Stories from Friday, June 2, 2023

Dear Editor, Violence against animals that is intentional is considered active animal abuse. Physically harming an animal on purpose falls under this category. If an animal is not properly fed, hydrated or housed, this is considered passive animal cruelty. ...

Hello, I just noticed in Wednesday’s paper where June 2 is going to be proclaimed (National) Gun Violence (Awareness) Day in Sikeston. May I say for the 40th time, there is no such thing as gun violence; there is people violence, not gun violence. Thank you.

I feel that I practically live my life on highways. Somedays my travel back and forth is rather ordinary and dull. However, other days present things you don’t typically see. On one of my recent trips, I passed a pick-up truck. Now that is not unusual. ...

SIKESTON — Donald Edward Mullins, 51, died May 29, 2023, at his home in Sikeston. Private services will be held. McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Norma Jean McMinn Barnes passed from life on this earth to her eternal home on June 1, 2023, holding the hands of two special nieces, Georgia Gremillion and Janet DeField. Born on Nov. 28, 1929, in Martin, Tennessee, Norma Jean moved to East Prairie with her parents, John E. McMinn Sr. and Cornelia Love Childers McMinn when she was a young child. It was in East Prairie that she impacted the lives and character of many...