Stories from Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Two long-time employees at the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Fisher Delta Research Center retired recently.   Gary Rainwater and Denis McCrate worked in various capacities during their careers at the Center, located in Portageville. Together they represent 58 years of exemplary service...

Ten members of the Portageville FFA chapter joined over 64,000 FFA members and guests at the 90th National FFA Convention. The convention was held October 25-28 in Indianapolis, Indiana. FFA members from every state along with members from Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands attended the convention. Competitions were held, awards were presented and a new National FFA Officer team was elected...

US Army Reservist and Kennett lawyer John Michael (Mike) Mowrer will be the guest speaker at the annual Veterans Breakfast to be held this Saturday, November 4th. The breakfast will be held in the St. Eustachius Parish with the Opening Ceremony beginning at 8:00 am...

Johnny Powell, Army Recruiter from Cape Girardeau Recruiting office spoke with Portageville JAG on Thursday, October 26. Powell discussed with the students what the Army has to offer for them if they choose to serve our country in their futures.

The reward for information leading to the arrest and apprehension of the two escaped prisoners who've been missing since Sunday has increased according to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell.

The daily non-stop chaos in all levels of politics is primarily geared toward the critical mid-term elections in 2018. The Democrats realize they go into these elections at a substantial disadvantage with 10 Senate candidates up for reelection in states won by President Trump last year. Meanwhile the Republicans are salivating over the prospect of padding their majority and at long last, having a virtual veto-proof Congress. But in the world of politics, a year is an eternity and yes, anything can happen. With each passing day, the Republicans may have found a secret weapon that could well boost their prospects and push countless more votes in their direction. Their secret weapon? None other than California Congresswoman Maxine Waters.