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Back to School: Holifield excited for new school year and second year as superintendent
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
SIKESTON — The new school year for Sikeston Public Schools starts Tuesday, Aug. 22, and second-year superintendent Shannon Holfield predicts it will be a great year for the Bulldogs. “I’m just so excited to be kicking off year two as the superintendent and leader,” Holifield said. “In year one, you're trying to do so much and you’re learning and wrapping your mind around everything...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/18/23)
To the Speakout contributor who said “Under Trump, our religious freedom was not being attacked.” Unfortunately, Trump who refuses to acknowledge he even has a religion, attacked our entire country and constitution, which is why he is being charged with so many terrible crimes.
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God sees us as we are and loves us
(Column ~ 08/18/23)
A common bird outside of my window is the sparrow. The house sparrow in particular has an interesting history with humans. These birds have been living around humans for over 100,000 years. We may be familiar with each other, but humans have not been kind to sparrows. ...
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Staycation Bible School was success
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
Staycation Bible School held July 24-27 at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston. The event was sponsored by Wesley United Methodist Church and First UMC and include dinner, Bible lessons and activities. (Dennis Marshall/Standard Democrat)
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Free clothing giveaway is Saturday, Aug. 19 in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
SIKESTON — A clothing giveaway will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 19 at Cornerstone Baptist Church-Family Life Outreach Center, 119 W. Trotter St., in Sikeston. There will be free clothing for the entire family. The event is sponsored by the Willing Working Women of Cornerstone Baptist Church...
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Barbara Ross
(Obituary ~ 08/18/23)
SIKESTON, Mo.— Barbara Ross, age 85, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born on April 6, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Raymond and Helen Wiggins Ashley. On May 31, 1959, in Lilbourn, Missouri, she married Aubrey “Neal” Ross, who passed away on Oct.16, 2022...
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Hunter Bailey
(Obituary ~ 08/18/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– Hunter Joseph Bailey, age 24, passed away Aug. 16, 2023, at his home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 9, 1999, in Sikeston, Missouri, son of Robert Scott Bailey and Cynthia Anne Roberts Bailey of Matthews, Missouri...
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County water line break challenged all involved
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — When lightning struck a water line in Mississippi County early this month, Joleda Hall, the operator/manager of Public Water Supply for District No. 1, and her group had to overcome many challenges to locate the water break. In an effort to find what seemed inaccessible, Hall said they worked tirelessly and waded through water for 13 hours on Aug. 4. ...
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Sikeston R-6 new teachers for 2023-2024 school year
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
Sikeston R-6 School District hosted on Aug. 1-2 an orientation for its new teachers for the 2023-2024 school year, which begins with student attendance on Aug. 22. Pictured are front row, from left: Jessica Vandeven, Connie Thuesen, Kathy Cheatum, Geena Hooper, Skylar Rhymer, Amber Eakens, Sheena Harrison; second row: Elizabeth Brewer, Tina Bautista, Destiny Cochran, Arianna Carter, Shawanna Segers, Katherine Fraire, Aunna Stone and Brooke Jenkins; third row: Ben Rushin, King Sidwell, Chelisa Deere, Tammy Eifert, Brista Clark, Evan Keese, Staci Barnes, Ashley Watkins and Shiloh Kirn; and back row: Michael Perry, Frank Killian, Will Graham, Jalen Peet, Sarah Hopson Dugan, Nick Nordwald and Ben Smith. ...
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Bloomfield native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 3rd Class Eli Dixon, a native of Bloomfield, Missouri, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety...
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Bragg City man dies in crash
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
WHITE OAK, Mo. — A Bragg City, Missouri, man was killed in a two-vehicle crash late Thursday, Aug. 17 in Dunklin County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 8:38 p.m. on Missouri Highway 25 in White Oak as the southbound vehicle driven by Brian D. James, 43, of Bragg City struck the rear of the southbound trash truck operated by Devante Bennett, 31, of Kennett, Missouri...
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Motorists, parents, students reminded to use caution as new school year begins
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
SIKESTON — With the summer wrapping up, local students are getting ready to return to class, some of who will do so for the very first time. In preparation for the start of the new school year, which for Sikeston Public Schools is Tuesday, Aug. 22, Sgt. Tyler Rowe, school resource officer and public information officer for Sikeston Department of Public Safety, encouraged and reminded parents and other community members to talk with kids about safety. ...
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