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Scott County Republicans attend RNC, share thoughts (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Republicans Carrie Yanson and Leechia Wilder from the Bootheel Conservative Republicans represented Scott County during this week’s Republican National Convention, or RNC, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to Yanson and Wilder, who were visiting the RNC for the first time, there were plenty of exciting moments this week. This year’s convention took place July 15-18 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee... -
Back-to-school preparations (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
Teacher’s aide and art teacher Rita Kelly sets up the school’s library room Thursday, July 18 at The Christian Academy in Sikeston. She and fellow staff members are preparing for school to start back on Aug. 22. -
Anti-litter campaign forms in Sikeston (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
SIKESTON — In a bold move to keep Sikeston clean, a new group is asking citizens not to be litterbugs and has launched a new anti-litter campaign. Kathy McClellan, who is with the anti-litter campaign, spoke about her journey and why she believed it’s necessary to begin the campaign... -
Nabors marks 28 years of pastoral service (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
SIKESTON — Cornerstone Baptist Church, 127 Trotter St., in Sikeston on Sunday, July 21 will celebrate 28 years of pastoral service by Pastor L.J. and First Lady Mayola Nabors. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Louise White, pastor of New Hope Ministries, as the guest speaker... -
Concord Minute: Trust in King Jesus
(Column ~ 07/19/24)
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish… The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!” - Psalm 146:3-4, 10...
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Letter: Goodbye to a wonderful friend and great man
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/19/24)
Dear Editor: On Sunday, July 14, 2024, I lost a wonderful friend who was also a loving and caring father, a loving, faithful husband, a person you could count on and a great man who cared deeply about his church and community. This great American was a humble man who would not brag about his greatness; he just showed it by the example of his life, his family and his accomplishments...
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Wanda Scarbrough (Obituary ~ 07/19/24)
SIKESTON — Wanda Lee Nelson Scarbrough, age 99, passed away July 16, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. She was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Walter Nelson and Ethel Duke Nelson. On Oct. 5, 1943, she married William Lee Scarbrough Sr.; he preceded her in death Feb. 17, 2017... -
Brenda Westmoreland
(Obituary ~ 07/19/24)
CARRIERE, Miss. — Brenda Payne Westmoreland, daughter of the late Alvin and Iva Payne, was born on Thursday, July 6, 1950, in Risco, Missouri, and departed this life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence in Carriere at the age of 74 years, 10 days...
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Sikeston mayor gives update on city’s tornado recovery (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow provided an update on the city’s recovery from the May 26 EF3 tornado during the Sikeston Regional Chamber luncheon Thursday, July 18 at the Clinton Building. During the update, Turnbrow addressed curbside debris pickup; yard waste disposal site (compost site) operations; Federal Emeregency Managaement Agency, or FEMA, disaster declaration; and ongoing assessment of the city’s needs and next steps... -
Trump urges unity after assassination attempt in RNC finale (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration... -
Reinbott retires after 40 years with Scott County UM Extension office (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
BENTON, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension in Scott County announced that after 40 years of service, David Reinbott, who has served as the specialist in agricultural business, retired on June 4. Reinbott was one of two specialists in ag business who served the Southeast Missouri region, where he covered nine counties. ... -
Akridge receives MWA’s new member award (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
Akridge receives MWA’s new member award DUDLEY, Mo. —Michelle Akridge of Dudley, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was New Member Leader in the Missouri East Region for the month of June. Akridge joined Modern Woodmen in September 2023. ... -
Lung cancer innovative treatment reaches milestone at Saint Francis (Business ~ 07/19/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The 100th procedure with the Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic-assisted system for advanced lung care was conducted in July at Saint Francis Medical Center. The Intuitive Ion endoluminal system is designed to address a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung... -
KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Aug. 6 ballot issues explained (Local News ~ 07/19/24)
Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. ...
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