Stories from Friday, April 3, 2020

The Scott County Commission met Thursday and passed a Scott County Ordinance for the COVID-19 response, according to a news release from Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Amanda Oesch. The ordinance is a collaborative effort with the Scott County Commission, Scott County Sheriff, Scott County Health Department, Scott County Prosecuting Attorney and all of the city municipalities in Scott County.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Friday, meaning Missouri has joined about 40 other states already requiring residents to avoid going out except for essential purposes. The Republican governor's order came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri reached 2,113, up 279, or 15%, from Thursday. ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Just when Americans need it most, a U.S. newspaper industry already under stress is facing an unprecedented new challenge. Readers desperate for information are more reliant than ever on local media as the coronavirus spreads across the U.S. They want to know about cases in their area, where testing centers are, what the economic impact is. Papers say online traffic and subscriptions have risen -- the latter even when they've lowered paywalls for pandemic-related stories...

SIKESTON — The Sikeston City Council unanimously approved a stay-at-home order for the entire city of Sikeston Friday afternoon. Friday morning, Scott County Commissioners approved a stay-at-home order, that took effect at 12:01 a.m. and was approved by all the cities within the County, including Sikeston...

SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 School District announced Friday school buildings will remain closed through May 1. Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson said the extended dismissal is due to extended social distancing guidelines sent by President Donald Trump and the stay-at-home order from Scott County and its municipalities...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In Thursday’s press briefing, Gov. Mike Parson highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in Missouri.  Parson was joined by Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams, and the Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard Brigadier General Levon Cumpton. ...

SIKESTON — Sherry Nave, 61, died April 2, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Feb. 22, 1959, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Earl and Peggy Pardon Sloan, she was a member of Cape First of Sikeston. Her husband, Kenneth Nave, survives of the home...

__Why didn’t people want flu shot?__ Why are people so afraid that they are not insurance covered because of the corona flu virus but they didn’t want to get a flu shot that was free of charge?

SIKESTON — The number of cases in Missouri continues to increase as counties, such as Scott County, have started issuing “stay-at-home” orders. As of Friday afternoon, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,113 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 19 deaths in the state...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — In this time of coronavirus concerns, even the Easter Bunny is practicing social distancing. However, with help from members of the Portageville Chamber of Commerce, youngsters will still be able to hunt for Easter eggs. This year, instead of a romp through the park, the hunt will be in their own yards...

SIKESTON — Since school districts dismissed almost three weeks, many educators have been sharing learning resources with families via social media. As dismissals were extended, local school districts have released additional plans for educating students alternatively during their breaks. Some school districts are offering weekly assignments which could potentially count as grades for students while others are offering optional, enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged while at home...