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Dear Dietitian
(Column ~ 08/22/19)
Dear Dietitian, I was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and I’m having a hard time figuring out what foods I should avoid. Can you help? Signed, Kathleen Dear Kathleen, I know this is a tough condition to deal with, having seen more cases in my last few years of clinical practice than ever before. ...
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Portageville Lady Bulldogs anticipate growth with new season and new coach
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/19)
Portageville, Mo. - Definitely no stranger on the volleyball courts as she once played for Portageville just a few years ago. Sasha Starnes is the new head coach for the Lady Bulldogs after serving last year as the assistant coach. She replaces Barry Branscum who led the team the last 10 seasons...
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Nathan Best
(Obituary ~ 08/22/19)
SIKESTON — Nathan Michael Best, formerly of Livingston, Ill., 39, died Aug. 5, 2019, of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Born Feb. 11, 1980, in Springfield, Ill., son of Michael Best and the late Terri (Mattingly) Best, he was employed at Food Giant...
- Additional radios for Lilbourn Fire Department (Local News ~ 08/22/19)
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Bank scholarship winner
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
It is that time where several graduates are packing up and moving away for a new chapter of higher education and the future that lies ahead. The Bank of New Madrid congratulates Portageville High School’s Class of 2019 Maison A. Hall as she starts this fall at university of Mississippi. The daughter of Christopher and Misty Hall, Maison will begin her studies in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders...
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Is your child ready to be home alone?
(State News ~ 08/22/19)
OZARK, Mo. – You arrive home, unlock the door and walk into an empty house. The house seems bigger and quieter. Every little noise is suspicious and a bit creepy. Now, imagine you’re only 10 years old. According to the Afterschool Alliance, more than 15 million school-age children come home to an empty house after school. Renette Wardlow, human development specialist for University of Missouri Extension, says not all children are mature enough to home alone...
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Robert Johnson
(Obituary ~ 08/22/19)
SIKESTON — Robert R. Johnson, 46, died July 31, 2019, at Pemiscot County Hospital in Hayti. Born Feb. 14, 1973, son of Robert Jones and the late Nola Sue Johnson Sears, he had been raised and lived in Sikeston with his grandmother, Helen Cantrell. She preceded him in death in 2013. Survivors include: one brother, Jimmy Sloan of Missouri; and one sister, Angela Rich of Florida...
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Johnny Simpson
(Obituary ~ 08/22/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Johnny Raymond Simpson, 67, died Aug. 9, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Feb. 7, 1952, in Fresno, Calif., son of the late Mary Pigg Simpson and Robert Allen Simpson, he was a member of First United Methodist Church of Portageville...
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Barry Kyle
(Obituary ~ 08/22/19)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Barry Allan Kyle, age 55, passed away on Aug. 20, 2019, at his home in Matthews. Born July 17, 1964, in Sikeston, he was the son of Ramona Dickson Kyle who survives of Sikeston and the late Jimmie Kyle. On Aug. 23, 2006, in Sikeston, he married Lisa Chadd Kyle, who survives of the home...
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City manager releases statement on DPS director change
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
SIKESTON — According to a news release from Sikeston City Manager Jonathan Douglass, former Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director Mike Williams “was granted a severance agreement that allows him to reach full retirement eligibility.” The release was issued Thursday afternoon after Williams was relieved of his duties last week. The release stated: “The City of Sikeston and Public Safety Director Mike Williams have mutually agreed to the separation of Williams, effective immediately.”...
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Ramp closures at Sikeston cloverleaf interchange for pavement repairs
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
SIKESTON — Contractor crews will repair the pavement at the Interstate 55/57/U.S. 60 cloverleaf interchange in Sikeston located at mile marker 66 in Scott County. As work is underway, motorists should anticipate ramp closures. The ramp from southbound I-57/westbound U.S. ...
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Dexter woman’s injuries consistent with traffic crash and drowning
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
An autopsy performed Wednesday afternoon found that a Dexter woman’s injuries were consistent with a traffic crash and probable drowning. Crystal Marie Brown-Hart’s body was recovered Tuesday morning from her submerged car in St. Francis River on U.S. 60 at the Butler/Stoddard County line. Her family had reported her missing more than four months ago...
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Hess to retire as 33rd Circuit chief juvenile officer; Warren appointed as replacement
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
BENTON, Mo. — The 33rd Circuit Juvenile Office will have a new chief juvenile officer. According to a release from Presiding Circuit Judge David A. Dolan, current juvenile officer Kevin Hess has announced his retirement and Phillip Warren has been appointed as the new chief juvenile officer for the circuit that consists of Scott and Mississippi Counties...
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New flavors: Charleston R-1 receives USDA grant to provide free, healthy snacks to elementary students
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — A newly-awarded grant will help Charleston R-1 educators provide afternoon snacks to all elementary students, five days a week. Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School was awarded a USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant in the amount of $22,254...
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89th Annual MO/Mid-South Gospel Singing Convention will be Sept. 13-14
(Community News ~ 08/22/19)
MALDEN, Mo. — The 89th annual MO/Mid-South Gospel Singing Convention will be held on Sept. 13 and 14, at the Malden Community Center, Business Highway 25 (Douglas Street). Concerts will begin at 5 p.m. with beginning announcements at 4:45 p.m. each evening. There will be at least 35 premiere, award winning groups and artists from several states and some direct from the Branson stage, providing exciting, powerful gospel music and amazing fellowship that you won’t want to miss...
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Religion briefs (Aug. 23)
(Community News ~ 08/22/19)
FARRENBURG, Mo. — The annual Farrenburg Fish Fry will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Farrenburg Church of the Brethren. All are invited. Donations will be accepted. SIKESTON — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will have a Family Fun Night at 5 p.m. Aug. 24 with a kid-friendly worship. Afterwards there will be food and games...
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New season with new coach
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/19)
Portageville, Mo. - After the loss of seven defensive and six offensive players, the Portageville Football Bulldogs will be undergoing a re-development of their program. Add to that equation, the Bulldogs have a new head football coach, Mark Jackson. He replaces Jeff Bullock that has accepted the Superintendent of Schools at Malden...
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New teachers throughout the district
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
PORTAGEVILLE — Six new teachers will be gracing the halls of the Portageville School District.
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New Madrid chief who battled fires, now battles cancer
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - It is a dangerous job. Everyday firefighters risk their lives to help others. Now a community is coming together to help a firefighter who has dedicated years of services to keeping them safe. On Friday a ham and bean benefit dinner was held at the First United Methodist Church’s recreation hallfor Jimmy Harris. Harris, the town’s fire chief, is now battling cancer...
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4 New Madrid County students earn Hope Exchange Scholarships
(Local News ~ 08/22/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. —Four New Madrid County residents are recipients of the Hope Exchange Scholarships. Maisie Hall, Mason Palmer, Tanner Stanfield and Zarria Taylor received the 2019 scholarships which are available to area high school seniors. To qualify, students much have had a cancer diagnosis in their immediate family prior to the scholarship deadline...
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Shirley Tate
(Obituary ~ 08/22/19)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shirley Ruth Tate, 82, died Aug. 21, 2019, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City. Born Oct. 2, 1926, in St. Louis, daughter of the late Ivan B. McNew Sr. and Lydia Merriman McNew, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter, Eastern Star, and she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. ...
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