Stories from Friday, July 28, 2017

OZARK, Mo. – On average, teachers are with children about seven hours a day. What about the other 17 hours? Education doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Success in school is a family affair.   Parents are the most important teachers a child will ever have, said Renette Wardlow, human development specialist for University of Missouri Extension. Parental involvement will assure better grades, improve behavior and make school a more positive experience...

The Teen Challenge International of Mid-America (TCIMA) Choir will be featured at First Church of God in Portageville at 500 King Ave, on Sunday, Aug.13 at 10:30 a.m. Their program will include contemporary and traditional gospel music, as well as testimonies of how they found their way out of drug abuse and other life-controlling problems...

As Christians, we know we cannot fall from grace, but we do fall into grace!  God's grace is an unearned, unmerited gift to the believer and thankfully, God never reneges on His gift to those who truly believe. What can we do to stay faithful to our God who loves us so generously and freely? We can purpose to be informed, insulated, and involved.  Jude 1: 17-25 tells believers how to remain faithful in their walk with the Lord. ...

The Portageville Park Board will host a grand opening for the new Meatte Park Disc Golf Course on Monday, August 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come explore the course & join in the fun! The first 100 attendees will receive a free Innova disc, stamped with the Portageville Parks logo. Free hot dogs, popcorn, & drinks will also be available during your round...

President Trump was sworn into office six months ago. Senate Democrats have had plenty of time to come to terms with the election results. Unfortunately, they are channeling their disappointment through the confirmation process by engaging in an unprecedented level of obstruction of President Trump’s well-qualified nominees...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – State Treasurer Eric Schmitt issued a tax scam alert today warning of a new telephone scam targeting Missouri residents. The fraud consists of scammers posing as “intelligence officers” or “special agents” with the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office and demanding payment on overdue taxes...

STEELE, Mo. -- Pemiscot County deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the Lion's Den. According to a release from Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell, Pemiscot County 911 received a call of an armed robbery at the business, located on Interstate 55 at the Steele exit, at 10:11 p.m. Wednesday...

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- New Madrid County Commissioners intend to continue to provide the public with access to the County Courthouse while at the same time ensuring all visitors, the officeholders and their employees are safe. Beginning as early as next week, public entry to the more than 100-year-old courthouse will be limited to the south door, which faces the parking lot. Those coming into the building will pass through a metal security detector manned by a New Madrid County deputy...

SIKESTON - State Representative Holly Rehder was optimistic in discussing economic prospects for the area at the Sikeston Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Thursday. Missouri is getting more looks from business due to the recent passage of a right to work law, according to Rehder...

PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. -- A man suspected of domestic assault who threatened a Bootheel farmer ended up with a gunshot wound Wednesday. According to a release from Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell, the Sheriff's office received a call of a domestic assault on Route NN near the Arkansas state line at 12:51 p.m. Wednesday. The caller reported a male suspect beating a female that occurred in Dunklin County...

Jaxon Knuckles paints his cup critter and a bit of himself as part of Monday's Fun in the Park for youngsters. The month of special events ends on Saturday with a "Party in the Park" beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a variety of games, activities and cooling stations to allow everyone a way to beat the summertime heat...

MINER, Mo. - A woman on probation now faces additional charges after she was caught shoplifting. Kimberly Kay Mathis, 55, of New Madrid is charged with felony stealing. According to Miner Police Chief Chris Griggs, his department received a call Thursday about a woman, later identified as Mathis, going in and out of stores at the Sikeston Outlet Mall and possibly shoplifting...