Stories from Thursday, August 31, 2017

As part of his focus on farms this month, Congressman Jason Smith and House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Rodney Davis made two stops in New Madrid County Monday afternoon. His first stop was at Riceland Mill at the New Madrid County Port, and his second stop will be at the Fisher Delta Center...

I-44/I-55 Closed in Downtown St Louis late Friday through early Saturday

In the aftermath of the severe flooding in Houston Texas I believe God has a message for our hearts from the book of Job. The Old Testament book of Job may be the oldest book in the Bible. It is certainly a book with a message unlike any other book of the Bible. ...

Dr. Floyd to bring decades of experience and passion for prayer, spiritual awakening, and reaching the world for Christ to the National Day of Prayer. He will remain senior pastor of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The Chaffee Red Devils overcame a 14-2 first quarter deficit to defeat Portageville on the road in overtime. Final score, 32-38. Chaffee and Portageville were tied at 32 at the end of regulation before Chaffee scored in overtime to seal the win and a 2-0 start to the season. Portageville falls to 0-2...

The Portageville branch of the Progressive Production Credit recently made a donation to the Portageville FFA chapter. Representatives of the branch Ben Kellams and Terri Miller presented the $500 check to chapter officers and first year FFA members. ...

WASHINGTON – The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector partners, and governmental agencies working together that will most effectively and efficiently help survivors cope with the impacts of Tropical Storm Harvey...

With rains blanketing the area on Thursday, many farmers were out in force this week trying to harvest as much of their corn as possible. The rains were forecast to move out the area early today.

SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Norman Brant will continue to serve as Scott City mayor until April after the City Council narrowly agreed to it Wednesday, with Brant having the power to vote for himself twice and break a tie. Brant said under state law, he was allowed to vote as a councilman and then vote as the mayor to break a 4-4 tie. The decision was made informally, as no roll-call vote was taken after it was clear Brant had the votes to stay on as mayor...

SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man is in jail after brandishing a handgun and making threats before leading police on a vehicle pursuit. According to Sikeston DPS Sgt. Jon Broom, DPS officers responded to the 800 block of Ruth at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a brandishing of a weapon call. The caller said Raymond Mitchell brandished a handgun and threatened to shoot at their home as he drove by...

BENTON, Mo. -- An extra day of festivities and a new look to the midway are among the bright spots added to the 49th Annual Benton Neighbor Days. Set to begin at 5 p.m. today at the city ball park, the Benton Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event promises once again to reunite old friends and provide entertainment for all ages...

SIKESTON - Sikeston Department of Public Safety Captain Bill Mygatt addressed the city council in its regular session on Tuesday and obtained council permission to procure a grant for digital data storage of the city's 17 on-officer body cameras. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is an unmatched grant meaning that it will not require the city to contribute toward the grant's purpose. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges Missouri's travelers to drive and boat responsibly during the 2017 Labor Day weekend. In Missouri, 20 people died and 429 were injured in 1,028 traffic crashes over the 2016 Labor Day holiday. ...

SIKESTON - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently appointed Sikeston native Josh Mills to the full-time position of Three Rivers Area representative. A passion for sports with an unflinching faith in God has guided Mills to the FCA where his beliefs can be impactful to young people...

Emily Dugan-Deuster has joined the staff of Century 21 Premiere Realty in Sikeston as a full-time realtor. 

ORAN, Mo. -- Marla Shy, 51, died Aug. 31, 2017, at the family home. Born May 2, 1966, in Herrin, Ill., daughter of Margaret McClure Hammonds of Herrin and the late Delmar Hammonds, she was a CNA with Rock Care in Jackson. In addition to her mother, survivors include: two sons, Tyler Shy and Troy Shy of Oran; a brother Terry Hammonds of Sesser, Ill.; two sisters, Vicki Null of Johnston City, Ill. and Lori Hammonds of Herrin; and two grandchildren...

SUGAR CAMP, Wis. -- Betty Ann Sowinski, 75, died Aug. 29, 2017, at her home. Born Aug. 4, 1942, in Rhinelander, to the late Frank and Ida Simmons Robinson, she was a 1960 graduate of Rhinelander High School. She had been employed by the Fairmont Dairy in Rhinelander. She and husband also worked on the family farms in Charleston, Mo., each year. She was a member of the St. Kunegunda Catholic Church in Sugar Camp...

SIKESTON -- Lydia Elizabeth "Betty" Buckthorpe, 89, died Aug. 30, 2017, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Born March 11, 1928, in Charleston, to the late James Edward and Ruby Golightly Arnold, she attended First Christian Church and had worked as a registered nurse for Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston before retiring...

EAGLE POINT, Ore. -- M. Joan Happe Clark, 73, died Aug. 28, 2017. Born June 26, 1944, in Farrenburg, Mo., daughter of the late Jake and Esther Farrenburg Happe, she was a member of the 1962 graduating class at Sikeston High School in Sikeston, Mo., and a member of the Eagle Point Golf Club in Eagle Point. She worked several years as a photographer and later as a clerical assistant in the Forensic Department at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn...

SIKESTON -- Thelma "Emogene" Dollar, 88, died Aug. 30, 2017, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Dec. 12, 1928, in Conway, Ark., to the late John Alexander and Etta Wiley Hill, she was a homemaker most of her life and had also worked at Rodchester's and Susie's Bake Shop. She was a member of Shady Acres Church of Christ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- William Carter "Dub" Groves Jr., 90, formerly of Bertrand, Mo., died Aug. 29, 2017, at his daughter's home in San Antonio. Born Dec. 25, 1926, in Mississippi County, Mo., son of the late William Carter and Althea Singleton Groves, he was a farmer and served as a deacon at Temple of Faith in Sikeston, Mo., until he moved to Texas in April. Over the years, he served as a deputy sheriff for a brief time, worked in the water department and was the mayor of Bertrand...