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Delta Area of the Blind to celebrate 40 years
(Local News ~ 10/15/22)
By David Jenkins Standard Democrat SIKESTON — Forty years ago Delta Area of the Blind was formed, with the purpose to actively and positively promote functional, cultural and recreational activities for the members of the group. The not-for-profit group has performed that mission daily since and on Oct. 22, Delta Area of the Blind will hold an anniversary celebration from 1-3 p.m. at the Clinton Building...
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Richey receives service award from SLU
(Local News ~ 10/15/22)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston physical therapist was recently honored by Saint Louis University for his life of services to others. Thomas Harrison “Tom” Richey II, president of Health Facilities Rehab, was honored Sept. 23 with the Florence P. Kendall Service Award from the Physical Therapy Program at Saint Louis University...
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New Madrid County hunter education skills class is Oct. 25
(Local News ~ 10/15/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation will sponsor a hunter education skills session on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the New Madrid Public Safety Center, located at 342 U.S. Highway 61 New Madrid. The skills session will be held from 6-10 p.m...
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Multi-County Women’s Health Conference Day
(Local News ~ 10/15/22)
Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow signs a proclamation with Maude Harris, organizer of the 17th Annual Multi-County Women’s Health Conference Day. The proclamation recognizes Nov. 4, 2022, as the 17th Annual Multi-County Women’s Health Conference Day with this year’s theme being, “Empower Yourself to Serve Others.” The purpose of the conference is to facilitate public awareness of the organizations and services involved and concerned with women’s health serving Scott, Stoddard, Mississippi, New Madrid and the surrounding counties. ...
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SEMO Food Bank names new Director of Finance
(Business ~ 10/15/22)
SIKESTON – Natalie Buell has been named director of Finance for Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “I’m excited to join the food bank and a team that is doing so much to help our community,” Buell said. “I want to be someplace where my work will have a positive impact for our area.”...
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Riceland Foods wins Agricultural Exporter Award for 2022
(Business ~ 10/15/22)
STUTTGART, Ark. — Riceland received the Agricultural Exporter Award as part of the 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade. Governor Asa Hutchinson presented the award last Wednesday during a gala hosted by the Arkansas District Export Council at the Governor’s Mansion. The award recognizes the export successes and excellent quality among Arkansas’ manufacturing and agricultural companies actively trading in international markets...
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Buchheit acquires 12 retail locations previously owned by Orscheln
(Business ~ 10/15/22)
Buchheit Family of Companies announced the acquisition of 12 retail locations formerly owned by Orscheln Farm & Home Company. Buchheit obtains these stores related to the acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply Company. The 12 locations are part of a set of stores that must be divested by Tractor Supply Company in adherence to the Federal Trade Commission order related to the purchase that began in February 2021...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/15/22)
Have you ever held a newborn baby in your arms? I have. The late term abortion law that the Democrats advocate allow a baby to be aborted up to the day it is born. Think about that.