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Endangered Silvery Advisory issued for missing Kennett man
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
KENNETT, Mo. — The Kennett Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a man who has been diagnosed with dementia and depression missing since late Sunday. William Swinton, 64, was last heard from at 10 p.m. on Sunday when he called a friend to advise he was walking back to his home in Kennett from the Urgent Care Center in Hayti...
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FBLA Districts
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
Several Portageville High School placed at the FBLA District Conference. The districts were held at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Front from left are, Sofia Angel, Destinee Adams, Kaiti Halterman, Maisie Hall, Maggie Allred, Caleb Slack, Wade Smith; back are, Cayla Crafton, Carsen Cook, Hannah Lerma, Stanika Matlock, Ryan Riddle, Zarria Taylor, Kaitlyn Cooley, and Camryn Spence. Several are missing due to the flu. -submitted photo...
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David Phelps To preform at Cape First Church In Cape Girardeau
(State News ~ 03/14/19)
Nashville, TN - The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps (pictured in attached jpg), will be featured in Cape Girardeau, MO, on Friday, March 22 at the Cape First Church, located at 254 S Silver Springs Road. This exciting concert event begins at 7:00 pm...
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Christian Doctrine – pt. 25 The Doctrine of Man: His Fall
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
The fall of man was an actual historic act. This means, of course, that Adam was a historical being. There is some today who interpret Genesis 1-3 as myth or religious parable. They merely consider Adam as a representative man. They deny that he was a person as we are persons and that his history was history as our history is history...
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Richardson selected recipient of the 2019 TRC Distinguished Alumni Award
(State News ~ 03/14/19)
Three Rivers College has selected Todd Richardson to receive its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. A public reception in his honor will be held at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on Friday, April 5, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. “Todd has made many contributions to Three Rivers College and the region that will benefit our students and constituents for many years to come,” said Dr. ...
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THIS WEEK IN THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
(Column ~ 03/14/19)
House Budget Chairman Unveils Plan to Fund Road and Bridge Improvements without Raising Taxes or Incurring New Debt (HB 4) House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith unveiled a spending plan this week that makes a significant investment in state transportation infrastructure without raising taxes or incurring new debt for the state. ...
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Dear Dietitian
(Column ~ 03/14/19)
Dear Dietitian, I had a heart attack about six weeks ago, which required bypass surgery. While in the hospital, I was bombarded by different professionals who instructed me to quit smoking, stop using salt, and change my diet to low fat/low cholesterol. I so very overwhelmed after major surgery that I only remember about half of what was said. I have managed to stop smoking but haven’t gotten to the diet change yet. Can you help?...
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Ricky Counts
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Ricky Counts, 63, died March 2, 2019, in Holland, Mo. Born July 15, 1955, in New Madrid County, son of the late William and Madge Allen Counts, he had been employed by Blasingain Salvage Yard and was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include: one brother, Clayton Counts of Jefferson City; and two sisters, Mary Matthews of East Prairie and Dorothy Matthews of Paragould, Ark...
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Jacqueline Dooley
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jacqueline Marie Dooley, 56, died March 2, 2019, at her home in Portageville. Born July 30, 1962, in North Dakota, daughter of the late Irene King Champion and George Champion, she was of the Baptist belief. On Jan. 31, 199, she married Steven Dooley, who survives of the home in Portageville...
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Ron Elliott
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
SIKESTON — Ronnie Gale Elliott, 80, died March 3, 2019, at Westfield Nursing Center near Sikeston. Born July 1, 1938, in Bragg City, son of the late Theodore and Drace (Waddell) Elliott, he had been a resident of Sikeston since 1962 and had previously lived at Kennett. He was a member of Miner Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had been self-employed in construction and excavating. ...
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Ronald Fodge
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
BENTON, Mo. — Ronald Fodge, 73, died March 2, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Jan. 7, 1946, in Canalou, son of the late John D. Westly Washington and Taletha Ann Crank Fodge, he had grown up in Canalou and had lived in the Benton for many years. He had owned and operated Fodge Lawn Care. He was a Radio Controlled air plane builder, was a member of the Semo R.C. Flyers and a member of the Church of Christ in Sikeston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
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Richard Hulshof
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
LAS VEGAS – Richard David Hulshof 44, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. Born Aug. 8, 1974, in Hayti, Mo., Richard was the son of the late Stephen Richard Hulshof and Dr. Karel J. Saalwaechter. He was the grandson of Herman and Stella (Durbin) Hulshof and Leon and Loreese (Curtis) Saalwaechter. ...
