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Victory is the theme for 2021
(Column ~ 01/15/21)
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. -1 John 5:4 Victory is the theme of 2021 from 1 John 5:4 and every Christian can experience victory. The verse shares that this victory overcomes the world. What is in the world? The world would include the areas we are stressing about right now like the country’s division, big tech censorship, COVID etc...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/15/21)
I’ve got two comments. The price of oil is about $45 a barrel. Why are we paying $2 a gallon? It’s a rip off. Must be Republicans I guess. How come they’re ain’t no newspapers, ain’t no news stations, not picking up the state of Missouri voters voted to approve lower income to get Medicaid and stuff. People that’s making a little higher payments will qualify for payments and help their family. But the governor vetoed it after the state of Missouri voters voted it in to help these people that’s making a certain amount of money. And the governor vetoed it. Must be Republicans. He’s the one vetoed it. You don’t here nobody saying nothing. I’m sitting here watching TV saying once something is passed it should become a law. Well the governor never did sign it into law. Where is all the voters in Missouri that voted for it, how come people was not at the office protest and nothing else. It’s a shame. Voters in Missouri voted for these people to qualify for Medicaid that makes a little more money. The governor didn’t put it in law.
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High success, high interest in TRC nursing program
(Local News ~ 01/15/21)
The nursing programs at Three Rivers College have seen success over the last year. For the fall of 2019, 100% of the nursing students at the Poplar Bluff campus successfully completed and received certification. For the spring 2020 semester, that rate is at 95%. Dr. Staci Foster, chair of Nursing and Allied Health, said the 5% is equal to one student out of the class of 20 students...
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UP TO THE CHALLENGE: After challenging first semester, R-6 superintendent optimistic about remaining school year
(Local News ~ 01/15/21)
SIKESTON — The first semester of school during a pandemic wasn’t without its challenges, but for the most part, it’s gone as well as it could, and the Sikeston R-6 superintendent thinks the second semester will be even better. “When we ended the school year, we didn’t know what school would be like in the fall, but we were hoping we would be able to have in-person learning for our kids because we thought that’s what is best,” Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. ...
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New Madrid County latest to add vaccine waiting list
(Local News ~ 01/15/21)
New Madrid County is the latest county to begin a waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday morning, the New Madrid County Health Department said in a social media post they currently do not have a date when the vaccine will be available to the general public, but residents wanting the vaccine can put their name on a waiting list...
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Alice Van Asdale
(Obituary ~ 01/15/21)
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Alice Faye Van Asdale, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 24, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Edgar and Mabel Capper; she moved to Lake Wales from Missouri in 2002. ...
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BBB alert: Avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams
(Local News ~ 01/15/21)
ST. LOUIS, Mo.– As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across the country, the possibility of scams related to the vaccine raise concerns. Better Business Bureau (BBB)warns consumers to be on guard against fraudsters peddling phony treatments, phishing schemes, and other attempts to steal your money or personal information...
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New Sikeston soup kitchen to begin Monday
(Local News ~ 01/15/21)
SIKESTON — New Hope Ministries, located at 124 Northwest St. in Sikeston, will begin a soup kitchen on Monday. Free hot, nutritious meals will be available for the homeless, disabled, elderly and anyone who is in need of a meal from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday...
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First Midwest Bank honors employees
(Business ~ 01/15/21)
Sikeston – First Midwest Bank recently recognized three employees for their service in 2020. Farrah Bissel received the Midwest Award, an honor given to employees who exemplify the Bank’s values by providing service above and beyond customer expectations and acting as an ambassador to their communities. ...
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Green recognized by DEA
(Community News ~ 01/15/21)
Apostle Nathaniel Green of Sikeston, Missouri, was recognized by Jeff Spears, the resident agent in charge with the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Field Office, and Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director James McMillen. This recognition stems from Red Ribbon Week 2020, held in October each year in memory of Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and participation in drug prevention activities. ...
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Lady Ester Greene
(Obituary ~ 01/15/21)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Lady Ester Greene, 97, died Jan. 3, 2021, at Portageville. Visitation is from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Church in Portageville. Burial followed in the Portageville Cemetery with DeLisle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ...
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