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Two charged in connection to Cape Girardeau graduation shooting (Local News ~ 05/21/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Prosecutors charged Kris E. Owens, 20, of Cape Girardeau with first-degree felony assault, a Class A felony; armed criminal action; and unlawful use of a weapon stemming from a shooting and fight that injured two and disrupted Cape Central High School graduation ceremonies Sunday, May 19, at the Show Me Center... -
Catherine Mathis (Obituary ~ 05/21/24)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — Catherine Lea Mathis, daughter of Dorothy and Lee Bloomfield of Essex, Missouri, was born on Dec. 27, 1954, in Sikeston, Missouri. She went to her Heavenly home on May 19, 2024, at the age of 69 in Wappapello. Cathy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, David Mathis of 50 years; her children Ambre and late husband Mark Curran of Benton, Missouri; Lauren and husband Bruce Starks of Benton, Missouri; siblings Debbie and husband Terry Bowling of Farmington, Missouri; Beth and husband Mike Smith of Houston, Texas; Lee and Deanna Bloomfield of Gulfport, Mississippi; grandchildren, Zach and wife Amanda Curran of Columbus, Ohio; Madalyn and husband Alan Lockhart of Joplin, Missouri; Jacob Curran of Phoenix, Arizona; Maurice Davis (Shelby Eichhorn) of Jacksonville, Florida; Colton Starks and Camden Starks of Benton; and several loving lifelong friends and extended family members.. ... -
Pamela Wiggins (Obituary ~ 05/21/24)
SIKESTON — Pamela Kay (Booker) Wiggins, 62, died peacefully Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Dec. 22, 1961, in Sikeston to the late Jessie Lee (Booker) Woods and Paul Yarber. She was married to Gary Wiggins Sr. She was a Christian and a member of Devine Second Chance Ministry... -
Arthur Shy Jr. (Obituary ~ 05/21/24)
CRYSTAL, Mich. — Arthur Joseph Shy Jr. passed away at his home in Crystal, Michigan, May 11, 2024, at 89 years old. He was born in New Madrid, Missouri, to Arthur and Mildred (Phillips) Shy Sr. Art attended Immaculate Conception School and New Madrid High School. ... -
Roger Woolsey (Obituary ~ 05/21/24)
SIKESTON — Roger Woolsey, 65, passed away in Sikeston, on May 16, 2024. He was born Aug. 30, 1958, in Hayti, Missouri, to Delbert and Alene Woolsey. Roger graduated from Sikeston High School in 1976. He worked for many years at Wohl Shoe Company, Burch Food Services and Southeast Missouri Food Bank. ... -
Anna Voelker (Obituary ~ 05/21/24)
SIKESTON — Anna Katherine Voelker, age 79, passed away on May 20, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. She was born on June 26, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late Francis Xavier and Alma Jean Morgan Schumacher. On June 22, 1968, in Sikeston, she married Charles Eli Voelker who preceded her in death on March 26, 1998... -
New Madrid County fire personnel take part in emergency training (Local News ~ 05/21/24)
MARSTON, Mo. — In rural counties, there aren’t always hydrants readily available when a fire occurs. On Saturday, May 18, fire personnel from across New Madrid County trained for such an emergency. Emergency Management Director Al DeLisle brought together departments from across New Madrid County for Tanker Task Force training. Taking part were firefighters and equipment from Gideon, Lilbourn, Matthews, New Madrid and Portageville... -
City Council has public hearing on FY25 budget (Local News ~ 05/21/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston City Council began its regular meeting Monday, May 20 with a public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget followed by scheduling a final hearing on June 3. The Council held the first reading of a bill regarding FY25 spending by fund. The bill’s second reading and ultimate adoption are expected for June 3. ... -
Sikeston Christian, country singer will release first national single (Local News ~ 05/21/24)
SIKESTON — Joshua Clark, a Sikeston resident, has always enjoyed country and Christian music and will release his first national single on Friday, May 24. Clark originally grew up in Dexter, Missouri, and said his parents always took him to church, where he would watch his mother and father sing and his father would play guitar. ...
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