SIKESTON - D.L. Dickinson, 36, is recovering in the Sikeston General Hospital. The farmer had his right hand severed in an accident. Dixon told doctors his arm was caught as he was feeding grain into a mill.
SIKESTON - Miss Carol Frances Simpson gave a surprise dinner for Miss Kacky Martin, who was celebrating her 18th birthday.
SIKESTON - The R-6 Board of Education approved co-ed physical education classes and a reduction in force policy. The RIF policy, approved by teachers, specifies what the district would do if it becomes necessary to reduce staff.
SIKESTON - A Sikeston man was among 10 Outstanding Young Missourians honored by the Missouri Jaycees. Alan D. Keenan of Sikeston was presented the award during a ceremony at Tan-Tar-A Lodge on the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday. Co-owner with his father of Alan Wire Co., Keenan has been a leader in designing equipment and processes used to manufacture insulated copper with wire. By customizing manufacturing processes and equipment, his company is better able to accommodate their customers' needs and demands.
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SIKESTON - Wheelers and dealers can find big and little wheels and big and little deals when they tune into the Kenny Rogers Cerebral Palsy Telethon Feb. 22-23.
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CHARLESTON - A pair of three-pointers in the final 20 seconds helped close the gap, but it wasn't enough to keep Charleston from taking a 38-36 SEMO Conference win Friday over Kennett. Charleston moves to 20-2 with the win, dropping Kennett to 13-5.