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Howardville man arrested after making drug deal across from police station (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — It wasn’t the best spot for a drug deal. Brian Staffey of Howardville is being held on felony charges of delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance after he was observed taking part in a drug deal across from the Portageville Police Station... -
Lilbourn shooting victim’s identity released (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
LILBOURN, Mo. — Authorities have released the name of a woman who was shot and killed Sunday, May 12. According to New Madrid County Coroner George DeLisle, Crystal Dale Branam, 42, of Lilbourn died from a single gunshot wound. An autopsy was conducted Wednesday, May 15 on Branam... -
Ms. Rita’s Last Day of School Giveaway (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
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Plans to install baby box move forward; fundraising underway (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston City Council recently approved the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at the new fire station under development, and now local fundraising efforts are underway to help fund the baby box. According to Jonathan Douglass, city manager of Sikeston, a Safe Haven Baby Box is a climate-controlled, alerted box that can be accessible 24/7 from the exterior of the building and where a newborn can be securely relinquished by a parent in distress... -
Scenes from the 2024 SOLAR Day (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Students learned about “all things outdoors” at SOLAR Day 2024 held May 2 at the Corse/DeLaney Farm in Charleston. This traditional event was started by Charleston R-1 teachers Annette Robertson and Dorothy DeField in 1986, and has since been teaching students about topics like fishing, conservation practices, outdoor skills, and so much more. ... -
James Clay Waller III faces domestic assault charge; victim claims he was knocked unconscious (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
James Clay Waller III, 32, of Jackson, has been charged with third-degree assault on allegations he lured a man to a location and injured the victim in a fight. The victim told police on May 5 that Waller sent the victim text messages while pretending to be someone else, according to a probable cause statement signed by an officer whose name is redacted. ... -
Sikeston fifth grade characters for April named (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
Sikeston Middle School has named its fith grade character education students of the month for April. The character education word of the month was courage. Pictured are front row, from left: Rosalyn Lunderman, Alivla Crowder, Blake Beeson, Quinn Johnson and Garrett Kruger; and back row: Peyton Williams, Aubrey Brady, Alexis Smith, Jasmine Waters, Bryunah Williams and Kairi Wiggins... -
Sikeston Middle School names its April sixth grade characters (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
Sikeston Middle School has named its sixth grade character education students of the month for April. The character education word of the month was courage. Pictured are front row, from left: Vivi Anya Van Dam, Ana Barrientos Bautista, Thomas Douglass, Kyleigh Culbertson and Donnie Metheny III; and back row: Kale Myer, Austin Breeden, Evan Pigg, Gareth Moore, Romel Hester and Caid Scott... -
Music in the Park makes its return in June
(Local News ~ 05/17/24)
SIKESTON – The Music in the Park series will return to American Legion Park in Historic Downtown Sikeston on Friday nights throughout the summer, beginning in early June. This summer’s concert series dates are June 7, 14 and 28; and July 12, 19 and 26. Each Friday night, the concert will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/17/24)
Who in Sikeston repairs riding lawn mowers? Need belts and possibly spindles replaced, blades sharpened. Call 573-380-7304. Leave message. Thanks.
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Buddy Fisher
(Obituary ~ 05/17/24)
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — James Landon “Buddy” Fisher, 70, died May 15, 2024, at Hot Springs. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri, with the Rev. David Baunach officiating...
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AAA: Gas prices dropping ahead of expected record Memorial Day travel (Local News ~ 05/17/24)
The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $3.22 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents less compared to this day last week and is four cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. ...
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