Airport project to begin in June

SIKESTON -- A step toward upgrading the Sikeston Memorial Airport for corporate jets was taken with the award of a $1.86 million improvement contract.

Council members accepted the bid from Asa Asphalt of Advance of$1,855,195.80, the lowest of the three bids received for the project, during a special meeting Friday.

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