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Marvin Lott
(Obituary ~ 11/16/21)
SIKESTON — Marvin Lott, 53, passed away at his home in Sikeston on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. He was born Aug. 24, 1968, in Tunica, Mississippi, to Luebirda Lott and the late Leroy Lott. He is survived by daughter, Sarah Lott, and son, Ishmael Lott; two sisters and five brothers. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Freewill Baptist Church with Elder Rickey Moore officiating. Visitation is at 11 a.m. followed by services at noon...
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Judia Redman
(Obituary ~ 11/16/21)
SIKESTON — Judia Theresa Redman, 86, affectionately known as Ms. Judy, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born Sept. 2, 1935, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late Milton and Blanche Alston White. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: Donald (Deborah) Minner, Lori Ann Stubbs, Vincent Minner, and Mark Minner all of New Madrid, Barbara Williamson of St. ...
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Pamela Pemberton
(Obituary ~ 11/16/21)
DIEHLSTADT, Mo. — Pamela Pemberton, age 62, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at her residence in Diehlstadt. Born Dec. 30, 1958, at Cairo, Illinois, to Clifford and Carolyn Davis Gregory, Pam received a degree in business from Southeast Missouri State University and went on to work at Duckett Truck Center and Clark Diesel. She was very family-oriented and loved spending time with her grandchildren. When she was able to get out and about, she loved to be in the yard with her flowers. ...
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Sikeston, state negotiating with Unilever for possible expansion
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston intends to provide bond incentives in an effort to lure an expansion of Unilever to Sikeston. During a special Sikeston City Council meeting Monday, Council adopted a resolution signifying the City’s intent to provide Chapter 100 bond incentives...
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Longtime New Madrid County Clerk to retire at end of year
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - As 2021 comes to an end, so will the service of long-time New Madrid County Clerk Clement Cravens. Earlier this month, Cravens submitted his resignation to Gov. Mike Parson, who will then name Cravens’ successor. Cravens’ resignation is effective Jan. 1...
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Plans underway for Thanksgiving meal; donations needed
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
SIKESTON — With Thanksgiving just over a week away, donations are still needed to make the annual Sikeston Community Thanksgiving dinner a success this year. Meal coordinator Marlene Stevens said early this month she was told by some regular donors that some items had already been missing from store shelves, such as boxes of instant mashed potatoes and cans of sweet potatoes...
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Dexter man ordered to stand trial in death of co-worker
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
DEXTER — A Dexter man was ordered Friday to stand trial in the Nov. 5 death of another man near Dexter. Stoddard County Prosecutor Russ Oliver originally charged Boyd Lippoldt with the Class A felony of first-degree murder, the unclassified felony of armed criminal action, the Class B felony of driving while intoxicated resulting in the death of another, the Class D felony of possession of a controlled substance and the Class E felony of tampering with physical evidence...
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Lock vehicle doors: Stealing from unlocked vehicles increases locally, nationwide
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
SIKESTON — Residents are encouraged to lock their vehicle doors as thieves are taking advantage of those who aren’t taking time to secure their vehicles. “Stealing from unlocked vehicles has grown in popularity among thieves across the nation,” said Sikeston Department of Public Safety Chief James McMillen. “There are numerous stories about this crime on the internet and one reason it is so popular, many people do not lock their cars...
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Sikeston Library gets $5,000 donation
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston Public Library recently received a donation of $5,000 from former board member Diane (Moore) Green. The Board of Trustees voted earlier this month to utilize the donation for the purchase of a new book return. “We have been using the existing book return for as long as anyone can remember,” said library director Ron Eifert. “It looks as if it had been a postal mailbox before being converted into a book return, and it has outlived its usefulness for us.” ...
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Sikeston High School first quarter honor roll
(11/16/21)
SIKESTON — Sikeston High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. 9th grade Joanna Abernathy, Asher Alcorn, Zoe Alcott, Demarkus Allison, Khalia Andrews, Henry Arndt, Christopher Artis, Nevea Beard, Abigaile Beedle, Ashton Berry, Caroline Blanton, Lily Bolen, Abigail Borges, Kenya Bowden, Kinsley Brandon, Lynda Clark, Michenze Coaker, Juliet Collins, Leah Coppage, Brissy Corwin, Aden Cox, Truman Curry, Acie Dixon, Elizabeth Douglass, Landry Eason, Aiden Edwards, Ashton Ellis, Luke Gadberry, Essence Givens, Macy Givens, Shakira Goodwin, Allison Gordon, Meredith Grojean, Jacob Haley, Chloe Hamby, Landri Hammontree, Wyatt Hensley, Brennah Hill, Christopher Hobbs, Chase Hodges, Clara Hopkins, Andy Huang, Sophie Hunter, Israel Ivy, Maverick James, Alexis Johnson, Emma Johnson, Keara Johnson, Alanna Jones, Kashira Jones, Rehanna Jones, James Joslyn, Michael Junious, Amari Kizer, Kylin Laffoon, Aubrey Lane, Daquan Lee, James Lepior, Anthony Lindsey, Kendarrious Love, Tiara Macklin, Gracie Markland, Alexandria Martinez, Laura Martinez, Mackenzie Mason, Michaiahes Mays, Alyssa McBride, Kyari McCray, Aspyn