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Bright Idea grand champion named
(06/24/20)
MALDEN, Mo. – A senior at Woodland High School was named the Bright Idea Showcase grand champion that took place on May 30, 2020 at the Malden Community Center. The top contestants from five of the contest’s qualifying counties gave an oral presentation of their idea to the panel of judges present. After the presentation of county champion plaques and medals, the 2020 contest grand champion was announced...
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MFA donates to Shining Light
(Community News ~ 06/24/20)
Doug Brooks and Kenny George Jr. of MFA Agri Services recently presented a $2,500-donation through the MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation to Shining Light Food Pantry in Charleston. Pictured are from left: Brooks and Dean Wallace, pastor of Shining Light...
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Peaceful prayer rally planned in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 06/24/20)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Hosted by the New Madrid Baptist Church, a peaceful prayer rally for unity, equality and justice in the community will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 27 in New Madrid. Those attending will gather around the New Madrid Historical Museum, 1 Main Street, at 10:30 a.m. and will march to the New Madrid County Courthouse at 11 a.m...
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Southeast compresses Fall 2020 schedule due to coronavirus
(Local News ~ 06/24/20)
Southeast Missouri State University’s fall semester will have a much different schedule than in years past. Southeast president Carlos Vargas informed the university’s Board of Regents on Monday of significant changes in the Fall 2020 semester, prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
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Scott County Sheriff details drone incident
(Local News ~ 06/24/20)
BENTON, Mo. — A battery test in December resulted in a broken piece of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office drone, according to Sheriff Wes Drury. In a statement issued Tuesday, Drury said two drone team members were tasked with troubleshooting issues with the drone’s battery, which had been showing signs of issues during flight...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 06/24/20)
After attending the City of Miner board meetings June 8 and June 15 I believe that the new Mayor Frank Tatum has a personal vendetta against utility trailer manufacturers in the area. The new ordinance that he tried to get passed regarding new businesses coming to the area is crazy. Restricting new manufacturing businesses coming in to the town will to cut out tax revenue that a struggling small town desperately needs. But it’s not just trailer manufacturing that he’s against. Its any business besides motels and gas stations. His ideas will bankrupt the city in his term. He has his personal agenda and is using his position as mayor to take care of his personal issues with certain citizens. Personally attacking business owners who have been in business in Miner for many years, who have brought lots of tax dollars to the community due to their sales and the motel stays and fuel purchases for the customers purchasing trailers. If a new business wanted to locate in Miner and attended a board meeting, that business would run fast and far. The meetings are a joke. The mayor dismisses any idea that is not his, talks over the other board members and constantly interrupts as they are discussing issues that he disagrees with. One of the most fair, level headed board members that Miner has had in many years resigned due to the manner in which Frank Tatum is running over the board. The city is in sad shape with this leader.
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No new COVID-19 cases reported by several local counties
(Local News ~ 06/24/20)
There were no new positive COVID-19 tests reported Wednesday by the Scott County Health Department and one additional person has recovered. Currently there are 153 positive tests in Scott County with 28 of those active. There have been 114 recoveries with 11 deaths...
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Leonard Frymire
(Obituary ~ 06/24/20)
DEXTER, Mo. — Leonard Dean Frymire, 63, of Dexter, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Leonard was born Nov. 20, 1956, to Dempsey Noah and Flora Mae (Blocker) Frymire at Turkey Creek, Mo. His joys were playing music with his son and close friends, cooking with his daughter. Leonard loved to fish and being outdoors clearing land and enjoying nature...
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Elmer Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/24/20)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Elmer Geeham Johnson, 85, died June 24, 2020, at Cotton Point Assisted Living Center in Matthews. Born June 25, 1934, in Sikeston, Mo., he was the son of the late James and Gladys Ward Johnson. He is survived by one sister, Pam Ayers of Maplewood, Mo...
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Micheline Sullivan
(Obituary ~ 06/24/20)
HERRIN, Ill. —Micheline Sullivan, 96, formerly of East Prairie, Missouri, died June 22, 2020, at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin. Born Aug. 21, 1923, in France, to Léon and Julie (Piètrois) Bezault, she worked as a private secretary in France. She and her husband owned Sullivan General Store in East Prairie...
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