Sikeston attorney appointed to judgeship
Hon. Scott Lipke and attorney Alan Beussink were recently appointed to serve on the 32nd judicial circuit court, Gov. Mike Parsons office announced. Lipke, a Jackson resident, will serve as circuit...
View ArticleYMCA set to reopen Monday
SIKESTON The YMCA of Southeast Missouri will reopen Monday. The YMCA closed its doors due to the coronavirus March 17 and will be reopen Monday with some guidelines and restrictions. We never...
View ArticleUPDATED NUMBERS: Scott County down to 13 active cases
The Scott County Health Department reported just one new positive case of COVID-19 on Tuesday while 10 more have recovered. According to the Health Department, there are now only 13 active cases in...
View ArticleStill open for business
Scott County Collector Mark Hensley meets with a visitor on Thursday outside of the Scott County Courthouse. The Courthouse remains open for business during the pandemic but in a different way than...
View ArticleParson highlights economic recovery as part of the Show Me Strong Recovery...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. During Tuesdays COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Mike Parson discussed the economic recovery portion of the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan. Im glad to see Missourians begin to safely...
View ArticleSpeakout
OK, over here in East Prairie, cmon church members, pastors. I know you need that Sunday money but I sat there and counted right outside and there was about 35 of yall standing together. State law...
View ArticleOdell Branam
DOGWOOD, Mo. Odell Branam, 75, died at 4:34 p.m. May 12, 2020, at his home in Dogwood. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
View ArticleTRC Music Department seeks vocal and instrumental students, scholarships...
The Three Rivers College Music Department offers education and performance opportunities for vocal and instrumental students. Fall 2020 scholarships are available for students performing in college...
View ArticleSoutheast to reopen next week as semester ends
Phase I of Southeast Missouri State Universitys reopening is scheduled to begin Monday, with employees, including essential student workers, expected to return. Each university division and...
View ArticleUPDATED NUMBERS: One new case in Scott County; SECC to temporarily stop visits
There are 136 new positive COVID-19 cases in Missouri Wednesday with 18 additional deaths. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there are 10,142 Missourians who have...
View ArticlePatsy Daniels
MATTHEWS, Mo. Patsy L. Daniels, age 88, passed away May 12, 2020, at her home in Matthews, Missouri. She was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, daughter of the late Clarence Red and Beulah...
View ArticleParson announces priorities for expanded access to testing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Gov. Mike Parson announced on Wednesday a series of testing priorities designed to detect and rapidly contain potential COVID-19 outbreaks as the state gradually reopens its...
View ArticleLocal businesses use crisis as time to change, try new things
SIKESTON While many local businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, some have used the pandemic as a time to change or explore new ideas. I knew right away that we needed to change,...
View ArticleR-6 will delay debt levy increase if voters OK bond issue
SIKESTON If Sikeston R-6 voters approve an $18.6-million bond issue next month for new construction in the school district, they will not realize the tax increase until fall 2021. The school board...
View ArticleFree meals for all R-6 students to continue next school year
SIKESTON For the second consecutive year, all students of the Sikeston R-6 School District will be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost to them. During its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday,...
View ArticleOnline student returns to Southeast to fulfill lifetime dream
Its never too late to earn a college degree, and with time, often comes perspective and the understanding youve found your calling in life. Such is the case for Southeast Missouri State University...
View ArticleUPDATED NUMBERS: Scott County with 84 cases; 15 are active
The Scott County Health Department reported one new case on Thursday afternoon, giving Scott County 84 positive cases of COVID-19. There are 15 active cases with 63 recovered and six deaths. Of the...
View ArticleSEMO Food Bank receives $50,000-grant for summer feeding program in four...
SIKESTON Southeast Missouri Food Bank was awarded a $50,000-grant to increase the food provided to children participating in summer feeding programs in Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid and Pemiscot...
View ArticleSpeakout
Considering the coronavirus Im wondering what is the status of the Sikeston Farmers Market this year. Has it been canceled or postponed? The Sikeston Farmers Market opened for the season on May 9...
View ArticleEstella Sharp
HAYWOOD CITY, Mo. Estella Jones Rabbit Sharp, 82, died May 11, 2020, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Born Feb. 2, 1938, in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to the late Harry...
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