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Bryan Wilkerson
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
SIKESTON — Bryan Alan Wilkerson, 61, died Nov. 8, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Linda M. Tubbs
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
MIRAMAR, Fla. — Beloved Mother, Linda M. Tubbs, age 77, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, and Key West, Florida, passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, at Seasons Hospice/Memorial Hospital in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Linda was born on April 23, 1944, near Portageville, Missouri, to the late Woodrow and Pauline McGee Watson. She resided much of her life in Sikeston until the loss of her husband, Robert Tubbs. She later relocated to Florida to live with her son, Robert...
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Willie Daniel
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
SIKESTON — Willie Lee Daniel, 67, passed away Nov. 4, 2021, in Sikeston. She was born July 25, 1954, to the late Leon and Willie B. (Walker) Daniel. Services are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Freewill Baptist Church in Sikeston. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until time of service at noon...
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Martha Mason
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Martha Jean Mason, 82, of Jacksonville passed away at her home on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, after a prolonged illness. Martha Mason was born the third of four children in Bradford, Arkansas, to Robert and Jewel Holloway on Oct. 15, 1939. ...
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Willie Small Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
CAIRO, Ill. — Willie B. Small Jr., 61, resident of Cairo died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in his home surrounded by family. He was born Jan. 1, 1960, in Lilbourn, Missouri, to the late Willie B. Small Sr. and Eletha Morris Small of Lilbourn. In addition to his mother, Eletha Small, Willie is survived by his wife, Daisy Small; his son, Antowain Steward; and his sisters, Patricia Wilderness and Pamela Small...
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Annual Holiday Open House in Downtown Sikeston kicks off Friday
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
SIKESTON — The holiday season has arrived in Downtown Sikeston. This weekend, the annual Historic Downtown Sikeston Holiday Open House will kick off the holiday season. On Friday, merchants will be open until 8 p.m. with early holiday sales and fun for the entire family from 5-8 p.m. There will also be in-store specials and extended hours on Saturday and select stores will be open for special hours on Sunday...
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East Prairie to host open house this weekend
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. —The City of East Prairie is hosting its holiday open house this Saturday and Sunday. “East Prairie has a little bit of everything for everyone’s lists,” said Cyndi Norton, director of East Prairie Chamber of Commerce. “We have stories for someone who wants purses and handbags and décor – or they may just want to get a coffee and we’ve got that. Florists also have great gifts.”...
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SEMO Workshop aims to assist veterans
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
SIKESTON — In an effort to fill a community need and help veterans, a Scott County family created SEMO Workshop LLC, which is now operating in Sikeston. The organization, which is managed by Tina Johnson and her husband, Mike Johnson, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, serves as a resource for veterans, providing them with a pantry full of food, clothing and hygiene products as well as woodworking and other craft opportunities free of charge...
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Mildred Price
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
SIKESTON — Mildred Anita Price, age 91, of Sikeston passed away Nov. 7, 2021, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was born Jan. 12, 1930, to the late Oscar and Grace Halter Glenn in Charleston, Missouri. On April 1, 1948, in Henrietta, Texas, she married Hershel Price who preceded her in death on July 4, 1987...
