Stories from Wednesday, February 6, 2019

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 13, will feature Tyne Morgan, host of "U.S. Farm Report," a nationally televised program that focuses on agriculture and agribusiness. A native of Missouri, Morgan is doing what she calls her "dream job."  Born and raised in Lexington, Mo., by a family with generations in agriculture, Future Farmers of America was a big part of her high school career.  Through public speaking and various contest teams, she plunged into broadcasting at age 16, working for a local radio station.. ...

The 2018-2019 Portageville FFA chapter will be celebrating National FFA week on February 16-23. The chapter has many activities planned for the week such as having a chapter breakfast in the ag room, hosting food for America for the third grade at Portageville Elementary, showing appreciation for members and the staff at PHS by serving lunch. Lastly, round out the week with an FFA petting zoo for the students at our elementary school...

JONESBORO – President Bill Clinton, the founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will speak at Riceland Hall of Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University campus, Monday, Feb. 11. “An Evening with President Clinton” will be part of the Riceland Distinguished Presentation Series, and will begin at 5:30 p.m...

Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice
 Delivers Annual State of the Judiciary Address  Members of the House and Senate gathered in the House Chamber this week to get an update on the state of Missouri’s judicial branch. Lawmakers listened to the annual State of the Judiciary Address that was delivered by Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Zel Fischer...

A former Portageville resident is now a registered dietitian and now offers health advice through her newspaper column, "Dear Dietitian". Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician. Her Registration Commission allows her to practice anywhere in the United States...

Dear Dietitian, I am trying to lose weight, so I often skip breakfast. My husband insists that this is not good for me and actually works against my efforts to lose weight. What do you say? Shirley Dear Shirley, We have always heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” However, recent studies have challenged this age-old standard. ...

The progressive Mecca of San Francisco is hailed by the liberal elite as the model community of the future — inclusive and diverse. San Fran is a beacon for progressives as not only the first city to sanction sanctuary for illegal immigrants but as a window into the future of the true America. It has long been known for its sexual progressive agenda as well as being one of the most expensive cities in America...

I have met several male drivers that don’t know how to put gas in an auto, don’t know how to raise the hood and check the oil and fluids and don’t know how to change a flat tire. Auto mechanics and home economics should be mandatory classes in high school. It could actually cut down on bullying in high school.

PADUCAH, Ky. — The Sikeston area could see flooding as heavy rains are expected across the area over the next 24 hours, The National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., issued a flood watch in effect for this afternoon and tonight for the entire area. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to areal flooding and isolated flash flooding can also not be ruled out...

MATTHEWS, Mo. — Thomas Victor "Vic" Hairston, 64, died Feb. 4, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born May 2, 1954, in St. Louis, son of the late Thomas and Alice Mason Hairston, he had lived around the Sikeston area for the past 40 years, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a salesman at Heartland Office Supply. 

BERTRAND, Mo. — Wilburn “Roy” Pemberton, 73, died Feb. 5, 2019, at his home in Bertrand. Born Jan. 1, 1946, in Denventer, son of the lateClarence and Juanita Bickford Pemberton, he had lived in Missouri and Arkansas and was employed as a mechanic and truck driver. He was of the Baptist belief...

WHITEWATER, Mo. — Vida E. Eby, 94, died Feb. 6, 2019, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Born Dec. 27, 1924, in Loretto, Tenn., daughter of the late James David and Emma Alice Pugh Taylor, she was a retired factory worker in Chaffee and a member of General Baptist Church in Chaffee...