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More than 380K sign petition for abortion initiativeBy Anna Spoerre Missouri IndependentA campaign to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri’s constitution said Friday that it collected more than 380,000 signatures in just three months, more than twice the likely total needed to qualify for this year’s statewide ballot. The coalition, called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, is hoping to put on the November ballot a measure that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability. ...
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KFD donates life-saving AED
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Malden parks to get upgrades thanks to donationIn partnership with the City of Malden, FCC Behavioral Health donated $5000 to the City of Malden’s Park Department for upgrades to several parks in Malden. FCC Behavioral Health was recently gifted 2 acres of land from the City of Malden and the Malden Park Board behind its current location in Malden...
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Bug collecting presented at the Dunklin County LibraryJulie Orf Dunklin County LibraryOn Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 4 pm, Dr. Michael Milam with the University of Missouri Extension Office will present “Bug Collecting”. Collecting insects is a great way to study and learn about these fascinating, tiny animals. During this presentation, Dr. Milam will detail the vast bugs or insects living in southeast Missouri. He will also note common bugs as well as rare ones and beneficial bugs...
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Clarkton High School Principal, Honor Rolls announcedPrincipal’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for Clarkton High School for the third quarter were recently announced. Students achieving these Honor Rolls are listed below. Principal’s Honor Roll Seventh Grade: Isaac Mendoza; Eighth Grade: Tabitha Rivera; Ninth Grade: Maranda Hernandez, Jeremy Merriman, Thomas Winchester;...
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John J. Pershing VA Medical Center launches 24/7 Tele Emergency CarePOPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Tele-Emergency Care service. Tele-emergency care offers immediate access to medical assistance. Veteran patients can call their VA medical center at 800 numbers, then press 3 to connect with a health care provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary, and there is no copayment for your visit...
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Adelphian Civic Club members attend GFWC Convention in SpringfieldBy Paula Calhoun Special to the DDDFor those of you who do not know this, the Adelphian Civic Club is a member of the GFWC, General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Missouri. Our club was organized and federated in 1948 and we have been an organization for 76 years now. This past weekend (April 26 thru 28), Glenda Pellham and I attended the Missouri State GFWC convention in Springfield. ...
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Pet of Year announced by Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation(May 1, 2024) - The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the winner of the 2024 Animal Archives “Pet of the Year.” The Archives offers an internet-based memorial program devoted to departed pets. This year’s winner is “Teddy,” a thirteen-year-old Persian cat owned by Pat Burns and Jackie Ellis of Columbia, Mo. He was honored by MVMA member-clinic, Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital, Columbia, Mo...
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Gideon graduates honored (5/6/24)The Gideon Class of 2024 held their Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 3, at the Gideon gymnasium. Rick Taylor opened with encouraging remarks for the graduating class. As friends, faculty, and family gathered to honor the Class of 2024, Salutatorian Madison Bonee presented her speech, sharing memories, and instilling hope for a bright future...
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National Music Week held (5/6/24)Julie Orf Dunklin County LibraryNational Music Week is May 5 through 12, 2024, and the theme is “Music…is Yours, Mine and Ours”. The objective of National Music Week is “to create an understanding and appreciation of the value of music in the home, the community, the nation, and the world.” National Music Week is sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs and locally by the Wednesday Music Club...
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Body of missing boater found (5/6/24)SEMO News ServiceNEW MADRID, Mo. - The body of a missing fisherman was recovered Saturday, May 4, after an extensive search by authorities. New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson reported that the body of Bruce Shockley of East Prairie, Mo., was recovered early Saturday from the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Ark. An autopsy is scheduled later this week in Little Rock, Ark...
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National Music Week Observed (5/4/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comNational Music Week is being observed May 5-12, with a theme of “Music...is yours, mine, and ours.. In honor of this event Mayor Jake Crafton signed a proclamation asking all citizens of Kennett observe and take part in activities, recognizing the importance of music, musicians, and musical organizations to the cultural life of our City, State, Nation, and the World...
