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Murder suspect captured
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
At approximately 6 p.m. Monday, the SEMO Major Case Squad developed information that Orlando "TJ" Sheron, who is wanted in connection with the shooting death on Sunday of James "Jay" Harris Jr., 31, of Sikeston, was hiding in a hotel near Caruthersville. ...
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Perryville man arrested for kidnapping Scott County woman
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Perryville man is facing kidnapping, burglary, felonious restraint and weapon charges after being arrested in Tennessee for taking a Scott County woman against her will. According to a release from Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, Clint E. Arrington, 47, has been charged with kidnapping, first degree burglary, felonious restraint, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and violation of an order of protection...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Kelly soccer team upends Sikeston in penalty kicks
(High School Sports ~ 04/19/16)
SIKESTON -- It took two nights to do it, but the Kelly girls soccer team picked up it first-ever win over the Sikeston Bulldogs Monday at the Sikeston Sports Complex. And it was in dramatic fashion. The Hawks defeated Sikeston 2-1 after two overtimes and during penalty kicks where they out-paced the Bulldogs 3-2...
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Your weather for April 19
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
Today will be cloudy, with a high near 77 then becoming cloudy tonight with a 20 percent chance of showers after 4 a.m. with a low around 59. Cloudy on Wednesday with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a 70 percent chance for showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7 a.m. ...
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Winner of Van Buren mayor's race questioned over delinquent taxes
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
VAN BUREN, Mo. -- A hearing today could decide the fate of Van Buren's newly elected mayor. A petition filed last week with a Carter County court questions Mike Hoerner's right to hold office, alleging Hoerner owes more than $9,000 in delinquent taxes from 2011...
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ACLU claims abuse in Mississippi County jail caused inmate to miscarry
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A former inmate of the Mississippi County Detention Center filed suit Monday, claiming she was egregiously abused while pregnant, and the death of her baby resulted from her mistreatment in December 2014. Named as defendants in the suit are the county and seven detention-center employees, including former jail administrator Cory Hutcheson...
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Odessia Jones
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- Odessia Jones, 90, died April 14, 2016, at her daughter's home in Memphis, Tenn. Visitation is from 9:30 until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Divine Outreach Center in Caruthersville, with Jamie Jones, pastor, officiating...
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Minnie Conner
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
SIKESTON -- Minnie Bell Conner, 101, died April 13, 2016, in Indianapolis. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Driver Funeral Service in Sikeston. Visitation will continue from 11 a.m. until time time of service Friday at West End Missionary Baptist Church...
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Derek Robbins
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. - Derek Michael Robbins, 34, died April 16, 2016, in Scott City. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. today at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. The Rev. Ted Stone will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Bell City...
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Bobby Metcalf
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Rev. Bobby Franklin Metcalf, 77, died April 17, 2016, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at The Church of God on Highway 77 in Chaffee. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Tom Morris officiating...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
1. TRUMP, CLINTON READY FOR 'HOME GAME' PRIMARIES The front-runners hope to emerge victorious in New York, contests that offer big delegate hauls and an opportunity for them to inch closer to their parties' nominations. 2. TALIBAN LAUNCHES ATTACK ON KEY AFGHAN SECURITY AGENCY...
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Julie Ann Wasson
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Julie Ann Wasson, 37, died April 17, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie with Chris Polk officiating. Burial will follow in the East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery with Ponder Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...
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Scott Aufdenberg
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
SIKESTON -- Scott Clayton Aufdenberg, age 49, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his home in Sikeston, Missouri. Services will be held Saturday, April 23, at Ponder Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with a memorial service immediately following at 11 a.m.. The Rev. Mike Wondel, pastor of First United Methodist Church, will officiate...
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Rita Miller
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
SIKESTON - Rita R. Miller, 79, died April 18, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center.
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Bonnie Rister
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
CHAFFEE, Mo. - Bonnie Sue Rister, 80, died April 19, 2016, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday with the Tim Smiley officiating...
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Billy Ray
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
SIKESTON - Billy Joe Ray, 50, died April 15, 2016, at his daughter's home in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Memorial Church of God in Christ in Sikeston with Dr. Lamonte' Calvin officiating...
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Messiah Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
SIKESTON - Messiah Travon Mitchell, 29 days old, died April 14, 2016. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. Burial will follow in Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston...
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Lillian D. Welch
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
Lillian D. Welch was born January 27, 1928 in Portageville, MO and passed away April 5, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. She was united in marriage, December 31, 1954 to the love of her life, Paul "Pete" Welch. They were married in Portageville, where they raised their family and were the proud owners of the Econo Mart Store, landowners and other enterprises, but her greatest pride was her family...
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Robert "Snooks" Leonard McCoy
(Obituary ~ 04/19/16)
Robert "Snooks" Leonard McCoy, age 88, went to be with his Lord, Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born January 3, 1928 in Hornbeak, Tennessee. His parents were Robert Lacy McCoy and Maggie Wood (Kirk) McCoy. On July 5, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas he married his beloved wife Lottie (Sullenger) McCoy. ...
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Second arrest made in Sikeston shooting
(Local News ~ 04/19/16)
Both Jeterrence Harris, 21, of Sikeston and Sheron are charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action.
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