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Summer school starts up for some districts (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
SIKESTON — Some area school districts kicked off their summer school programs this week. Charleston R-1 School District’s summer school began on Monday, May 20 and will end Friday, June 14, according to Hearnes Elementary Principal Amy Smotherman. Charleston summer school starts every day at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m... -
Severe weather damages Scott County Courthouse (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
BENTON, Mo. — After receiving damage from last month’s strong storm systems that moved through the region, exterior repairs are underway at the Scott County Courthouse in Benton. According to Scott County Presiding Commissioner Danny Tetley, the recent damage to the courthouse occurred on Election Day, which was April 2, when several severe thunderstorms and tornadoes made their way through the region... -
Police say ATM thefts could be ‘systematic’ work (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
PUXICO — An ATM in Puxico was robbed and law enforcement officials are following leads. But those leads might connect more dots than some might imagine. In a press release, authorities stated the ATM theft in Puxico that happened over the weekend might be related to ATM thefts in Poplar Bluff and Rolla. ... -
Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/24/24)
I see where Eric Burlison and Cori Bush of Missouri voted to oust Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. I guess they continue to attempt to throw out any possibility of stability and compromise of the House of Congress. They apparently want the government to continue in chaos supporting Marjorie (Moscow) Greene.
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Plans being finalized for Juneteenth celebration (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston’s annual Juneteenth celebration is less than a month away, taking place June 14-16 in Lincoln Park, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend. Taneshia Pulley, one of the event organizers, said the fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration will kick off on Friday, June 14, with the Black Excellence Ball at the Copper Still from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pulley said the ball is free, and attendees must be 25 or older... -
Proposition Safety issue will return on Aug. 6 ballot
(Local News ~ 05/24/24)
BLODGETT, Mo. — After Scott County Rural Fire Protection District’s Proposition Safety failed by just one vote in April, the issue will be put before voters again in August. On April 2, a four-sevenths majority, or 57.14% approval was needed for passage. There were 278 “yes” votes, or 57.08% and 209 “no” votes or 42.92%. A vote total of 279 “yes” votes would have put the measure at 57.17% majority...
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Judge sets deadline for coroner to file petition or an hire attorney (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
A judge ruled Monday, May 20, that Cape Girardeau Coroner Wavis Jordan needs to hire an attorney or file an answer to the state’s quo warranto petition by Friday, June 7. Judge Jerel Lee Poor II gave the deadline over the state’s objection, according to Missouri’s court online database... -
MoDOT urges extra caution in increased traffic and work zones this summer (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– As Memorial Day weekend approaches and Missourians hit the road to start their summer travels, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through work zones... -
Rick Davis
(Obituary ~ 05/24/24)
SIKESTON — Rick Davis, 68, died May 22, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Mission Missouri to create dedicated recovery campus (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
SIKESTON — During the Monday, May 20 Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority meeting, Mission Missouri purchased two lots to establish a dedicated recovery campus. Mission Missouri, a drug and alcohol treatment and recovery center that has inpatient housing (16 beds) for women and has outpatient services for both men and women, purchased the lot at 509 W. Gladys to build recovery houses and purchased the lot at 518 Ruth for a parking lot... -
100-mile sale ends on Memorial Day (Local News ~ 05/24/24)
The annual Highway 25 100-Mile Yard Sale is returning through the holiday weekend. The annual event started Thursday, May 23, and will continue through Memorial Day, May 27. The event will stretch from Jackson to Kennett along Highway 25. This will be the 26th year of yard selling during Memorial Day weekend... -
Ronald Ledbetter (Obituary ~ 05/24/24)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Rev. Ronald L. Ledbetter, son of the late Hershel L. Ledbetter and Naomi Keith Ledbetter, was born on Nov. 10, 1934, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on May 22, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 89 years... -
A Concord Minute: Crossing the Trinitarian bridge
(Column ~ 05/24/24)
This Sunday, my parish - Concordia, Sikeston - is recognizing and celebrating the Holy Trinity. This First Sunday after Pentecost closes out the first half of the church year that begins annually with Advent right after Thanksgiving. The first half of the church year focuses on Christ’s first coming, birth, life and ministry, death, resurrection, ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. ...
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