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Installing new poles in SikestonSIKESTON — Crews with J.F. Electric, which was contracted by Ameren, work to install new utility poles Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Historic Downtown Sikeston. The installation is part of a storm-hardening project between Morehouse and Sikeston to help address wind-related reliability issues in the region. These upgrades include the addition of airflow spoilers and more than two dozen composite and superstorm poles. ... -
Stoddard County jury returns guilty verdict for Bloomfield manBLOOMFIELD, Mo. — A Stoddard County jury deliberated for 38 minutes following a two-day trial before reaching a guilty verdict on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for a Bloomfield man charged with child molestation. Timothy C. Allbritton was found guilty of third-degree child molestation during a trial held Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Stoddard County Justice Center in Bloomfield... -
Craft fairs return to Cape GirardeauCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — One craft fair, two craft fairs, three. Craft fairs will be all around the Cape Girardeau area this weekend so grab your cash to get some early Christmas gifts. The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will be holding the 54th annual Arts and Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. ... -
MDC reports 68,312 deer harvested during firearms opening weekendJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 68,312 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 68,312 deer harvested, 42,283 were antlered bucks, 5,105 were button bucks, and 20,924 were does... -
Kehoe announces formation of 2025 inaugural committeeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 the formation of his inaugural committee, Securing Missouri’s Future, which will host events celebrating the inauguration of Missouri’s statewide office holders on Jan. 12-13, 2025...
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New Madrid County Commissioners hire executive assistantNEW MADRID, Mo. — With an eye on the future for New Madrid County, the New Madrid County Commissioners at their Nov. 14 meeting made some changes to ensure operations continue to run smoothly. Presiding Commissioner Mark Baker began by announcing he is currently being treated for Alzheimer’s Disease... -
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7183 recognizes area students, teachers for patriotic effortsLILBOURN, Mo. - At the opening of the New Madrid County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7183’s Fall Awards Banquet on Nov. 12, Retired Air Force Col. James Russell read a statement by the late President Ronald Reagan. “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same,” Russell quoted... -
NMCC students honor veterans, current military for their serviceNEW MADRID, Mo. - Less than 1 percent of the U.S. population has served in the military, yet the opportunities that service offers are growing, guest speaker Jerry Whitehead told New Madrid County Central High School students at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...
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Charles CaldwellCHARLESTON, Mo. — Charles Edgar Caldwell, 70, died Nov. 20, 2024, at his home near Charleston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Eugene Cooper Jr. (11/19/24)LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Orlandus-Cushawn Eugene Cooper Jr., a resident of Little Rock, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Eugene was born Monday, July 14,... -
Bob Patterson (11/19/24)SIKESTON — On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, James Robert “Bob” Patterson of Sikeston passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Bob was born on Jan. 17, 1930, to MaryBelle Gaddy Patterson and James Floyd...