Sikeston NewsLocal news for Sikeston, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.DEVELOPMENT: Sikeston revitalizes downtown area- July 22, 2008 Like many other small communities, shopping areas in Sikeston had moved to the fringes and the downtown area was looking deserted.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/development-sikeston-revitalizes-downtown-ar... Rodeo boosts community projects, local economy- July 20, 2008 If it disrupts traffic for a few days, so be it. The benefits of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo far outweigh any disadvantages, community organization leaders say.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/rodeo-boosts-community-projects-local-econom... Water district plans move ahead- July 18, 2008 Plans are moving forward for Public Water Supply District No. 4 in Scott County.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/water-district-plans-move-ahead?fromrss=1 A poverty simulation in Sikeston is intended to show poverty doesn't mean lazy.- July 18, 2008 The Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation is holding a poverty simulation in August.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/a-poverty-simulation-in-sikeston-is-intended... Sikeston nursing home resident wins Ms. Missouri title- July 17, 2008 Audrey Holbrook, representing Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston, Mo., answered questions during the presentation of contestants in the Ms.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/sikeston-nursing-home-resident-wins-ms-misso... New Jobs Coming to Sikeston, MO- July 17, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: 350 jobs will be coming to Sikeston, Missouri. Orgill worldwide distribution and retail services will be building an 800,000 square foot facility in Sikeston.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/new-jobs-coming-to-sikeston-mo?fromrss=1 Miner searches for full-time fire chief- July 17, 2008 Miner is once again looking for a full-time fire chief. Miner Board of Aldermen members were slated to make a decision on a part-time fire chief during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/miner-searches-for-full-time-fire-chief?from... More will be seeking help in county- July 16, 2008 A changing economy may mean more Scott County families will seek assistance to make ends meet.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/more-will-be-seeking-help-in-county?fromrss=... Drugs found during fire- July 16, 2008 A Sikeston teen is in custody on a drug arrest following a brief standoff Thursday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/drugs-found-during-fire?fromrss=1 Christian County Republican sheriff candidates face off for primary- July 14, 2008 There will be a new sheriff in Christian County next year. Sheriff Mike Robertson chose not to seek re-election after a career in law enforcement.http://www.topix.net/city/sikeston-mo/2008/07/christian-county-republican-sheriff-candidat... |