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Missouri Sees Republican Tidal Wave on Election Day
(Column ~ 11/28/16)
Headed into Election Day, political experts and polling data predicted many of Missouri's races would go down to the wire with Republicans favored in some contests and Democrats in others. After the dust settled late Tuesday night, the pollsters and pundits were proven wrong as Republicans surged to convincing victories in all the contests for statewide office, and the House and Senate maintained veto proof super majorities. ...
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Go Back and Give Thanks
(Column ~ 11/28/16)
So many times we walk through life saying, "What have you done for me lately, Lord?" And the Lord answers back from heaven, "If only you knew." Many have heard of Helen Keller. She was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Helen Keller was born deaf, blind and unable to speak. ...
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"The Now and Not Yet" -- Part 2 - PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL
(Column ~ 11/28/16)
"we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies." Romans 8:23
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First deer
(Sports Column ~ 11/28/16)
Mary Hannah Swilley killed her first deer last Thursday morning, November 17. A four-point buck. Then she made the statement, "This deer hunting stuff is easy, and to all the PHS 9th grade boys, 'In your face'".
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Received ribbons
(Community Sports ~ 11/28/16)
Ashlyn Swilley is a member of USA gymnastics and AAU gymnastics through her gym, Bootheel Gymnastics in New Madrid. She competes monthly at Paducah, and is on the Excel Silver level. This is her third year competing with her coach Shannon Reed. She will compete later for state next spring. ...
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Eight-point buck
(Outdoors ~ 11/28/16)
Kaitlyn Nowlin shot this eight-point buck last Sunday, Nov. 13. she and her brother, Klay Nowlin were hunting close to home in New Madrid County. She says it weighed about 170 pounds.
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Scherer deer
(Outdoors ~ 11/28/16)
Travis Scherer shot this nine-point buck last Thursday morning. " I can honestly say this is the first deer I have ever killed in shorts and T-shirt.
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First weekend kill
(Outdoors ~ 11/28/16)
On Saturday, November 12, one of Santa's helpers, Danny Angotti, got this deer the first weekend of deer season. No worries - this doe is NOT one of Santa's reindeer.
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"As usual" business conducted at monthly City Council meeting
(Local News ~ 11/28/16)
For the most part, the November meeting of the Portageville City Council went as usually with the hearing of department reports, review last month's bills, and passing a couple of bids. The first item of discussion was the condition of the older trash truck The air compression went out, and the truck was left parked until it could be fixed. ...
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Saving Camp Latonka
(Local News ~ 11/28/16)
When the fate of the Girl Scout's Camp Latonka was threatened nearly three years ago, a group of concerned men and women -- many of them former Latonka campers themselves -- established the Friends of Camp Latonka and began efforts through which they hoped to save the once coveted summer Girl Scout Camp at Lake Wappapello. The camping program at Latonka offers canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, swimming lessons and sailing...
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Community Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off Holiday Open House
(Local News ~ 11/28/16)
The Holiday spirits are alive and well in the City of Portageville! Last weekend, the Portageville Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Christmas Open House, but with a new twist in the scheme of things. Last Friday, the chamber hosted a movie on the grounds outside the Community Center showing "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" However, due to inclement weather, it was moved inside the Community Center...
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Missouri State Auditor finds only 30 percent compliance with Sunshine Law
(State News ~ 11/28/16)
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway says government must do better when it comes to meeting its obligations to transparency with the public. A newly-released report on compliance with the state's open records laws shows that only 30 percent of local governments fully complied with laws specifically designed to keep government accessible to its citizens...
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Portageville listed in State Auditor's report
(Local News ~ 11/28/16)
On Tuesday, the State Auditor's monthly report detailed local government's compliance with financial reporting laws. Cities, towns and villages in Missouri are required to file annual financial reports with the State Auditor's Office within six months of the end of their fiscal year...
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Sikeston, Dexter move into semifinals of SEMO Conference girls tournament
(High School Sports ~ 11/28/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A new-look lineup paid huge dividends for the Sikeston girls basketball team Monday night. Sikeston coach Alisha Wills chose speed over height in hopes of owning the start of their inaugural SEMO Conference Tournament game against Kennett. The move paid off as Zayteanna Williams, Alexis Boyd, Antravia Green, Larysa McClellan and Tyeshia Mithell took the floor to lead the fourth-seeded Bulldogs in a 48-29 win over the fifth-seeded Indians...
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Arrest made in the fatal shooting of area teen
(Local News ~ 11/28/16)
CHARLESTON, Mo. - An 18-year-old Charleston resident is in custody for the fatal shooting of another local teen. Jamarius Fisher is charged first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Jacquon Smith, 18, of Charleston. Fisher is being held without bond in the Mississippi County Jail...
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Ronald Crader
(Obituary ~ 11/28/16)
MARSTON, Mo. - Ronald Edward Crader, 52, died Nov. 25, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete with DeLisle Funeral Home of Portageville.
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Margie Silman
(Obituary ~ 11/28/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Margie Maxine Gray Silman, 91, died Nov. 27, 2016, at the Gideon Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete with DeLisle Funeral Home of Portageville.
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Mary Knicker
(Obituary ~ 11/28/16)
GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Mary Knicker, 94, died Nov. 26, 2016, at Granite City. DeLisle Funeral Home of Portageville is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
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Geno Masters
(Obituary ~ 11/28/16)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Lonnie Eugene "Geno" Masters Jr., 45, died Nov. 26, 2016, at his home in Advance. Born July 13, 1971, in Dexter, to Lonnie Masters of Sikeston and Margaret Green Masters of Oran, he was employed by Sonny's Solid Waste for 15 years. On Aug. 11, 2011, in Las Vegas, he married Amy Burgerm, who survives of the home...
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