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Hello, were still on the lookout for a black and tan German Shepard with a black collar. On Dec. 27 our gate blew open and one of our dogs ran off. He isnt aggressive or mean. Just say his name...
View ArticleLisa Curry
MARSTON, Mo. Lisa Marie Bumpus Curry, 42, died Jan. 4, 2021, at her home in Marston. Private services will be held. DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleLindell Pind
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. Lindell Floyd Shotgun Pind, 65, died Jan. 7, 2021, in Portageville. No services are scheduled at this time. DeLisle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleShirley Hughes
CHARLESTON, Mo. Shirley Evelyn Hughes, age 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at her home in Charleston. She was born Feb. 9, 1946, at Kennett, Missouri, to the late Clarence Berry and Iva Evelyn...
View ArticleCinnatha Hyde
SIKESTON Cinnatha Hyde, age 65, passed away Jan. 11, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born May 30, 1955, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Morris and Marcia Luke...
View ArticleJerry A. Lindsey
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry Lindsey (Portageville) born in Cairo, Illinois, who passed away on Jan. 12, 2021, at the age of 67. He was loved and cherished by...
View ArticleIkuko 'Katie' Smith
SIKESTON Ikuko Katie Smith of Sikeston was born to the late Yoshizo and Kimi Kikuko on Aug. 28, 1929, in Kyoto Japan and passed away on Jan. 10, 2021, in Sikeston. Katie has been a resident of...
View ArticleList created for those in Scott County wanting COVID-19 vaccine
While Missouri is still in Phase 1A of the vaccine distribution plan, local health departments are making a plan to get the vaccine administered to the local community. The Scott County Health...
View ArticleSikeston R-6 gets new website design; app is coming soon
SIKESTON The Sikeston R-6 School District unveiled a new look to its website this week, and parents, students and staff can also expect an app in the coming days. In presenting the annual...
View ArticleNumber of active COVID-19 cases in local counties continues to decline
The number of active COVID-19 cases locally continues to decline. On Wednesday afternoon, the Scott County Health Department reported 20 new cases and 61 recoveries. Currently, the number of active...
View ArticleParson announces activation of first tier of Phase 1B of state plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Gov. Mike Parson announced on Thursday the activation of Phase 1B - Tier 1 of Missouris COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Federal partners have informed the state that they plan to...
View ArticleCheshier to share story of hope Sunday at Sikeston First Assembly
SIKESTON A special guest will give hope through his testimony on Sunday at the Sikeston First Assembly of God. Mikey Cheshier, will give his testimony of determination and survival on Sunday at...
View ArticlePotential snowfall could cause travel problems Friday
PADUCAH, Ky. Snow showers on Friday could cause some travel issues for area drivers. On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, said that snow showers may cause...
View ArticleFOR SALE: City of Sikeston puts Stallcup Building on the market
SIKESTON The City of Sikeston is moving closer to selling the Stallcup Building in Downtown Sikeston. During a special Sikeston City Council meeting held over Zoom Wednesday, Council unanimously...
View ArticleLyman Petty
SIKESTON Lyman Petty, age 93, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Parma, Missouri, to the late Fred and Daisy Ross Petty. ...
View ArticleVictory is the theme for 2021
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. -1 John 5:4 Victory is the theme of 2021 from 1 John 5:4 and every Christian...
View ArticleSpeakout
Ive got two comments. The price of oil is about $45 a barrel. Why are we paying $2 a gallon? Its a rip off. Must be Republicans I guess. How come theyre aint no newspapers, aint no news...
View ArticleNorma Emerson
SIKESTON Norma Gene Emerson, 78, died Jan. 2, 2021, at her home. Services will be at a later date with Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleHigh success, high interest in TRC nursing program
The nursing programs at Three Rivers College have seen success over the last year. For the fall of 2019, 100% of the nursing students at the Poplar Bluff campus successfully completed and received...
View ArticleUP TO THE CHALLENGE: After challenging first semester, R-6 superintendent...
SIKESTON The first semester of school during a pandemic wasnt without its challenges, but for the most part, its gone as well as it could, and the Sikeston R-6 superintendent thinks the second...
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