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American Pickers to film in Missouri (4/19/24)The American Pickers will to return to Missouri in June when they plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques...
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Benton man faces murder, armed criminal action charges following deadly stabbing in Scott County (4/23/24)BENTON, Mo. — A Benton man was arrested on murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly stabbing early Monday, April 22 in Scott County. Brian Thomas Morrell, 39, of Benton is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. At about 7 a.m. Monday, Scott County deputies responded to 407 Lake Road in rural Benton in reference to an assault in progress, according to Drury...
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BOWLING ALLEY FACELIFT (4/19/24)SIKESTON — After new owners Teresa Taylor and Paula Farmer purchased the Sikeston Bowling Center LLC, 1601 E. Malone Ave. in July, renovations began April 8 and are expected to take three weeks, according to bowling alley management. New lanes, new gutters and new restrooms are part of the project...
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Voice for Cheryl: Community marks 45 years since Cheryl Anne Scherer’s disappearance (4/16/24)BENTON, Mo. — Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday, April 14 to remember Cheryl Anne Scherer 45 years after she disappeared in broad daylight while working at a gas station in Scott City, Missouri. “Another five years has passed since our last gathering,” said Cheryl’s sister, Diane Scherer-Morris during the event at the St. ...
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Vehicle donation made to SCTC program (4/17/24)SIKESTON — Jennifer Baker of Sikeston MediCenter Pharmacy donated her 2015 Chevy Sonic to the Sikeston Career and Technology Center during the March 12 regular Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting at Central Office. The vehicle will be used as the new “suspect vehicle” for the Criminal Justice Program...
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Wednesday wreck (4/18/24)Individuals react immediately following a wreck around 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at the corner of Mitchell Street and East Malone Avenue. Further information was unavailable at press time.
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Death investigation underway in Scott County; 1 person in custody (4/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — A death investigation is underway in Scott County. At about 7 a.m. Monday, Scott County deputies responded to 407 Lake Road in rural Benton in reference to an assault in progress, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. Upon their arrival, deputies located the suspect near the residence, who was taken into custody.
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Isabelle McGill honored as Who’s Who at the University of Mississippi (4/17/24)UNIVERSITY, Miss. — Isabelle McGill of Sikeston, Missouri, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in political science, was recognized in the 2023-24 class of Who’s Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. McGill was among 201 Ole Miss students who were honored with the distinction during a ceremony on April 5 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts...
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Take a hike: Charleston introduces the town’s first walking trail (4/12/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — The late James L. (Jim) Byrd III loved his hometown of Charleston. He also loved trains. Now his family has combined those two loves to continue to grow Byrd’s legacy. With funds from Byrd’s estate, a new walking path was recently completed...
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Sikeston Department of Public Safety's dispatch center launches ‘Prepared Live’ (4/19/24)SIKESTON — Earlier this month Sikeston Department of Public Safety launched a new tool called “Prepared Live” to assist its dispatchers. Built by the company, Prepared, the software enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center to livestream, receive multimedia and receive location from mobile callers in real time. ...
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