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🌱 What’s happening at Sikeston’s 82nd annual American Legion Cotton Carnival?
Also, don't miss Farmington JV Football @ Sikeston on the Sikeston Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What's happening at Sikeston's 82nd annual American Legion Cotton Carnival?
- How did Sikeston's Lady Bulldogs fare in their latest home game?
Also on today's calendar: Housing Authority Commission Meets and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 82nd annual American Legion Cotton Carnival runs through Oct. 3 (kfvs12.com) — Sikeston's Jaycee grounds are buzzing this week with the 82nd annual American Legion Cotton Carnival, running through Saturday with rides, contests, and a big parade. Local families can also cheer on contestants in the Mr. and Miss Sikeston and Jr. Miss Sikeston pageants while sampling everything from pulled pork and ribbon fries to homemade ice cream and the American Legion's famous fish sandwiches. 
• Tuesday Roundup: Lineup supports shutout by Carroll as Lady ... (dailyjournalonline.com) — Sikeston softball fans saw a tough home outing as Fredericktown rolled to a 17–4 win, extending the Lady Bulldogs' losing streak despite a strong 3-for-3 day from Amiya Green. The roundup also highlights other southeast Missouri softball and cross-country results, giving Sikeston readers context on how neighboring schools are performing this week.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sikeston
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★ Featured events ★
- Farmington JV Football @ Sikeston →
Sikeston High School, 200 Pine St, Sikeston
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- V/JV Softball @ Doniphan
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
4:30 pm - The Heart of Worship Explosion →
330 Petty Street, Sikeston
4:30 pm - Housing Authority Commission Meets →
Sikeston Public Housing Authority, 360 Allen Blvd, Sikeston
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV/V Girls Tennis @ Charleston Invitational
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
4:00 pm - V/JV Softball @ Kelly
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
4:30 pm - V/JV Softball @ Doniphan
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
4:30 pm - V Football @ Farmington
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
7:00 pm - Cotton Carnival Parade
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801 - JV/V Girls Tennis @ Saxony Lutheran
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
4:00 pm - V Softball @ North County (BonneTerre)
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
4:30 pm - JV/FR Football vs Farmington (Home)
Sikeston R-6 Sikeston, MO 63801
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rhodes Convenience Stores posted a job opening for Part Time Team Member 250 in Sikeston. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Sikeston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sikeston here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Pro Blazer Update: September 28 (uabsports.com)
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Scott City
- DNA identifies Scott City man whose body was recovered from Mississippi River in 1988 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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