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KRCC’s one-day telethon set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/22/22)
SIKESTON — Following a two-year absence from in-person activities, the 42nd Annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon returns this weekend for a one-day event at the Miner Convention Center. “More than anything, we’re just really excited about us having an event in person this year,” said KRCC Executive Director Michelle Fayette. “We’re working hard to get people out to the Miner Convention Center on Saturday.”...
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Meet the stars of the 42nd Annual KRCC Telethon
(Local News ~ 03/22/22)
SIKESTON — Five local children have been named the poster children for the 42nd Annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon. For the past two years the event has been virtual, and this year it returns in person with a one-day event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Miner Convention Center...
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Patricia Hudson
(Obituary ~ 03/22/22)
ANNISTON, Mo. — Patricia Elaine Hudson, 78, died March 21, 2022, at her home in Anniston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Missouri.
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Patrol releases report on accident on I-57 that left five dead, 15 injured
(Local News ~ 03/22/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released a report in the series of accidents on Interstate 57 that left five dead and 15 injured. Reports of six deaths were widely reported on Friday; however, the Highway Patrol reports only five deaths. Mississippi County Coroner Terry Parker said, “Communication was screwy (Thursday).”...
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Jean Catherine Menz
(Obituary ~ 03/22/22)
NEW HAMBURG, Mo. — Jean Catherine Essner Menz, daughter of the late Joseph Eugene Essner and Loretta Schaefer Essner, was born on Jan. 26, 1941, in Rockview, Missouri, and departed this life on Monday, March 21, 2022, at her residence in New Hamburg at the age of 81...
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Sherron Freeman-Joslyn
(Obituary ~ 03/22/22)
SIKESTON — Sherron Freeman-Joslyn, 56, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the SaintFrancis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Willie Mae Butler and Fred Lee Jones. She was married to James Joslyn who survives of the home...
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Sikeston City Council Q&A: Caldwell, Leible choices for city council at-large position
(Local News ~ 03/22/22)
SIKESTON — An April 5, Sikeston voters will be heading to the polls to select an at-large City Council person between Lori Caldwell and John Leible. Below is a question and answer with the Standard Democrat to aid the voters in getting to know the candidates a little better...
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New Madrid Board approves bid procedure change, property purchase
(Local News ~ 03/22/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo - New Madrid is continuing its economic development efforts. At its March 14 meeting, the City Council approved a resolution for Mayor Dick Bodi to negotiate a residential purchase agreement. City Administrator Richard McGill said the agreement will allow the purchase of a residence which is located on property the city seeks to obtain for future industry...
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R-1 Board looks at options for making up missed school days
(Local News ~ 03/22/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Despite missing numerous days due to inclement weather, the school year for students in the New Madrid County R-1 School District will still end May 26. In a special March meeting, the R-1 School Board consider options for making up days missed for inclement weather. ...
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Drug arrests made; illegal dumping is enforced
(Column ~ 03/22/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On March 14, officers received information about possible drug activity on St. Thomas in New Madrid. By the next day, a search warrant was served at the house and two people were arrested. Officers found several marijuana plants being cultivated in a bedroom, as well as a small amount of methamphetamine, numerous illegal prescription drugs, and several items of drug paraphernalia...
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NMCC wrestler signs with Hannibal-LaGrange
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - New Madrid County Central senior Jacob Wilcox will continue to hone his wrestling skills but now at the collegiate level. On March 9, Wilcox pulled on a Hannibal-LaGrange University T-shirt and signed a letter of intent to become a member of the Trojans’ wrestling team...
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