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SEMO Christian students’ lesson on butterfly’s life cycle comes full circleSIKESTON — Preschool students at SEMO Christian Academy in Sikeston spent the month learning about the butterfly’s life cycle — from a tiny egg to a winged wonder. On Wednesday, April 24 the students’ lesson came full circle as they released their nine Painted Lady butterflies into nature from the playground of their school...
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Sikeston civic clubs committed to serving the communitySIKESTON — Sikeston civic clubs, especially members ages 50 and older within them, are committed to community involvement and service and have been for many years. Boyd Green, current president and 20-year member of the Sikeston Lions Club, said the organization has accomplished much over the years, and he has thoroughly loved it. ...
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THROUGH THE EYES OF A ‘BYRD’: Well-known local photographer Daniel Byrd shares how his hobby originatedSIKESTON — Daniel Byrd, a well-known photographer in the Sikeston community, has spent the last few years serving the community through the lens of his camera, capturing their most special moments. For the past few years, Byrd has become a familiar face at Sikeston Public Schools events, volunteering to photograph sports at Sikeston High School and other community events. ...
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Missing dog found in Sikeston — over 200 miles from home; Owner's other dog is still missingSIKESTON — After being apart for three months, Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, in Sikeston on April 13. But that is only part of the story. On Jan. 15, near Springfield, Missouri, Keeran took Roxy and her other dog, Dante, for a walk. Both are purebred Catahoula Leopards, and each wore e-collars to keep them close to the home. However, during the walk, the dogs were let off the e-collars and Keeran said they did not get them back on and both Roxy and Dante were missing...
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Zellars recognized for service to Charleston R-1 districtOutgoing Charleston R-1 Board of Education member Portia Zellars was recognized during the school board’s regular meeting April 16 at Central Office for her six-plus years of service to the Charleston R-1 school board, added to her decades-long tenure as a teacher, substitute teacher, tutor and mentor. ...
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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, but drug disposal is ‘year-round need’While the United States Drug Enforcement Agency’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on Saturday, April 27, medicine disposal is considered a “year-round need.” According to a news release from the Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group (PPSWG), approximately one-third of Americans neglect cleaning out their medicine cabinets each year and one-fifth haven’t cleaned them out in three years despite there being more than 300 drug disposal locations in Missouri. ...
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Sun protection and skin cancer screening event set in SikestonSIKESTON — The YMCA of Southeast Missouri and Missouri Delta Medical Center are teaming up to provide an informational event about skin cancer and sun protection just in time before the summer tanning season begins. The skin cancer screening event is free and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the YMCA, 511 Taylor St., in Sikeston...
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Legion cook-off, poker run set for this weekendSIKESTON — Sikeston American Legion Post 114 and Auxiliary are preparing for their 11th annual poker run and cook-off competition. Vickie Wilson, who helps plan the event, said the fundraiser, which is Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the Legion in Sikeston, is important because all proceeds from both days will benefit the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
Weekly Poll
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TonightRain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers & T-stormsLow: 55°F
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FridaySlight Chance Showers & T-stormsHigh: 80°F Low: 66°F
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SaturdayChance Showers & T-stormsHigh: 83°F Low: 66°F
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SundayMostly SunnyHigh: 83°F Low: 65°F
- Don't look now, but No. 8-seed Sikeston is a real threat in SEMO play (4/25/24)
- Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 24: Perryville rolls at Meadow Heights (4/24/24)
- BREAKING: Semoball Awards winter sports finalists announced (4/24/24)5
- 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: Proposed ‘right to an abortion’ amendment is misleading (4/26/24)Dear Editor: The Catholic Church supports and defends society’s most vulnerable, especially women and children, through accompaniment, social services, and material assistance. A misleading proposed...
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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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Wanda Dill (4/25/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Wanda Nicholas Dill, age 94, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Alicia, Arkansas, to the...
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Donald Schuette Sr. (4/25/24)JACKSON, Mo. — Donald F. Schuette Sr., 87, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The oldest of three sons, Don was born Feb. 19, 1937, in...
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Joan Rolwing (4/25/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Joan Bishop Rolwing, 92, died April 23, 2024, at Delta South Skilled Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until time for the funeral Mass at 10...
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Rita Clardy (4/25/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Rita Paulette Clardy, 76, died April 24, 2024, at the Cotton Point Nursing Home in Matthews, Missouri. Private graveside services will be Friday, April 26 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Charleston. Burial will follow under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston...
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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 Reagan. She was a homemaker and also worked at Elfrink Truck Line in Advance. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Advance and was currently a member of St. Francis Xavier in Sikeston...
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