Stories from Friday, August 30, 2024

The tax increase created no public outcry at the Dexter Board of Alderman meeting Tuesday. The 1.34% tax rate increase included in Ordinance 5149 was read 2 times, passed and unanimously approved. The ordinance provides for taxes to be levied upon all assessed real estate, personal property, railroad and utility (state and local assessed) for the general revenue fund and library fund for fiscal year beginning July 1...

SIKESTON — As the Nov. 5 general election approaches, local citizens who want to vote must be prepared and act now. Local county clerks to some time recently to discuss the voter Oct. 9 registration deadline for the November election. According to Scott County Clerk Allen Seabaugh, residents in Scott County and the region should be aware of the exact date by which they must register to vote...

SIKESTON — For the first time ever, the “Home of Throwed Rolls” will sponsor a roll-eating contest fundraiser at the 80th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival later this month in Sikeston. The Cotton Carnival, which will be Sept. 24-28, has always been put on by Sikeston’s American Legion Post 114. ...