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Former Portageville resident is MS activist
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
CAMERON, N.C. — Today, Anisha Hankins is a motivational speaker, a radio talk show host and an advocate for those struggling with multiple sclerosis. But for years it was the former Portageville, Mo., resident who was struggling. Hankins said she was in her 20s when she first experienced tingling and numbness in her hands and feet. The symptoms would subside so she ignored them...
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Chamber of Commerce to host banquet
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
The Portageville Chamber of Commerce is pleases to announce they are bringing back the Chamber of Commerce Banquet. It will be held on April 14th, 2018. The banquet is open to all and is $15 per person or $25 a couple! Four awards will be handed out that night. ...
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Cotton Producers of Missouri host annual meeting
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
“What's on your back?” The correct answer would be Cotton! The Cotton Producers of Missouri held their 37th Annual Meeting last Saturday at Rebecca Sharps in New Madrid. For years this meeting has been held at Kennett, however for a way to branch out and try to get more new members their board decided to move it to New Madrid. ...
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Portageville Jaycees to offer $250 Scholarship
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
Eligibility Requirements – Applicants must be a graduating high school senior for Portageville High School who has volunteered or participated in community service projects in their community. Volunteerism may have taken place in a number of settings: church, scouts, civic clubs, etc...
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Portageville Municipal Court
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/23/18)
The following cases were heard in the Portageville Municipal Court on March 1, 2018 by Judge Chris Stinnett. Fines ordered include Court Costs: Probation was ordered revoked for William Casey Dixon and the original sentence of 10 days incarceration was executed...
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Growing In Christ
(Column ~ 03/23/18)
The Bible says in Ephesians 4:13, “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:” This verse falls within the context of Paul’s appeal to the Ephesians for Christian unity. Without developing the context I would like to draw your attention to three important phrases in this one verse...
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SUNRISE SERVICE
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
The First Church of God in Portageville, MO, is delighted to host the annual "Sunrise Service" at 7:00 a.m. on Easter morning, April 1, 2018. The service will be held in the Memorial Garden at 500 King Ave. If there is inclement weather, we will relocate to the sanctuary...
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Studies in Prayer, Part 4 - The Individual and Prayer
(Column ~ 03/23/18)
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” — Ephesians 6:18
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Late start for the Portageville Lady Dawgs
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/18)
The Portageville Lady Dawgs return with eight of their nine starters, with five new Freshmen. "The girls have practiced hard and are ready to start playing this season. We are looking forward again to playing postseason in the spring season," said head coach Ashlie Patton...
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A Presidential Visit – Part III
(Column ~ 03/23/18)
Signaling that the priorities and values of the Midwest no longer take a back seat to those of the coastal elite, for the third time in less than eight months, this week President Trump once again visited our great state. Last August, I joined our President in Springfield to officially kick off our push for comprehensive tax reform to reduce the tax burden on American businesses, farmers, families and workers. ...
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Taking on the Big Drug Companies
(Column ~ 03/23/18)
All across Missouri, in my town halls or at the grocery store, I’ve heard story after story from families struggling with rising healthcare costs. Whether it’s unexpected emergency room bills, rapidly increasing prescription drug prices, or insurance premiums going up—Missouri families are getting squeezed...
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Baseball Bulldogs season with two wins
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/18)
The Portageville Baseball Bulldogs started off with two wins last Saturday as they hosted Round Robin play with Oran and East Carter County. Due to a wet field from the day before, the games began at 1:00. The first game saw Portageville defeating Oran, 6-1. The second game has East Carter defeating Oran, 12-6; and in the final game, Portageville defeated East Carter by one run, 10-9. The Bulldogs were scheduled to host Hayti on Monday, but was postponed due to inclement weather...
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Jaycees announce entertainment for rodeo
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
SIKESTON -- The entertainment acts for the 66th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo are set. The entertainment for the rodeo, which will be held Aug. 8-11, was announced at Friday's Sikeston Regional Chamber meeting. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Performing on the first night of the Rodeo will be Chris Janson. Nominated by the Academy of Country Music for 2017 and 2016 New Male Vocalist of the Year, the Perryville, Mo., native has been a staple since he wrote Tim McGraw's 2012 classic "Truck Yeah."...
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Proposition F.A.C.T.S.: Scott County Central voters to decide levy tax increase on April 3
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
SIKESTON -- When voters in the Scott County Central School District step up to the polls on April 3, they will decide whether to approve a 95-cent increase in the district's operating tax levy. But before they make that decision, Dr. Howard Benyon, superintendent, wants to make sure they armed with all the information they need...
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Sikeston man faces felony assault, weapons charges
(Local News ~ 03/23/18)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man faces multiple felony charges after a verbal argument with a friend escalated into an alleged assault late Thursday. Fredrick Bernard Moore, 19, is charged with the following felonies: first degree assault, armed criminal action, first degree tampering with a vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon, according to online court records...
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Karen Fowler
(Obituary ~ 03/23/18)
NEW MADRID, Mo. Karen A. Fowler, 62, died March 23, 2018, at her home in New Madrid.
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Randy Brown
(Obituary ~ 03/23/18)
CANALOU, Mo. Charles "Randy" Brown, 65, died March 23, 2018, at his home in Canalou.
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Aceston Miller
(Obituary ~ 03/23/18)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. Aceston John Miller, 2 months old, died March 21, 2018, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
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