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Resident finds dream job leading safaris
Sikeston native Nathan Askew poses with one of his clients and the trophy Elephant Bull the client took down in 2009.
Food bank study shows big need in Heartland
A first of its kind study in Missouri shows more people then ever need help putting food on the table.
Police arrest three from Sikeston on meth charges
Police arrested three Sikeston area people on methamphetamine related charges. Shawn J. Huff, 35, and James B. Owens, 33, of Sikeston were charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, and possession of methamphetamine precursors with the ...
Sikeston burglary suspect caught after foot chase
A Sikeston man has been arrested and charged with burglary after a short foot chase, according to Dept.
'Cats pin losses on Sikeston, NMCC
Dexter's Cody Stevens is shown as he locks on to his Sikeston opponent then elevates him before throwing him to the mat during wrestling action Tuesday night at the Bearcat Event Center.
State senator testifies on porn bill to grand jury in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Missouri senator who testified before a federal grand jury Tuesday said political donations from the adult entertainment industry contributed to the demise of a bill that would have imposed new taxes and regulations on sexually oriented businesses.
2009 ice storm: Many lessons learned from disaster
A year ago today Southeast Missouri residents like Altha Robinson of Sikeston awoke to ice-covered roads and downed trees and power lines.
Business fire reported near Sikeston
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a fire on Highway 62 near the Mississippi and Scott County line.
Sikeston and Scott Central to play
The Sikeston-Scott County Central Game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, according to Al McFerren, superintendent at Scott County Central.
Winter Storm 2010: Snowfall Forecast
Snow will be moving in to southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, northwest Tennessee, and northeast Arkansas late Thursday night.
'America's Got Talent' winner Boyd to perform with...
Former "America's Got Talent" winner Neal E. Boyd will be back in the area where he grew up next week to perform with the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra.
Sikeston woman gets 20 years in death of 1-year-old baby
SIKESTON, MO A Sikeston woman will spend 20 years behind bars in connection with the death of her one-year-old child.
Former Scott County jail officer charged with having sex with inmate gets new judge
A former Scott County corrections officer charged with having sexual relations with female prisoners waived his arraignment Thursday before Circuit Court Judge David Dolan, who also granted a change of judge in the case.
Sikeston woman sentenced for murder of 13-month-old
A Sikeston woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the death of a 13-month-old child, the Sikeston Standard Democrat reported Wednesday.
Building blocks of local progress
If you want to see progress, just look around. Construction projects in Sikeston/Miner are welcome signs for our area and there's no shortage of major projects under way.
Scott County man pleads guilty to Social Security fraud
A Scott County man pleaded guilty on Friday to felony fraud charges before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr.
Wednesday power outage in Sikeston caused by substation work
Sikeston was without power for 50 minutes Wednesday morning, the Standard Democrat reported.
Former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton will appear in court Thursday facing Second Degree Assault charges.
Cape narcotics case delayed for second time
The defense for a Cape Girardeau man charged with purchasing and distributing narcotics passed on reviewing the case Tuesday before Circuit Court Judge William Syler, needing more time to discuss a police video with her client.
Two teens injured in wreck near Morley
Two Sikeston teenagers are recovering after a late night crash in Scott County. It happened around 10:30 Monday night near Morley, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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