McDonald, Londyn McDonald, Truman McGill, Nathaniel McKown, Maggie Merz, Ryleigh Metz, Connor Michael, Lawson Mills, Bailey Minner, Woodlin Mitchell, Jo Montjoy, Josiah Moore, Arreona Morris, Brody Nall, Avery Newton, Nyema Noble, Ansh Patel, Myanna Pearson, Promise Pearson, Zoe Perry, Hailey Pigg, Destiney Pope, Hailey Presley, Maririon Pulley, Armonty Quinn, Tania Rangel, Kyla Redd, Katherine Ressel, Alyssia Rhodes, Elijah Rhodes, Meghan Richardson, Lily Robbins, Saphire Roberts, Jayme Robinson, Kamryn Robinson, Kayden Robinson, Ashley Roth, Michael Sadler, Joel Sandlin, Henry Savannah, Leighton Scapino, Ashton Schaffer, Colin Scott, Jorden Scott, Emily Sharp, Lainey Sherrod, Philip Shimon, Megan Sickal, William Sims, Da Niyia Smith, Daltin Smith, Kayla Smith, Christian Spitler, Lorelei Standridge, Fox Starr, Eli Stephenson, Connor Stevens, William Stokes, Lorelei Taber, Analora Taylor, Aziah Taylor, Trinity Taylor, Bruce Terry, Dakota Thompson, Mia Thornsbrough, Julio Torres, Selah Torres, Lauren Towe, Trenton Towe, Ella Vinson, Adrienne Vires, Brooklynn Wallace, Evylen Walton, Bretten Ward, Kennedy Watson, Braylon Webb, Landon Wheetley, Tamaya Whitney, Tiyez Whitney, Ella Whitter, Quentin Wilkins, Arial Williams, Cooper Wilson, John Wilson, Elaina Winchester, Jeremiah Wofford, Kylin Woodruff, Jordan Worley, Dontayvious Wright, Natalie Wright, Aiden Yant, Braidy Young. ...
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East Prairie High School first quarter honor roll
(11/16/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. 9th Grade Honor Roll Brooklyn Achter, Connor Allred, Brian Bazan, Ellyaba Castleman, Peyton Givens, Braden Glenn, Maryn Grissom, Briley Heitman, Julia Henderson, Rachel Hindman, Tyrin Hollingsworth,...
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Kelpro donates new robotic welder to SCTC
(11/16/21)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Career and Technology Center students will learn new welding skills next school year through a robotic welder donated by Kelpro. The custom-metal manufacturer contributed the robotic welder, which is valued at nearly $40,000, previously used at its Sikeston plant...
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Standout Student-fifth grade
(11/16/21)
Allyssa Armstrong, a fifth grader at Sikeston Middle School, was recognized Nov. 9 by the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education as a Standout Student for November. Board member Chad Bles read the nomination from the school: “Allyssa is always on task and working hard She tries her absolute best on everything. Allyssa displays qualities of grit, kindness and respect. She is friendly and kind to everyone including teachers and students.”...
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Standout Student-sixth grade
(11/16/21)
Jared Waters, a sixth grader at Sikeston Middle School, was recognized Nov. 9 by the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education as a Standout Student for November. Board member Chad Bles read the nomination from the school: “Jared is a hard-working student. He goes above and beyond to help teachers, classmates or anyone who is need of a helping had. ...
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Sikeston’s Emma Jones inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
(11/16/21)
BATON ROUGE, La. — Emma Jones of Sikeston, Missouri, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Jones was initiated at Mississippi State University...
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Hampton to take part in chorale tour
(11/16/21)
FAYETTE, Mo. — For the first time under the direction of Dr. Patrick Dill, the Central Methodist University Chorale singers will soon set off for a tour of Missouri churches and high schools. The Chorale will set out on Nov. 18 and travel to various towns to perform through Nov. 22...
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NMCC students honor local veterans
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The younger generation paid tribute to those who have served the United States through wars and peace during the New Madrid County Central High school’s Veterans Day program Nov. 11. Organized by the Central High School’s National Honor Society, the event featured comments by retired Staff Sergeant Donald Adams, a member of the Army National Guard from 1967 to 2007 and a veteran of Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom...
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Second burglary suspect now in custody
(Column ~ 11/16/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the night of Nov. 7, an officer responded to an apartment on Blades Drive for a domestic disturbance. When he arrived the officer spoke to both parties and both agreed that it was only verbal altercation. Neither wanted to press charges...
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NMCC students host Color Run fundraiser
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - For walkers and runners it is a chance to get some exercise on a fall day. For members of SkillsUSA it is an opportunity to use their organizational and leadership skills as they host the event. For both groups, it promises to be fun...
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Tree lighting
(Local News ~ 11/16/21)
A group poses for a photo in front of Portageville’s community Christmas tree in front of the Portageville Fire Station. A tree lighting was conducted Saturday to kick off the holiday season in the community.
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Leslie Ann Pride-Pearson
(Obituary ~ 11/16/21)
KEWANEE, Mo. — Leslie Ann Pride-Pearson, 53, of Kewanee passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Leslie was born on March 29, 1968, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, daughter of Larry Pride and Vickie (Veatch) Minehart. She was united in marriage to James Richard “Rick” Pierson on Sept. 7, 2016, in New Madrid, Missouri, after sharing a lifetime of love together. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2021...
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