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A Portageville Leprechaun
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
If you were at the Portageville McDonald's Restaurant last Friday on St. Patrick's day, you would have had the luck of the Irish passed onto you. Ron Sells of Portageville works as a Restaurant Hostess, and Friday, he took advantage of the holiday. -Scott Seal/MONEWS photo...
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We're not in Kansas anymore
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
For several years folks grew up watching the hit movie, “The Wizard of Oz”. Throughout the years, there have been several pays based off of the movie. It's not often one has an opportunity to have a role in a play, much less have a lead role. That is exactly what Olivia Walker set out to do. ...
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Bill regulating herbicide use sent to governor’s desk
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
One of three bills House bills penned by Mo. Rep. Don Rone (R-Portageville) aimed at curbing the illegal use of herbicides has passed the Missouri Legislature. It has now been sent to the desk of Gov. Eric Greitens, where it awaits his signature. If signed by the Governor, the bill would take effect immediately...
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Be a part of a community organization, join the Portageville Jaycees
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
The Portageville Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) is a non-for-profit organization that has provided leadership training through community service for many years. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month and are currently accepting new members, so come out and enjoy the experience...
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House Bill 662 to Stop Illegal Use of Herbicides Receives Final Legislative Approval
(Column ~ 03/22/17)
The House and Senate have agreed to legislation that is meant to stop the illegal use of herbicides that have caused widespread damage to crops in Southeast Missouri.
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Portageville Bulldogs begin baseball season with two wins
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/17)
On Monday, the Portageville Bulldogs baseball team defeated Hayti 31-1 thanks in part to Bub Lance, who drove in five runners. He drove in runs on a double in the first, and a single in the second. The Bulldogs scored 15 runs in the second inning. The big inning was driven by a single by Bailey Cook, a single by Lance, a walk by Alex Riddle, a walk by Luke Darst, a single by Hunter Gates, a walk by Mikel Moody, a groundout by Daniel Carter, a groundout by Connor Barham, a walk by Logan Ford, a walk by Jayden Milam, a single by Riddle, a single by Sam Riggs, a walk by Moody, and a walk by Carter.. ...
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PHS Lady Dawgs win season opener
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/17)
The Portageville Lady Dawgs debuted their new uniforms last Friday in their first game of the season at North Pemiscot High School. The Dawgs won, 13-2. The girls played at Kennett Monday. At the pitchers mound is Kelsi Miller who pitched most of the game before switching to third base. The Dawgs will also travel to Scott City on Tuesday, Naylor on Thursday, then for their first home game on Friday against Caruthersville...
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Remnant House Church provides rides
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
Remnant House Church, in Conran, will be providing van service to the communities of Campbell, Malden, Clarkton, Gideon and Portageville on Sunday mornings to anyone that needs a ride to their church. For more information, or to secure a ride to church, contact Susie or Jerry at 573-217-9953...
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Three tornadoes confirmed in New Madrid, Stoddard counties last week
(State News ~ 03/22/17)
SIKESTON -- The National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., confirmed six tornadoes touched down in the region during recent severe thunderstorms. And of those, three were confirmed in New Madrid and Stoddard counties. On Thursday, March 16, a cold front moved into the area helping to ignite thunderstorms, including some supercells, during the late afternoon hours over Missouri, the Weather Service said. ...
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Sikeston's Thatch, Dexter's Mosby named top SEMO Conference basketball players
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/17)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Fred Thatch became the fifth Sikeston player to win the John Gibbs Award while Chaylea Mosby continued the Dexter Lady Bearcats' recent run of Bob Gray Award winners Wednesday night. Both were among the honorees at the 59th annual Poplar Bluff Letter Club Basketball Banquet at the Black River Coliseum, which started off with a keynote address by Saint Louis University men's basketball coach Travis Ford...
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Two facing charges for role in recent shooting
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
SIKESTON -- A second person is facing charges in connection with a recent shooting. Antwan T. Davis, 24, of Sikeston was arraigned Tuesday on the felonies of unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon and stealing. Facing the same charges is De'Qua O. Turner, 25, of Sikeston...
