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Golfer teaches a lesson in overcoming adversity
(Editorial ~ 05/15/19)
I rarely, if ever, write about sports in this column. Today is an exception. Sung Kang, a little-known South Korean golfer, won the Byron Nelson golf tournament this past weekend. In doing so, he outlasted some of the most prominent names in professional golfing circles...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 05/15/19)
A new poll says that 80% of Democrats, I mean socialists, voters say that climate change is their number one issue for the 2020 presidential election. Can you believe that? Climate change which was based on nothing more than false and misleading scientific information by the scientist who were swayed by means of false information that they based their principles on. And this is what the socialists who are running under the slogan of a Democrat are proposing that the number one issue to them is climate change. Eighty-two percent of Democrats believe that climate change is the number one issue in the presidential election. That is unbelievable. They think that our planet is going to explode in 10 years. This just shows you what God has done to so many people in the country. Millions of people are being blinded by the truth.
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Boes, Hamlin named Students of the Month
(05/15/19)
SIKESTON — Elissa Lin Boes and Claire Elizabeth Hamlin were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for May. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2018-2019 school year...
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GYOT’s Murray Sullivan Scholarships awarded
(05/15/19)
Sikeston High School seniors Ella Crader and Paige Mays were presented with the first Grow Your Own Teachers (GYOT) “Murray Sullivan Scholarship” April 30 at the senior awards ceremony. Both students will attend Southeast Missouri State University this fall. Ella has plans of becoming a high school band director, and Paige plans to teach elementary school. The purpose of the GYOT program is to promote the teaching profession and encourage students to return to Sikeston to teach. ...
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Daughters of Sunset award scholarships
(05/15/19)
The Daughters of Sunset presented on three $500-scholarships during the Sikeston High School Senior Scholarship Assembly April 30. The scholarships were presented to: Zaria Blissett Hall, Katherine Crumpecker and Kevin Jones. Also pictured are Daughters of Sunset members Jessie Lane, president; Sandra Brooks co-scholarship chairperson; and Mary White-Ross, scholarship chairperson...
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PAT children-April
(05/15/19)
Sikeston R-6 Parents as Teachers children of the month from April were Brnleigh, Layken and Morgan Masters.
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April preschool pups
(05/15/19)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its preschool pups of the month for April. Pictured are front row, from left: Angel Evans, Dylan Boites-Escoto, Brandon Wright, Rylan Evans and Korbyn Parks; and back row: Ahmire Larry, Avery Hicks, Brian Blisset, Athena Nikopoulos, Ahmira Larry and Brayden Patrick. Also pictured is principal Jenny Hobeck...
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Local students awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University
(05/15/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year: Bryce Miller of Sikeston, MO, has received the Copper Dome Scholarship and Residence Life Leadership Award. Miller is the son of James and Debbie Miller of Sikeston, Missouri. He will be a 2019 graduate of Sikeston High School...
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Barber graduates from Graceland University
(05/15/19)
LAMONI, Iowa — Samantha Barber of New Madrid, Mo., graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner ) from Graceland University, celebrated in a ceremony on April 28, 2019, in Lamoni, IA. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, is more than just a school. It is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who put their relationships with students first...
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Ross presented with the Service Above Self Award
(Community News ~ 05/15/19)
SIKESTON — Joe Ross sets the perfect example of someone who cares about their community and those living in it. Year after year Joe goes out of his way to collect aluminum cans that he can turn into cash. Mr. Joe will even drive to your house to pick up any cans you are willing to donate...
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DARE graduation
(05/15/19)
Sikeston Department of Public Safety and Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade center had its annual DARE graduation ceremony for fifth graders April 26.
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May students of the month
(05/15/19)
Matthews Elementary in Sikeston has selected its students of the month to represent the May character word: service. Pictured are Caid Scott, Keyleigh Polley, Annabeth Cribbs, Catalina Koller, Malachi Peet, Dewan Sager, Logan Ray, Keston Long, Gabrielle Harrell, Nadia Ivy, Johnathan Segers, Lucas Morton, Easton Rush and Morgan Kolwyck. Not pictured are Ellie Burton and Tripp Foote...