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Sikeston Middle School announces first quarter honor roll
(11/09/21)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Fifth grade Mckenzie Adams, Gionna Applewhite, Allyssa Armstrong, Levigh Atchley, Max Barborek, Karma Bates, Jace Beaird, Gracelynn Berten, Janyla Blackmon, Zaden Blackmon, Rylan Bolen, Ziomaira Bonds, Elijah Bone, Ottayvia Boone, Brayden Branion, Gracin Brimer, Jace Browning, Jamier Burton, Sophie Carbaugh, Bayleigh Chartrau, Jadeyn Christman, Kensington Clark, Nevaeh Coburn, Kanyon Coffin, Brayden Collier, Brylie Crenshaw, Hannah Crouthers, Cameron Cureton, Allen Cuvaca, Aria Davis, Jadelyn Denning, Jackson Dennis, Lindsay Drake, Brody Dunker, Hailee Ellis, Aleesia Emerson, Brookelynn Evans, Gregory Falls, Jayden Floyd, Ava Franco, Logan Garner, Nasya Gilmore, Deanthony Givens, James Gordon, Hunter Gosnell, Trey Gosnell, Chloe Gulledge, Gage Haddock, Jasmine Halbert, Lorelai Hawkins, Carter Hay, Joshalynn Hedge, Devin Herrion, Zander Hickman, Mickinlee Holman, Jazelle Horne, Tylen Hubrins, Tarvious Hudson, Mariah Hurley, Brady James, Hudson James, Rylee Jenkins, Jada Joe, Admyaire Johnson, Jamiracle Johnson, Tristain Johnson, Ava Jones, Jaliyah Jones, Culan Jordan, Ryan Keene, Carley King, Carson Kolwyck, Chase Kolwyck, Matthew Latchison, Clint Lawrence, Nevaeh Lee, Kamya Lewis, William Li, Masen Loomes, Jarian Lucas, Arlen Malloy, Josephine Massey, Matthew May, Aaron McCain, John McGill, Elizabeth McMillen, Colin Merideth, Anyla Miles, Aayden Minton, Elijah Misouria, Londyn Mitchell, Ronjerrius Mitchell, Samyah Mitchell, Grace Montes, Meara Morris, Amelia Murphy, Landon Myer, Elizabeth Nash, Braydenn Newman, Lamondra Newson, Kavion Pearson, Truleah Perez, Luke Pfefferkorn, Myles Pfefferkorn, Kastin Plaskie, Addison Pratt, Addison Priday, Nehemiah Raymond, Lucas Reynolds, Elijah Riggins, Bobby Robison Iii, Christian Rodriguez, Elijah Rose, Mackenzie Rumpell, Easton Rush, Owen Sadler, John Sanders, Griffin Sexton, Chase Shaver, Austin Shaw, Jackson Sisk, Claire Sitz, Lemirah Smith, Zariah Smith, Allyson Sparlin, Maddox St. ...
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ECE Pups-October
(11/09/21)
The Sikeston R-6 Preschool Pups of the month for October have been named.
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Kindergarten pups-October
(11/09/21)
Sikeston Kindergarten Center has named its kindergarten pups of the month for October.
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‘Beyond Blessed’ contest winners
(11/09/21)
The Christian Academy in Sikeston had its first-ever “Beyond Blessed Pumpkin Decorating Contest” in October. There were 29 decorated pumpkins and the contest earned a total of $1,411.16. “This was such a fun time of decorating, unity and raising money for a school we love so much,” said fundraising head Emily Hammontree. “We can’t wait to continue this tradition.”...
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SE Missouri officials air state gun law concerns on ‘60 Minutes’
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley and Butler County Prosecutor Kacey Proctor reflected Monday on their appearance Sunday night on CBS’ “60 Minutes” program, where they discussed Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act and the unintended problems it’s brought to law enforcement...
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Murder charge submitted in Friday evening death
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
The Stoddard County Major Case was activated Friday evening after the discovery of a deceased male. Chief Deputy Andy Holden with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release the department was dispatched to a truck repair business near the intersection of County Road 517 and U.S. Highway 60...
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Risco residents, others join to improve town
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
RISCO, Mo. - Community betterment takes more than the community. Just ask the residents of Risco. In 2019, Risco Mayor Paul Hayes and the Risco town council wanted to make some changes to their small community, located on the west side of New Madrid County...
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One jailed after domestic disturbance
(Column ~ 11/09/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 7, an officer responded to Missouri Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. The 911 caller said one of the parties involved was armed with a gun. When the officer arrived he made contact with the man and woman in the front yard of the house. The woman had obvious marks on her neck and said she had been choked nearly unconscious by the man. She also said he threatened her with a gun and said several times he was going to kill her...
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Portageville plans weekend of holiday events
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, MO. - The Portageville Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Holiday Open House is scheduled for Nov. 12-14. Activities kick off at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 with Rudolph’s Reel at the Community Center. The movies “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “The First Christmas” will be shown...
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Immaculate Conception improvements
(Local News ~ 11/09/21)
Dust swirls as employees with SEMO Brick and Repair remove old mortar from the 100-year-old Immaculate Conception School building. The old mortar will be replaced and resealed as part of the building’s maintenance. The company is working on the adjacent church as well...
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William Burney III
(Obituary ~ 11/09/21)
SIKESTON — William Terrell Burney III, 22, died Nov. 5, 2021, at his residence. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Glen Carbon, Illinois...
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