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Local school board races set for April election
(Local News ~ 01/22/21)
SIKESTON — School board races for the April 6 municipal election have formed in local school districts after filing for candidacy ended Tuesday. In the Sikeston R-6 School District, three-year terms held by current board members Glen Cantrell, president, and Matt Tanner, vice president, will end in April...
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Names sought for memorial wall at Sikeston’s Veterans Park
(Local News ~ 01/22/21)
SIKESTON — There have been many Sikeston and Scott County residents lose their lives while protecting the country. Soon, a memorial wall will be constructed in Veterans Park to honor those who lost their life in war. Sikeston resident John Netteler fought in the Vietnam War and knew several others from the area who lost their life in the War...
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SEMO Health Network now offering vaccine
(Local News ~ 01/22/21)
The COVID-19 vaccine is becoming more available and several locations will be giving the vaccine in the coming weeks. SEMO Health Network is now offering the Pfizer vaccine for Phase 1A and 1B, tier 1 and 2 at all locations. The vaccines are offered at no chage and by appointment only. Those interested in receiving the vaccine can call 573-559-2376...
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Sikeston man arrested in alleged stabbing
(Local News ~ 01/22/21)
Cape Girardeau police arrested a man Thursday evening in connection with a reported stabbing that occurred on Cape LaCroix Trail. According to Sgt. Joey Hann, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a 59-year old woman was walking the trail near the 1300 block of Mount Auburn Road when a man riding a bicycle past her allegedly hit her in the back with a sharp object. When officers arrived, they saw she had a small puncture wound in her back...
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December BASE Kids
(01/22/21)
Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its BASE students for the month of December. BASE stands for Be Respectful (of all adults, peers and school property); Act Responsibly (be responsible for your learning); Stay Safe (make safe choices to keep self and others safe); and Excel (be your best self). Teachers select a student that has done an above average job at displaying these behaviors each month...
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January BASE Kids
(01/22/21)
Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its BASE students for the month of January. BASE stands for Be Respectful (of all adults, peers and school property); Act Responsibly (be responsible for your learning); Stay Safe (make safe choices to keep self and others safe); and Excel (be your best self). Teachers select a student that has done an above average job at displaying these behaviors each month...
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Mississippi County schools announce honor rolls
(01/22/21)
East Prairie Middle School and Junior High EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Middle School and Junior High have announced their second quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. Fifth grade Lyla Rose Adams, Gunner Allen, Zoi Allred, Arington Bain, Will Bain, Guy Baker, Elin Browning, Kylie Campbell, Laney Childers, Raleigh Cogdill, Josee Coke, Maisy Cossey, Hunter Day, Terry Duty, Bryalynne Gaddy, Addison Guzman, Lenzy Housman, Storey Hutchason, Janiyah Jackson, Preston Jobe, Connor Johnson, Chevy Jones, August Kenedy, Brandon Knupp, Stanley Knupp, Kaylee Lafferty, Anna Kate Lee, Trevor Lewis, John Austin Ling, Callysta Linhart, Makenzie Loflin, Joseph Lowry, Caitlyn Manning, Hunter Marcum, Mary Martinez, Briah McCutchen, Elyssa McGayghy, Colton McKinley, Cooper McKinley, Meadow Moit, Ryder Moody, Joab Morales, Rhianna Norman, Meyhia Parham, Amelia Patrick, Kaiden Patrick, Serenity Patrick, Jhett Phillips, Lylah Pruett, Ali Ray, Ty Ray, DeiDrick Reed, Jonna Rice, Karime Salazar, Peyton Scott, Sarah Beth Sipp, Colton Spears, Kaitlyn Thompson, Evan Thomure, Walker Thurmond, Luke Turner, Ellie Wallace, Joseph Warren, Trenton Williams, Riley Wolford. ...
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Local college students honored for academic achievements
(01/22/21)
Mississippi College CLINTON, Miss. — Elizabeth Compere of Portageville, Missouri, was named to the fall 2020 Dean’s List at Mississippi College. The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/22/21)
I voted for Josh Hawley but I will not vote for him again. He needs to go.
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Fresh ideas: New R-6 food service garnering good reviews
(Local News ~ 01/22/21)
SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 School District is only three weeks in to a new food service provider, but so far, the reviews are positive. “It tastes like real food,” said Sikeston High School senior Lontas McClinton as he went through the lunch line on Thursday. “The food has more flavor.”...
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