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Housing Alliance still accepting questions before homeless shelter meeting

Group bringing homeless shelter to Craig schedules follow-up public meeting

Tensions rise at community meeting as potential homeless shelter location revealed

Craig Urban Renewal Authority nears activation to help redevelop blighted areas

Courtesy Nearly 130 acres of Craig are on their way to a classification that will make them easier to redevelop and improve. The Craig Urban Renewal Authority is close to finalizing the first of two areas, mostly in the city but also some on the south side, that will offer property owners within their boundaries the opportunity to apply for financial help with capital improvements on the property. “Urban renewal authorities are formed to help alleviate blight within certain areas,” said Craig’s economic development manager Shannon Scott, who is heading up the project’s administrative development. “That doesn’t necessarily mean the buildings are dilapidated or in bad shape; it can also mean there’s a need for infrastructure improvement, things like that.”

Local News: Residents worried about property values in historic neighborhood (5/25/21)

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Some Sikeston residents are worried about their property values in a historic neighborhood. Sikeston resident Larry Hancock addressed Sikeston City Council during Monday’s City Council meeting, and voiced his concern over issues near his home in the North Ranney and Lake area. Hancock said there were “sketchy people” consistently walking up and down the street, many of them carrying alcohol bought at a local liquor store. He also added neighbors in rental homes in that area are not caring for their property, including only mowing their yards every three to four weeks. Vehicles also speed down Ranney Street, according to Hancock, adding to the problems.