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Jeff Williams spent many years in the halls of Sikeston Public Schools educating the youth in this community. Now retired, the former teacher is using his imagination and the question "what if" in his spare time to write books. His latest, 22 November, takes a look at the Kennedy assination with a surprising twist. Williams talks with us today about the new book and his process when he writes.

The Sikeston Little Theatre has been providing entertainment to the residents of Sikeston for 64 years. Their latest production, Finding Nemo Jr., is a large cast of young people in the area. Amie Thornsbrough is one of the directors who talks about the production that does more than just entertain, but its provides young people a place to grow in their confidence.

There is an organization in Matthews that is making a positive impact of young people's lives in Southeast Missouri and they're using a rather large animal to do it. Hearts with Hooves uses horses to teach young people some very valuable lessons and director Jennifer Layton talks with us to tell us how its changing lives.

Lando Jones grew up in southeast Missouri and learned quickly that music influences your life in positive or negative ways. He has chosen to set a positive tone through his music and he is spreading the message to young people, be selective in what you listen to.

Every pastor faces challenges in their minisry. Some face their biggest challenges with the flock God has given them to shepherd. Dr. Matt Tanner talks about those challenges in his lastest book, 'The Wounded Pastor' and he talks about with us on the Talk of Sikeston.

Ricky Johnson Jr grew up in East Prairie in not the best circumstances. Taken to bars by his father when he was a child, molested by someone close to the family and then there were the bad choices that lead to arrests. Now Ricky is traveling the country talking to kids, adults, inmates and even the police about his choices in life and how it lead to destructive behavior. Glen speaks with Ricky in this very candid interview.