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MU leaders announce ROTC scholarships that will expand higher education access and affordability
(State News ~ 11/23/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recently, University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright and Lt. Col. Gary Kerr, professor of military science and leadership and department head for the University Army ROTC, announced a new Mizzou ROTC Scholarship that will expand higher education access and affordability at MU...
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Portageville team is making soccer history
(Community Sports ~ 11/23/17)
Just four years after the birth of a soccer league in Portageville, kids are making history. Five years ago, soccer was a virtually unknown sport in Portageville. A couple of parents who attended Living Stone Baptist Church were driving their children to play soccer in other communities. They suggested to the pastor, Todd Higgs, that he consider starting a league in Portageville...
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Portageville Lady Bulldogs to see experience and determined players this season
(High School Sports ~ 11/23/17)
For the 2017018 season, the Portageville Lady Bulldogs have four of five returning starters, and three of the four top scorers. “We will be more experience as I have three seniors, two juniors, and two sophomores returning who all played varsity for me last season,” said Portageville head coach Kellye Fowler. Her returning starters from last year include Senior Deondra Johnson who averaged 14.5 points , and Senior Shamyia Roston, who averaged nine points...
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The History of Thanksgiving
(Editorial ~ 11/23/17)
In the reign of Queen Elizabeth of England, one of the sects of Puritans known as Brownist or separatist separated from the new Protestant Church of England and after much persecution took refuge in Holland. They finally determined to immigrate to America and started in ship Speedwell that joined the Mayflower, but later had to be abandoned. ...
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Weekly Capitol report
(Column ~ 11/23/17)
New Interim Committee to Seek Solutions to Stabilize Missouri’s Health Insurance Markets A newly-formed group of lawmakers will spend the rest of the year looking at the direction health care should take in Missouri. House Speaker Todd Richardson recently created the Interim Committee on Stabilizing Missouri’s Health Insurance Markets for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of what changes at the federal level will mean to markets in the state...
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Thanksgiving: A Day, A Duty, and A Delight
(Column ~ 11/23/17)
Thanksgiving is a special day in America. You probably know the story of the Pilgrims. There is some debate, but in 1621 they gathered together for what is generally considered to be the first time that a Thanksgiving was observed. Abraham Lincoln, in 1863, declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. ...
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Your Last Drink Could be Someone Else's Last Breath
(State News ~ 11/23/17)
JEFFERSON CITY – As you attend that holiday party, or just stop off for a social hour, please remember that your last drink could be someone else’s last breath. Drinking and driving is a deadly combination that ruins the holidays for many families. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to make sure everyone arrives alive at holiday gatherings this season. The best ways to ensure safe travel are to drive sober and buckle up. ...
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Municipal Court Report - November
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/23/17)
The following cases were heard in Portageville Municipal Court on the 2nd day of November 2017 by Judge Chris Stinnett. Fines ordered include Court Costs: Marcus Colby Greene was found guilty of the following charges Domestic Assault $300.00, Disorderly Conduct $150.00, Resisting Arrest $250.00 and Possession of Marijuana $300.00...
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Two Charleston men charged with murder of Cape Girardeau man
(Local News ~ 11/23/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Less than a week after a Cape Girardeau man was shot and killed in Charleston, two men have been charged for their alleged involvement in the murder. Deiontreil Winston, 22, and Deon Willis, 19, of Charleston, were arrested in connection with the homicide following an investigation by the Charleston Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, according to Charleston DPS Director Robert Hearnes...
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Sikeston father charged with child abuse
(Local News ~ 11/23/17)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston father faces felony child abuse charges for his alleged involvement in the serious injuries of his infant child. Austin Thomas Brown, 21, is charged with class A felony child abuse with serious injury and class B felony endangering the welfare of a child, according to a news release provided by Sgt. Jon Broom, public information officer with Sikeston DPS...
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Paula Meeks
(Obituary ~ 11/23/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Paula S. Thurman Meeks, 65, died Nov. 22, 2017, at her home in Charleston. Born April 5, 1952, at Charleston, daughter of the late Elmer William "Mike" Thurman and Pauline Christine Hart Thurman, she had lived most of her life in Charleston where she was a member of the St. Henry Catholic Church and had been employed as a cook...
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JoAnn Matthews
(Obituary ~ 11/23/17)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Josephine A. "JoAnn" Matthews, of Farmington, passed away surrounded by her family on Nov. 20, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing at the age of 79. She was born May 23, 1938, to the late Joseph and Rosa Mae Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Matthews in 2009; four brothers; two sisters; and a great-grandson, Chase...
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