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"New Testament Hope"
(Column ~ 10/21/16)
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -- Romans 15:13
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A power hit
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/16)
The Portageville Lady Bulldogs played their last regular season volleyball game last Thursday night. They lost to Gideon in three sets, 25-23, 18-25, and 19-25. They are now 17-11-2 as they enter the Class 2 District 1 tournament to be hosted by Portageville. The Lady Bulldogs were pink uniforms to Pink Out Cancer, apart of Breast Cancer Awareness...
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Five amendments on the November ballot
(Community News ~ 10/21/16)
Missouri voters will face several fiercely-debated issues on the ballot in the upcoming general election, including those far beyond simply choosing candidates for public office. The ballot includes votes on five separate Missouri constitutional amendments, some offering to continue measures already in place and others that could affect elections for years to come...
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It Can Wait Contest Details
(State News ~ 10/21/16)
Missouri Press Association Hosts Fourth Annual It Can Wait Editorial Contest; Open to Middle School and High School Students
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Five local volleyball teams to play in sectional Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/16)
Five local volleyball teams moved into the state sectional round after district tournament wins and will look to advance further on Saturday during sectional and quarterfinal matches. In Class 3, the Dexter Bearcats took down both Notre Dame and Perryville to win District 1 on Tuesday for its second title in three years. The Bearcats defeated Notre Dame in three sets, 23-25, 25-20 and 25-21 and then turned around to beat Perryville in two, 25-15, 25-18...
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Naile hits high marks during second minor league season
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/16)
From a Gold Glove award to getting a chance to pitch in Triple-A, Charleston native James Naile had an eventful summer playing in the minor leagues. Naile, who was drafted by the Oakland A's with the 608th overall pick in the 20th round during the 2015 MLB draft, finished his second minor league season with a Rawlings Gold Glove Award as the best fielding pitcher for the 2016 season...
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Everett Glenn Daugherty
(Obituary ~ 10/21/16)
Everett Glenn Daugherty was born August 24, 1941 in Granite City, IL to Charles H. Daugherty and Goldie B. (Sanders) Daugherty. He died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home in Portageville at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 19 days. On August 28, 1999 in Portageville, he married Brenda LeSieur Daugherty, who survives of the home. ...
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Bobby Ray
(Obituary ~ 10/21/16)
Bobby Ray, of Portageville, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at New Madrid Living Center at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 8 days. He was born December 8, 1926 in Campbell, MO to Daisy (Parrent) and George Ray, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Carl Wayne and Charles Ray; and his step-mother, Ada Ray...
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Ardin Edward Simmons
(Obituary ~ 10/21/16)
Ardin Edward Simmons was born February 1, 1940 in Hayward to Alfred A. Simmons and Nevel "Polly" Viola DeTie. He died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Portageville at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 10 days. Preceding him in death were his parents, Nevel "Polly" and Alfred; his step-mother, Mae Simmons; his grandchild, Kristen Simmons; his brothers, Alfred "Cotton" Simmons, Jr. and Joseph Simmons; his sister, Lillian Powell; and his son-in-law, Elvis Atchley...
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KRCC offering free evaluations for children with walking disorders
(Local News ~ 10/21/16)
SIKESTON -- The Kenny Rogers Children's Center is reaching out to Missouri families who have a child with walking disorders. Through a Missouri Foundation for Health grant, the Kenny Rogers Children's Center is offering free evaluations at their Center for Gait and Motion Analysis. It provides comprehensive three-dimensional gait and motion analysis to promote greater independence for children with complex walking disorders...
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Amendment 4 discussion
(Local News ~ 10/21/16)
David Barkledge, discusses Amendment 4 and answers questions at a Bootheel Regional Board of Realtor and Friends mix and mingle event Thursday at the Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston.
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Local schools, others participate in Great ShakeOut earthquake drill
(Local News ~ 10/21/16)
SIKESTON -- Many people, especially local school children, took part in Thursday's annual earthquake drill to better prepare themselves for the real thing. A multi-state earthquake drill, this year's Great Central U.S. ShakeOut included at least 2.9 million participants nationwide and 550,000 from Missouri. Several local schools including Sikeston, Benton, East Prairie, Charleston, New Madrid, Dexter and more participated in the drill, which took place at 10:20 a.m. Thursday...
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Local law enforcement to take part in Drug Take-Back Day Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/21/16)
SIKESTON - Law enforcement agencies across the region will take part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, the event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications...
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Larry Sizemore
(Obituary ~ 10/21/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Larry M. Sizemore, 67, died Oct. 18, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born May 23, 1949, in St. Louis, son of the late Lemuel and Lorraine Goff Sizemore, he moved from St. Louis to Dexter 30 years ago. He had been a self-employed carpenter and painter...
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Nell Lowe
(Obituary ~ 10/21/16)
Nell Lowe, age 78, passed away on Oct. 20, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
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