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As KRCC readies for virtual telethon, stars are highlighted
(Local News ~ 03/18/21)
SIKESTON — Plans are being finalized for the 41st Annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center, which will be held virtually March 22-27. Part of those plans includes highlighting the event’s 2021 poster children and the services they receive from the Center as the children have always been the true stars of the telethon, according to Michelle Fayette, executive director of the Center...
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One year later: churches are still adjusting to COVID
(Local News ~ 03/18/21)
One year ago, the coronavirus crippled not only the area but the country, closing businesses, schools and altering the way of life for many. Among those seeing the biggest impact were churches as in-person religious services came to a halt. Instead of holding Easter and Mother’s Day services in-person, many were held online or not at all as churches were forced to adjust quickly. Many have adjusted and now a year later churches are still trying to navigate the effects of the pandemic...
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Timeline for activation of Phase 2 and 3 of Missouri's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan announced
(Local News ~ 03/18/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri will activate Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 29 and Phase 3 on April 9. “With the progress we are currently seeing and vaccine supply expected to increase significantly in the coming weeks, we are well ahead of schedule with our vaccine plan,” Gov. ...
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Accident slows traffic
(Local News ~ 03/18/21)
Law enforcement officers work the scene of an accident on Thursday morning. The accident happened on Highway 60/62 East near County Road 206. No injuries were reported, however, drivers are asked to take precaution as the eastbound lane is temporarily shutdown...
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Chris Uthoff
(Obituary ~ 03/18/21)
PADUCAH, Ky. — Robert “Chris” Uthoff,46, died March 17, 2021, at his home in Paducah. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.
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Dangers of drinking and driving demonstrated
(Local News ~ 03/18/21)
The Risco High Student Council in conjunction with the Family Resource Center, New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency personnel conducted a mock drinking and driving accident drill for ninth through 12th grade students on the school’s parking lot Tuesday. ...
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Bohnert named new EMA director, floodplain manager
(Local News ~ 03/18/21)
BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Commission announced the hiring of Andrew Bohnert, as the county’s new emergency management agency director and floodplain manager. Bohnert was offered the job at a salary of $55,000 per year plus the county’s benefit plan during a March 5 closed session and began work last week...
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