Friday night’s storm caused extensive damage to the campus of Perry County School District 32, with all buildings sustaining damage of varying degrees. The entire campus remains closed to everyone except authorized staff and contractors, but much progress has been made in securing buildings and removing debris. Classes are still cancelled through tomorrow, but Superintendent … Read more
Justin Turner, 44 of Sikeston, is charged for the assault that occurred recently on Park Street. The Scott County Prosecutor charged Turner with Felony Assault, Armed Criminal Action, and Trespassing First Degree. Turner was issued a no bond warrant and remains in custody.
Justin Turner, 44 of Sikeston, is charged for the assault that occurred recently on Park Street. The Scott County Prosecutor charged Turner with Felony Assault, Armed Criminal Action, and Trespassing First Degree. Turner was issued a no bond warrant and remains in custody.
The American Red Cross is announcing a blood drive coming up this Friday at Advance Methodist Church from 1pm-6pm in honor of a young man named Damion Crader who just recently survived a severe car accident that left him with multiple injuries, including broken bones, and a lacerated artery in his neck. Damion received over … Read more
Garrett Cooper has been appointed as the new principal at Lee Hunter Elementary! Mr. Cooper is a homegrown Bulldog, having graduated from Sikeston High School in 2008. With 12 years in education and a deep passion for our community, Mr. Cooper is no stranger to Sikeston Public Schools. He began his teaching career in 2013, … Read more
The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded a five-year initial accreditation to the educator preparation programs at Southeast Missouri State University.After reviewing the evidence collected through a process of self-study and peer review, the AAQEP Accreditation Commission issued the decision at its February meeting.
A heads up with a road construction update as work on the Cape Rock/Lexington intersection is expected to shift from the north half of the intersection to the southwest quarter of the intersection beginning today. Watch for signs and workers.
Jonathan Kessler, former Missouri Democratic Party secretary and Southeast Missouri State University professor, was arrested for domestic assault, child endangerment and unlawful weapon use.
Then in a crime update the US Attorney’s Office has announced that 33 year old Steven K. Townsend, of Sikeston has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for the offense of Distribution of Fentanyl. Townsend appeared for his sentencing hearing last Friday before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at … Read more
In addition, the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado, with winds reaching 105 miles per hour, touched down in Sikeston early Saturday morning. The path length was 4.5 miles.According to the NWS, “An EF-1 tornado began southwest of Sikeston near FF Highway. There were several roof panels from a barn scattered about … Read more