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Democratic candidates stop at Kennett (5/4/24)Steve Hankins shankins@dddnews.comKENNETT, Mo. - Three Democratic candidates for public offices toured the Bootheel Wednesday and stopped here to share their concerns, interests and visions for the state’s future. Kennett resident Kay Collier, Saint Genevieve County’s Franklin Delano “Denny” Roth and Kansas City’s Richard Brown all appeared at a number of venues, and capped their day meeting with supporters at Grecian Steakhouse of Kennett...
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive is May 11 (5/4/24)On May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from their customers. Locally, these donations go to local food pantries in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Kennett, Portageville and Doniphan...
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Kennett Chamber holds annual banquet (5/3/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comThe Kennett Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Membership Banquet on Thursday evening. Christian Johnson, the chamber’s new Executive Director, didn’t skip a beat as he ushered in a new era of leadership. “The chamber is always going to proudly serve the people of Kennett,” said Johnson. ...
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Delta C-7 High School Beta Club attends state convention (5/3/24)National Beta members from Delta C-7 are celebrating their recent participation in the Missouri Senior Beta State Convention. Emma Lebo placed 4th in Solo, Duo, Trio Performing Arts. National Beta State Convention allows students the opportunity to compete in various academic and STEM-based, virtual and performing arts competitions. ...
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Missouri prison agency to pay $60K for Sunshine Law violations over inmate death records (5/3/24)Rudi Keller Missouri IndependentThe Missouri Department of Corrections must pay more than $60,000 for refusing to give records to a mother trying to find out how her son died in 2021 while in state custody. And that amount could grow, both because the department lost an appeal of an order finding it violated the Sunshine Law and because the mother is now suing the state for wrongful death in her son’s death by suicide...
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Kennett School District participates in poverty simulation (5/2/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comKennett High School staff members recently attended an event to foster understanding and empathy for a core group of the student body. Deb Cook, Director of Health Services, informed, “We had a poverty simulation which was an event to help staff understand what it would be like to live a life of poverty.”...
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Dority found guilty of first degree murder (5/2/24)Sandra Brand NEA Town CourierIn what could be called a very emotional trial, a jury of his peers found Maleke (aka Malik) Dority, 27, of Blytheville guilty of first degree murder in connection with the Jan. 17, 2023 shooting death of his cousin, Dandre Whitfield, 25, also of Blytheville...
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Cape Girardeau County coroner’s attorney asks that cameras be barred from criminal hearings (5/2/24)Bob Miller Southeast MissourianAttorney Lynne M. Chambers filed a motion last week to bar the media from recording video and audio in the felony case against Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan. Chambers’ filing was in response to a request made to the court by KFVS12 anchor Kathy Sweeney...
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42nd annual Jaycees BBQ Cookoff (5/1/24)The Kennett Jaycees and Fun Time Shows invite you to come join the fun at the 42nd annual Show Me State BBQ Cookoff May 8th-11th. There is something for every age to enjoy at the 42nd annual cookoff – The Show Me State BBQ Competition, carnival rides, the 2024 Kennett Jaycees Bootheel Banger (demo derby), music and fun, at the Delta Fairgrounds, 1615 First Street in Kennett...
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Officer interrupts domestic attack in progress (5/1/24)Southeast MissourianA Cape Girardeau police officer who heard a woman screaming from inside a house, stopped an attack Sunday, April 28, according to a probable-cause statement. Mark McKinley, 58, of Cape Girardeau faces charges of third-degree domestic assault and two charges of first-degree harassment...
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Republican Governors Issue Joint Statement Standing In Solidarity with Jewish Community (5/1/24)As Jewish American Heritage begins today, all 27 Republican governors joined together to recognize May as Jewish-American Heritage Month and to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, especially at a time when Jewish people around the world face persecution...
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Missouri Dept. of Public Safety honors its fallen (5/1/24)JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Dept. of Public Safety Wednesday announced details of two ceremonies aimed at honoring officers who died while in service to Missourians. The events are planned for this weekend, Friday May 3 and Saturday, May 4. A candlelight vigil that pays tribute to all of Missouri’s fallen law enforcement officers is at 8 p.m. ...
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Ribbon cutting held for Pem-Dunk Co-op’s new location (5/1/24)