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Is the economy really on road to recovery?
(Editorial ~ 03/13/13)
Thank goodness we have arrived at the long-awaited Obama economic recovery. The seas have calmed, as Obama promised, and prosperity has returned to America. The record-breaking highs in the stock market - fueled by a cheap money policy which is unsustainable and a trillion dollar stimulus - must be a sign of recovery...
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Robert Moore
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
CHARLESTON -- Robert J. "Mr. Robert" Moore, 85, died March 9, 2013 at his home. Born Aug. 11, 1927, in Charleston, to the late Edward and Flora B. Wilkins Moore, he worked for Lankheit Farms for over 31 years. On Feb. 26, 1979, he married Tomazine Fisher who survives of the home...
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Hazel Gisi
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
ESSEX -- Hazel Gisi, 90, died March 12, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. Born Jan. 22, 1923, near Essex, to the late Lawrence and Nora Warren Coffey, she was a teacher for the Grayridge Headstart Program and a member of Hopewell General Baptist Church...
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Ken Vandiver
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON -- William Kenneth "Ken" Vandiver, 59, died March 11, 2013, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Oct. 8, 1953, in Lexington, Tenn., to Bertie Lee Grissom Vandiver, who survives of Bloomfield and the late William Grady Vandiver, he was a registered nurse at Missouri Delta Medical Center...
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James Buckley
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON -- James D. Buckley, 77, died March 8, 2013, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Aug. 7, 1935, in Morris Chapel, Tenn., to the late Stephen Douglas and Mattie Jewell McClain Buckley, he was employed for 26 years by the Sikeston Public School System, and was a custodian at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Sikeston...
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Darrell Hardin
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
MINER - Darrell Dewayne Hardin, 59, died March 12, 2013, at his home in Miner. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel is charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
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Anna Freeman
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON - Anna Lou Freeman, 67, died March 12, 2013, at her home. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
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Helen Hagan
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
SCOTT CITY -- Helen Maurine Hagan, 77, died March 11, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Jan. 28, 1936, at Delta, daughter of the late Lucille Woolsey and Marvin Crader, she was a lifelong caretaker. On June 26, 1952, at Scott City, she married Roger Hagan Sr. who survives of the home...
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Jordan Miller
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON -- Jordan Elizabeth Miller, age 25, of Sikeston, died March 11, 2013, in Cape Girardeau County. She was born March 19, 1987, in Sikeston to Kent J. and Ginger Pharris Miller, who survive of the home in Sikeston. She had worked at the North Main Florist in Sikeston and had also been employed previously by Crossroads Inc. ...
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Charles Allred
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Charles Phillip Allred, 66, died at 11:45 p.m. March 12, 2013, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete with Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
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Longtime local business leader Sonny Glaus dies
(Obituary ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON -- Raymond G. "Sonny" Glaus Jr., age 76, died March 11, 2013, at his home in Sikeston. Born Feb. 21, 1937, in Sikeston, to the late Raymond G. and Irma (Klingle) Glaus Sr., he had served in the National Guard and was honorably discharged. He owned and operated Sonny's Solid Waste Service and Tri County Recycling and Transfer Station. ...
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Sikeston hits head-to-head with athletic Normandy squad
(High School Sports ~ 03/13/13)
COLUMBIA - The Sikeston Bulldogs have faced their fair share of athletic teams this season. But they may face off against the most athletic opponent they've seen thus far when they take on Normandy in a Class 4 semifinal matchup tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 at Mizzou Arena...
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Undefeated Incarnate Word will be mountain to climb for Dexter
(High School Sports ~ 03/13/13)
COLUMBIA -- After back-to-back blowouts to start the Class 4 state tournament the Dexter Lady Bearcats will face their biggest challenge of the season Thursday when they head to Columbia to start the Show-Me Showdown. There, they'll have to get through the presumptive favorite Incarnate Word Red Knights if they want their shot at the championship...
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Scott County set to kick off blacktop program
(Local News ~ 03/13/13)
BENTON -- Another sign of spring: fresh blacktop. Scott County commissioners said during their regular meeting Tuesday that county road department crews will start this year's blacktop maintenance program Monday. "It's that time of the year," Commissioner Dennis Ziegenhorn said...
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Sikeston native to appear on TLC reality show
(Local News ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON -- Future bride Hannah Kean explained what it was like to try on several wedding gowns within a five-hour period to film an upcoming episode of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta." "It was a chaotic day," Kean recalled. "It was like spending a day at the gym -- but just to try on dresses."...
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R-6 board hears update on technology plan
(Local News ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON -- Technology continues to play a major role in educating students in the Sikeston R-6 School District. Michelle Gilmer, R-6 technology coordinator, provided a follow-up report on the technology plan for 2011-2014 to Board of Education members during their regular meeting Tuesday...
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Flipping for flapjacks
(Local News ~ 03/13/13)
Sikeston Kiwanis Club members were busy Tuesday cooking up breakfast for residents. The Club served up plates of pancakes and bacon as a fundraiser for the various civic projects they support. Pictured cooking pancakes are, from left, Mike Parker, Eric Wooden and Ron Eifert...
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Rail crossing to be closed for repairs
(Local News ~ 03/13/13)
SIKESTON - From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, the Murray Lane, William and Ruth streets' railroad crossing will be completely closed to traffic. Weather permitting, Burlington Railroad will perform rail replacements. All motorists are urged to use alternative routes to avoid these areas and to use caution when in construction zones. Those with questions can contact Steve Lee, street superintendent at 573-471-2512...
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