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Sikeston man wanted for shooting in Miner
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
MINER, Mo. — Police are searching for a Sikeston man wanted in connection with a shooting in Miner. Corvin Dale Turner, 25, is wanted by law enforcement on felony charges of first degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action, according to Miner Police Chief Chris Griggs. Bond is set at $50,000 cash only...
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Barnwell named to Alumni Board of Governors
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
Murray State Graduate Ralph Barnwell of New Madrid, Mo., was recently appointed to the Governors Alumni Board for Murray State University. He was appointed to fill an unexpired term until 2020. The Alumni board oversees all the Alumni activities for the University and works in cooperation with the Board of Regents and the Foundation Board to try and improve all aspects of student life at Murray State. ...
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Christian Doctrine – Part 8
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
Charles Spurgeon’s catechism asks the question: “What is God like?” It answers, “God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.” These terms used to describe God are called attributes. These attributes of God are those distinguishing qualities which mark or describe what God is like...
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Sikeston council approves name change to city street
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston street will have a new name after Monday’s Sikeston City Council meeting. What used to be known as Colonel George E. Day Parkway will now be known as General George E. Day Parkway after Council approved the change in Monday’s meeting...
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Scouting For Food bags to be dropped off Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – For many, November begins a holiday season of counting one’s blessings and giving back to those less fortunate. The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is preparing to give back during its largest service project of the year — Scouting For Food...
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Charge against former Dexter teacher is deferred in deal
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — A former Dexter High School industrial arts teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with one of her students will not be prosecuted at this time after the state agreed to defer pursuing the charge against her. “Pursuant to the wishes of the victim … we entered a deferred prosecution agreement” with Marti L. Pulliam, “and she has surrendered her teaching license” as part of that agreement, explained Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver...
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Open houses kick off holiday shopping season
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
SIKESTON — Merchants in Historic Downtown Sikeston have planned open houses this weekend with sales and promotions to officially kick off the holiday shopping season. “We want Downtown Sikeston to be a destination where families can come and enjoy together,” said Lynn Lancaster, director of Historic Downtown Sikeston. “The open house is an ideal time to get started on your shopping.”...
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Former sheriff, others face wrongful death suit
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A mentally ill Tennessee man being held in the Mississippi County Jail died in May 2017 after then-Sheriff Cory Hutcheson and a team of law enforcement officers punched and tackled him and pushed “real hard” on the man’s neck, a lawsuit alleges...
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