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Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S...
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Two injured in shootings within 10 minutes of each other
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
SIKESTON — Police are investigating two shootings that injured two men and occurred within 10 minutes of each other Sunday in Sikeston. According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Chief Jim McMillen, the first shooting occurred around 3:47 p.m. Sunday when police learned of a 58-year-old man who had been shot in the leg. The man had gone to a home at 104 Monte Circle, McMillen said...
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Marcie Freed
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
MORLEY, Mo. — Marcie Snow Freed, daughter of the late Webb Snow and Farrie Schuerenberg Snow was born on Jan. 18, 1959, in New Madrid and departed this life on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau at the age of 62. Marcie was a former employee at Brown Shoe Company for 29 years and a member of the Morley Baptist Church. Mrs. Freed was a 1977 graduate of New Madrid High School and a resident of Morley...
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Newly elected New Madrid aldermen sworn in
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - With the April 6 election certified, Ward 1 Alderman Jim Cravens, Ward 2 Alderman Nick White and Ward 3 Alderman G.L. Keene were sworn into their terms on the Board during the April 12 meeting. Then it was down to work. During the meeting, the Board approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Dick Bodi to sign a change order of $18,150 to Persons and Son Inc. ...
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To the mats: Eagles Wrestling Club marks eighth year
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The youngsters practiced their stance, listened closely as their coaches explained various moves then headed to the wrestling circle to face an opponent. And throughout the practice, there was plenty of laughter. Now in its eighth year, the Eagles Wrestling Club is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of the sport...
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Several items found during investigation of drug activity
(Column ~ 04/20/21)
On the night of April 16, officers with the police department served a search warrant in the 1400 block of Mill Street after receiving several reports about drug activity in the area. When the officers approached, one of the residents tried to run but was caught before he left the property. Inside the house officers located over a half-pound of methamphetamine, four handguns, and numerous other items of drug paraphernalia...
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Albert Reed Sr.
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Albert Dee Reed Sr., 73, resident of Charleston, entered into eternity on April 16, 2021. He was born Jan. 16, 1948, in Macon, Mississippi, to the late Odell Kent and Rosie Lee Reed Kent. Friends may call Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour of noon at Ollie Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson City with Pastor Samuel Gibson officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston...
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Tommie Daniel Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
LILBOURN, Mo. — Tommie Lee Daniel Jr., 65, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at his home in Lilbourn. He was born June 5, 1955, in Catron, to the late Tommie Lee Daniel Sr. and Jettie Mae Daniel. Friends may call Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 11 a.m. until the funeral hour of noon at Life Changers Restoration Ministries in Lilbourn with Pastor Earl Grissom officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Simmons Park Cemetery in Catron...
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Carlisle Construction Materials announces plans to build new manufacturing facility in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
SIKESTON — A new manufacturing facility in Sikeston is slated to bring 100 jobs and will be the first industry in Sikeston’s South Industrial Park. On Tuesday, Carlisle Construction Management officially announced plans to invest $62 million and create 100 new jobs at a new 455,000 square foot production and manufacturing facility in Sikeston...
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John Peel
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
SIKESTON — John Peel, 87, died April 20, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Pat Reaves
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
GALLATIN, Tenn. — Patsy "Pat" Reaves, 77, died April 19, 2021, at Gallatin Health Care Center in Gallatin. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Paul Lindsey
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
SIKESTON – Paul Lindsey, age 73, passed away April 20, 2021, at his home in Sikeston. He was born March 16, 1948, in Houston, Texas, son of the late Eugene Jewell and Joy Fredrick Lindsey. Paul was a Chief in the US Navy, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and was a real estate agent for Jack Tickle Company before retiring. He loved collecting and selling baseball cards...
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Buddy Alberson
(Obituary ~ 04/20/21)
VANDUSER, Mo. – Buddy Alberson, age 62, passed away April 19, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 3, 1959, in Advance, son of the late Cedar and Anetha Jackman Alberson. Buddy was a lifelong farmer, only recently retiring from Alberson Farms. An avid outdoorsman, he often enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as collecting firearms. He was also a tournament pool player and participated for many years in drag racing at Sikeston Drag Strip...
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Many involved in bringing new industry to Sikeston
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
Tuesday’s announcement of Carlisle Construction Management’s plans to invest $62 million and create 100 new jobs at a new 455,000 square foot production and manufacturing facility in Sikeston didn’t come without a lot of behind the scenes work from local officials...
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ADA sidewalk improvements set in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Various state routes will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews improve sidewalks in Charleston, Missouri. This project is part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s initiative to bring roadway facilities into compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MoDOT said Tuesday...
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Sikeston City Council reorganizes
(Local News ~ 04/20/21)
The Sikeston City Council held a reorganizational meeting on Monday at City Hall.
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Counselors of the Year
(04/20/21)
Tonya Sparlin, counselor at the Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center, was recently recognized as the Elementary Counselor of the Year by the Southeast Missouri Counselors Association while Joanna Moreland, counselor at the Sikeston Alternative. Center, was recognized as Counselor of the Year by the Southeast Missouri Counselors Association...
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Burch, Grant named Students of the Month
(04/20/21)
SIKESTON — Aaron E. Burch and Olivia Grant were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for April. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...
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Southeast Elementary honor standout students
(04/20/21)
Michael Porter and Tayanah McMillin were recognized as the Sikeston R-6 Standout Student of the Month for Southeast Elementary in April.
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