In our decades-long war against cancer, there is much to celebrate. Since 1991, thanks largely to less smoking and advances in cancer treatment, the death rate from the disease has declined by over 30 ...

"Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and ...

Loretta May Whorton Gadberry, age 59, passed away on Oct. 7, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on Jan. 8, 1965, in Chaffee, Missouri, to the late James T and Merlene ...

Sikeston will soon handle most of the 911 calls in Scott County after an agreement was approved by the Sikeston City Council during its Monday, Oct. 7 meeting. The five-year agreement will see all ...

With the barometer dipping to fall-like conditions, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety is recognizing National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, and urging residents to check their furnace ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Ashley Thompson acknowledges that an evening visit to a cemetery can be an eerie experience for some people. However, her reason for coordinating a cemetery walk Oct. 12 has nothing to ...

SIKESTON — In addition to Sikeston City Council accepting and entering into a five-year contract to provide 911 emergency dispatch to Scott County, with the exception of the Scott City area, several ...

A massive explosion that obliterated a residence in Butler County claimed the lives of two residents within the home. Danny Batchelor, 67, and Diana Baker, 77, both died in the private residence that ...

Robin Colette Farmer Pierce, 69, died Oct. 8, 2024, at her home in Miner. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the First Assembly of God Church in Sikeston. Andrew Moss, ...

Cheryl Diane Johnson Sullivan, 79, died Oct. 8, 2024, at Charleston, Missouri. Services will be held at a later date. McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements.

Capt. Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, in Poplar Bluff recently announced the promotion of Corporal Dylan L. DeJournett. DeJournett was promoted to sergeant, effective Sept. 1, and ...

Larry B. Luber died on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of the late Lawrence B. and Beulah F. Luber. He was born on July 9, 1942, in Vanduser, Missouri. Mr. Luber attended ...