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SCTC instructor among 7 finalists for 2020 Safety Educator of the Year Award
(12/12/20)
SIKESTON — Each year, CareerSafe highlights the top safety educators in the country who go above and beyond to teach their students the importance of safety education as not just a tool, but a skill for life. This year, CareerSafe received 40 nominations of outstanding educators from all over the country. Of those 40 interviewed, the team narrowed down the finalists to seven...
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Help available for TRC Spring registration during Winter Break
(12/12/20)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — During the Three Rivers College Winter Break, students will be able to email EnrollNow@trcc.edu for assistance with registering for the Spring semester. TRC Enrollment Services staff will be checking the account daily between December 12 and January 3 when College offices are closed and will respond within 24 hours. Normal business hours will resume on January 4. ...
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Local students named to Dean’s List at Missouri Valley College
(12/12/20)
MARSHALL, Mo. — Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2020 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. ...
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Douglass among four Missouri leaders named DRA 2021 Delta Leadership Institute Fellows
(Business ~ 12/12/20)
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Delta Regional Authority named four Missouri leaders — including Sikeston’s city manager — as fellows of the 2021 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy. DLI is an extensive, nine-month executive leadership program that brings together public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders from DRA’s eight-state region. The 2021 DLI class will consist of 30 fellows from all eight DRA states...
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Donation to SEMO Food Bank
(Business ~ 12/12/20)
First State Community Bank in Portageville donated $1,500 to the SEMO Food Bank as part of their Impact Initiative and giving back to the community. The money will be provide weekend meals for nine children for 36 weeks through the Portageville Backpack For Friday Program...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 12/12/20)
I think most people in our country would not hesitate wearing face masks if the President had showed support and promoted the necessary safety to all Americans. The President has rejected masks from the start and many of his supporters have followed. Many local communities are rejecting masks because of the President’s poor examples of safety prevention. Many deaths could be prevented.
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National Title & Escrow acquires Mississippi County loan company
(Business ~ 12/12/20)
DEXTER – National Title & Escrow, based in Dexter, Missouri, has acquired Mississippi County Abstract & Loan Company in Charleston, Missouri. The office, which was put up for sale earlier this fall, becomes National Title’s fourth location. In addition to Dexter and now Charleston, National Title has offices in New Madrid and Little Rock, Arkansas...
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Mungee joins Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems as president, CEO
(Business ~ 12/12/20)
HAYTI, Mo. – Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems is proud to announce the appointment of Sunil Mungee, MBA, to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mungee’s immediately prior position was as Executive Director for SoutheastHealth. He replaces interim CEO Patrick Geschwind on Dec. 21...