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DPS Chief aims to raise awareness, improve community involve to deter gun violence
(Local News ~ 03/03/22)
SIKESTON — A standing-room only crowd gathered for a community meeting about the recent surge in gun violence Tuesday at Lincoln University in Sikeston. Sikeston Department of Public Safety Chief James McMillen organized the meeting in an effort to raise awareness of the violence occurring in Sikeston’s streets. In the last month, Sikeston has seen shootings in the areas of Clayton, West Gladys, West Murray Lane, John R Boulevard, East Kathleen, Branum and others...
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Mary Foster
(Obituary ~ 03/03/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Mary Elizabeth Foster was born on July 6, 1956, in New Madrid to Lloyd and Daisy Wade. Her parents; her brother, Lloyd Wade Jr.; her sister, Alice Wade; and son, Jeffrey Foster preceded her in death. Mary transitioned into glory on Feb. 19, 2022...
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Community members offer input on gun violence
(Local News ~ 03/03/22)
SIKESTON – Several Sikeston community members and leaders — both past and present — shared their views on the gun violence situation and how to work together to resolve the issue. “We are Sikeston for basketball games when we go to state,” said Sikeston resident and PACT member Pershard Owens. “We are Sikeston when bond issues need to be passed. We are Sikeston in the good and the bad — no matter where you come from or no mater what your beliefs. If one person hurts in Sikeston, we all hurt.”...
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Longtime New Madrid County resident Donnie Brown to run for state rep
(Local News ~ 03/03/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Lifelong Missourian Donnie Brown has announced his bid for state representative of the new 149th District of Missouri, which includes Mississippi County, New Madrid County and north Pemiscot County. Running as a Republican, he will appear on the primary ballot in August...
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Sikeston taking steps to protect from cyber attacks
(Local News ~ 03/03/22)
SIKESTON — Cyber security has become a huge topic of concern, especially for municipalities and the City of Sikeston is taking steps to avoid becoming a victim. On Monday, the Sikeston City Council approved the purchase and installation of SecurID by BroadTek. SecurID provides complete identity and access management, including authentication and governance, on a single trusted identity platform and will help protect the city...
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Fundraiser set for local veteran attempting world record
(Local News ~ 03/03/22)
SIKESTON — Before a Scott County veteran begins later this month his second attempt to be the first American and the youngest person in the world to ever run around the world, a fundraiser to help with his endeavor is set for Saturday in Sikeston. “Dustin Johnson’s World Record Run Fundraiser Dinner Auction” will be from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the VFW Hall, 709 Smith Ave. in Sikeston...
- Thank a Farmer Week (Local News ~ 03/03/22)
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'Fear thou not'
(Column ~ 03/03/22)
When I went off to basic training, I was definitely tempted to be scared. It was so bad that a few times I hyper ventilated. There was one way I overcame it. I knew and quoted Isaiah 41:10 often. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”...
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Wayne Adams
(Obituary ~ 03/03/22)
ARLINGTON, Ky. — Wayne Adams, 76, formerly East Prairie, Missouri, died March 2, 2022, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
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