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Seventh grade ‘Top Dawgs’
(05/15/19)
Sikeston Junior High School recently announced its seventh grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students are nominated and voted on by the teachers for following BARK. BARK stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn and Keep Safe. Pictured are: Finlee Stroud, Gunner Whybark, Kenzie Ogden, Brianna Seiler and Maggie Drury. Not pictured is Sam Lancaster...
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Eighth grade ‘Top Dawgs’
(05/15/19)
Sikeston Junior High School has announced its eighth grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students are nominated and voted on by the teachers for following BARK. BARK stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn and Keep Safe. Pictured are: Connor Lawrence, Camden Copeland, Kharis Andrews, Liliana Knoeppel and Makayla Mouser. Not pictured is Ava Alcorn. ...
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FSCB Community Appreciation Day Winner
(Local News ~ 05/15/19)
James Musgrave was the grand prize winner at First State Community Bank’s Community Appreciation Day event. “FSCB appreciates everyone who came in for their celebration. We thank you for your business and we’re proud to be part of such a great community,” said Jana Morris, vice president and sr. marketbusiness manager...
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2019 Portageville Prom Court
(Local News ~ 05/15/19)
Portageville High School recently held their High School prom. The theme for this year was “Enchanted Garden.”
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Portageville native receives Williams Baptist University Founder Award
(Local News ~ 05/15/19)
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Kristin Britt and Warner West have been awarded the 2019 Williams Baptist University Founders Awards. Britt is from Chandler, Tex., and West is a Walnut Ridge, Ark. native. WBU President Dr. Stan Norman presented the awards during the university’s annual graduates luncheon on May 3...
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Three jailed after home invasion in Portageville
(Local News ~ 05/15/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Three people are now in custody in connection with a home invasion. The Portageville Police responded to a report of a home invasion at 9:52 p.m. May 3 in the 300 block of West Seventh Street. During an interview with the victim, officers were able to obtain information and identification of possible suspects...
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“Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose”
(Local News ~ 05/15/19)
Anna Claire Sides is the Queen of Hearts in the New Madrid Elementary School’s presentation of “Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose” performed Friday afternoon. Students from pre-kindergarten through second grade presented the musical to an auditorium filled with family and friends...
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Blue Angels make return visit to Cape Girardeau during Air Festival May 18-19
(Local News ~ 05/15/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron — The Blue Angels — is returning to Southeast Missouri for the third time to demonstrate a variety of high-energy airborne aptitude the team will perform along with several other flyers during the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival on May 18 and 19...
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Algeron Turner
(Obituary ~ 05/15/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Frances Algeron (Carner) Turner, age 90, of New Madrid, passed away May 14, 2019, at New Madrid Living Center. Born May 12, 1929, in Lilbourn, to the late Walter Wiley Carner and Rosa Lee (Brockwell) Carner. The youngest of 10 children, all of siblings preceded her in death...
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Debbie Self
(Obituary ~ 05/15/19)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Debbie Grissom Self, 64, died May 10, 2019, at her home in East Prairie. Born Feb. 3, 1954, in East Prairie, daughter of the late Charles “Gunner” Grissom and Jessie Franklin “Frankie” Atkinson Grissom, she had lived in Mississippi County her entire life, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles in East Prairie and had attended Blessed Assurance Church in East Prairie. ...
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David Pemberton Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/15/19)
BERTRAND, Mo. — David Lee Pemberton Sr., 75, died May 13, 2019, at his home in Bertrand. Born July 18, 1943, in Scott County, to the late Elzie and Elena Mae Hill Pemberton, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Bertrand. He served in the United States Air Force for 25 years before retiring...
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Larry Canoy
(Obituary ~ 05/15/19)
LEXINGTON, Okla. — Larry Albert Canoy, 81, died at 1:51 a.m. May 15, 2019, in Lexington. Born March 15, 1938, in Sikeston, Mo., son of Delores Beal Canoy and the late Albert G. Canoy, he grew up in Sikeston, Amarillo, Texas, Duncan, Okla., and Carthage, Texas. ...
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