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Missouri Delta Implements New Electronic Health Record System
(State News ~ 10/06/17)
September 21, 2017 As part of the commitment to provide the highest quality of care possible to Sikeston and the surrounding communities, Missouri Delta Medical center has partnered with Cerner to implement a suite of health care information technology (IT) software solutions. Based in Kansas City, Cerner is a global leader in health care technology...
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Portageville FFA begins Annual Fundraiser
(Local News ~ 10/06/17)
The Portageville FFA began their annual fundraiser on October 2 and will continue through October 13. The chapter uses money raised to fund their activities throughout the year including FFA week activities, ParentMember Banquet and State FFA convention. ...
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Love and Loyalty – Part 2
(Column ~ 10/06/17)
There are certain gifts recognized as leadership gifts, which have been given to equip and prepare God’s people for works of service. “He gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up…” (Ephesians 4:11-12). A leadership role is like the coach of a team, equipping and preparing its players for works of service Monday through Saturday in our homes, offices, schools, factories, communities, wherever we happen to be. . ...
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Dexter Man Wins $100,000
(State News ~ 10/06/17)
Donnie Williams of Dexter has a little extra pep in his step after claiming a $100,000 Scratchers top prize on Sept. 14. He purchased the $5 “$100,000 Money Multiplier” Scratchers ticket at BJ’s Kwik Shop, 623 State Highway 25 N., in Dexter...
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Breast Cancer Survivor - Local resident fights cancer twice
(Local News ~ 10/06/17)
Having to dead with one of the most dreadful diseases in the world one time is bad enough, but fighting it twice takes someone with a strong heart and a will to survive. Brenda Bass Morgan is one of the few to tell her story about being a cancer survivor...
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Taking Opioid Companies to Task
(Column ~ 10/06/17)
“Start them high and hope they don’t die,” is how an employee at Insys, a major U.S. opioid manufacturer, described one of his company’s unofficial slogans according to legal documents. That’s horrifying. At a time when drug addictions and overdoses are skyrocketing and Missouri families in communities across our state are being ripped apart, I’m committed to getting to the bottom of what companies like Insys did to fuel this national epidemic and public health crisis...
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Sikeston man arrested on sex abuse charges
(Local News ~ 10/06/17)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man is in jail after being charged with sex crimes involving a child. According to a release from the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Alan Green, 43, formerly of Florida, was arrested after DPS detectives and investigators with Missouri Children's Division conducted a hotline investigation Oct. 1 on allegations that were sexual in nature...
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'Humbled' Anderson inducted into CFL Hall of Fame and honored by NMCC
(Local News ~ 10/06/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- It's been 14 years since Kelvin Anderson stepped away from his career in the Canadian Football League. And during that time, he's gotten used to the low-key life without the bright lights, cameras and fans rushing toward him back in southeast Missouri...
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Lottery numbers (Oct. 5)
(Local News ~ 10/06/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ These Missouri lotteries were drawn Thursday: Lucky For Life 12-13-21-26-36, Lucky Ball: 6 (twelve, thirteen, twenty-one, twenty-six, thirty-six; Lucky Ball: six) Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $30 million Pick 3 Evening...
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Homecoming queen crowned
(Local News ~ 10/06/17)
Ashton Drake was crowned 2017 Sikeston High School Fall Homecoming Queen at halftime of Sikeston's football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. Her escort was Ben Ray.
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Business notebook (Oct. 8)
(Business ~ 10/06/17)
Saint Francis Healthcare System recently announced the appointment of Lara Thompson to the role of system registration manager.
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Zaxby's coming to Sikeston
(Business ~ 10/06/17)
Zaxby's, a fast-casual chain known for its prepared-at-order chicken, will be coming soon to Sikeston.
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Zaxby's coming to Sikeston
(Business ~ 10/06/17)
Zaxby's, a fast-casual chain known for its prepared-at-order chicken, will be coming soon to Sikeston.
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Sharon Gudermuth
(Obituary ~ 10/06/17)
SIKESTON -- Sharon Ann Gudermuth, 53, died Oct. 5, 2017, in Sikeston. Born Jan. 14, 1964, in Sikeston, the daughter of Billy Ray Pickett and Joy (Knight) Pickett who both survive of Sikeston. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Gregory Travis Gudermuth of St. ...
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Dolores Mier
(Obituary ~ 10/06/17)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Dolores Mier, 90, formerly of Oran, Mo., died Oct. 5, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Born Oct. 4, 1927, in Scott City to the late Virgil "Hoppy" and Barbara Diebold Hopkins, she was a director of Birthright in Cape Girardeau and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson; a founding member of the St. Ann's Sodality Immaculate Conception; a member of Bishop Timon Ladies Auxiliary; and was an original member of the Precious Blood Association...
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