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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 04/22/20)
I will be voting yes for the June 2 bond issue. Lee Hunter and C Building are over 60 years old and need to be replaced. Safety and security for the students is crucial and these outdated buildings do not meet the need. Please join me in voting yes.
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Former U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson faces COVID-19
(Column ~ 04/22/20)
For more than 17 years Jo Ann Emerson represented the 8th District of Missouri in the United States House of Representatives, one of the first Republican women elected to Congress in the state and a political force who regularly won re-election with more than 70% of the vote. ...
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Missouri National Guard assists Portageville, Richland, other K-12 schools deliver food to students
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri National Guard and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are working together to assist local Missouri schools in feeding the students in their communities who rely on school meals each day...
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Advance man, juvenile charged with murder
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
BLOOMFIELD — Two people appeared in court Tuesday after recently being charged with the January death of Robert L. Hardwood, who was killed during the alleged perpetration of a burglary and robbery at his home. Joshua Richard Herron, 41, of Advance and 15-year-old Zalma resident, Evan Schrader, appeared Tuesday before Associate Circuit Judge Joe Satterfield for arraignment in their cases...
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BMU to waive late fees through June 30
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
SIKESTON — During a special session of the Board of Municipal Utilities Board meeting Tuesday, the Board approved waiving all late fees through June 30. The action was taken to coincide with the COVID-19 relief rebates BMU customers will be receiving on their next two months’ billing statements...
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UPDATED NUMBERS: Seven new positive cases in Scott County Wednesday; total up to 59
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
Scott County has seven new positive COVID-19 cases of Wednesday afternoon, bringing their total to 59 according to the Scott County Health Department Wednesday afternoon. Of the seven new cases, six are African American and five are male. Four of the new cases are between the ages of 20-29 and two are under 19. One is over the age of 70...
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Scott County Transit acquires two new vans with federal assistance
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
SIKESTON — The Scott County Transit System recently announced the addition of two new vans to its fleet. “After our vehicles reach 100,000 miles or more, we can apply to the federal government for funding to purchase a new one. The federal government will pay 80 percent, and we will pay 20 percent,” said Scott County Transit Executive Director Marilyn Schlosser...
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Saying ‘thank you’
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
Practicing social distancing with their parents along, two St. Augustine-Kelso students on April 14 used sidewalk chalk to write “thank you” messages to the employees at the North Scott County Ambulance District near Kelso. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was April 12-18...
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