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Sikeston man found guilty of wife's murder
(Local News ~ 08/20/16)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston man has been found guilty of murdering his wife. Stevie Lott, 44, was found guilty of second degree murder, armed criminal action and being a felon in possession of a firearm Thursday at a bench trial in front of Judge Benjamin Lewis in Jackson, Mo...
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Young skunks strike out on their own in August
(Outdoors ~ 08/20/16)
Discover nature and learn more about Missouri's smelliest mammal.
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Portageville Jaycees make RAIN donation
(Local News ~ 08/20/16)
The Portageville Jaycees made a sizable donation to Reach All in Need organization (R.A.I.N.) last Friday. Most of the money was raised through efforts of the Portageville Community Day. The amount received will pay for one truck load of food. RAIN is open the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 o'clock. ...
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NMC R-1 to seek tax hike to balance budget
(Community News ~ 08/20/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - At the Aug. 26 tax rate hearing, New Madrid County R-1 school officials will ask the Board of Education to approve a 15 cent increase in the District's tax rate. According to Dr. Sam Duncan, superintendent, after the New Madrid County R-1 School District lost some $3.1 in revenue, or 29 percent of its revenue that is generated from local taxes, with the decision by Noranda Aluminum not to pay its property taxes in 2015 and the company's subsequent closing, the district has worked to to balance its budget while continuing to provide the quality of education the district's patrons expect. ...
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Missouri High Schools Challenged to Drive Safe and Buckle Up
(State News ~ 08/20/16)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Calling all Missouri high schools to compete in the 2016 "It Only Takes One" campaign for an opportunity to win prizes for your school while educating young drivers about safe driving habits and safety belt use. Sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, ACT Missouri, Midwest Trauma Society and Missouri College of Emergency Physicians, the statewide competition will run from October 1 to the end of the school year...
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Woodpeckers on the Wall
(Column ~ 08/20/16)
The coming week marks the anniversary of the division of Berlin, Germany. On the afternoon of August 12, 1961, leaders of the German Democratic Republic signed an order to close the border between East and West Berlin, and erect a massive Wall dividing the city. Later that evening the order was put into effect...
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Sikeston man gets 20 years for drug charges
(Local News ~ 08/20/16)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of distributing a controlled substance. Thomas Voneedo Jr., 38, was sentenced by Judge David Dolan Thursday, receiving a 15-year sentence for selling hydrocodone pills and five years, which will run consecutive, for selling marijuana...
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East Prairie throttles Kelly to open season
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/16)
"To come out and get a win is a big time positive for our program. Hats off to Kelly for coming out, playing hard and giving us all they had. We're proud of those young men for fighting like they did tonight and playing as hard as they did."
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Caruthersville gains big edge early in romp over Portageville
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/16)
"Our offensive line was terrible. We couldn't throw. We didn't give (Torrey) time to throw. Some of that is just pride."
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New-look Malden dominates NMCC
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/16)
"We were three-dimensional tonight. These aren't new positions for these guys, it's just that they haven't started in them, they haven't been in the spotlight yet."
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Dexter struggles on the road against Ste. Genevieve
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/16)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- The Dexter Bearcats had a rough beginning to the Kevin Goltra era Friday night, falling on the road to Ste. Genevieve 35-6. Goltra, in his first game as head coach of the Bearcats, watched as his new power running attack struggled to gain yards against the stout Dragon defense. Dexter managed just four first downs and 79 total yards in the game, scoring their only touchdown in the third quarter on a Payton Tinnin 13-yard run...
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Sikeston continues winning streak over Charleston
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/16)
Friday's win marked Sikeston's 17th victory in the last 20 meetings with Charleston. Sikeston leads the all-time series 93-34-4.
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New Madrid, Stoddard County men among those pardoned by governor
(Local News ~ 08/20/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon has granted pardons to six men and one woman, each of whom has completed his or her sentence and has become a law-abiding citizen. "The executive power to grant clemency is one I take with a great deal of consideration and seriousness," Nixon said on Friday. "In each of these cases warranting a pardon, the individual has demonstrated the ability and willingness to be a contributing member of society."...
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Dement new head of road district
(Local News ~ 08/20/16)
SIKESTON -- With the recent death of Sikeston Special Road District Commissioner Larry Tetley, Sikeston farmer Edward Dement has been appointed to complete his term. According to Missouri statutes, in cases when a board member resigns, moves from the district or dies, the road district board members appoint a new commissioner to finish the term...
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Sikeston softball team takes first at Perryville tournament
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/16)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- The Sikeston softball team got its season off to a rousing start taking first place in the Perryville tournament on Saturday with three wins. The Bulldogs (3-0) took down Perryville 8-5 in the championship game behind a double, triple and two RBIs from Tyeshia Mitchell. Ashton Drake added two hits, including a triple and two RBIs, and Cami Bard had two hits and RBI...
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Patti Lambert
(Obituary ~ 08/20/16)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Patricia Diane Vaughn "Patti" Lambert, 75, formerly of Sikeston,died Aug. 18, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Lambert Farm. Ponder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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It's time to develop school facilities plan
(Editorial ~ 08/20/16)
It's that time of year when students return to school and parents -- some at least -- battle with the empty nest syndrome. The school year is always an exciting time despite what some students will admit. It's a combination of learning and structure that is essential to molding the future leaders of our city, our region and our nation...
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Some areas received above-average and record August rainfall this week
(Local News ~ 08/20/16)
SIKESTON -- This week's heavy rainfall has already created above-average totals and broken records in some places for the month of August. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., said Paducah has had over 8 inches of rain, making it the wettest August record. Normal rainfall for the whole month is 2.76 inches...
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