Stories from Thursday, September 12, 2024

SIKESTON — Sikeston Public Schools has been made aware of several school threats circulating social media platforms, the district said Thursday, Sept. 12. “We are currently working with Sikeston Department of Public Safety and keeping them informed of the post circulating social media,” district officials said via the district’s official Facebook page Thursday afternoon. ...

I recently drove through a fast food restaurant in Sikeston, went through the long line while receiving no greeting by a young employee, only to drive off with them leaving one of the items ordered out of the bag. It was clearly on the receipt. I am so tired of the horrible service by young workers these days. Don’t get me wrong. Some of them are nice and good, but the majority are not. Why are young people not being taught good, basic customer service skills these days?

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Charles W. “Chuck” Linebaugh, 87, died Sept. 10, 2024. A graveside service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Charleston, Missouri. The Rev. Scott Moon, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Charleston, will officiate...