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Showing appreciation: Tree at Matthews Elementary will serve as reminder of custodian's long-time presence
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Havis White was back at Matthews Elementary School Monday afternoon. This time, however, White wasn't returning to resume the custodial duties he filled for nearly two decades, instead it was an opportunity for the youngsters and staff to show their appreciation for his tireless efforts...
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Maxwell will be honored at Daughters of Sunset event
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
SIKESTON - The list of Sherry Maxwell's efforts on behalf of children in Southeast Missouri is long. She has worked in daycare facilities and Head Start Centers, directed summer food programs and mostly notably organized Kids' Beat, a program that has touched the lives of more than 1,500 youngsters throughout the Bootheel...
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Dine-and-dash incident escalates to felony assault charge for New Madrid resident
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A New Madrid County man is facing felony assault charges following an alleged dine-and-dash incident that escalated over the weekend in Mississippi County. Joseph D. Hunter, 68, of New Madrid is charged with felony first-degree assault, felony leaving the scene of an accident resulting in physical injury, felony endangering an officer by knowingly causing contact with bodily fluids and misdemeanor stealing...
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Scott County receives grant to purchase EMS vehicle
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County's Emergency Management Agency has a second, new vehicle, thanks to a state grant awarded early this month. "We had a two-person operation and one vehicle," said Trey Hardy, deputy director of Scott County's Emergency Management Agency...
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East Prairie woman jailed for selling drugs near school
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Mississippi County resident is facing felony drug charges following a narcotics investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office. Jessica Ann Groves, 29, of East Prairie is charged with felony delivery of a controlled substance near a protected place, which was an elementary school...
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Portageville Jaycees to offer $250 Scholarship
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
Eligibility Requirements – Applicants must be a graduating high school senior for Portageville High School who has volunteered or participated in community service projects in their community. Volunteerism may have taken place in a number of settings: church, scouts, civic clubs, etc...
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Kindergarten round-up
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
Rebecca Hopper (left), Cameron Britton's grandmother, and Malachiah Campbell (right) mother of Lawrence Davis Jr., sign up for the Kindergarten Round-Up held Tuesday night at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center.
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Open house set
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
The public is invited to take a look at the new Family Life Outreach Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dine-and-dash incident escalates to felony assault charges for New Madrid resident
(Local News ~ 03/22/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A New Madrid County man is facing felony assault charges following an alleged dine-and-dash incident that escalated over the weekend in Mississippi County. Joseph D. Hunter, 68, of New Madrid is charged with felony first-degree assault, felony leaving the scene of an accident resulting in physical injury, felony endangering an officer by knowingly causing contact with bodily fluids and misdemeanor stealing...
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State tackles lessons on civility, courtesy
(Editorial ~ 03/22/17)
Two bills are crawling through the Missouri Legislature that would add an interesting new twist to driver-education classes in our state. If approved - and don't count on it - new prospective drivers in Missouri would learn about driving safety, traffic signs and how to play nice with law enforcement if you are asked to pull over...
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Ethel Gardner
(Obituary ~ 03/22/17)
SIKESTON - Ethel Gardner, 103, died March 22, 2017, at Clearview Nursing Center. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
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Lois Masterson
(Obituary ~ 03/22/17)
SIKESTON - Lois Ann Masterson, 89, died March 21, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late Ernest and Mae (Cox) Maynard. She was a member of Miner Baptist Church and had been a secretary for Trinity Baptist Church before retiring...
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Keith Warfield
(Obituary ~ 03/22/17)
ST. LOUIS - Keith Anthony Warfield, 58, formerly of Sikeston, died March 14, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital. Born Sept.15, 1958, in St. Louis to the late James and Sammie Yarber Warfield, he attended Soldan High School in St. Louis and later enlisted in the United States Army. He worked at Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis for over 17 years...
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Bill Hanlon
(Obituary ~ 03/22/17)
DELTA, Mo. -- William "Bill" Hanlon, 82, died March 21, 2017, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. Born Dec. 25, 1934, in Delta, to the late Francis and Mary Montgomery Hanlon, he worked as a lead manager at Burkart Manufacturers in St. Louis for 18 years. He went to work for Chaffee IGA and later Chaffee Food Giant. He was of the Catholic belief...
