Stories from Friday, August 16, 2024

More than $1.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Administration grant money have been awarded to help pay for disaster related needs in 10 Southern Missouri counties. On Aug. 15, a news release was issued by FEMA External Affairs Specialist Barb Sturner detailing how survivors should spend the grant money awarded...

SIKESTON — While many people enjoy watching the events and entertainment at the 72nd Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, the rodeo’s importance to the community cannot also not be overstated.  According to Sikeston Jaycee Noah Curtis, who is the rodeo advertisement chairman, during rodeo week, Sikeston can directly trace back $8 million in economic impact to the regional area...

Area state legislators are already looking ahead after winning Republican nominations in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6. ...