'Bootheel's Got Talent' to be held in Sikeston

SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Community Betterment Association and the Midwest Music Company presents "The Bootheel's Got Talent" at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Albritton-Mayer Center for the Arts in Sikeston. Tickets are available at Midwest Music for $5 in advance or $8 at the door. For more information or to volunteer, call 573-471-3859.

Sikeston Little Theatre kicks off 51st season

SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Sikeston Little Theatre will start its 51st season with "Give 'Em Hell, Harry," a play based on the life and presidency of Harry Truman. Auditons will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 and 7 p.m. Aug. 10. There are large and small roles available for 15 men and four women. The play will be performed Oct. 8 to 11. For more information, call Mike Marsh at 573-471-4626 or leave a message at 573-481-0255.

-- From staff reports