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Georgia man arrested for murder of Sikeston couple
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
A Georgia man was arrested and faces charges for the murder of a Sikeston, Missouri, couple early this week. Cornelius M. David, 33, of Georgia is charged with two counts of first-degree murder; two counts of armed criminal action; and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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Scott County Central freshman will compete in statewide essay contest
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
Chloe Klaffer said her district-winning essay which led her to competing in this weekend’s statewide Voice of Democracy Contest almost didn’t happen. “The day it was due, I wasn’t even halfway finished,” the Scott County Central High School freshman said about her award-winning essay. “I still had to write five more paragraphs, and (my English teacher) Mr. (Gary) Mize told me: ‘Get it done.’...
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Missouri Delta partners with SEMO Food Bank to open patient pantry
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
Missouri Delta Medical Center has partnered with Southeast Missouri Food Bank to offer an on-site food pantry for patients. “Missouri Delta Medical Center is excited to work with Southeast Missouri Food Bank,” said Amy Thompson, RN, Population Health Manager at Missouri Delta Medical Center. “Proper nutrition is vital to overall health, and we felt this was a great opportunity to positively impact our patients’ quality of life.”...
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Fire destroys home in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
Sikeston Department of Public Safety’s fire division responded to a residential fire at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 in the 800 block of Ruth Street in Sikeston following a report of children running out of the residence, according to Capt. Derick Wheetley, fire division commander for DPS. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/27/23)
Time for Jason Smith to get something done. I absolutely agree with you. 100%.
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Charleston High School administrators named
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
Charleston R-1 School District on Thursday, Jan. 26 announced its new high school principal and assistant principal for the remainder of the school year and next school year. Jen Ford has been named principal and Michael Minner as assistant principal of Charleston Junior/Senior High School. They were recently named by the R-1 Board of Education following the appointment of outgoing CHS principal Jamarcus Williams, who is the new superintendent, according to the school district’s announcement...
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NMCC High School students recognized for academic efforts
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
New Madrid County Central High School has announced the names of those students earning academic honors during the first semester. Honor Roll With Distinction Those who earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 or higher during the first semester are named to the honor roll with distinction. These students included:...
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Use your God-given gift to lift others
(Column ~ 01/27/23)
In the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent playoff game, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was taken out of the game due to a high ankle injury. The backup quarterback, Chad Henne, came into the game, and set a new Chiefs’ playoff record. Henne led his team in a 98-yard touchdown drive. Both Mahomes and Henne have the skills to be good quarterbacks, but their skills are not identical. Mahomes has the greater talent. Yet, that does not negate the fact that Henne is also talented...
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