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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 03/13/19)
I am looking for someone who does work inside the home, repairs and outside the home. If you would leave your number I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.
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Alas, media fixation on Ocasio-Cortez continues
(Editorial ~ 03/13/19)
When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez first debuted on the national stage, she was an oddity winning an upset victory over a longtime Democratic incumbent in one of the smallest turnout elections in House history. She quickly became the face of a new breed of Democrats with an array of radical ideas that, not too long ago, would have made her a laughingstock...
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Area students earn scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University
(03/13/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year: Savannah Gourley of Dexter has received the Copper Dome Scholarship and Residence Life Leadership Award. Gourley is the daughter of Wendy Ray of Dexter. She will be a 2019 graduate of Dexter High School...
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Students helping students
(03/13/19)
New Madrid Technical Skills Center’s Skills USA students delivered on Feb. 28 hygiene packages including deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and a toothbrush holder and presented a check for $290 to their friends at Campbell R-II so they can start their own Camel Closet. The New Madrid Technical Skills Center students volunteered their time to host a parents night out event. The event was to raise the money to help Campbell get their program started...
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February kindergarten pups
(03/13/19)
Sikeston Kindergarten Center has named its pups of the month for February. Pictured are front row, from left: Arionna Dunkin, Zaymar Ware, Kamdon Haddock, Holdyn Evans, Kensley Kennedy, and Scarlett Dye; second row: D’Zyriah Harris, Adela Vazquez, Bentley Stash, Zy’Rael King, Kingston Patterson, Aubrey Brady, Brody Knoeppel, Mayson Nix, and Jazlynn Lewis; and back row: Dani Kate Landers, Rosalyn Lunderman, Siierra McCain, Lilly Phillips, Alaya Waters, Harper White, Ethan Morrison and Jayden Carter.. ...
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February preschool pups
(03/13/19)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its preschool pups of the month for February. Pictured are front row, from left: Jaxen Hunt, Reid Kelley, Leon Wilkerson and Zaylen Jenkins; and back row: Raniyah Phiffer, Faith Johsnon, Travis Tatum and Aubree Brown. Also pictured is Principal Jenny Hobeck...
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Local teen meets, shadows state officials at 4-H Legislative Academy
(03/13/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Nevin Sharkey, 18, a member of the Lincoln University 4-H program of Scott County, participated in the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Legislative Academy, Feb. 18-20. Nevin was one of 15 youths selected statewide to represent Missouri 4-H at the academy in Jefferson City...
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17th ‘March for Meals Month’ proclaimed
(Features ~ 03/13/19)
Sikeston Mayor Steven Burch reads on March 11 a proclamation designating “March for Meals Month” in Sikeston as Sikeston OAKS Director Lisa Hicks looks on. Burch also signed the proclamation urging all citizens to take the month to honor the Meals on Wheels programs, the senior citizens they serve and the volunteers who care for them. ...
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Area schools advance to state Science Olympiad competition
(03/13/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. — New Madrid, East Prairie and Fredericktown students captured first, second and third places, respectively, at the Regional Science Olympiad competition Feb. 9 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Students from each team are eligible to participate in the Missouri State Science Olympiad in May at Westminster University in Fulton...
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Local soldiers graduate from basic training
(Features ~ 03/13/19)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Bradley J. Pope and U.S. Air Force Airman Austin Achter graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills...
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Karr named assistant VP, agricultural lender at Alliance Bank
(Business ~ 03/13/19)
SIKESTON — Kyle Karr has been named the assistant vice president and agricultural lender according to Sikeston Community Bank President of Alliance Bank Michael Pobst. “We are very excited to add Kyle to our lending team for the Southeast Missouri area,” Pobst said. “He brings with him, not only the experience and knowledge of agricultural lending, but the ability to understand the challenges facing the farming community.”...
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Sikeston American Legion provided $132,000 in lottery funds to Missouri education in 2018
(Features ~ 03/13/19)
SIKESTON — Sikeston American Legion Post 114 was recognized by the Missouri Lottery for providing $132,000 for Missouri education in 2018. As a result, Missouri Lottery on March 5 announced the Sikeston post as a member of its exclusive Pull-Tab Platinum Club, which is the second consecutive year the post has received the honor...
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New Madrid child among six in spotlight at this year’s KRCC Telethon
(Local News ~ 03/13/19)
SIKESTON — Six local children have been named the poster children for the 39th Annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon. Set for March 16-17 at the Sikeston Field House, this year’s fundraiser features the theme, “Lights, Camera, Action.” The Center provides pediatric therapy free of charge to children with special needs throughout Southeast Missouri...
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Transcripts from SE Missouri interview series now online
(Local News ~ 03/13/19)
The State Historical Society of Missouri recently added 80 interview transcripts preserving the experiences of Missouri Bootheel residents to its online collections at digital.shsmo.org. The firsthand accounts are from Marshall Dial’s The Stories They Tell series, which started as a newspaper column and eventually grew into a popular local radio program...
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Gun fired during domestic argument
(Local News ~ 03/13/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - A Lilbourn man is facing multiple charges after threatening his girlfriend and his former girlfriend at gunpoint. Gary D. Ash, 59, waived his formal arraignment Thursday before Judge Joshua Underwood in Division II of New Madrid County Circuit Court on four counts of armed criminal action, second degree domestic assault, two counts of first degree kidnapping, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. ...
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Murder charges dropped against Malden woman
(Local News ~ 03/13/19)
KENNETT, Mo. — The charges recently were dismissed against a Malden woman who could have faced the death penalty had she been convicted in connection to the 2016 death of a man killed in an apparent attempted robbery. Brianna L. Bonaparte was supposed to appear Feb. 27 before Presiding Circuit Judge Robert Mayer for a hearing in her case...
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Working for the people: Rone uses agriculture expertise as state representative
(Local News ~ 03/13/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —There is a line waiting outside the second-floor office of 149th District Rep. Don Rone. Lobbyists want to talk about the projects they are promoting, fellow legislators seek his input on farm-related issues and his secretary waits to hand him a list of calls from citizens with their concerns...
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Marilyn Rodgers
(Obituary ~ 03/13/19)
GORDONVILLE, Mo. — Marilyn Jean Rodgers, 66, died March 12, 2019, at her home in Gordonville. Born Oct. 24, 1952, at Bernie, daughter of the late Carlton “Buck” Rodgers and Opal Howell Rodgers, she was a 1971 graduate of Jackson High School and had lived in Jackson area most of her life. She was a professional seamstress for many years...
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