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Angie Kelley
(Obituary ~ 07/12/18)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Mary Angeline (Angie) Kelley, 75, July 9, 2018, at her home in Portageville. Born Feb. 27, 1943, in Vinita, Okla., to the late Arthur Monroe Hunt and Violet (Carpenter) Hunt. she graduated from Nathan High School in Tulsa, Okla., and attended Tulsa University, UMSL, McKendree College and received her RN degree at Belleville Area College. ...
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Glimpse of the future: Missouri Main Street Connection shares initial findings on revitalization of Historic Downtown Sikeston
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
SIKESTON — City officials and residents got a glimpse of what Historic Downtown Sikeston could look like as the team with Missouri Main Street Connection discussed their initial findings in a meeting Wednesday morning. MMSC gave their findings as part of a cost-sharing People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant awarded to Historic Downtown Sikeston in February. The grant provides training, mentoring and technical services to revitalization programs in Missouri’s historic commercial districts...
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Six injured in Pemiscot County accident
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
HAYTI, Mo. — A two-car accident in Pemiscot County Wednesday night left six people injured. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, at 7:55 p.m. a vehicle driven by Kerry Crosby, 32, of Caruthersville, Mo., was traveling on US 412, two miles west of Hayti and pulled into the path of a freightliner driven by Stefan Naunchevski, 25, of Galveston, Texas...
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Wyatt man pleads guilty to methamphetamine and firearm charges; forfeits over $50K in cash
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A Wyatt, Mo., man is facing jail time after pleading guilty to methamphetamine and firearm charges in federal court. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Jonathan Lee Jones, 38, pled guilty to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute 50 Grams or more of methamphetamine and one felony count of possessing and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. ...
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DPS officers getting active shooter training
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
Officers with Sikeston Department Public Safety are undergoing active shooter training this week at Sikeston Senior High. Sikeston DPS Sgt. Jon Broom and PSO Henry Franklin have been training several DPS officers on active shootings trying to best simulate an actual incident while also familiarizing the street officers more with the school...
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Two found dead near East Prairie
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — An investigation is currently underway after two bodies were found in Mississippi County. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Brandon Caid, two bodies were found south of East Prairie about 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The identities of the bodies have not been released and Caid said the crime scene is currently still active...
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Several positions available on Sikeston boards, commissions
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston is in the process of preparing for their annual Boards and Commissions appointments. There is currently 35 positions available on 15 different boards. Some terms are up for reappointment and others have expiring terms...
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Arrest made in Dexter stabbing
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
BLOOMFIELD — A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of a Dexter man who authorities say fled to Colorado after he allegedly stabbed another man to death in late June. Joshua James Koonce, 30, of the 1100 block North Sassafras Street was charged with the Class A felony of second-degree murder and the unclassified felony of armed criminal action by Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver...
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Two arrested on drug charges
(Local News ~ 07/12/18)
BENTON, Mo. — A Sikeston man and woman are facing drug charges after being arrested Wednesday. According to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury, deputies executed a search warrant in Miner, Mo., in a motel room. Tiron S. Mitchell, 44, and Jennifer J. Hartzog, 43, were located in the room along with two plastic baggies with a rock-like substance, a white powdery substance and a green leafy substance. A prescription bottle containing 34 prescription tablets was located in the bathroom...
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