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Large accident on I-57
(Local News ~ 03/17/22)
A large accident is currently being worked by law enforcement officers at the 13mm of Interstate 57. Multiple fatalities and multiple entrapments are being reported as well as heavy smoke. The northbound and southbound lanes from the I-55/57 interchange to the Illinois state line are currently closed. Drivers are being cautioned to avoid the area if possible...
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At least 5 confirmed fatalities in I-57 accident
(Local News ~ 03/17/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Heavy fog Thursday morning led to an accident resulting in multiple fatalities on Interstate 57 near Charleston. Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a rescue call at 8:11 a.m. at the 13 mile marker on I-57 as one vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck and was pinned underneath. It is believed the incident was caused by heavy fog and led to a chain reaction of accidents...
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David Crosier
(Obituary ~ 03/17/22)
OLMSTED, Ill. — David R. Crosier, age 61, of Olmsted passed away at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022. in Olmsted. David was born March 29, 1960, in Sikeston, Missouri, son to Ray M. and Wilda F. (Ellis) Crosier. He worked at Bunge and was a member of Caledonia Community Church in Olmsted...
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Health department’s community exercise class resumes
(Local News ~ 03/17/22)
SIKESTON — After being forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a weekly community exercise class in Sikeston reconvened for the first time nearly two years to the day it closed. Without missing a beat, the free exercise class offered through the Scott County Health Department from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the YMCA of Southeast Missouri in Sikeston, picked back up Monday as if no time had passed...
- Thursday accident (Local News ~ 03/17/22)
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False alarm
(Local News ~ 03/17/22)
Sikeston Junior High School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a strange odor was detected in the building. Sikeston Department of Public Safety’s Fire Division immediately responded to the scene, according to Sikeston R-6 officials. The fire crew inspected the building and checked the air quality, and both were found to be safe. “We are thankful for the swift action of the DPS Fire Division,” the district said Wednesday...
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Moxley announced as new lead pastor at First United Methodist Church
(Community News ~ 03/17/22)
SIKESTON — A familiar face will be leading the Sikeston First United Methodist Church this summer. Jennifer Moxley, the current associate pastor at Sikeston First UMC, was appointed as the lead pastor beginning in July, replacing outgoing pastor Mike Wondel on July 1...
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Walking in humility
(Column ~ 03/17/22)
Our country is very divided right now, but it does not have to be for anyone. I know you are thinking MAGA and President Biden and you have your labels and tribes ready to go you associate with. The issues is we have bought into our side that we believe is right (and it may be), and have married that with creating worth of individuals based on them sharing that belief...
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George Fielder
(Obituary ~ 03/17/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — George Ronald "Ronnie" Fielder was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, on June 13, 1960. He was 61 years, 9 months and 2 days old when he passed away in his home on March 15, 2022, to be with the Lord. George was united in marriage on July 9, 1977, to the love of his life, Sylvia Fielder. This union of marriage was at the Bokerton Baptist Church. This is the same church he gave his life to Jesus Christ, a few years previous...
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Marty Rogers
(Obituary ~ 03/17/22)
WYATT, Mo. — Martin Alan "Marty" Rogers, 55, died March 16, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Missouri.. Dean Wallace will officiate. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Charleston...
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Ruth Brown
(Obituary ~ 03/17/22)
SUNSET HILLS, Mo. — Ruth Marshall Brown, 94, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died March 17, 2022, at the Friendship Village Care Center in Sunset Hills. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Monday at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston...
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