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Boomers take first
(Community Sports ~ 07/21/15)
The Bootheel Boomers, a Portageville 11U team, participated in the American Amateur Youth Baseball Federation (AAYBF) tournament last weekend. They won First Place. The event was held in Jackson, TN on July 7-11. The opening ceremony took place on the field where the Jackson General's play. ...
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NFL STARS ALIGN FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
(High School Sports ~ 07/21/15)
Who says you can't come home again? On July 11th, former Hayti Indians wide receiver and cornerback and current Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore made another meaningful return to his hometown. The William Moore and Kony Ealy Youth Football Camp played host to around 200 kids from all around the Bootheel, and even as far away as St. ...
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Near to God
(Column ~ 07/21/15)
But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds--Psalm 73:28 It seems as if the world has gone mad. I know that there has always been evil in the world, ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden. Yet it just seems that the evil is worst now then in times past. When we turn on the news it just seems that there is another killing or another shooting, or another child that has been mistreated. When is it going to end?...
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Many area highway projects to soon grind to a halt
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Transportation expansion projects underway by the Missouri Department of Transportation look to be the last communities will see for quite a while. A huge hit coming for the agency's budget will mean expansion projects such as new bridges and widening of major highways throughout the state won't happen during the next five years...
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Summer Reading program at Portageville
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
The New Madrid County Library, Portageville branch, began their summer reading program last Thursday, July 9, at Portageville. Janey Kennett is heading up the program at all the branches. Above Portageville firefighters George Delisle and Chief Bill Foster showed the youngsters all about fire fighting. ...
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Taylor Tiffany commits to AUM
(High School Sports ~ 07/21/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- It was by no means an easy decision. Once the University of Missouri threw its offer on the table, Portageville's Taylor Tiffany took a step back and weighed her many options. "I was still lingering and looking around," Tiffany said. "Once Mizzou offered I was a little hesitant. I had to give some thought because it's an SEC school. You've kind of got to think about something like that."...
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What is a true MVP?
(Column ~ 07/21/15)
The summer sports season is rapidly drawing to a close which means that team awards banquets are around the corner. Each young athlete hopes to attain at least a share of the glory earned during the competitions over the summer months. And each team makes its annual journey to the local trophy supply store in order to purchase the coveted hardware. ...
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The Illusion of Control
(Column ~ 07/21/15)
"Control is an illusion, you infantile egomaniac." So said Nicole Kidman to Tom Cruise in the movie, "Days of Thunder." It was a fictional scene, of course, but I'm sure it's a mantra she repeated often over the course of their decade-long marriage...
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Your local weather forecast for July 21
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87 then becoming partly cloudy tonight with a 10 percent chance of showers and a low around 69. Partly sunny on Wednesday with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high near 84 while Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and a low around 70. ...
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Joseph's double-murder trial begins
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
JACKSON - It was a full first day for the jury sitting for the trial of Cape Girardeau murder suspect George Joseph. By the time court recessed just before 6 p.m., jurors had heard opening statements, testimony from nine witnesses and a 911 call, in addition to watching a video...
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Otter Slough Greenwing Event set
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
PUXICO - The 7th Annual Greenwing Event at Otter Slough is planned for this Saturday, July 25., beginning at 7 a.m. Open to the public, the Dexter Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the Missouri Department of Conservation provide this free and unique opportunity each year during late July at Otter Slough Conservation Area...
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BRPC hires new executive director
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
DEXTER - A new executive director for the Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission (BRPC) has been hired take to take the place of retiring Director Steve Duke. The announcement was made late last week at the regular meeting of the commission...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TRUMP HAS SUPPORTERS CHEERING As the fallout intensifies after the candidate mocked McCain's war hero status, the billionaire's backers are more excited than ever about his chances...
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Malden man held in shooting
(Local News ~ 07/21/15)
MALDEN . -- A Malden man is being held without bond after being charged over the weekend with shooting another man. Floyd Mantel Young Jr., 22, was charged Saturday with the Class A felony of first-degree assault and the unclassified felony of armed criminal action by Dunklin County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jonce Chidister...
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Henry Parker
(Obituary ~ 07/21/15)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Henry Lee Parker, 58, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died July 17, 2015, at Colliery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jubilee House of Prayer in Sikeston with Calvin Bird officiating...
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Bud Harris Sr.
(Obituary ~ 07/21/15)
CHARLESTON - Otha Dennis "Bud" Harris Sr., 82, died July 16, 2015, at the Charleston Manor Nursing Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bowden Civic Center in Charleston with Elvin Greer officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery with Williams Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements...
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Devron Looney
(Obituary ~ 07/21/15)
SIKESTON -- Devron Paul Looney, 18, died July 18, 2015, of an accidental drowning near Fredericktown. Visitation is at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Richards East Prairie Funeral Chapel, 913 W. Washington, Highway 80 in East Prairie, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday with Larry Kirby officiating...
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