Stories from Friday, June 23, 2017

Previous audit identified concerns with lack of oversight and record keeping

To help Missouri meet its goal of preparing all high school graduates for success, the State Board of Education approved requirements this week for a new career and technical education (CTE) certificate that students can earn in addition to a high school diploma. The requirements were developed in consultation with the state’s CTE advisory council. Students must meet all of the requirements in order to earn the certificate...

No one would have complained if Jesus had simply taught about God. Who would have been upset if He had simply presented His take on the Scriptures, after all, He was called “Teacher” and everyone knows that all teachers have a curriculum. No, He went much further when he said, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. ...

DEXTER, Mo. - Claims on social media of animal abuse were investigated and determined to be unfounded, according to the Dexter Police Department. At 6 a.m. Thursday, a Dexter Police employee was forwarded a link to a Facebook post that depicted photos of a dog with a wound on its head. Police reported at that time, an investigation was started...

BENTON, Mo. -- Additional charges were filed against a Kewanee man accused of sexual abuse with children in Scott County. Anthony L. Kiser, 41, is charged with one count of felony second degree statutory sodomy occurring on or about Nov. 30, 2015, and two counts of fourth-degree child molestation with a child less than 17 years old and the offender is greater than four years older occurring on or about May 20...

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- It is hide and seek in Southeast Missouri and the number of players just keeps growing. Approximately two weeks ago, painted rocks began making their appearances around towns. There were brightly painted rocks on window sills, atop fire hydrants and along the Mississippi riverfront walk...

SIKESTON - After thirty years of diligent service, Linda Lowes is turning the page in her professional life as Director of Governmental Services for the city of Sikeston. For this respected lady, as for many, retirement is bittersweet. Lowes looks toward the future with a clear plan of how she will continue to serve her adopted city, with a misty-eyed recollection of her years in city government...

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Lois Imogene Elledge, 87, died June 22, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Zalma, to the late Willard Morgan and Florence Jones Glasener. On Feb. 12, 1947, in Piggott, Ark., she married Ernest Elledge, who survives of the home...

BRECKENRIIDGE HILLS, Mo. - Sharon K. Morgan (nee McClanahan), age 71, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born on Saturday, June 23, 1945, in Sikeston, the daughter of the late Wyatt and Ola (nee Groves) McClanahan...

SIKESTON -- Glenell "Nan" Curtis, 87, formerly of Conran, died June 22, 2017, at her home in Sikeston. Born April 2, 1930, in Senath, daughter of the late Joe and Ethel Stanfield Palmer, she was a member of the Living Waters Church of Christ in Sikeston, where she loved attending services. She also loved crossword puzzles and watching Fox TV and being with her family...

SIKESTON - Lois Elledge, 87, died June 22, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements incomplete with Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.

HOUSTON, Texas - Nita (Danita) Arlene Ham Bedell, 62, died June 19, 2017, at her home in Houston. Born July 5, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., she attended Dexter Public Schools and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 1985. ...

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Richard Warren Hearnes Jr., 78, died May 12, 2017. Born March 20, 1939, in Charleston, son of the late Richard Warren Hearnes and Dorothy Brown Hearnes, his family moved frequently and lived in Maine; New Jersey; West Virginia; Shreveport, La.; and Independence. ...