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Four vying for presiding commissioner in Scott County
(Local News ~ 07/27/22)
BENTON, Mo. — Scott County voters have several local issues on the ballot in the Aug. 2 primary. One local race involves presiding commissioner. On the Republican ballot, candidates include: incumbent Jim Glueck, Danny Tetley, Larry J. McClain and Monty W. Keesee. The following is a Q&A with each candidate...
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Sikeston R-6 seeks stakeholder input
(Local News ~ 07/27/22)
SIKESTON — As part of the Sikeston R-6 School District’s strategic planning process, the district has launched an online survey to obtain stakeholder input. “We want to hear from the Bulldog Nation as we develop our strategic plan,” said Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Shannon Holifield...
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300 children benefit from Back To School Fair
(Local News ~ 07/27/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - More than 300 children are better prepared for the upcoming school year following the 2022 Back To School Fair hosted by the New Madrid County Family Resource Center and the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation. According to Corlie Wilson, Family Resource Center coordinator, 308 children participated in the event. Each received backpacks and other supplies...
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Grant funds sought to improve city sewage system
(Local News ~ 07/27/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The city of New Madrid will seek grant funding to improve its wastewater system. During its July meeting, the Board of Aldermen authorized City Administrator Richard McGill to seek a grant through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for approximately $784,000...
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School year begins Aug. 22 for R-1 students
(Local News ~ 07/27/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The start of the school year for students in the New Madrid County R-1 School District is less than a month away and activities are picking up for students and faculty. All students must complete the yearly online registration before the first day of school on Aug. 22...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/27/22)
I, too, would like to hear more about Governor Parson’s permanent tax-relief plan.
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Sikeston Community Conversations begin
(Local News ~ 07/27/22)
SIKESTON — The conversation has started. The first of the Sikeston Community Conversations was held Tuesday night at the YMCA of Southeast Missouri gymnasium, with a panel discussion featuring Lincoln University, DAEOC, Sikeston Career Center and Bootheel Counseling...
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Barry McBride
(Obituary ~ 07/27/22)
SIKESTON — Barry Wayne McBride, son to the late Edward Eugene “Gene” and Mary “Maxine” Burson McBride, was born on Dec. 1, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on July 26, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 70 years surrounded by his loving family...
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