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Lawson named new president/CEO for Sikeston Regional Chamber and Economic Development
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation has named Marcie Lawson its next President and CEO. Lawson has served as executive director of the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation since 2017. She will succeed Mike Marshall as President and CEO on June 1 with a transition time until June 30 when Marshall will officially retire...
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UPDATE: Endangered Silver Advisory issued for Kennett man canceled
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
UPDATE: Advisory was canceled; Subject was located safe.
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Jerry Clay
(Obituary ~ 05/17/22)
SIKESTON — Jerry Michael Clay, 75, died May 16, 2022, at the Westfield Nursing Center in Sikeston. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Nancy Blanton
(Obituary ~ 05/17/22)
SIKESTON — Nancy Rose Raupp Blanton of Sikeston, Missouri, went to heaven to be with her husband, Dr. Joseph C. Blanton, on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born in Decatur, Illinois, on Oct. 28, 1932, to Carl and Ruth Raupp, who operated a shoe store that is still operated by members of the Raupp family. ...
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Harry Graham
(Obituary ~ 05/17/22)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Harry Graham, age 72, passed away on Oct. 21, 2021, at his home in Matthews. He was born on Feb. 14, 1949, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late John and Hester Atkinson Graham. Harry retired from NCR as a medical equipment technician. He was an Army veteran. Harry was an avid gardener. During his retirement years, he raised and sold produce at local farmer’s markets...
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Wanda Proffer
(Obituary ~ 05/17/22)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Wanda Gail Proffer, age 80, gained eternal life on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her residence in Matthews. She was born on May 14, 1941, to the late John Stacy and Hester (Atkinson) Graham. Wanda was a homemaker and bookkeeper for the family farm, Proffer Farms, but her most important role — the one she cherished the most — was taking care of her family. ...
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Graduation season
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
Local high schools have been holding graduations with more in the next few days.
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Caruthersville selected for new Cargill soybean processing facility
(Business ~ 05/17/22)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — Cargill, a global leader in food production and agricultural services, announced on Tuesday that it will build a new soybean processing facility near Caruthersville in Pemiscot County. When complete, the new facility will be one of Cargill’s largest soy processing facilities in North America and create 45 new high-paying jobs in the region...
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VFW Post 7183 presents more than $32,600 in scholarships, awards
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
LILBOURN, Mo. - They already have shown they are high achievers earning more than $32,600 in scholarships and awards. Now, Major General Cassie A. Strom wanted the young men and women to think about how to mesh their academic goals and their passions into a career. The military, she said, had enabled her to do just that...
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Hal Hunter III
(Obituary ~ 05/17/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Hal “Buck” Edward Hunter III passed away on May 14, 2022, at his home in New Madrid, surrounded by his children. He was born on March 20, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, to Hal E. Hunter Jr. and Mary Virginia Crisler Hunter. Survivors include his two daughters, Shannon (Chris) Graff of Scott City, Missouri, and Dr. ...
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River cruise season includes 16 stops at New Madrid
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The river cruise season officially opened Monday in New Madrid with the arrival of the the American Countess. According to New Madrid Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Christina McWaters, New Madrid and its historic sites will be visited by 16 boats from May through late November. However, McWaters pointed out, many of the dates are tentative and could change...
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Five face drug charges after search warrants served in Matthews
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
MATTHEWS, Mo. - Five persons are facing drug charges after law enforcement officers searched three residences. On May 11, officers served search warrants at 105 Davis, 103 Green and 107 Ridgeview Drive. Five persons were arrested for possession of methamphetamine...
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Cooksey receives scholarship
(Column ~ 05/17/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On May 16, the New Madrid Police Department Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was awarded to Delaney Cooksey of Matthews. Delaney, the daughter of Jim and Heather Cooksey of Matthews, ended her four years at New Madrid County Central with a 3.7 GPA. ...
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Construction underway
(Local News ~ 05/17/22)
Construction is underway by Miller Construction of Calhoun, Mo., on a new greenhouse for the New Madrid County R-1 School District’s agriculture program. The 1300-square-foot building will be used to grow a variety of plants and provide hands-on learning experience for the students, according to Ethan Hunziker, vocational agriculture instructor. According to Hunziker the new greenhouse will be ready for use by the beginning of the 2022-23 school year...
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