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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(State News ~ 10/05/17)
"Victims-women, men and children in our communities-often need help and protection that they never receive," said Syrecta, Senior Victim Advocate. " It is so important that we make resources available to all survivors who need them." Some victims face difficulty when trying to access services-last year, more than 22,000 Missouri adults,...
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Portageville FFA Float
(Local News ~ 10/05/17)
The Portageville FFA had a float in this years Soybean Festival Parade. FFA members worked on it in the vo- ag shop. The FFA chapter would like to thank Joe Kellams for providing the trailer and Bill Hayes Ford dealership for providing the Ford pickup to pull it with...
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God Judges Righteously
(Column ~ 10/05/17)
The Psalmist writes in Psalm 58:10, 11, “The righteous will be glad when they are avenged,. . Then men will say, surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.” Waking up on Monday this week, to hear of the worst mass shooting in American history, this verse speaks to us today right where we are. ...
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The River Heritage Association presents FARM TO FORK
(Community News ~ 10/05/17)
A unique catered affair outdoors in a pecan grove Saturday, October 14th, at 5:00 p.m. Wine tasting with River Ridge Winery from Commerce, and Ludwig Farms Winery from Jackson, Missouri one hour before dinner and bottles available for purchase to complement the meal. ...
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Doniphan hopes to get into Bootheel Conference
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/17)
The Doniphan R-I school board approved a motion petitioning for the district to change athletic conferences from the Ozark Foothills Conference to the Bootheel Conference. The move will require a vote of the Bootheel Conference schools, possibly coming as early as November, according to the Prospect-News...
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Family Focused Tax Reform
(Column ~ 10/05/17)
On Wednesday, President Trump stood before a huge crowd of people in Indianapolis, Indiana and laid out the details on how he planned to reduce the tax burden on American businesses, families, farmers and workers - giving Americans one of the largest pay increases a president has ever proposed. ...
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New Madrid fall festival features fishing and fun
(Local News ~ 10/05/17)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Two days of professional catfishing combined with pageants, games, food and fun will kick off fall in New Madrid. The community's Fall Festival and Big Cat Quest are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday on the town's Main Street. Teams scheduled to take part in the Bass Pro Shop's Big Cat Quest National Championship Tournament will arrive throughout the week as they check out the Mississippi River's many fishing spots in search of the big catch...
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Grant brings 40,000 books to Bootheel
(Local News ~ 10/05/17)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- There is going to be a reading explosion happening in the area, thanks to a grant from the Walmart Foundation and a partnership with First Book. he Missouri Family and Community Trust (FACT) worked on the grant that will bring 40,000 high-quality books that will be made available free of charge...
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Waller pleads guilty to interstate domestic violence for wife's murder
(Local News ~ 10/05/17)
ST. LOUIS -- James Clay Waller, II, 45, pled guilty Thursday to one felony count of interstate domestic violence. He appeared before United States District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig. At the plea, Waller admitted he had on numerous occasions threatened his wife, Jacque Sue Waller, that if she divorced him, she would be signing her death warrant. ...
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Lottery winners (Oct. 4)
(Local News ~ 10/05/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ These Missouri lotteries were drawn Wednesday: Lotto 03-04-11-19-21-44 (three, four, eleven, nineteen, twenty-one, forty-four) Estimated jackpot: $4.5 million Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $30 million Pick 3 Evening 3-4-2...
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Ashcroft visits
(Local News ~ 10/05/17)
Secretary of State John R. "Jay" Ashcroft spent Wednesday visiting with county clerks, voters, prospective voters and students as he traveled across Southeast Missouri. The law took effect June 1 and began the requirement that voters be asked to show a photo ID before voting. ...
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Jason Evans
(Obituary ~ 10/05/17)
SIKESTON -- Jason Evans, 37, died Oct. 3, 2017, at his home in Jackson. Born Jan. 26, 1980, in Sikeston, son of Sandy Evans of Jackson and Rick and Karen Evans of Sikeston, he was of the Methodist belief. He owned and operated Jason Evans Excavating since 2007...
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Judy Keck
(Obituary ~ 10/05/17)
WINNIE, Texas -- Judy Lee Keck, 73, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., departed this world and entered the gates of Heaven on Sept. 30, 2017, at her residence in Winnie. She was born Oct. 22, 1943, to the late J.R. and Leona Hunt Chambliss. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. ...
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Lester Morgan
(Obituary ~ 10/05/17)
SIKESTON -- Lester Morgan, 62, died Oct. 5, 2017, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Oct. 17, 1954, in St. Louis, he was the son of Geneva Morgan of Sikeston and the late Donnie Morgan. Survivors include: two sisters and one brother- in-law, Debra Morgan of East Prairie and Melissa and Sonny Copeland of St. Louis...
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Donald Newcomb Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/05/17)
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Donald E. Newcomb Sr., 68, died Oct. 1, 2017, at Dyersburg. Born May 10, 1949, in Valley Mines, Mo., son of the late Velma Spangler and Lloyd D. Newcomb, he was a retired truck driver for Freestone Pickle Co. His wife, Doris Newcomb, survives of the home in Dyserburg...
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