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“The Danger of Delay”
(Column ~ 03/09/17)
Acts 24:25 records Felix’s response to Paul’s appeal that he be saved. Felix says, “Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.” What does that response say to us about the danger of delay? Felix made a threefold error. ...
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Scams for You and Scams for Me
(Column ~ 03/09/17)
Recently there has been an influx in the number of scams targeting the Southeast Missouri area, some going as far as to target businesses. Every time you hear of someone getting scammed the first thing most people say is “I’d never fall for that” or “it would never happen to me”, but theses scammers are smart. ...
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Conservation and agriculture groups renew partnerships to eliminate feral hogs
(Outdoors ~ 03/09/17)
Grants and equipment donations will increase work to trap hogs on private and public land.
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City Council purchases new trash truck; Outdoor weather sirens discussed
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
As the City Council met Monday night at City Hall, they looked at each department head reports and ask a few questions the he department heads that were present.Recently the police department has had issues with on of their patrol vehicles with oil compression, but for now that issue has been fix for now...
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Jackie Laverne Eads, 55
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
Miss Jackie Laverne Eads, 55, of Oxford, MS, formerly of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi in Oxford. Jackie was born in Batesville, MS on January 12, 1962 to Mrs. Margie Jones Eads and The Late James L. ...
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Anticipated rematch between Sikeston and Vashon set for Saturday's Class 4 quarterfinal
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/17)
SIKESTON -- When the Missouri State High School Activities Association released its pairings for the state tournament, the most notable change was defending state champion Vashon was moved into Sikeston's side of the bracket for the next two year cycle...
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Charges filed against suspects in Monday pursuit
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
SIKESTON -- Three Charleston men have formally been charged following a gun fire exchange and pursuit with law enforcement Monday in Sikeston. DeMarcus D. Owens, 26, of Charleston is charged with felony first degree assault or attempt of assault to cause serious physical injury and felony armed criminal action in New Madrid County, according to online court records...
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Spring-like day
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
Many local residents headed outdoors to enjoy the mild temperatures that reached the mid-60s on Wednesday. The mild temperatures will be short lived however as colder weather will be blowing into the area into the weekend. With it will be a chance of winter weather on Saturday into Saturday evening. ...
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Sikeston man, Kewanee woman nabbed trying to sell drugs to local sheriff
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
NEW MADRID -- A Sikeston man and Kewanee woman face charges for selling drugs to the Mississippi County sheriff at a park in New Madrid County. Jerry M. Perkey, 33, of Sikeston and Katherine M. Morin, 31, of Kewanee are charged with felony distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location, according to online court records...
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Mississippi County couple jailed for selling drugs in Charleston motel room
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Two Mississippi County residents face felony drug charges following a narcotics investigation. Christy Mitchell Brewer, 46, and Roger Dale Brewer, 52, of East Prairie are each charged with felony delivery of a controlled substance, endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia...
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Third annual Bishops Walk fundraiser is set for April 1 in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
SIKESTON -- In an effort to get the word out about an upcoming fundraiser, Catholic Charities is also in hopes of getting the word out about the services they provide. The third annual Bishop's Walk for Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri will be from 9-11 a.m. April 1 at the Sikeston Sports Complex. Organizers emphasize the event is a walk, not a race and is fun and family-friendly...
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Poplar Bluff woman dies in Thursday crash
(Local News ~ 03/09/17)
POPLAR BLUFF -- A Poplar Bluff woman died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday in Butler County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 11:05 a.m. on Missouri Highway 53 and county road 306, one mile south of Poplar Bluff, as northbound motorist Joseph B. Hawkins, 39, of Portageville turned into the path of the southbound vehicle driven by Kenneth D. Hughes, 40, of Poplar Bluff...
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SCTC students earn district honors
(03/09/17)
SIKESTON - The Sikeston Career and Technology Center hosted the Skills USA Individual Welding district contest recently. This contest included participants from six career and technology centers: Doniphan, New Madrid, Kennett, Pemiscot, Poplar Bluff and Sikeston. The top two places advance to the State contest at Linn State...
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Melba Hamm
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
SIKESTON -- Melba Hamm, 74, died Feb. 15, 2017, at her home in Sikeston. Born Oct. 15, 1942, in Rector, Ark., she was the daughter of the late James and Zetta Coleman Qualls. Her husband, Jim Hamm, survives of the home. Other survivors include: one son, James Graham of Rocky Ford, Colo.; one sister, Frances Brashear of Bernie; and three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren...
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Judith Klingel
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
VANDUSER, Mo. -- Judith Annette Klingel, 61, died March 7, 2017, at her home in Vanduser. Born June 14, 1955, in Grand Junction, Colo., to the late William Franklin and Monta Vera Christessen Harrell, she attended Hooe Baptist Church. On Dec. 7, 2004, she married Bobby Klingel, who survives of the home...
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Alma Farrenburg
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Alma Farrenburg, 95, died March 9, 2017, at Golden Living Center in New Madrid. Arrangements are incomplete at DeLisle Funeral Home.
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Linda Parker
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Linda Elizabeth Sligar Parker, 93, died March 8, 2017, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center at Dexter. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Steven Ray Marks
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Steven Ray Marks, 46, died March 8, 2017, at his home in East Prairie. Arrangements are incomplete at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
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Jean Ballsrud
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
MONTICELLO, Ill. -- Jean Geske Ballsrud, who died Monday, March 6, 2017, was born in Matthews, Mo., on March 27, 1948, to her loving parents, Dale and Jean Geske. She grew up on a farm, spending most of her days running barefoot, climbing trees and getting into mischief with her younger brother, Michael (Jami) Geske. She was active in 4-H, took many piano lessons and was a fashion trendsetter at her school...
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Michael Tarrants
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Michael Denver Tarrants, 67, died March 8, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau, where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating...
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Loyd Blage
(Obituary ~ 03/09/17)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Loyd Eugene Blage, 73, died Feb. 26, 2017, in Sikeston. Born Aug. 25, 1943, in Hayti, he was the son of the late Harvey Blage and Ruby Boone. One daughter, Lori Jean Blage, also preceded him in death. Survivors include: one son, Brian Blage of Marble Hill; three daughters, Elaine Estes of Sikeston, Marilyn Allen of Ashflat, Ark., and Connie Masters of Portageville; his companion, Jamie Siegler; and 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren...
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