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Three arrested in Sikeston shooting that killed 2, injured 7
(Local News ~ 06/12/20)
SIKESTON — Three Sikeston men face murder charges for their alleged involvement in the June 7 shooting that killed two Charleston women and injured seven others. Deantrell Damon Beard, 21; Antonio Marcus Johnson Jr., 20; and Tyshonne Lamar Williams, 20, are each charged with two counts of first degree murder; seven counts of first degree assault; nine counts of armed criminal action; and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, according to online court records...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 06/12/20)
To Speak Out, call (573) 471-6636.
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Letter: Suicide prevention virtual forum is June 22
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/12/20)
Dear Editor: In this time of uncertainty, it is especially important to take care of our mental health. That is why, on June 22, I will be taking part in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s virtual 2020 Advocacy Forum. As part of the event, I along with thousands of advocates across the country will be reaching out to members of Congress to urge their support of the suicide prevention legislation and policies that we know can save lives...
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Myrna Little
(Obituary ~ 06/12/20)
JACKSON, Mo. — Myrna Gayle (Knupp) Little, 75, of Jackson slipped the bonds of this Earth for her Heavenly home, June 7, 2020, at home surrounded by her children and just a few of her closest friends. She was born March 27,1945, in Anniston, Missouri, to Curtis H. and Amy E. Emory Knupp...
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Barbara Ayers
(Obituary ~ 06/12/20)
SIKESTON — Barbara Maylene Ayers, age 80, passed away June 12, 2020, at her home in Sikeston, Missouri. Born Sept. 26, 1939, in Sikeston, daughter of the late A.F. and Mergie Mae Nelson Johnson, she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. On Nov. 29, 1958, at Little Vine General Baptist Church, she married Ralph Ayers, who survives of the home...
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Norma Garner
(Obituary ~ 06/12/20)
SIKESTON — Norma Jewell “Nana” Garner, 79, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, peacefully at her daughter’s home in Sikeston, Mo. She was born July 19, 1940, in Hartman, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd D. White and Cora Elizabeth Gilreath (Arthur) Hays. Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. ...
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Wanda Blanchard
(Obituary ~ 06/12/20)
SIKESTON — Wanda Blanchard, 89, died June 11, 2020. Born June 28, 1930, near Bernie, Missouri, and was raised by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Mary King, she was employed for 30 years as a union member for General Motors (Fisher Body) in Flint, Michigan, achieving recognition as a “Master Craftsman.”...
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Southeast Missouri State University announces Spring 2020 Dean’s List
(06/12/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. —The following students have been named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Corey Bowles of Chaffee, Mo. Demi Parker of Matthews, Mo. Tangie Plaskie of Sikeston, Mo. Karsyn Abernathy of Bernie, Mo...
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Kelly High School releases fourth quarter honor roll
(06/12/20)
BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. A HONOR ROLL 12TH Grade Matthew Agin, Graycen Beardslee, Matthew Blunt, BriAnna Buchanan, Haley Dodd, Allison Ferrell, Colton Glastetter, Mallory Glastetter, Haleigh Halter, Devin Heuring, Brooklyn Holman, Kelly Ivy, Mariah Juarez-Draves, Destiny Koerner-Dorris, Chloe McAlister, Jacob Ott, Colton Sanders, Bennett Sutton, Lauren Swain, Shelby Walton, Christian Williams...
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Shirley Henry
(Obituary ~ 06/12/20)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Shirley Henry, age 94, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., passed away June 10, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. She was born April 28, 1926 in Carthage, Mo., daughter of the late Robert McCaslin Randolph and Greeta Jones Randolph.
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Sikeston Kiwanis Club awards scholarships
(06/12/20)
Sikeston Kiwanis Club recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships for 40 Sikeston seniors from the class of 2020. Pictured holding the check for the seniors are, from left: Sikeston Kiwanis Club Secretary Hanna Kinder and Vice President Jenny Hobeck. Most of this scholarship money is funded through the Kiwanis Flag Project. ...
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21 new troopers to graduate from MSHP Law Enforcement Academy
(Local News ~ 06/12/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Twenty-one troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy later this month. According to Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the June 26 ceremony is by invitation only due to the coronavirus guidelines, but will be available to the public and the media via Facebook live. ...
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Heat, humidity has impact on dogs too
(Local News ~ 06/12/20)
SIKESTON — Hot and muggy conditions tend to be a problem for southeast Missourians. Not only are people affected, but animals as well. With temperatures rising, two local veterinarians gave insight into what to look for if your dog is overheated and the steps to take if the animals are in that state...
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Cases rise as state prepares to fully reopen
(Local News ~ 06/12/20)
As Missouri prepares to enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery Plan” on Tuesday, COVID-19 positive cases continue to increase in the area. Sikeston business, Alan Wire’s west plant was closed on Friday, set to reopen Monday at 7 a.m., related to COVID-19, according to an email sent to employees. Attempts to contact officials at Alan Wire were not successful at press time...
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Summer Reading Program underway
(Local News ~ 06/12/20)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicked off Monday, inspiring children to open a book and take a trip into a different world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story” and Sikeston Public Library’s Children’s Librarian Lisa Munger has chosen to focus on traditional fairy tales and lots of fractured fairy tales, which are fairy tales told with a twist or by a different character...
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