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Keeping fit while staying at home
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
SIKESTON — Everything has changed around the area due to the coronavirus pandemic, even working out. The YMCA of Southeast Missouri temporarily closed its doors for the time being. However, workouts are continuing — virtually. “We are posting videos from our wellness coordinator each day with a workout for that day,” Member and Program Experience Director Brandy Johnson said. ...
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Governor orders schools to stay closed for rest of school year
(Community News ~ 04/09/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Students won’t be returning to school for the rest of the school year. In his Thursday press conference, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced that all Missouri public and charter schools shall remain closed through this school year. DESE, along with several school superintendents from across the state made the recommendation to Parson earlier today...
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Coronavirus test collection center to reduce hours beginning Friday
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The communitywide Coronavirus Test Collection Center will reduce hours beginning Friday, April 10. The Center will now be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We have seen a steady decrease in the number of tests performed at the Center due to the accessibility at other testing locations throughout our region and the fact that our community is taking the shelter in place order very seriously,” said Jimmy Wilferth, Vice President of Foundation and Marketing at Saint Francis Healthcare System. ...
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Scott County clarifies points of its COVID-19 order
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
BENTON, Mo. — After fielding questions from residents, Scott County officials have clarified points of its recently enacted COVID-19 ordinance. The Scott County Commission met Tuesday to discuss the Scott County COVID-19 ordinance in correlation with Gov. Mike Parson’s COVID-19 order, which he announced on April 3...
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Sikeston BMU to give $50 rebate for two months
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
SIKESTON — Sikeston residents and small businesses will be paying a little less for their electricity. The Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities Board approved a $50 month rebate for all residential and small general service customers credited on their next two month bills at a special meeting Wednesday morning...
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NMCC pushes back prom; organizing senior spotlight
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
New Madrid County Central High School’s prom organizers have tentatively set June 6 for the school’s grand march and dance. They added in a Facebook post, “We are committed to continue delaying until we can safely congregate.” Meanwhile for NMCC seniors, who are missing out on their final weeks together, the R-1 District is organizing a senior spotlight...
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NewWave Communications donates $300,000 to support COVID-19 relief
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
PHOENIX, Ariz. — In an effort to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts across their 21-state footprint, NewWave Communications and the other Cable One family of brands have donated $150,000 to the Meals on Wheels America COVID-19 Response Fund and $150,000 to local food banks in the markets they serve...
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases increase
(Local News ~ 04/09/20)
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise in Missouri as the death total begins nearing 100. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there are 3,539 positive COVID-19 cases in the state as of Thursday afternoon, with 77 deaths — up 19 — from Wednesday...
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