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Sikeston R-6 hiree faces termination after various charges discovered in Kentucky
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
SIKESTON -- A man hired in June to teach in the Sikeston R-6 School District has already been placed on administrative leave, pending his termination. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, the Sikeston R-6 School District Administration was notified by the Kentucky State Police that David Jordan is charged with various crimes, according to news release from the Sikeston R-6 School District...
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Concerns of truck traffic on Haynes Drive discussed
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
Not a whole lot of action happened in Monday night's monthly meeting of the Portageville City Council. There was however, several items of discussion. Alderman Jessie James said, "Haynes Drives is still having issues with big trucks making the loop at Haynes Drive which is creating several pot holes. There is a sign that reads, "No Trucks Allowed" and they are still using the road."...
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"What's Happened So Far?"
(Column ~ 08/05/16)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" --2 Corinthians 5:17
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First day of school nears for many local districts
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
SIKESTON -- For some area school children, the new year begins as early as Thursday. New Madrid County R-1, Scott County R-4 "Kelly," Richland R-1 and Dexter are among local school districts whose classes resume Aug. 11. Open houses are often part of back-to-school events. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TENSION, EXCITEMENT SURROUNDS OPENING CEREMONY FOR RIO OLYMPICS Brazil will display samba, culture and diversity but political turmoil, economic woes and environment concerns loom large...
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Sikeston man has parole revoked; will serve 25 years
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Sikeston man, who was released from prison in January, is heading back to jail. Stoddard County Circuit Judge Robert N. Mayer revoked the probation of Curtis Burleson Jr. on Wednesday. Mayer ordered Burleson to serve the sentences originally imposed Oct. ...
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MASH camp
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
MASH Camp brings together high school teens from around the region to increase their awareness of the different careers available in health care. This year's Sikeston camp is being conducted at the Sikeston Career and Technology Center.
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SHS student achieves top score on ACT
(Local News ~ 08/05/16)
SIKESTON -- Achieving the top score on the ACT exam is a rare feat, but a Sikeston High School senior has done just that. Julius Hoang, son of Dinh and Yen Hoang of Sikeston, who will be a senior when the school year begins Aug. 17, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 08/05/16)
If we had a ugly contest in the United States, who would win - Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama? I want to thank Betty and Candy for doing so much for me and my daughter. I had already given up thinking nobody cared, and then they came walking in the door to help us. Just knowing that they are here to be my friends means a lot to me. They mean a lot to me...
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Schmidt-Launius
(Engagement ~ 08/05/16)
Engagement 8/7/16
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Thweatt-Gerding
(Engagement ~ 08/05/16)
Engagement 8/7/16
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DeField-Rich
(Wedding ~ 08/05/16)
Wedding 8/7/16
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