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Suspicious fire under investigation
(Local News ~ 02/10/22)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston residence received moderate fire damage Thursday morning as foul play is suspected. According to Sikeston DPS Capt. Derick Wheetley, at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a structure fire at 350 Magnolia. Upon arrival, officers’ reported smoke coming from the residence. Engine 1, Ladder 1 and Ladder 3 responded along with off-duty personnel. The first arriving crew was able to quickly reach the fire and extinguish it without incident...
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Ronald Baker
(Obituary ~ 02/10/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Ronald Eugene Baker, 65, passed away Feb. 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on Dec. 8, 1956, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Ronnie and Betty Jean (Sandlin) Baker. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Misty Rachelle Baker. Survivors include: one son, Ross Baker; parents, Ronnie and Betty Baker of Oklahoma City; brother, Jimmy Baker of Conway, Arkansas; sister, Tara Gilliland (Steve) of Oklahoma City; several nieces and nephews, as well as, many friends...
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Harry Toton
(Obituary ~ 02/10/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Harry Fay Toton was born Sept. 6, 1937, in Portageville to Francis Toton and Lena (Brasher) Toton. He passed away the night of Feb. 7, 2022, at his residence in Portageville at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 1 day. He joined the Marines in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1958. ...
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Niva Spivey
(Obituary ~ 02/10/22)
BERTRAND, Mo. — Niva Pearl Clark Breeden Spivey, age 90, left her earthly home on Feb. 9, 2022, at the Bertrand Nursing Home in Bertrand. She was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of the late Fred and Sula (Rose) Clark. On May 29, 1948, she married Robert Breeden who preceded her in death Dec. 19, 1975...
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Nolan Newcomb
(Obituary ~ 02/10/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Nolan Newman Newcomb passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, after battling lung cancer. He was born on Nov. 16, 1958, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He grew up in Lawrence, Michigan, and graduated in 1976. He enlisted in the U.S. ...
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‘The Crucible’: First of six performances begins Friday at Sikeston Little Theatre
(Local News ~ 02/10/22)
SIKESTON — Local actors will be performing an American classic as the Sikeston Little Theatre will present “The Crucible.” There will be six performances of the play, beginning Feb. 11-12 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.; Feb. 18-19 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 2 p.m...
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R-6 district has two hours of AMI left for year
(Local News ~ 02/10/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston R-6 School District has two hours of alternative method of instruction remaining for the school year so if the area sees more inclement weather, the district would have to use a traditional “snow day” and decide how to make the missed time later in the school year...
- Students recognized during board meeting (Local News ~ 02/10/22)
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SMS transforms from keyboarding to computer science curriculum
(Local News ~ 02/10/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Middle School students are learning the ins and outs of computers this school year through a new computer science curriculum at the school. Sikeston Middle School principals Susan Long and Michelle Gilmer provided the building’s achievement update to the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education during its monthly meeting Tuesday at the district’s central office...
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One jailed after domestic disturbance
(Local News ~ 02/10/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — A Charleston man faces multiple felony charges following an alleged domestic disturbance. Joseph Dorris, 34, of Charleston is charged with first degree burglary, second degree robbery, second degree domestic assault, second degree assault-special victim, resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony, second degree property damage...
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Two words that are good news: mercy and faithfulness
(Column ~ 02/10/22)
Psalm 89:1-2 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. Here are two words that are good news: mercy and faithfulness...
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