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The "Grand"est of Families
(Column ~ 09/15/16)
Recently my middle son started his freshman year of High School. This moment arrived much sooner than I was ready for. All freshmen are expected to attend an orientation, as are their guardians. As I was walking from class to class, learning the daily schedule of a 9th grader and talking with the other adults, I noticed something that surprised me. Many of those eating lunch and going through orientation were grandparents, not parents. I decided then to do a little research...
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MO/Mid-South Gospel Singing Convention September 16, 17
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
Make plans now to attend the legendary 86th annual MO/Mid-South Gospel Singing Convention to be held on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, at the Malden Community Center, Business Highway 25 (Douglas Street). Concerts will begin at 5:00 p.m. ...
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What is Your Part in the Drama of Redemption?
(Column ~ 09/15/16)
Luke 1:76-77 records a statement by Zacharias. Concerning his son John he says, "And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways: To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,. ...
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Farr Begins Term as United Methodist Bishop of the Missouri Area
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- For the first time in 12 years, the 800 United Methodist Churches in Missouri will have a new bishop at the helm. For the first time in its history, it will be one of their own. Robert Farr was elected to serve as a Bishop in the United Methodist Church at the South Central Jurisdictional Conference in Wichita, Kansas in July and started serving as the Bishop of Missouri on September 1. ...
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Soybean Shuffle 5K run is leading off annual soybean festival
(Community Sports ~ 09/15/16)
"Down on the Farm" is the theme for this year's 69th Annual National Soybean Festival. It's time to get working on those floats! The festival begins on Saturday, September 24 through Thursday night, September 29. On Saturday is Main Street Madness with a 5K run/walk sponsored by SRG Global beginning with a 7:30 AM registration and race starts at 8:00 AM...
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Gideon Volleyball Tournament begins Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/16)
The schedule for the 16-team Gideon volleyball tourney has been released. Pool-play for the tournament is scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Bracket-play begins Saturday at 11 a.m. The team finishing first and second in each pool qualifies for bracket-play. The championship is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday...
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Beauty on the Lee
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
Blast from the Past
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First Annual Talent show
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
Many have watched "America's Got Talent". Now there will be a "Soybean Festival Talent show". This new event, sponsored by the Portageville Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Monday night at the stage. "This will be the first year to have such an event built into the annual Soybean Festival week, according to Joy Partin, event committee member. "We have never had anything on Monday night, and thought this would be a good ting to do."...
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Robust discussions about city procedures at City Council meeting
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
As with most monthly Portageville City Council meetings, it started out as an average session, the hearing of and approving department reports, and passing one ordinance, referred to as the "Conflict of Interest" ordinance. With last Monday being a holiday, the regular monthly meeting was held on Thursday, September 8...
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Steele man dies in single-vehicle crash
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
STEELE, Mo. -- A Steele man died after his vehicle struck a tree early Wednesday in Pemiscot County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 6:40 a.m. on Missouri Highway E at US Highway 61, westbound motorist Billy R. Lucas, 55, of Steele failed to stop at a stop sign, crossed Highway 61 and struck a ditch and a tree...
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Suspects in Kennett drug raid appear in court
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
KENNETT, Mo. -- Three suspects facing the stiffest charges from last week's K2 drug raid appeared in court Tuesday morning for their initial arraignments. Each had their preliminary hearings set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. Jackie Anthony, Otis Yancey and Byron Norris appeared consecutively before Associate Circuit Court Judge John Spielman. ...
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Dinner will highlight Southeast Missouri products
(Local News ~ 09/15/16)
ESSEX, Mo. - A cotton field isn't typically a spot for fine dining, but for one night in October it will be. To promote tourism and in particular agri-tourism in Southeast Missouri, the River Heritage Tourism Association is hosting a "farm-to-table" dinner beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 1 on the Langley Farm, one mile south of Essex. The event will feature Southeast Missouri wines, local ingredients to create a gourmet meal and entertainment at a cost of $60 per person...
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Frank Townsend
(Obituary ~ 09/15/16)
PARMA, Mo. -- The Rev. Franklin "Frank" Townsend died Sept. 14, 2016, at his home in Parma. Arrangements are incomplete at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville.
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Melba Householder
(Obituary ~ 09/15/16)
BLODGETT, Mo. -- An angel, Melba Imogene Householder, 85, of Blodgett was called home to be with her heavenly father on Sept. 15, 2016, where she was finally reunited in the arms of her loving husband, Sonny. When God made Melba, he broke the mold. She truly was one of a kind; all you had to do was ask her. ...
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