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Top national American Legion officials will take part in parade
(Local News ~ 09/21/22)
SIKESTON — Top national American Legion officials will participate in the 78th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade when it rides through town Oct. 1 in Sikeston. Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola, national commander of the American Legion, will serve as parade marshal, while Vickie Koutz, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, will serve as a special guest during the Sikeston American Legion’s annual Cotton Carnival Parade. ...
- Parade rules (Local News ~ 09/21/22)
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Annual Cotton Carnival kicks off Sept. 27
(Local News ~ 09/21/22)
SIKESTON — Young and old will once again head to the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds as the 78th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival is just around the corner. The Cotton Carnival will run from Sept. 27 through Oct. 1, with the annual Cotton Carnival parade to be held Oct. 1...
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Fundraiser for Sikeston Parks and Recreation Foundation to feature stand-up comedian
(Local News ~ 09/21/22)
SIKESTON — A night of entertainment will help raise money for the Sikeston Parks and Recreation Foundation. Reno Collier, a stand-up comedian who gained celebrity as the opening act for Larry the Cable Guy and with his own Comedy Central Presents special, will be performing at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Sikeston Jaycee Rodeo Sponsor Barn...
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Kiwanis donates to United Way
(Community News ~ 09/21/22)
Sikeston Kiwanis recently made a donation to the Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way. Pictured are from left: Lisa Ruby Angle with United Way and Kiwanis member David Terrell.
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Steward, Hodgkiss named Students of the Month for September
(09/21/22)
SIKESTON — Kyndal Reese Steward and Lilly Grace Hodgkiss were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for September. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2022-2023 school year...
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Missouri State releases summer dean’s list
(09/21/22)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale)...
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Protecting kids online; program offered at CTC
(Local News ~ 09/21/22)
Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) will host a “Parent Night” event to educate adults 18 years and older about ways to keep their children safe from online predators. SEMO NASV has invited parents from the Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City school districts to attend at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Cape Girardeau’s Career and Technology Center (CTC), 1080 S. Silver Springs Road...
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NMCC celebrates annual football homecoming
(Community News ~ 09/21/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A warm fall night provided the perfect backdrop for New Madrid County Central High School’s 2022 football homecoming. Crowned the 2022 football homecoming queen was Gabby Perkins, the daughter of Charlotte Banks and Keith Perkins. She was escorted by Jaireik Smith, son of Sherika Smith...
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New Madrid begins search for new administrator
(Local News ~ 09/21/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The search is on for a new city administrator. Richard McGill, who recently announced his intention to step down as city administrator, informed the City Council at their Sept. 12 meeting he was updating the current job description for the position. McGill said following a review of the job description by Mayor Donnie Brown, he would began advertising for his replacement...
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Harboring growth: Federal funding could boost growth of second slack water harbor
(Local News ~ 09/21/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Like so many other states, Missouri is working to address the shipping disruptions which arose during the pandemic resulting in delays in raw materials and consumer goods coming into the United States. New Madrid County’s growing port site may well be part of the solution...
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Mike French
(Obituary ~ 09/21/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Amos Michael “Mike” French was born on Feb. 26, 1951, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late Amos Edward French and Gladys House French. He passed away on Sept. 19, 2022, at his home in Portageville at the age of 71 years, 6 month, 24 days...
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Craig Cange
(Obituary ~ 09/21/22)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — William Craig Cange II, 59, died Sept. 16, 2022, at his home in Little Rock. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Charleston, Missouri. The Rev. David Dohogne, pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in Charleston, will officiate...
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Eddie Hickman
(Obituary ~ 09/21/22)
SIKESTON — Edward "Eddie" Hickman, 59, died Sept. 20, 2022, at his home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 09/21/22)
I was just wondering how come Long John Silvers and A&W Root Beer closed? Are there any plans to open anything in those stores? And what happened to the Sonic Drive-In on S. Main?
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Teresa McGill
(Obituary ~ 09/21/22)
SIKESTON — Teresa Jo McGill, age 70, passed away on Sept. 21, 2022, at her home in Sikeston. On Dec. 26, 1951, in Sikeston, she was born to the late Herman and Dixie Helms Ray. She married Charles McGill on Nov. 24, 1978, in Sikeston, who preceded her in death on March 20, 2018...
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