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As COVID-19 spreads, so does virtual learning
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Portageville elementary and middle school students will be learning virtually, joining the high school students already learning from home. Beginning Friday, the entire school district transitioned to virtual learning due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The virtual learning is scheduled through Nov. 20...
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New adoption record for Southeast region achieved
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Southeastern Missouri has achieved a new record for adoptions. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Missourians in the Southeast region of the state overcame these obstacles to ensure 418 children and youth have a forever family to call their own – an increase of 57 additional adoptions from last year’s numbers. ...
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Southeast Mo.
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
SIKESTON — Community spread of COVID-19 is increasing in Southeast Missouri, and public health officials remind residents to take precautions to keep the virus from spreading. Scott County reported on Thursday six more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 33. There were 43 new positive cases reported Thursday, bringing the total to 223 new cases over the past week...
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In compliance
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
BENTON, Mo. — Employees of KT Power Systems of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Kluesner Concreters of Kelso, Missouri, work Thursday on the construction of a new Americans with Disabilities-compliant ramp located on the front right of the Scott County Courthouse in Benton, Missouri. According to Kluesner Concreters personnel, the project will be completed by Dec. 5 and possibly sooner...
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Rehder ready for next challenge in Jefferson City
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
State Sen.-elect Holly Rehder says she is “very thankful and honored” to be elected to succeed term-limited Wayne Wallingford this coming January in the upper chamber of Missouri’s General Assembly. Rehder, a Republican from Scott City, defeated Democratic challenger Donnie Owens of Marquand in Tuesday’s general election, 63,575 votes to 19,109 votes, a 76.9% winning advantage...
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Robinson named to Southeast Missouri Food Bank Board
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
SIKESTON — Southeast Missouri Food Bank has announced the addition of Dr. Tony Robinson, superintendent of the Sikeston R-6 Public School District, to its board of directors. “Dr. Robinson brings a wealth of experience and community involvement to our organization, and we’re honored to have him join our board,” said food bank Chief Executive Officer Joey Keys. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 11/07/20)
We have been citizens of Miner for going on 50 years and they have always had problems when certain people are on the board. If you want to know the truth, you need to ask citizens. Not people who resign the board. Those three people who resigned the board were not fit to become members of Miner’s board nor will they ever be. I am glad and several of my neighbors are glad they’re gone. You sound like you’re trying to what CNN does to Trump.