Crimes Against Children

Girl Scouts celebrate 60 years at annual meeting (05/04/08)
Girl Scout adults from throughout Southeast Missouri gathered on April 22 to honor volunteers and celebrate 60 years of Cotton Boll Girl Scouts at its Appreciation Dinner and Council Annual Meeting. The key moment for the evening came when Lindsey Godfrey of Bolivar portrayed Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouting in the United States...

Annual Garrett Short event raises nearly $15,000 for scholarships (05/01/08)
The Third Annual Garrett Short Athletic Memorial Scholarship Car and Bike Show held this past Saturday was a huge success. The cooperative weather set the scene for a successful turnout both inside, where events were ongoing, as well as outside, where car and bike lovers got an eye full...

Kennett teenager air-lifted to Memphis (04/27/08)
A Kennett teenager was air-lifted to the Med in Memphis, Tenn., as a result of a beating that occurred Thursday night. According to the Kennett Police Department's report, a 911 call came in at 9:19 p.m., Thursday, with the caller reporting that a 16-year-old male had been severely beaten and needed immediate medical attention...

South Elementary School in Math-A-Thon (04/27/08)
South Elementary School students participated once again in the annual St. Jude Math-a-Thon this year, raising nearly $3,500 toward the cause. The Math-a-Thon is an educationally based fundraising program in which students obtain sponsors for the number of math problems completed on CD's or workbooks provided. Each year, the program is sponsored nationally by Six Flags Theme Parks who provided ticket advantages to their parks for students who raise $35 or more...

Students excel at SkillsUSA Conference (04/25/08)
Several Kennett Career and Technology students recently attended the 2008 SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Jefferson City, Mo., after placing high enough in the District Championships at Doniphan, Mo. According to representatives from the school, many of the students left Kennett, heading for the competition with no idea of what would be expected. Their performances proved themselves to be great examples of what the Kennett Career and Technology has to offer...

Legislation on Autism pending (04/24/08)
Several bills have been filed in the state legislature on the subject of Autism, according to state Rep. Terry Swinger of Caruthersville. " Autism is a neurobiological disorder which impairs social development and communication," he explained. "They are unable to relate to others emotionally. ...

Holcomb Girl Scouts present a 'Gift of Love' (04/24/08)
HOLCOMB, Mo. -- Holcomb Girl Scout Troop 248 recently presented a "Gift of Love" to the Fresenius Medical Center at Kennett. Working to earn its Bronze Award, the scout troop decided to do something that would help it earn the Bronze Award and benefit someone else as well...

Changing the environment (04/23/08)
For a child who suffers from speech issues due to his autism, David "Alex" Polk, 4, son of Freddie and Kristi Polk of Kennett, and grandson of Rudy and Beverly Meredith of Kennett, has learned very quickly what the name of his new service dog is. "Dixon," says Alex, with a big smile on his face as he runs towards the service dog he recently brought home from an organization known as Pawsibilities Unleashed Pet Therapy, (PUPT, www.pawsibilitiesunleashed.org). "My dog," he continues...

Liz Rowland named to state's Abuse Review Board (04/23/08)
Liz Rowland of Dexter has been named to the state's Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, it was announced on Thursday. Rowland, who manages Stoddard County's License Bureau, is also a licensed practical nurse and formerly worked in a hospital setting. In that role, she witnessed firsthand the effects that both physical and emotional abuse have on young children...

Kennett District swears in new board members (04/22/08)
The Kennett No. 39 Board of Education swore in new board members at its meeting Monday night before getting down to business. New members sworn in included Randy Haman, Eules Hively, and Chris Wake. Matt Shetley was elected board president. Matthew Poole was elected board vice-president. Donna Haman was elected board secretary. Phyllis Palmer was elected treasurer...

Man sentenced for possession (04/02/08)
A Kennett man who was charged in connection with an incident that occurred in June 2007 was sentenced by New Madrid County Circuit Court Judge Fred Copeland to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and an additional year in the New Madrid County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and resisting arrest...

Scout troop hosts safety awareness event (04/01/08)
Girl Scout Troop 73 of Kennett recently hosted a Community Safety Awareness event at the Kennett Delta Fairgrounds in an attempt to serve the community while raking in points toward earning the troop it's silver award. The public event served as a great opportunity for families to participate in raising awareness of community safety through various presentations and simulations designed to make a big impact...

Chamber recognized Finch for accomplishments as educator (03/26/08)
Marsha Blanchard, Chairman of the Kennett Area Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Committee recently announced that James Finch of Kennett has been selected as the 2008 Allen Oakley Educator of the Year. Finch is the 14th annual recipient of the prestigious award which recognizes outstanding contribution as either a professional or community educator...

MOHELA reported an operating loss of $12.4 million for the year (03/23/08)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Politicians are not talking enough about education, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said last week at Southeast Missouri State University. The Missouri Democrat stressed the need for No Child Left Behind reform, touted the 2007 College Cost Reduction Act, acknowledged problems the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority is having, and touched on health care issues. About 50 people attended the forum held at the Show Me Center...

Girl Scouts working for Silver Award (03/23/08)
Kennett Girl Scout Cadet Troop 141 put Good Friday to good use. In an effort to earn its Silver Award, the troop and its leaders contacted Kennett Street Commissioner to see what it could do to help the city, in relation to its beautification enhancements...

Residents airlifted from floods (03/21/08)
Neelyville second-grader Dakota Hall got a unique view of Butler County flooding Thursday afternoon -- from the air after a Coast Guard helicopter rescued him, his mother and his 18 month old brother from high ground at Coon Island General Baptist Church...

Steele man charged with statutory rape (03/20/08)
A 42-year-old Steele, Mo., man has been charged with statutory rape in the first degree, and has also been administered a first degree charge of statutory sodomy by Pemiscot County prosecutors. According to the county sheriff, Tommy Greenwell, Pemiscot County Deputies began an investigation in late January regarding three female juveniles whom alleged they had been raped by adult suspect, Gregory L. Morrow, of Dorner Street in Steele...

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