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Local public school admins urge Parson to veto omnibus education bill due to funding concernsA 150-plus page education bill that has passed through the state House of Representatives and Senate has local public school administrators urging Gov. Mike Parson to veto it. Concerns surrounding Senate Bill 727 — which evolved from a 12-page bill into the multifaceted legislation it is — include a $25 million expansion of private school tax credits, establishment of a charter school in Boone County that some administrators fear will lead to charter school expansion around the state and increased teacher salaries with no apparent mandate to increase funding for schools to cover the added costs.
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Families unaware as MoDOT discontinues ‘Adopt-A-Highway’ programSIKESTON — Missouri Department of Transformation’s Adopt-A-Highway program is in the process of being discontinued and will be replaced by a new program. According to Taylor Brune, assistant communications director at MoDOT’s Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri, the decision to make the transition was made public during the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission meeting on April 3. ...
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Jackson man accused of stealing from area youth football fundThe former president and treasurer of the Jackson Area Youth Football foundation faces charges claiming he stole more than $25,000 from the organization over a two-year period. Police said Timothy E. Smith admitted to giving a loan from JAYF to a woman who had lost her job and got behind on her bills...
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City field tripThe Christian Academy students in kindergarten, first and second grades took a field trip on Friday, April 26 to tour Sikeston City Hall and view up close and personal the city’s fire truck and equipment.
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Registration for Sikeston summer day camps beginsSIKESTON — As summer approaches and the school year ends, Sikeston will offer a variety of summer day camps for children. Sikeston Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation’s, or DAEOC, new center, Malone Park Center for the Arts, will host a summer day camp in June. ...
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Sikeston civic clubs committed to serving the communitySIKESTON — Sikeston civic clubs, especially members ages 50 and older within them, are committed to community involvement and service and have been for many years. Boyd Green, current president and 20-year member of the Sikeston Lions Club, said the organization has accomplished much over the years, and he has thoroughly loved it. ...
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THROUGH THE EYES OF A ‘BYRD’: Well-known local photographer Daniel Byrd shares how his hobby originatedSIKESTON — Daniel Byrd, a well-known photographer in the Sikeston community, has spent the last few years serving the community through the lens of his camera, capturing their most special moments. For the past few years, Byrd has become a familiar face at Sikeston Public Schools events, volunteering to photograph sports at Sikeston High School and other community events. ...
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Missing dog found in Sikeston — over 200 miles from home; Owner's other dog is still missingSIKESTON — After being apart for three months, Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, in Sikeston on April 13. But that is only part of the story. On Jan. 15, near Springfield, Missouri, Keeran took Roxy and her other dog, Dante, for a walk. Both are purebred Catahoula Leopards, and each wore e-collars to keep them close to the home. However, during the walk, the dogs were let off the e-collars and Keeran said they did not get them back on and both Roxy and Dante were missing...
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TonightSlight Chance Showers & T-storms then Partly CloudyLow: 66°F
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SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers & T-stormsHigh: 82°F Low: 65°F
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MondayShowers & T-stormsHigh: 72°F Low: 59°F
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TuesdaySunnyHigh: 80°F Low: 62°F
- Missourian Track Roundup: SEMO Conference Championships
- Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 26: Chaffee storms past Cooter away (4/27/24)
- Kelly celebrates seniors with shutout of Charleston (4/26/24)1
- A Senior Night walk-off... and a comeback to remember for SCC softball (4/26/24)
- Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 25: Meadow Heights shuts out Bloomfield (4/26/24)
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A Concord Minute: Dys-connected to the vine (4/26/24)“I am the true vine, and my Father is the Vinedresser… I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” -...
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Letter: Proposed ‘right to an abortion’ amendment is misleading (4/26/24)Dear Editor: The Catholic Church supports and defends society’s most vulnerable, especially women and children, through accompaniment, social services, and material assistance. A misleading proposed...
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Letter: Missourians should support water supply bills (4/19/24)Dear Editor: Do you care about access to our abundant water supply? You certainly should. My support for Sikeston and the Southeast region runs deep. Through my involvement in the Sikeston Regional...
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Guest commentary: Defend life; decline to sign (4/19/24)The Rev. Colby ElbertAttention to all citizens who live in Scott, Mississippi and New Madrid Counties. There are steps being taken to legalize abortion in the state of Missouri. Bishop Edward M. Rice, Diocese of...
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A Concord Minute: Jesus is the good shepherd (4/19/24)“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. … I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay...
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Thanking our telecommunicators (4/17/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. —Over the last month, we have investigated two separate incidents where prohibited purchasers who live in the city of New Madrid have attempted to buy a gun from a licensed gun dealer...
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Ernie Carman (4/26/24)PADUCAH, Ky. — Ernest William “Ernie” Carman, age 84, of Paducah, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died at 7:27 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah....
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Joan Rowling (4/26/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Joan Bishop Rolwing of Charleston, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Delta South Skilled Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Joan was born May 17, 1931, in Beloit,...
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Douglas Sitzes (4/26/24)Nunnlee Funeral Home LOGO $64.30 - 4/27/24 (181 words @ 30 cents per plus $10 for photo) POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Douglas Norwood Sitzes, age 78, passed away on April 25, 2024, at the John J Pershing VA...
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Wanda Dill (4/25/24)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Wanda Nicholas Dill, age 94, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Alicia, Arkansas, to the late William and Mary Hilliard Nicholas.
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Donald Schuette Sr. (4/25/24)JACKSON, Mo. — Donald F. Schuette Sr., 87, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The oldest of three sons, Don was born Feb. 19, 1937, in Millersville, Missouri, to Fred and Lucille Kistner Schuette. He and Nancy Whitledge were married Sept. 8, 1956.
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Joan Rolwing (4/25/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — Joan Bishop Rolwing, 92, died April 23, 2024, at Delta South Skilled Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until time for the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Charleston.
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