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Benton man faces murder, armed criminal action charges following deadly stabbing in Scott County (4/23/24)BENTON, 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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American Pickers to film in Missouri (4/19/24)The American Pickers will to return to Missouri in June when they plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques...
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Death investigation underway in Scott County; 1 person in custody (4/22/24)BENTON, Mo. — A death investigation is underway in Scott County. 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 Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. Upon their arrival, deputies located the suspect near the residence, who was taken into custody.
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Narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of three in Mississippi County (4/23/24)CHARLESTON, 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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BOWLING ALLEY FACELIFT (4/19/24)SIKESTON — After new owners Teresa Taylor and Paula Farmer purchased the Sikeston Bowling Center LLC, 1601 E. Malone Ave. in July, renovations began April 8 and are expected to take three weeks, according to bowling alley management. New lanes, new gutters and new restrooms are part of the project...
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THROUGH THE EYES OF A ‘BYRD’: Well-known local photographer Daniel Byrd shares how his hobby originated (4/25/24)SIKESTON — 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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Sikeston Department of Public Safety's dispatch center launches ‘Prepared Live’ (4/19/24)SIKESTON — Earlier this month Sikeston Department of Public Safety launched a new tool called “Prepared Live” to assist its dispatchers. Built by the company, Prepared, the software enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center to livestream, receive multimedia and receive location from mobile callers in real time. ...
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Voice for Cheryl: Community marks 45 years since Cheryl Anne Scherer’s disappearance (4/16/24)BENTON, Mo. — Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday, April 14 to remember Cheryl Anne Scherer 45 years after she disappeared in broad daylight while working at a gas station in Scott City, Missouri. “Another five years has passed since our last gathering,” said Cheryl’s sister, Diane Scherer-Morris during the event at the St. ...
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Sikeston LCRA’s 10-year plan approved (4/19/24)SIKESTON — Over 20 years after it first formed, Sikeston’s Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, or LCRA, continues to improve the community by identifying areas of blight and repurposing them. The Sikeston City Council approved during its April 12 meeting the 10-year redevelopment plan for the LCRA, which was established for the City of Sikeston more than 20 years ago...
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Families unaware as MoDOT discontinues ‘Adopt-A-Highway’ program (4/26/24)SIKESTON — Missouri Department of Transformation’s Adopt-A-Highway program is in the process of being discontinued and will be replaced by a new program. According to Taylor Brune, assistant communications director at MoDOT’s Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri, the decision to make the transition was made public during the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission meeting on April 3. ...
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