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Scott City man faces charges after vehicle pursuit through Scott, Mississippi Counties
(Local News ~ 05/31/24)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. — A high-speed pursuit with law enforcement through multiple counties resulted in the arrest of a Scott City man in Morley, Missouri. Lance David Pruden, 25, of Scott City is charged with resisting arrest by fleeing creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person; prior DWI; careless and imprudent driving; and exceeding the posted speed limit (by 26 or more over the posted limit)...
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Two Sikeston residents killed in crash
(Local News ~ 05/31/24)
ESSEX, Mo. — Two Sikeston residents were killed after being ejected from the vehicle they were traveling in late Thursday, May 30 in Stoddard County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. on US Highway 60, three miles east of Essex, as the eastbound vehicle driven by Chance D. ...
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Volunteers respond after tornado sweeps through Sikeston area
(Local News ~ 05/31/24)
SIKESTON — Since the May 26 tornado swept through Sikeston, several churches, organizations and businesses have reacted with kindness to those impacted by and working the cleanup. Among those is Sikeston First Assembly of God, which has been providing free lunch to all storm victims, first responders and storm workers as early as Monday, May 27...
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East Prairie man honored for bravery
(Local News ~ 05/31/24)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — An East Prairie man who helped save a woman in the midst of a dog attack has been recognized by the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office for his bravery and quick action. Cody R. Hampton of East Prairie was recently presented with the Brave Neighbor Award by the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office in Charleston, Missouri...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/31/24)
Today is Wednesday. You do not have to worry about what’s on TV tonight because there is nothing on TV tonight.
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Letter: More Native American facts
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/31/24)
Dear Editor: In December 1862, there were 38 Dakota warriors hung all at one time. Later they were buried in shallow graves at Mankato, Minnesota. One of the 38 hung was a chief known as Cut Nose. These were 38 warriors defending their home land from foreign invaders. It is also this country’s largest hanging all at one time...
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A Concord Minute: A sabbath rest after the storm
(Column ~ 05/31/24)
“Observe the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. …” - Deuteronomy 5:12-14a That was quite the storm! In the early hours of Sunday, May 26 those winds came through and made a mess of things in Sikeston and the surrounding area. ...
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Egg roll fundraiser is June 1
(Local News ~ 05/31/24)
Members of the New Madrid United Methodist Methodist Church’s Women’s group put together egg rolls for a fund-raising project. The group will be selling their egg rolls at the New Madrid Market on Saturday, June 1 at the corner of Mill and Main streets...
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Dumey recognized for retirement
(Local News ~ 05/31/24)
During its 100th anniversary celebration, Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church in Sikeston on May 19 recognized the Rev. Karen Dumey, who retired March 31. Dumey as installed as the church’s minister on March 20, 2022.
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Jenefer Baccus
(Obituary ~ 05/31/24)
SIKESTON — Jenefer Louyette Baccus, age 74, passed away on May 8, 2024, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. She was born on Nov. 27, 1949, in Middleton, Tennessee, to the late Preston and Dalmer Whaley Davis. She is survived by one son, Larry D. (Joanna) Polk Jr. of Lombard, Illinois; one daughter, Melissa Polk of Matthews, Missouri; one brother, Lynn (Leslie) Hammett of Pawtucket, Virginia; and one granddaughter, Daisy Polk of Matthews...
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