SIKESTON HONORS VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM
Honor a local veteran by applying for a Sikeston Honors Veterans Banner. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 lottery drawing. Deadline to apply for the 2025 lottery drawing is September30.
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NEW SIKESTON RODEO MUSEUM SEEKING HISTORIC MEMORABILIA FOR EXHIBITS
The Sikeston Rodeo Museum, currently under development, will open its doors in the future. The Sikeston Tourism office is seeking historic rodeo memorabilia and film footage for its exhibits. If you possess items that could be featured, please let us know. To submit an item for consideration, either as a donation or a loan, a form can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. We are interested in a variety of historical items related to the Sikeston Rodeo, including saddles, chaps, newspapers, film footage, programs, posters, photographs of cowboys, cowgirls, and entertainers over the years, historic documents, clothing worn by athletes and performers, and other items of public interest for preservation.
The museum will showcase 72 years of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo's history. Financial contributions are also welcome to support the museum's displays. Please contact (573) 471-2498 or send an email to tourism@sikeston.net if you wish to donate items or learn how to contribute to the Sikeston Rodeo Museum. The museum is recognized as a 501(c)3 organization.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 114 HONORED AT THE TOURISM & HOSPITALITY LUNCHEON
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The Sikeston American Legion Post 114 will be recognized at the annual Tourism & Hospitality Luncheon on Thursday, March 7 at Lambert's Cafe for their outstanding contributions to the tourism & hospitality industry. Click below for the full news release. Congratulations to the Sikeston American Legion Post 114!
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SIKESTON HONORS VETERANS PROJECT COMPLETED
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Updates from Saint Francis Medical Center
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Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) announced it is investing $62 million and creating 100 new jobs at a new production and manufacturing facility in Sikeston, Missouri.
| “Our community is excited to welcome Carlisle Construction Materials to Sikeston, Missouri,” Steven Burch said. “Economic development is a team sport, and that was especially true with this project. I’m proud of the partnerships between the local, regional, and state leaders, including BNSF Railway, that helped us bring this outstanding company to Sikeston. We are looking forward to watching them grow here for years to come.” |
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Learn more about Carlisle's plans for Sikeston in this presentation.
| Bob Stout, Executive VP Supply Chain & Operations for Carlisle Construction Materials, gave the community an overview of the new project coming to Sikeston at last week's City Council meeting. |
