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Kelly Kellams (Obituary ~ 05/02/24)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Kelly Mason Kellams passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 30, 2024. He was 84 years old. He was born to the late Wallace and Mabel Hawkins Kellams on Sept. 18, 1939. He grew up in Boekerton, Missouri, and from an early age had a great love for farming and the outdoors... -
Fishing derby for kids set for May 11 (Local News ~ 05/02/24)
SIKESTON — The annual Kids Fishing Derby is next weekend for those who are ready to cast their lines and reel in some fun at the Sikeston Complex. Set for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Sikeston Complex lake, the event is open to all children ages 15 and under. There are three divisions: 5 and under, 6 to 10, and 11 to 15... -
Governor signs order in response to severe weather and flooding
(Local News ~ 05/02/24)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, May 2 signed Executive Order 24-06 activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding. Parts of Missouri have already sustained storm and flood damage with additional storms and rain forecast over the next several days...
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School teaches ‘If you see something, say something’ - lesson being learned (Local News ~ 05/02/24)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — If you see something, say something. That is the overwhelming sentiment regarding safety issues everywhere — and most recently in the local public school system. “We always encourage the students to say something,” Poplar Bluff R-I Superintendent Dr. Aaron Cornman remarked. “That’s kind of the mantra we’ve instituted at every level, and we’re happy to see that our students will say something.”... -
Scott County third graders learn about agriculture (Local News ~ 05/02/24)
BENTON, Mo. — Scott County third graders received an agricultural lesson as part of the Scott County Women in Agriculture’s 19th Annual Farm Day Tuesday, April 30 at the St. Denis Parish Center in Benton. According to Donna Thompson, president of the Scott County Women in Agriculture, Farm Day is a significant learning day for the children in the county...
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