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Sikeston Junior High School lists third quarter honor roll students
(03/22/17)
SIKESTON - The Sikeston Junior High School has announced its third quarter honor roll students. Honored were: Seventh Grade Micah Adams, Raghad Alkilani, Karris Allen, Kelsie Anderson, Haily Bard, Haley Baker, Abby Basinger, Carson Beaird, Culin Beck, Travis Blackmon, Eunique Bland, Chloe Bles, Amyari Blissett, Christopher Boner, Tristen Brotherton, Sophia Carter, Blaze Chanley, Kenlea Cochran, Mackenzie Conway, Addie Coplin, Quintin Craft, Kyle Day, Cooper Dees, marley Dekriek, Taylor Dover, Lila Eckert, Kyrin Ellis, Brandon Erwin, Kaleb Evans, Andrew Faire, Paige Falkenberg, Baylee Freeland, Ty Freeland, Noah Gadberry, Briana Gaskins, Caleb Gates, Mya Gilliland, Jonathan Green, Dethasha Hall, Jameonia Harris, Sierra Hedrick, Chloe Hodge, Libertie Hodges, Heidi Hostler, Quintin Hunter, Erick Jasper, McKenna Jenkins, Laniah Johnson, Eric Kent Jr., Halley Kim, Lucas King, Jaiden Knoeppel, Collin Lape, Jay Lape, Evan Lawson, Alexus Lepior, Darrion Lewis, Matthew Marcum, Noah Mason, Gary McClain, Amber McDowell, Noah Mcglothlin, Witt McMullan, Analiese Montes, Ibreana Moore, Alexis Morgan, Carson, Nash, Amaree Nelson, Ellie Noe, Mason Norman, Janyla Oglesby, Jordan Pavelka, Ben Pearson, Carlos Posey, Haylee Raithel, Lily Recker, Ryan Richards, Parker Richardson, Zoe Robison, Madison Rudisill, Tharen Russell, Siana Sanders, Trey Scott, Camryn Self, Kaylee Shelby, Michael Skaggs, Mason Slipis, Leilani Smith, Prestin Smith, Payton Spurlock, Dominic Staple, Olivia Starnes, Brandon Swilley, Laci Taylor, Sydni Taylor, Takyla Taylor, Allyson Tehee, Emma Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Dylan Thornbrough, Chloe Turner, Riley Watson, Aubrey Wheeler, Cortazya Wilder, Marcella Wilkinson, Jada Williams, Dylan Wilson, Charleigh Winslett and Cooper Wooley. ...
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Matthews Elementary at Matthews: Students honored for attendance and academic efforts
(03/22/17)
MATTHEWS, Mo. - The Matthews Elementary School at Matthews has released the names of students named to the third quarter honor roll and those with perfect attendance. They are: Honor roll with distinction Third Grade Leah Gregory, Caleb Moore, Cohen Palmer, Desiray Pettigrew, Whitley Schaffer and Keith Tilton...
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Showing appreciation: Tree at Matthews Elementary will serve as reminder of custodian's long-time presence
(03/22/17)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Havis White was back at Matthews Elementary School Monday afternoon. This time, however, White wasn't returning to resume the custodial duties he filled for nearly two decades, instead it was an opportunity for the youngsters and staff to show their appreciation for his tireless efforts...
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William Jackson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/22/17)
SIKESTON -- William Jackson Sr., 83, died March 14, 2017, at his home. Born March 14, 1934, in Red Lick, Miss., to the late Alex and Willie Mae Nash Jackson, he worked for many years as a master mechanic in his own shop in Chicago. He moved to Sikeston in 2011 and joined Free Will Missionary Baptist Church...
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Tom Hart Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/22/17)
MANCHESTER, Mo. -- Harry Thomas "Tom" Hart Jr., 77, formerly of New Madrid, died March 9, 2017. Born May 23, 1939, in New Madrid, son of the late Lela and Harry Hart, he was a graduate of New Madrid High School and Southeast Missouri State University. He worked as a computer programmer for the United States Army for over 25 years...
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