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Bertrand man in custody after Tuesday morning shooting in Cape GirardeauCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A Bertrand, Missouri, man was charged with first-degree assault Tuesday, April 23 after a shooting at a residence in the 1000 block of North Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau. Around 9 a.m. Tuesday, emergency services were called to the residence in report of a man shot in the leg...
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VFW Post 7183 recognizes New Madrid County wrestling programsNew Madrid County Memorial Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7183 hosted its sixth banquet for the team members and coaches of the New Madrid County wrestling community. Pictured from left are Mary Seyer, president of the VFW Post 7183 Auxiliary; New Madrid County Central High School wrestling coach Rhiley Smith; Connor Henderson, who was named most valuable wrestler for the 2023-24 NMCC wrestling team; Dr. ...
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Rooting for the Raiders: New Madrid County Central students sign with Three Rivers CollegeNEW MADRID, Mo. — There was lots to cheer about as two members of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2024 signed their letters of intent with Three Rivers College on April 16. Shawna Robinson will join the TRC Raiders cheer squad and Makayla Birdwell will become part of the college’s mascot program...
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New Madrid County Central grapplers head to college matsNEW MADRID, Mo. — As their high school wrestling careers come to an end, two New Madrid County Central High School seniors will move to the collegiate level. On April 23, Gavyn Colbert signed a letter of intent to wrestle at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, while Christian Williams signed on to wrestle for the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas...
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Gov. Mike Parson visits Sikeston for commemorative book tourSIKESTON — Gov. Michael L. Parson visited Sikeston as part of his commemorative book tour Tuesday, April 23 at 1515 E. Malone Ave., next to the Sikeston License Bureau, in Sikeston.
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Narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of three in Mississippi CountyCHARLESTON, Mo. — A narcotics investigation in Mississippi County resulted in the arrest of two Bertrand, Missouri, residents and a Sikeston, Missouri, man. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, on Saturday, April 20, Detective Sgt. John Blakely, Deputy Austin Naeger and Chief Leonard Harrison responded to 413 W. Cedar St. in Bertrand reference to the execution of a search warrant...
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Benton man faces murder, armed criminal action charges following deadly stabbing in Scott CountyBENTON, Mo. — A Benton man was arrested on murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly stabbing early Monday, April 22 in Scott County. Brian Thomas Morrell, 39, of Benton is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. At about 7 a.m. Monday, Scott County deputies responded to 407 Lake Road in rural Benton in reference to an assault in progress, according to Drury...
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Sikeston gears up for second Hot Air Balloon FestivalSIKESTON — This summer, Sikeston’s second annual Hot Air Balloon Festival will return with some improvements and provide the same fun as its inaugural year. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds. ...
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OvernightMostly ClearHigh: 48°F
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ThursdayPartly Sunny then Chance Rain ShowersHigh: 70°F Low: 55°F
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FridayChance Showers & T-storms then Slight Chance Showers And ThunderstormsHigh: 79°F Low: 66°F
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SaturdayChance Showers & T-stormsHigh: 80°F Low: 66°F
- Don't look now, but No. 8-seed Sikeston is a real threat in SEMO play
- Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 24: Perryville rolls at Meadow Heights (4/24/24)
- BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)4
- Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 23: Jackson downs Kennett in extra-innings thriller (4/24/24)
- Redhawks back to above .500 after sweeping SIU (4/24/24)
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Letter: Missourians should support water supply bills (4/19/24)Dear Editor: Do you care about access to our abundant water supply? You certainly should. My support for Sikeston and the Southeast region runs deep. Through my involvement in the Sikeston Regional...
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Guest commentary: Defend life; decline to sign (4/19/24)The Rev. Colby ElbertAttention to all citizens who live in Scott, Mississippi and New Madrid Counties. There are steps being taken to legalize abortion in the state of Missouri. Bishop Edward M. Rice, Diocese of...
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A Concord Minute: Jesus is the good shepherd (4/19/24)“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. … I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay...
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Thanking our telecommunicators (4/17/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. —Over the last month, we have investigated two separate incidents where prohibited purchasers who live in the city of New Madrid have attempted to buy a gun from a licensed gun dealer...
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A Concord Minute: Open my mind, Jesus (4/12/24)“Then [Jesus] said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be...
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A Concord Minute: Easter is the way of life (4/5/24)“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more.” - Psalm 16:11 ESV Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia!...
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Rogers Basarich (4/24/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Rogers John Basarich, 83, formerly of Granite City, Illinois, died April 21, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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Anna Elfrink (4/24/24)SIKESTON — Anna Elfrink, 96, of Sikeston passed away April 23, 2024, at La Bonne Maison Senior Living in Sikeston. She was born March 18, 1928, in Leora, Missouri, daughter of Albert and Altia Ross...
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Jackie Powell (4/24/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Jackie Sue Davis Powell, 73, died April 23, 2024, at her home in Charleston. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until noon Friday, April 26 at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Joan Rolwing (4/24/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Joan Bishop Rolwing, 92, died April 23, 2024, at Delta South Skilled Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Norman Chappell (4/23/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Norman Chappell, 59, resident of Charleston, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born July 27, 1964, in Charleston to the late Alfreddie Pettigrew and the late Geneva Moore...
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Ginger Netteler (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Ginger Rochelle Netteler, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at her home in Sikeston surrounded by her husband and daughters. She was born on May 29, 1948, in Pekin, Illinois, to the late Harold and Cuma Walls Chism. On Nov. 5, 1966, in Sikeston, she married John Netteler who survives of the home in Sikeston...
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