Stories from Tuesday, February 8, 2022

SIKESTON — A primary election narrowed the candidate pool for an at-large position on Sikeston City Council from three to two on Tuesday Lori Caldwell and John Leible will square off in the April election after being the top two vote getters in Tuesday’s primary election...

LEBANON, Mo. — John Charles Cappel Sr. of Lebanon passed away in his home Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 2022. He was born July 27, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, to Joseph William Cappel Sr. and Addie Elizabeth Ashworth. He was raised in Kewanee, Illinois, and attended school there until he was 12 years old. The family then moved to Florida and he finished school there, graduating from Leto Comprehensive High School in Tampa, Florida...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Buford W. “Bud” Slaughter was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Troy, Tennessee, to Mae Langley Slaughter and Robert Slaughter. He passed away on Feb. 2, 2022, at Gideon Care Nursing Home at the age of 88 years, two months and 20 days. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lona Mae Langley Slaughter and Robert Slaughter; and his sister, Judy Coble...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Mary Frances “Fran” Rose, age 75, passed away, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends, at her home in Charleston. She was born Aug. 21, 1946, in Rector, Arkansas, to the late Coy Receil Crosno and Helen Lorene (Patterson) Crosno...

SIKESTON — A fire late Monday afternoon destroyed a home but a juvenile who was missing was found safe. Sikeston DPS Captain Derick Wheetley, fire division commander, said officers responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of West Gladys at 4:36 p.m. with a report of a possible trapped juvenile in the residence...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston woman died after a motor-vehicle accident Monday night in Sikeston. According to Sikeston DPS Chief James McMillen, the accident occurred at 5 p.m. at South Main and Murray when a vehicle traveling north on Main struck a southbound vehicle turning in front of them...

SIKESTON — John-Luke Michael Linley, age 1 month and 23 days, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Dec. 10, 2021, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Cody Linley and Virginia Lilly (Toombs) Linley of Sikeston...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Charleston Economic Development Group wants to improve the town, but it needs feedback from community members first. Citizens can provide their opinions during the group’s town hall for public input on revitalization efforts , which is set for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Opportunity Family Outreach Center, 601 W. Marshall St., in Charleston. All are welcome, and it is free to attend...

MINER — The Miner Baptist Church youth drama team will once again perform a dinner theatre, this year telling the story of the Book of Mark. The youth will be performing “Traveling Light,” a script from Lawrence G. Enscoe based on the Book of Mark. The play will be presented Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, February 16-20 at 6 p.m. ...

Sikeston Kindergarten Center has named its kindergarten pups of the month for January.

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced its preschool pups of the month for January.

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held Dec. 18, 2021, in First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Portageville’s newest police officer has an impressive record. Certified in early January, he already has three narcotic arrests to his credit. His thanks for his efforts is a good belly rub. Baldur, a Belgian Malinois, is the department’s first K-9 officer. Matched with Portageville Police Sgt. Jeremy Green, the two began training together in December...

In addition to highlighting the New Madrid County Schoo R-1 School Counselors for National School Counselors’ Week Feb. 7-11, New Madrid County School Counselors hosted the annual Counselor Advisory Council Luncheon. The Advisory Council consisted of community members, parents/caregivers/grandparents, teachers, administrators, school board members and counselors...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - On Jan. 31, officers responded to a house on Vandenvender for a reported break-in. The homeowner had been gone for a couple days and when she returned she found that someone had broken a window and entered the house. Several items were missing and the house had been ransacked...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Shelby Jean Hurley, age 84, longtime resident of Portageville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the Lakes of Maumelle Nursing Home in Maumelle, Arkansas. Shelby Jean Hurley was born Sept. 12, 1937, in Lilbourn, Missouri, to H.H. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Two of the members of New Madrid County Central High School’s 2021 football team had the opportunity to compete with some of the nation’s top high school players when they took part in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowls in January. Following their nomination then try-outs in Cincinnati, Ohio, Matt Riley and Ja’Main Golden each added one more football game to their high school senior years. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — John Will “Twister” Noe, born July 31, 1928, in Catron, Missouri, to Anna Pearl Eiceman and John Will Noe Sr., passed away on Feb. 5, 2022, at the New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Susie Nell (Crockett) Noe; she preceded him in death on Sept. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - On Feb. 2, the National Signing Day for football, four of New Madrid County Central High School’s football seniors sat down and signed their intention to take their game to the next level. Ja’Main Golden, Adrian Smith and Shamar Williamson signed with Southeast Missouri State University. Matt Riley signed with Missouri Valley College...

SIKESTON — Carolyn Sue Harrison was born April 9, 1956, in Dexter, Missouri, to Betty Long and Gene Long. She passed away on Jan. 31, 2022, at Missouri Delta Medical Center Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 22 days.