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Sikeston residents urged to get debris to curb by Sunday (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
SIKESTON — In preparation for picking up tornado debris by the City of Sikeston, residents are urged to move debris to the curb (but not into the street) no later than Sunday, June 16. According to city officials, debris moved to the curb later than June 16 may have to wait for a future round of curbside pickup. ... -
Parson requests federal disaster declaration in response to tornado (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday, June 12 requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to 15 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted the state from May 19-27. These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure... -
East Prairie’s annual Tour de Corn, Main Street Party set for a return (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Get ready, cyclists: East Prairie’s annual Tour De Corn is only a week away. According to Emily Dahlbeck, Tour de Corn Committee member, this year marks the 22nd event. “Tour de Corn started in 2001 by local community organizers and a farmer who thought it would be great to show off all of the great things and great communities in Southeast Missouri,” Dahlbeck said. ... -
Pride and honor (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
SIKESTON — An American flag flies from the ladders of two Sikeston Department of Public Safety fire engines over North Main Street Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Sikeston. The flag flew in honor of former Sikeston DPS Captain James “Jim” Hailey, who died June 6, 2024, and was laid to rest Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery at Sikeston. Hailey served the public for over 33 continuous years in law enforcement and firefighting... -
Five lead Oran High School class of 2024 academically (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
ORAN, Mo. — Four valedictorians and one salutatorian led Oran High School’s class of 2024 in academics. Valedictorians were Andrew Dennis, Owen Forehand, Lillian Knotts and Molly Spane. Salutatorian was Dixie Shoemaker. Dennis, who is the son of Ryan and Katherine Dennis of Vanduser, was active in baseball, BETA Club, FCA, FFA and member of Guardian Angel Parish in Oran. ... -
Cantrell is new lead pastor at First Baptist Church (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
SIKESTON —Sikeston’s First Baptist Church recently welcomed a new lead pastor. Glen Cantrell of Sikeston was a bi-vocational pastor at a smaller church for 19 years before becoming the lead pastor at First Baptist Church. “A bi-vocational pastor is basically someone who pastors a church but also has another job so that they are not a burden on the church,” Cantrell said. ... -
Accommodating employee growth (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
Construction to add four new offices to accommodate employee growth takes place Friday, June 7 at Focus Bank on South Main Street in Sikeston. According to general contractor Randy Senciboy, work is expected to be completed by September.
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