In recent weeks, the Oran R-3 School District has seen a surge in popularity for its new choir club. Amanda Flanigan, band and music instructor at Oran High School, said the school hasn't had a choir ...

Sikeston Middle School Teacher Torrie Helms was celebrated for being selected as a 2024 McDonald's Outstanding Educator. Hilburn-Vaini McDonald's Area Supervisor Tony Seabaugh visited the school to ...

Lydia Pobst, daughter of Justin and Merideth Pobst of Jackson, Missouri, and Layne Collier, son of David and Dawn Collier of Benton, Missouri, were recently named the 2024 Man and Woman of the Year at ...

Submitted Photo November kindergarten pups Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its kindergarten pups of the month for November. Pictured are front row, from left: Ava Covington, ...

Sikeston Middle School has named its fifth grade character eduction students for November. The word of the month was integrity. Pictured are front row from left: Brooklynn Western, Mollie Jackson, ...

John Clayton "Clay" Miller, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Fairmont. Clay was born to John and Diann Black Miller on Dec. 18, 1980, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was a 1999 ...

Benton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade took place Sunday, Dec. 15 through the streets of Benton. Fireworks, pictures with Santa Claus and a candy cane hunt followed at the Benton Ballpark. Parade ...

Wreaths Across America was held Saturday, Dec. 14. The national program honors veterans by placing wreaths on graves in community cemeteries. Wreaths were laid following a ceremony at the Missouri ...

For parents seeking an engaging activity for their children during the Christmas break, the Sikeston Public Library has the perfect solution. Throughout the holiday season, the library will once again ...

Owen Rea Palmore passed on December 12, 2024 after his battle with brain cancer. Owen was born July 8, 2013, to parents Erik Palmore and Olivia Rea. Owen was intelligent, kind, and loved to be silly.

William Newton "Pud" Roberts III, age 90, passed away on Dec. 12, 2024, at his home in Matthews. On Nov. 22, 1956, he married the love of his life, June Schuerenberg Roberts, who loved and supported ...

WK Windham, 94, died Dec. 12, 2024, at Heritage Garden in Kennett, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Gideon Baptist Church where services will be at 11 a.m.