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Sikeston woman competing in ‘Inked’ contest (3/14/24)SIKESTON — A Sikeston resident is competing in an online competition to be on the cover of Inked Magazine. Tiffany Knight on Monday, March 11 was ranked fourth in her group with the next round of contestant cuts expected Thursday, March 14. As part of the contest, one tattooed model will be featured on the cover of Inked, win $25,000, fly to the Bahamas on a private jet for a photoshoot and receive an exclusive tattoo session with Ryan Ashley...
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Sikeston couple face burglary, stealing charges (3/12/24)SIKESTON — A Sikeston couple face felony burglary charges after allegedly stealing from their neighbors and attempting to sell them on a social media site. Anthony Gibson, 43, and Susanne E. Skinner, 44, are each charged with felony second degree burglary, felony first degree property damage; felony stealing $25,000 or more, according to online court records.Gibson is also charged with felony possession of a controlled substance...
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St. Louis man arrested after vehicle pursuit with police in Sikeston (3/12/24)SIKESTON — A St. Louis, Missouri, man faces a felony resisting arrest charge after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through Sikeston during the daytime on Saturday, March 9. Richard A. McClain, 25, of St. Louis is charged through Scott County with felony resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing and creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person and misdemeanor driving while revoked/suspended, first offense, according to online court records...
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Blanton retires as Sikeston Public Schools Foundation trustee after 15 years of service (3/15/24)SIKESTON — After serving 15 years as a Sikeston Public Schools Foundation trustee, Amy Blanton recently decided to retire from the board. Blanton has served as a trustee or director of the Foundation since March 2009 when she first joined the R-6 Board of Education. ...
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Dexter National Guard Unit deploys to Poland (3/12/24)Dexter Statesman DEXTER, Mo. — A crowd of people, including city and county officials, was on hand Saturday, March 9 at the Bearcat Event Center at Dexter High School to bid farewell to the 1221st Transportation Company as they deploy to Europe. Family, friends and supporters were also in attendance...
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Residence damaged in Sikeston fire (3/14/24)About 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 Sikeston Department of Public Safety’s Fire Division responded to the 3300 block of State Highway BB for a structure fire, according to DPS. First arriving units to the fire encountered heavy flames and smoke at the residence. ...
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New Madrid City council appoints assistant fire chief (3/13/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. —New Madrid’s volunteer fire department has a new assistant fire chief. At their March 4 meeting the New Madrid City Council appointed Shane Grissom as second-in-command of the volunteer fire department. Recommended by New Madrid Chief of Police Joey Higgerson, who serves as public safety director overseeing the police and fire divisions, Higgerson noted Grissom has served with the fire department for over 20 years and brings both technical knowledge and experience to the position.. ...
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Sikeston Jaycees announce rodeo entertainment lineup (3/9/24)SIKESTON —The entertainment lineup for the 72nd Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo was announced over the weekend during the Jaycees' public rodeo kickoff at the Sponsor Barn on the rodeo grounds.
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A Concord Minute: Them’s the rules (3/8/24)“And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:1-2 In the Ancient Near East, God laid out “rules of the house.” Like parents today who lay out boundaries and guidelines for house rules, God did similar with Israel...
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Farmers recognized during Sikeston chamber’s banquet (3/7/24)SIKESTON — Individuals who have made contributions to the regional agricultural community were recognized Wednesday, March 6 at the annual Sikeston Regional Chamber Farmer’s Recognition Banquet at the Sikeston Jaycees Sponsorship Barn. Hunter Duff and Tristan Duff of Duff Farms of Sikeston received the Outstanding Young Farmer Award while John Bollinger of Sikeston was selected as Agricultural Leader of the Year...
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