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Patsy Reynolds
(Obituary ~ 01/28/22)
Patsy Ruth “Essman” Reynolds, age 83 of Sikeston, Missouri, died Jan. 22, 2022. Patsy was one of three children born to William and Lucy (Huckabay) Essman. After high school Patsy attended Draughan’s Business College. She worked as a night auditor for a Super 8 Motel. Patsy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She also was an avid bingo player in her retirement...
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Sikeston Council hears update on Legion Park
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston City Council heard an update on needs and wants for Legion Park in Downtown Sikeston during a special meeting Thursday afternoon. Legion Park hosts several large community events, including the St. ...
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Sikeston Council accepts initial expenditure plan for ARPA funds
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston City Council accepted the initial expenditure plan for the City’s $3,233,210.22 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Sikeston City Manager Jonathan Douglass said a final rule released weeks ago offers a standard allowance for revenue loss of $10 million. With that the case, Douglass said all of the City’s $3.2 million can be used for government services...
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Judy Douglas
(Obituary ~ 01/28/22)
Judith Jeanette Douglas, a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in East Prairie, Missouri, went to sleep and into the arms of her Savior on the morning of Jan. 27, 2022. She was 85 years old. Judy (Mom, Maw, Grandma Judy) was a cowgirl from an early age, and her mother often threatened to put a taillight on her horse because she would ride past dark so often. She loved all animals, especially dogs and cats. ...
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Lillian Rennier
(Obituary ~ 01/28/22)
Lillian Irene Rennier, 84, passed away on Jan.27, 2022 at The Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on May 3, 1937 in Oblong, Illinois, to the late Peter and Goldie Wilkerson Rennier. Lillian worked for the International Shoe Company in Sikeston until its closure. ...
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One man injured in two shootings in Sikeston Thursday
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston DPS are investigating two shootings that left one injured Thursday night. According to Sikeston DPS Chief Jim McMillen, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to Missouri Delta Medical Center in reference to a subject who had been shot...
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Kristi Wheetley
(Obituary ~ 01/28/22)
Kristi Ellen Wheetley, 53, died Jan. 24, 2022 at her home in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born May 22, 1968, in Sikeston, the daughter of Charles Lee and the late Jean Anne Eason. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was dedicated to her family and loved all of her family and friends, she loved being the center of attention, and always the life of the party...
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Local school districts chosen to hire college and career advisers to provide students support
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
SIKESTON — At least three local school districts were recently chosen to participate in a new statewide initiative to boost post-high school outcomes for rural students. East Prairie R-2, Charleston R-1 and Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School Districts have been selected by the Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education to participate in the new Missouri Postsecondary Advising Initiative, which will place trained advisers into high schools across the state, alongside the current school counselor, to provide students with individualized college and career support.. ...
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Local Heartland Wrestling Club gaining in popularity
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
When you think of youth sports in America, you often think of Pop Warner Football, Little League baseball, Smurf league soccer and church league basketball. The one sport most never put in the youth category is wrestling. However, in the world of youth sports, wrestling is probably one of biggest stages for children starting at age six. ...
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AAA: $3 gas likely to remain a while
(Business ~ 01/28/22)
Gas prices continue to average around $3 a gallon locally and projections are those prices will continue. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $3.05 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more compared to this day last week and is 92 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year...
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Groundbreaking ceremony held
(Business ~ 01/28/22)
Missouri Delta Medical Center employees, Sikeston Regional Chamber members and Penzel Construction employees gathered Dec. 8, 2021, for the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art 23,189-square foot, single-story building located on three acres of land adjacent to the existing Bruce Medical Building on Plaza Drive in Sikeston. ...
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Stark honored for 30 years
(Business ~ 01/28/22)
Steward Steel Inc. recently honored Chad Stark for 30 years of service to the company.
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Pratt promoted to corporal with Missouri State Highway Patrol
(Business ~ 01/28/22)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Missouri State Trooper Brooks A. Pratt has been promoted to the rank of corporal. Captain Philip E. Gregory, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announced the promotion effective Feb. 1, 2022. Pratt will be designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7, Mississippi, New Madrid and Scott counties...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/28/22)
Food Giant should install those shopping carts like Aldi’s and Ruler that need 25 cents to use. Too many lazy people that won’t take carts back inside where they came from.
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