60 years ago Aug. 6, 1966SIKESTON - Pupils in the junior and senior high schools will check out books, have lockers assigned and pay their school fees next week. 40 years ago Aug. 6, 1986SIKESTON - Sikeston High School varsity and junior varsity football players should report to the Doghouse Monday to get their equipment. 30 years ago Aug. 6, 1996NEW MADRID, Mo. 20 years ago Aug. 6, 2006PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. 10 years ago Aug. 6, 2016SIKESTON — A group of local church members fitted over 300 people in need with eyeglasses during a recent mission group to Texas.