik, Olivia Heuring, Korban Higgins, Clara Howell, Lane Hutchason, Hunter Jackson, Bella Johnson, Bella Johnson, Genaye Johnson, Gavin Jones, Mason Jones, Caden Kersey, Braxton Kirby, George Livermore, Rylan McElfresh, Shooter Miller, Zoey Moses, Ty Munson, Blake Olin, Courtney Palmer, Fox Patrick, Malichiah Patrick, Sophie Poley, Taylor Poole, Evan Powell, Marvin Powell, Eli Pullum, Madelyn Ruedrich, McKenna Scorzafava, Allie Tatum, Luke Thresher, Adrienne Wilhelms, Noah Wolford, Randy Woollums. ...
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Scott County Central Middle School and Scott County Central High School honor roll for fourth quarter
(06/15/22)
SIKESTON — Scott County Central Middle School and High School have announced the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. 7th (3.5-4.0) Lukin Bridges, Jasarra Chavez, Lainey Glueck (4.0), Georgie Guzman (4.0), Bailey Harper (4.0), Joshua Knight, Shyla Skeen, Kevonte Thatch (4.0), Zach Wiggins. Layci Woods...
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Arkansas State announces academic honors for spring 2022
(06/15/22)
JONESBORO, Ark. — The Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study...
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New Madrid police chief addresses noise ordinances
(Column ~ 06/15/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Over the weekend, I had several calls about loud music being played from sound systems in a couple of the city parks. The current ordinances allow for prosecution for loud or offensive noise from car stereos, sound systems, vehicle/ATV exhaust, etc. However, there are several hurdles to enforcing the current law as it is written...
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Youngsters learn basics at football camp
(Local News ~ 06/15/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The start of New Madrid County Central High School’s football season is still months away but there was plenty of football action Friday as 21 youngsters took part in New Madrid County Central High School’s Youth Football Camp. Camp participants had the opportunity to learn both offense and defense. They practiced their stances, starts, passing and tackling, according to Tyler Fullhart, NMCC’s head football coach...
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Edmond receives masters degree
(06/15/22)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Edmond Jr. of Diehlstadt, Missouri, are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Jessica D. Edmond, from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Jessica is a graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School graduate...
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Kindergarten Pups-May
(06/15/22)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its kindergarten pups of the month for May.
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Preschool Pups-May
(06/15/22)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced its Preschool Pups of the month for May.
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Excessive heat warning extended
(Local News ~ 06/15/22)
High temperatures and humidity will continue to impact the area through Thursday and into the beginning of next week. An excessive heat warning was extended until 8 p.m. Thursday as heat index values will once again reach triple digits in southeast Missouri...
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