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Walter Schuerenberg
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
DALLAS, Texas — Walter Alvin “Walt” Schuerenberg, 87, died Feb. 23, 2019, at his home in Garland. Born May 5, 1931, in Kewanee, Mo., son of the late Charles Godfrey and Mary Belle Schuerenberg, he grew up on a farm and after graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. ...
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Congratulations to Regional Science Fair Winners
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
The work of 615 students from 44 area high schools and junior high schools were displayed at the 63rd Annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair held March 5 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University. The fair featured 395 different projects – 306 in the Junior Division and 89 in the Senior Division. ...
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Harry Muller Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
Harry Edward Muller Jr., 82, died Feb. 28, 2019, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Jan. 10, 1937, in Hayward, son of the late Lou Emma Sims Muller and Harry O’ Kelly Muller, he was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Kenneth Davis of Belton and Jana and David Morris of Portageville; one son, Harry Edward Muller III of Cape Girardeau; three daughters, Shirley Woods of Mulberry, Fla., Brenda Hitt and Derinda Bowman of Kennett; and one granddaughter.. ...
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Mildred Pearrell
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Mildred Jane Pearrell, 84, died March 2, 2019, at the New Madrid Nursing Center. Born Oct. 11, 1934, in Frankclay, Mo., daughter of the late Henry O. and Bertha E. Whaley Compton, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Madrid...
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Wayne Alligood
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
SIKESTON — Wayne Henry Alligood, 83, died March 11, 2019, at his home in Sikeston. Born April 15, 1935, in Ochlocknee, Ga., son of the late Roy and Thelma Weeks Alligood Sr, he was a member of Sikeston First Assembly of God Church in Sikeston. He retired from Good Humor-Breyers in Sikeston in 2000 after 30 years of service...
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Betty Woods
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
DEXTER, Mo. — Betty S. Woods, 73, died March 14, 2019, at her home near Dexter. Born Nov. 2, 1945, in Gideon, daughter of the late Lonnie and Etter Maxine Hochart Beasley, she had lived in Dexter most of her life. She was of the Pentecostal belief. In September 1963, in Immokale, Fla., she married Bobby Woods, who preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 2010...
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Joe Williams
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Donnie Joe Williams, 73, formerly of Morley, died March 13, 2019, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. Born Jan. 17, 1946, in Bee Branch, Ark., son of the late Dee Elgee and Dovie Rice Williams, he was retired from the printing industry. He worked as an auto mechanic for J&P Auto Repair and retired after 35 years. ...
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Betty Clark
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
PUXICO, Mo. — Betty J. Clark, 79, died March 13, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born Feb. 21, 1940, in Deering, daughter of the late Harlan Lee and Willie Jane Gray Lawson, she had lived in Poplar Bluff and moved to Puxico 16 years ago. She had worked for many years as a secretary at the Lucy Lee Hospital and at the Nutrition Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Puxico...
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Jack Petty
(Obituary ~ 03/14/19)
SIKESTON — Jackie Lee “Jack” Petty, 75, died March 10, 2019, at Saint. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born Dec. 20, 1943, in Wardell, to the late William Walter Petty and Mary Ellen Gaskins Petty, he was a farm laborer for Watkins Farms in Essex until retirement. ...
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Local students part of SEMO group spending their spring break studying global issues
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
WASHINGTON — After their first full day at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., Monday, Southeast Missouri State University students Michaela Gaskins and James Trent Waltz were energized by their experience, saying the think tank is opening a door for them on understanding the complexities of U.S. foreign policy...
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Pair plead guilty to assaulting Malden teen who died
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
KENNETT, Mo. — Two teenagers pleaded guilty Wednesday to assaulting another teen, who authorities say was beaten over a dispute involving money and drugs. Malcomb Townsend McBride, 19, of Malden and Jordan Paul Morgan, 19, of Bernie pleaded guilty to the Class E felony of third-degree assault, according to Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain...
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Bill aims for due process in college sexual assault cases
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —A Scott County lawmaker is backing legislation aimed at ensuring those accused of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in college are treated fairly. State Rep. Holly Rehder is a co-sponsor of legislation in the House that would reform how colleges and universities deal with alleged violations of student codes of conduct...
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KRCC Telethon set for this weekend
(Local News ~ 03/14/19)
Brandy Dallas, clinical coordinator at Kenny Roger’s Children’s Center and Myka Dockins, administrative assistant at KRCC, blow up balloons as part of preparation for the 39th Annual KRCC Telethon that will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Sikeston Field House...
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