Category: Local
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Scott County Fire Chief & Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested in Wife’s Murder
April 20, 2025: Scott County Fire Chief and Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Perrien sent a string of messages to his wife, Shelby Perrien “You 100% will need a body bag if I stay with you. Each time my rage is worse.” “I’d be lying to you if I told you that I was hoping you wouldn’t…
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Nurse Practitioner Outlines Struggles in Southeast Missouri
“Our village is segmented, and really it’s been severed for most families. They don’t have a village.” Sheila Armbruster is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Southeast Missouri. She runs her clinics free of charge. Throughout her career, she’s witnessed many changes to the state of healthcare. She’s also witnessed her community change throughout the years,…
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Sikeston Protestors Back Ricardo Montes
Folks gathered in Sikeston on August 16 to protest ICE operations in our area. Ricardo Montes was arrested by ICE at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on August 8th. He is now being held at a detention facility in St. Genevieve, Missouri. The family of Ricardo Montes also held signs for Lloyd Gilmore, who died…
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Ride-Along with Sikeston Police
August 3, I went on my first ride-along with Sikeston Police. I wanted to highlight an individual officer’s experience on the job and learn more about what its like being an officer. Sergeant Tanner Henson is a Sikeston native and comes from a long line of service. His dad, grandpa and two uncles were in…
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ICE and the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo
Editorial by Gwyneth Pearson A man named Ricardo Montes was arrested by ICE August 8 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. At least 3 other people are reported to have been arrested by ICE at the event. Last night’s headlining performer was That Mexican OT. Montes’ wife told me last night that he was held…
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Missouri’s 2026 Primary Election Shows a Breakage of the Partisan Lens
Editorial by Gwyneth Pearson The 2026 Missouri Primary Election shows that when voters make decisions on policy instead of party – unity can be found. Missourians cast their votes on four ballot measures August 4, 2026. Graphic – New York Times Amendments 4 and 5 were the most controversial and contested measures. Amendment 4 looked…
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Police Investigations and Administrative Leave
Opinion Written by Nichole Ray I attended the Sikeston City Council meeting July 27th, and I left feeling that there are larger conversations our community needs to be willing to have—openly, honestly, and respectfully. This is not a statement about one individual case, nor am I claiming to know every fact surrounding any ongoing investigation.…
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Stormwater Drainage Project Public Hearing
July 27, 2026 There was a public hearing at the Sikeston City Council Meeting July 27 over the current stormwater drainage project funded by the Missouri Department of Development — discussing progress, accomplishments, or problems residents have dealt with. Fronabarger Concreters is the contractor working on new drainage infrastructure and their work is almost complete.…
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Stop the Violence in Sikeston
July 11, 2026 Sikeston held its annual Stop the Violence event today! There were speakers, music, food, snowcones, and fun for the kids too. Lynda Stewart with Moms Demand Action spoke on gun violence, and what folks can do to prevent it. “10 years ago, I decided I was sick and tired of reading about…