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Sikeston DPS will staff more officers over April 5-8 eclipse weekend, encourages public to also plan aheadSIKESTON — Sikeston Department of Public Safety is planning ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse and will staff extra officers for the weekend of eclipse-related events. Members of the public are also encouraged to plan ahead of the events. The total solar eclipse is slated to begin at 1:58 p.m. Monday, April 8 and will last for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Because Sikeston is in the “path of totality,” the region will experience complete darkness during that time frame...
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James BarnhartWINCHESTER, Tenn. — It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Wardell Barnhart, a beloved husband, father, brother, pastor, and friend, on March 15, 2024, in Winchester. Born on Sept. 6, 1952, in Anna, Illinois, James, affectionately known as Jim to those who knew him well, lived a life marked by devotion, service, and an unwavering faith in God...
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Law enforcement safely locate missing toddler in LilbournLILBOURN, Mo. — Working together law enforcement officials were safely able to locate a missing toddler. At approximately 3:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14, New Madrid County sheriff deputies were notified of a 3-year-old child missing from a residence in Lilbourn. According to a news release, the child was wearing only a diaper and had walked out of the residence between 12:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m...
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Blanton retires as Sikeston Public Schools Foundation trustee after 15 years of serviceSIKESTON — After serving 15 years as a Sikeston Public Schools Foundation trustee, Amy Blanton recently decided to retire from the board. Blanton has served as a trustee or director of the Foundation since March 2009 when she first joined the R-6 Board of Education. ...
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Scott Central FBLA, Beta Club team up to offer trivia eventSIKESTON — Scott County Central’s High School FBLA and Beta Club are collaborating to host a trivia night fundraiser to supplement their budget for upcoming state and national conferences. The trivia night will take place April 5 in the Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., but the trivia event will start at 6 p.m. There will also be a silent auction...
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Former Cardinal Adam Wainwright to perform during solar eclipse eventLegendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright isn’t just a good baseball player, he’s a talented musician as well. Wainwright, now a country music artist, is set to perform with his band Monday, April 8, at Rock ’N’ Roll Drive-In, 272 Drive-In Lane in Chaffee, in celebration of the solar eclipse...
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Veterans invited to learn about VA services on April 3POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — A town hall will be held April 3 in Poplar Bluff by John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. This event offers the opportunity to learn about services available to veterans in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. Doors will open at 3 p.m. at the Brown-Mabry American Legion Post 153, located at 2320 Kanell Blvd. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and is expected to last about one hour...
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Morehouse man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Illinois womanCARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — A Morehouse man will serve life in prison for the murder of a young woman. James Merritt, 35, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Joshua Underwood on Wednesday, March 13, to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Haley Decker, 18, of Normal, Illinois. ...
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- Jackson opens girls soccer season with overwhelming win
- COLUMN: Hope springs eternal for SEMO when OVC slate arrives (3/18/24)
- Mules open BB season with thriller over New Madrid (3/17/24)
- Road back to the top for SEMO FB continues on Tuesday (3/17/24)
- Track & Field season kicks off at the Notre Dame Frozen Invite (3/17/24)
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Thought of the Week: The gift of eternal life (3/15/24)Last week I attended a trivia night whose proceeds were given to a young woman battling leukemia. Some of the questions were fairly easy, like “What two people were the closest to Harry Potter in the...
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A Concord Minute: Look up and be healed (3/15/24)“7 And the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you. Pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the...
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Charge filed after driver damages road sign then leaves the scene (3/13/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — On the afternoon of March 5, an officer responded to New Madrid Elementary in reference to a damaged road sign. It appeared that during a little league basketball game the night...
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Thought of the Week: Put trust in Christ Jesus (3/8/24)Where I live there are a lot of birds. Robins, cardinals, bluejays, screech owls, hawks, sparrows, wrens, and the list goes on and on. With the lengthening of the days and as official spring...
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A Concord Minute: Them’s the rules (3/8/24)“And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:1-2 In the Ancient Near East, God laid out “rules...
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Arson suspected in New Madrid fire (3/6/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Over the last week, there have been reports of a check scam that may be impacting people locally. At least one report was taken where someone put a check in the mail to their credit...
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James Barnhart (3/18/24)WINCHESTER, Tenn. — It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Wardell Barnhart, a beloved husband, father, brother, pastor, and friend, on March 15, 2024, in...
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Lucy Day (3/18/24)SIKESTON — Lucy Marie Day, age 73, passed away March 15, 2024, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. She was born Sept. 26, 1950, in East Prairie, Missouri, daughter of the late Troy Duke...
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Bob Jackson (3/18/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Robert Charles “Bob” Jackson, 90, died March 16, 2024, at his home in rural Charleston, Missouri. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 at...
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Diane Green (3/15/24)SAVANNAH, Ga. — Diane Marie Moore Green, 62, died peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. A rosary service will begin at 6 p.m...
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Brenda Bonee (3/15/24)PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Brenda Lou Bonee, 69, died March 11, 2024, at Portageville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. G.L. Keene officiating. Burial will follow in the Wardell Cemetery...
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Donald Spraggs (3/14/24)MATTHEWS, Mo. — Donald Gene Spraggs, age 65, passed away March 12, 2024, at his home in Matthews. He was born Nov. 8, 1958, in East Prairie, Missouri, son of the late J.B. Spraggs and Mary Johnson-Spraggs. He worked as an HVAC Technician for Spraggs Heating and Cooling. He was a charter member of the Big Prairie Jaycees, he enjoyed fishing, flying RC Planes, and spoiling his grandkids. He was always assisting others regardless of their means...
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