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Kelly school board receives update on district's curriculum resources
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
BENTON, Mo. — During Scott County R-4 “Kelly” Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, the Board approved new curriculum resources for the district. Christina Dodd, district curriculum, instruction and assessment coordinator at Kelly schools, spoke about the curriculum resources Monday evening prior to the board’s approval...
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Sikeston Parks and Recreation asks public to help keep park restrooms clean
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
SIKESTON — Recently, Sikeston Parks and Recreation has seen an unusually high amount of vandalization to city park restrooms and are looking to the public for help. “All the restrooms in the parks have been open for two months and we’ve just seen an uncommonly high amount of vandalism so far,” said Sikeston Parks and Recreation Director Dustin Care...
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Hunter-Dawson’s Children’s Day
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
New Madrid, Missouri, Hunter-Dawson Historic Site’s 1860s Children’s Day, which was Saturday, May 6, 2023, was conducted to introduce youngsters and adults into the entertainments and chores typical of an 1860s childhood.
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Sikeston DPS donates vehicle to SCTC's criminal justice program
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Department of Public Safety donated a Chevy Tahoe to Sikeston Public Schools Tuesday, May 9 during the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting. The car was donated to the Sikeston Career and Technology Center to be used in its criminal justice program. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/10/23)
Fox News can no longer be trusted. They have gone woke. Chuck Schumer told them to fire Tucker Carlson and they did. They are firing other pro-Trump people on their channel. They can no longer be trusted. Watch Newsmax instead. Thank you.
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Drivers must use caution passing farm machinery
(Column ~ 05/10/23)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the morning of April 26, an officer took a report for trespassing on St. Virginia Street. The homeowner saw a white male on video, later identified as Tristen Sletten, cutting through her yard dragging a pressure washer. The pressure washer was found a few houses down on St. Virginia, but Sletten had already left the area...
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May proclaimed as National Foster Care Month
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – May is Foster Care Month in Missouri, and it’s a time to recognize the vital role of foster parents and their support of children in need of loving, temporary homes. “The role that foster, relative, and kinship providers play in the lives of Missouri’s most vulnerable children is truly invaluable,” said Robert Knodell, Department of Social Services Acting Director...
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Maclin-Aldridge
(Engagement ~ 05/10/23)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cook of Union City, Tennessee, and Mr. and Mrs. Hank Maclin of Portageville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Molly Katherine Maclin, to Tyler Steven Aldridge, son of Steve and Jennifer Aldridge of Marshfield, Missouri...
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Castillo-Tatum
(Engagement ~ 05/10/23)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Shannon Elise Castillo and Jamie Lee Tatum have announced their engagement. The future bride is the daughter of Deobrah Hill and Larry Ray. Her fiance is the son of Sheila Groves and Harold Tatum. Plans are being finalized for a Dec. 18 wedding in Gulf Shores, Alabama...
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Betty Hayes
(Obituary ~ 05/10/23)
SIKESTON — Betty Jane Hayes was born on Feb. 12, 1933, in Biggers, Arkansas, to the late Arah (Jones) and Earl Washburn. On Saturday, May 6, 2023, she passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at her home in Sikeston at the age 90 years, 2 months and 24 days...
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SEMO Health’s Community Day draws crowd
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — An estimated 400 people attended SEMO Health Network’s “Spring into Healthcare Community Day” on May 3. According to Sarah Ezell, SEMO Health’s project director, the event was designed to be not only fun but educational. “We at SEMO Health Network like to share information to educate the public on services that we provide as well as the other services available throughout the community,” she said. ...
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2023 Central graduate will cheer for Three Rivers College teams
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Caitie Cox has always been involved in her school. The New Madrid County Central High School senior belongs to and is an officer in numerous clubs and organizations and is president of her class. For the past three years, Cox was also a member of the NMCC cheerleading squad, including serving her senior year as a squad co-captain...
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NMCC seniors ready for what’s next
(Local News ~ 05/10/23)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Members of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2023 have big plans for their future. On May 4, they celebrated those plans by taking part in the Skills USA National Signing Day. Among the plans of the 84 students participating are the study of mechanical engineering, psychology, education, criminal justice, occupational therapy, early childhood development, business administration, art education, high performance mechanics, hybrid electric auto mechanics, cosmetology, HVAC repair and the culinary arts. ...
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Bill Griffin
(Obituary ~ 05/10/23)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — William “Bill” Don Griffin, age 78, passed away on May 3, 2023, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born on Aug. 3, 1944, in Vanduser, Missouri, to the late Norman and Lela (Haire) Griffin. Bill was a 20-year retired Veteran of the United States Air Force.
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