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Harlem Wizards to preform in New Madrid
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/16)
The Harlem Wizards are coming to New Madrid County High School, Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face! This event is hosted by the NMCC Eagles Booster Club...
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Conservation Commission names Sara Parker Pauley as Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation
(Outdoors ~ 10/29/16)
A Missouri native, Pauley brings a wide range of public and private sector experience to the position.
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Portageville sees season come to end at hands of Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/16)
After pulling off the mild upset last week against St. Vincent, the Portageville Bulldogs couldn't muster a giant upset against the defending champions. Fifth-seeded Portageville fell 46-7 to top-seeded Valle during the Class 1, District 1 semifinals in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., ending their season at 4-7...
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Tigers too much for East Prairie; set up rematch with Malden
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/16)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- A huge start by second-seeded Caruthersville proved too much for the third-seeded East Prairie Eagles to overcome Friday in the Class 2, District 1 semifinals. Big plays and mistakes by the Eagles gave the Tigers a 35-point cushion early in the contest and by the time East Prairie's offense got going, Caruthersville was well on its way to a 70-22 win, sending them to their fifth straight title game...
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Hillsboro's Michael Keller gains 443 yards and scores 7 TDs as Hawks end Sikeston's district run
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/16)
HILLSBORO, Mo. -- All season long the Sikeston Bulldogs trotted out one of the stingiest run defenses in the area. It could be why Sikeston's coaching staff felt confident about the team's chances heading into Friday's Class 4, District 1 semifinal game against run-oriented Hillsboro...
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New Madrid man charge with murder in wife's death
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- A New Madrid man is charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife. George W. Dawson Jr., 62, is charged with second degree murder and driving while intoxicated - persistent offender following the death Wednesday evening of his wife, Jane Ann Dawson, 59...
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BMU changes billing invoices; consumers can now pay online
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
SIKESTON -- Residents who receive services from Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities may have noticed a change on their billing invoices. BMU made a switch from mailing customers billing postcards to mailing their invoices placed in envelopes instead...
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Haunts, trick-or-treating events are planned
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
SIKESTON -- Organized hayrides, bonfires, haunts and trick-or-treating provide ample opportunities for local youngsters to have a happy Halloween this year. For those who like to add a little spook to their festivities, the Benton Chamber of Commerce will once again present Basement of Horror haunted house from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday at the Community Building in Benton. Admission is $7 and all proceeds go to helping the community, schools and churches...
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Sale paves way for future development
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
SIKESTON -- It's been nearly three years since Sikeston's purchase of the Village Green Shopping Center property. Now that the deal with Mayson Capital Partners closed Oct. 21, plans for new development gives the city of Sikeston good reason to be upbeat about its future. Locals can see development potentially by the end of the year...
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Time to give our thanks: Volunteers, funds sought
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
SIKESTON -- With Halloween right around the corner, it also means it's time to start focusing on the annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Sikeston. Dinner organizer Marlene Stevens of Sikeston said plans are in full swing for the annual Thanksgiving meal which falls on Nov. 24...
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Check on sexual offenders planned during Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
BENTON, Mo. - Scott County Sheriff deputies will conduct sexual offender compliance checks during Halloween activities this year. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said Missouri State Law prohibits certain convicted sexual offenders from participating in Halloween activities...
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MDC says warm weather has subdued Southeast Missouri fall colors but still pockets of splendor
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation reports fall is at last in full splendor in southeast Missouri. White oaks, including post oaks, are moving to their russet colored leaves as the green is disappearing. Red oaks, including pin oak, shumard oak, and northern red oak also exhibit spectacles of auburn. Hickories continue their move, transforming into gold and flaxen qualities...
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Time to give our thanks: Volunteers, funds sought
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
SIKESTON -- With Halloween right around the corner, it also means it's time to start focusing on the annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Sikeston. Dinner organizer Marlene Stevens of Sikeston said plans are in full swing for the annual Thanksgiving meal which falls on Nov. 24...
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Great pumpkins
(Local News ~ 10/29/16)
Addison Priday, left, and Ja'Nyla Blackmon inspect some of the 65 pumpkins on display at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center on Friday. The annual pumpkin decorating contest is a fundraiser for the Kindergarten Center's PTO with the public able to vote with their spare change on their favorite pumpkin. The top three money-earners will be awarded a prize and all proceeds raised by the PTO will benefit the students. The final day to vote is Monday...
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Blunt's election will maintain the balance of power in Capitol
(Editorial ~ 10/29/16)
The political landscape in Missouri remains up in the air with just a week to go before the all-important presidential election. I honestly try not to watch too many polls because I find many to be highly suspect and I am convinced some polls are designed purely to move voters instead of accurately gauging voter sentiments...
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Sandra Harvey
(Obituary ~ 10/29/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. - Sandra Ashley Harvey, 72, a resident of Charleston, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at DeGreef Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born July 4, 1944, in Charleston to James Lewis and Opal R. Williams Ashley, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and Draughon Business College in Memphis, Tenn. ...
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Remembering a hero
(10/29/16)
The Sikeston Kindergarten Center honored Dustin Ranson, 2015-16 kindergarten student, who died from cancer. Buzz Ferrell made and donated the Ninja Turtle statue and the PTO bought a sign to honor Dustin, who brought many smiles, laughter and love to the school, said Principal Jenny Hobeck. Pictured from left are: Jerry Thomas, Julie Hodges, Destani Ranson and Jarena Ranson...
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Lee Hunter Elementary students honored for academic work
(10/29/16)
SIKESTON -- Lee Hunter Elementary has announced the students who achieved status on the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: First Grade Luci Alcorn, Mina Angeletopoulos, Jack Barber, Campbell Boyce, Cline Boyce, Keshaun Boyd, Elizabeth Butler, Katie Chandler, Anson Collins, Alexi Cooper, Leighton Copeland, Benton Crader, Maddie Claire Crosier, Camden Davidson, Joseph Douglass, Chloe Dozier, Eric Gray, Adam Green, Bob Katsantonis, Mary Charlotte Lingle, Makayla Lowery, Andrea Matos, Jacob Myers, Kyrie Pittman, Danity Ranson, Collin Rodgers, Caroline Warren, and Kasen Watson.. ...
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