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A-State Announces 2019 Spring Graduation List
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has released the list of students who were awarded diplomas on the undergraduate and graduate levels during the 2019 spring commencement ceremony May 11 in the First National Bank Arena on campus. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse conferred more than 2,000 diplomas during the two ceremonies in the First National Bank Arena. ...
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Southeast Missouri State University Announces Spring 2019 Graduates
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Southeast Missouri State University has announced its spring 2019 graduates. Maura Kellams of Portageville, MO, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in elementary education. James Macklin of Wardell, MO, graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology...
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Grain Marketing Commentary
(Column ~ 06/27/19)
Corn In last week’s USDA report, the corn yield was dropped 10 bushels/acre to 166 and both planted and harvested acres were cut 3.0 million to 89.8 and 82.4 million acres, respectively. Corn use or demand was reduced 425 million bushels from last month and ending stocks were cut 810 million to 1.675 billion. ...
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Lilbourn library to receive state aid
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
Jefferson City, Mo. — The Lilbourn Memorial Library is one of 35 libraries throughout the state to receive funding from the state, according to a release from The Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. 35 libraries recently received a total of $173,396 in state aid...
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Christian Doctrine pt. 38 - The Doctrine of Sanctification
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
In this article, we continue to consider the doctrine of sanctification. Having already looked at the meaning of sanctification and the process of sanctification we now take up the means of sanctification and the goal of sanctification. The means through which sanctification takes place in a Christian’s life is the indwelling Holy Spirit. ...
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Discover nature this summer during frogging season
(Outdoors ~ 06/27/19)
Frogging season runs June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31
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Bring the Family to Portageville Jaycees' Community Days this weekend
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
PORTAGEVILLE — The annual two-day Community Day sponsored by the Portageville Jaycees begins Friday from 6-9 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The fun starts at 7 p.m. with the yard pong tournament and a watermelon-eating contest. The at 8 p.m., the music begins with Swamp Whiskey...
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Portageville Junior Beta students receive awards
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
Junior Beta Students across the state headed to Oklahoma City, Okla., last week for the National Junior Beta Convention. With 18 States represented across the nation and over 10,000 individuals in attendance at the Junior National Convention, the Portageville School district received national attention...
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Cara Miller
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
MARSTON, Mo. — Cara Lee Miller, 62, died June 20, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Oct. 13, 1956, in Gideon, she was the daughter of Rachel Blanchard Sherrell of Gideon. Her husband, Paul Miller, survives of the home in Marston...
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Rhonda Birmingham
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Rhonda Kay Birmingham, 33, died June 16, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born Sept. 2, 1985, in Columbia, daughter of Barbara Reid of Portageville and the late Danny Ray McGee Sr., she was a member of the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Church...
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George Buchanan Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
CAHOKIA, Ill. — Visitation for George “Buckeye: Buchanan Sr., who died June 15, 2019, will be from 10 a.m. until service time at noon Saturday, June 29 at the Serenity Memorial Chapel in Cahokia.
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Nora Cooper
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
SIKESTON — Nora Marie Cooper, 81, died June 8, 2019. Born Oct. 8, 1937, in Marston, daughter of the late Glen and Early Wilderness, she had lived in Lilbourn but moved to Sikeston in 2017. She was a member of Pilgrims Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn for over 60 years. She worked for New Madrid County Technical/High School for almost 30 years and was a member of the Eastern Star for 37 years. ...
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Barbara Weathers
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
SIKESTON — Barbara Ann Weathers, 82, died June 12, 2019. Born May 22, 1937, in Portageville, daughter of the late William and Rita Lusk, she graduated as valedictorian from Portageville High School. She was an interior designer and had worked as a sales consultant for Rust and Martin in Cape Girardeau...
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Juanita Henderson
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Lois Juanita Buys Henderson, 94, died June 8, 2019. Born Aug. 31, 1924, in Pemiscot County, daughter of Tom and Beatrice Tompkins Buys, she was the 1942 valedictorian graduate of Concord High School and lived most of her life in Pemiscot and New Madrid counties, including most of her adult life in Portageville. ...
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James Twitty
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
SIKESTON — James Richard “Dick” Twitty, 89, died June 1, 2019. Born Dec. 13, 1929, in Kewanee, son of the late J.D. and Goldie Twitty, he served in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees) in the early '50s and was a farmer most all his life. He was a Case IH farm implement dealer in Lilbourn and Malden for many years. ...
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Lucy Mae Poley
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Lucy Mae Poley, 106, died June 25, 2019, at Mercy Hospital-South in St. Louis. Born Nov. 9, 1912, in Charleston, daughter of the late Ed and Laura Doomes Coffer, she was a homemaker and farmer’s wife. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church in East Prairie. ...
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Betty Jimerson
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
SIKESTON — Betty Maria Jimerson, 60, died June 24, 2019, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born June 3, 1959, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Melissy Myers and Ananias Davis, she attended Sikeston Public Schools and was employed as a homemaker by White and Associates Home Assistance Inc. She was a member of Grace Tabernacle Church in Sikeston...
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As temperatures increase, officials are encouraging safety
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In 2018 in Missouri, five children died as a result of being left behind in hot vehicles, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The deaths serve as a reminder of the absolute importance of taking precautions to protect against summer heat and humidity, particularly in vehicles...
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Local library will receive state aid
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Lilbourn Memorial Library is one of 35 libraries throughout Missouri to receive funding from the state, according to a release from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. A total of $173,396 in state aid was awarded to the libraries...
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Highway Patrol Troop E commander set to retire
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
Having accomplished his goals as troop commander, Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Jeff Vitale feels now is the time for him to retire and learn a trade. A 30-year veteran, Vitale is retiring on July 1 as Troop E’s commanding officer, a position he has held since February 2016...
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Dexter woman shot ‘playing with pistol’
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
DEXTER, Mo. (SMNS) — A 21-year-old Dexter woman is being treated at a St. Louis hospital after authorities say she was shot Tuesday night while playing with a handgun. At about 10:45 p.m., Dexter police officers were sent to a location in the 500 block of West Bain Street regarding a woman who had been shot, according to a press released...
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New Madrid County communities set to celebrate
(Local News ~ 06/27/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The chance to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave begins this weekend in New Madrid County. Portageville’s 2019 Community Days celebration starts Friday and continues through Saturday at the Meatte Memorial Park...
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Sammie Applewhite
(Obituary ~ 06/27/19)
SIKESTON — Sammie Lee Applewhite, 35, died June 16, 2019, at his home. Born June 27, 1983, in Sikeston, he was the son of Sammie Lee Gipson of Wardell and Irene Applewhite of Sikeston. In addition to his parents, survivors include: one brother, Billy Applewhite of Hayti; one sister, Adrena Katrice Applewhite of Sikeston; and several uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends...
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