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Police investigating strong-armed robbery in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 10/23/19)
SIKESTON — Police are investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred Tuesday in Sikeston. At about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, officers with Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to the 1200 block of Linn Street in reference to a strong-armed robbery, according to Capt. Austin Henley with DPS. According to the complainant, a man entered an office and demanded money from the victim, Henley said. The suspect then left the area in an unknown direction. ...
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Opal Boone
(Obituary ~ 10/23/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Opal Boone, 89, died Oct. 11, 2019, at Breeze Park in Weldon Spring. Born March 21, 1930, in Portageville, she was the daughter of the late Ada Mae Taylor Pigg and James Pigg. On Sept. 15, 1947, in Wilson, Ark., she married Doyle “Peck” Edwin Boone; he preceded her in death on May 5, 2004...
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Dear Dietitian
(Column ~ 10/23/19)
Dear Dietitian, My daughter is on a health kick and complains that I use too many processed, convenience foods. She insists these foods are unhealthy and claims that studies prove it. Do you agree with her? Signed, Overworked Mom Dear Mom, One day while working in the hospital, I whipped out a frozen dinner and popped it in the microwave. ...
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Portageville JV Volleyball wins conference Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/19)
The No. 4 seeded Portageville Bulldogs dropped the first set but rallied to knock off the No. 2 seeded Malden Green Wave 20-25, 25-9, 25-19 in the junior varsity title game of the Bootheel Conference Tournament Thursday night. “We’ve got a group of girls that simply do not quit,” Portageville coach Sasha Starnes said. ...
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Stuffing a Bear with a magical star
(Local News ~ 10/23/19)
New Madrid County Library hosted a Noah’s Ark Literacy Event on October 12, in conjunction with Main Street Madness. Each bear came with a wishing star, a birth certificate and a take-home bag. Each child participated in a wishing star ceremony to make the bear “magical” before placing the star inside the bear and sealing it up. Library staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who attended and make it a fun event...
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Portageville High School 1st quarter honor roll
(Local News ~ 10/23/19)
Portageville High School has announced its first quarter honor roll students for the 2019-20 school years. They include: 9TH Trey Benthal, Kaleigh Black, Dylan Carver, Jayla Coger, Rachel Compere, Jordyn Dunn, Kaidyn Fisher, Raigan Fisher, Winston Forrester, Thomas Frakes, Brianna Harless, Mazie Hartman, Samuel Hayes, Makenz Hickson, Bryce Hunt, Juliana Jamison, Andrew Jones, Grace Long, Wyatt McCulloch, Karsten McGowan, Jason McMahan, Aaiden Meador, Luke Moylan, Ryan Noble, Hailey Novak, Joey Oliver, Kiersten Palmer, Ethan Patterson, Jessica Priggel, Libbie Jo Priggel, Zoe Priggel, Roniah Ray, Mollie Roberts, Amiyah Saxton, Connor Sells, Hannah Spain, Sara Stafford, Ethen Sutton, Justin Swilley, Makenzy Thacker, Hailey Tipler, Shane Townsend, Olivia Walker, Elizabeth Wicker,and Kaylee Womack.. ...
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Three Common Misconceptions about Sleep
(Local News ~ 10/23/19)
Portageville, Mo. - According to the 2019 Sleep in America® Poll, less than half of Americans wake up feeling well-rested. A lack of sleep can lead to much more concerning outcomes than just waking up a little foggy, though. “Sleep is one of the most important contributing factors to how we feel and how our body functions. ...
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Albert Eftink
(Obituary ~ 10/23/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Albert Herman Eftink, 98, died Oct. 13, 2019, at Chaffee Nursing Center. Born Dec. 13, 1920, in Portageville, son of the late John H. and Josephine Glastetter Eftink, he was a self-employed farmer all of his life. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee and St. Ambrose Men’s Club...
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Letter: Fall fundraiser planned
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/23/19)
Dear Editor: It is that time of year for bonfires, sweatshirts, falling leaves, s’mores and chili. Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Christian Academy will be hosting a fall community dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. We will be serving chili, hot dogs and a dessert...
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Henry Gilliland
(Obituary ~ 10/23/19)
MORLEY, Mo. — Henry Boyd Gilliland, 81, died Oct. 21, 2019, in Morley. Born Nov. 28, 1937, in Morley Township, son of the late Miller and Bessie Lee Rodgers Gilliland, he served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a former police commissioner in Rolla and worked as an over-the-road truck driver for Lee Way Trucking before retirement...
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Roy Stafford Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/23/19)
POINT PLEASANT, Mo. — Roy James Stafford Sr., 77, died Oct. 18, 2019, in Portageville. Born April 22, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, son of the late Jessie Mae Gale and Jesse James Stafford, he was the son of the late Jessie Mae Gale and Jesse James Stafford...
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Joyce Stone
(Obituary ~ 10/23/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Joyce Enid Stone, 98, formerly of Byron Center, Mich., died Oct. 22, 2019, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Born Sept. 30, 1921, at Byron Center, daughter of the late Lee Marshall and Ferne Wedgwood Marshall, she lived most of her life in Byron Center where she taught first grade for several years, later teaching English as a second language in Wyoming. She spent her early years traveling as a nanny until she married her husband upon his return from the war. After retirement from teaching, she joined the U.S. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/23/19)
What happened to freedom of speech What has happened to freedom of speech when a policeman’s career is jeopardized because of a foreigner’s civil rights? Has anybody forgot about 9/11? How can people vote for Democrats? I have been thinking that how can anybody vote for any position from dog catcher to president after all the low life tricks that the Democrats are trying to pull on the American people right now. How can you vote democratic if you listen to what’s going on?...
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