Legislative

Merideth reappointed to Soil and Water Districts Commission (05/04/08)
JEFFERSON CITY -- State Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, Friday announced that the Senate has approved the reappointment of Baughn Merideth, Sr., to the State Soil and Water Districts Commission. The commission administers the state's soil and water conservation districts and formulates policies and general programs for saving Missouri soil and water...

Recognizing and addressing public health concerns of wastewater (05/02/08)
Migrant Whole Health Outreach (MWHO) of Kennett is asking residents of Dunklin County to recognize the environmental public health concerns of wastewater. Recently, the organization hosted a series of educational meetings covering the subject which featured Jill Shugart, Environmental Health Officer with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR-CDC), Region VII, who provided in-depth information regarding the hazards of waste water pollution...

TRCC recognizes state Senator Rob Mayer as 'Community College Champion' (05/01/08)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Three Rivers Community College President Dr. John F. Cooper recently presented Missouri State Senator Rob Mayer with the President's Community College Champion Award. The award was given to Mayer as a part of the college's annual Community College Month observance...

Lew Maddox dies at 84 (04/30/08)
L.W. "Lew" Maddox served as a State Representative for 18 years, according to long-time friend and associate Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville. Maddox passed away Monday, April 28, 2008, at Southeast Missouri Hospital at Cape Girardeau, Mo. "Lew was probably the most positive person I ever met in my life," Swinger added. "His mind was always thinking about how to do things more positively."...

Gas rises by 14 cents in two weeks (04/27/08)
April has been a tough month for many Americans as the price of oil continued to climb to a record high for two straight weeks. With nearly a $ .14 increase in just two weeks, local residents are becoming concerned, believing that they may soon have to choose whether to eat or pay a bill...

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. ...

Hall of Honor Committee considering nominations for new members (04/24/08)
The Dunklin County Hall of Honor Committee is now considering nominations of outstanding county citizens who will be honored during the Sixth Annual Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony in October 2008, according to Dunklin County Library Director Jonell Minton...

Thieves sinking to new lows (03/30/08)
Criminals now stealing copper, aluminum, and bronze vases from headstones at area cemeteries.

Harris Pharmacy wins Image Maker Award (03/28/08)
Harris Pharmacy received the first ever Kennett Image Maker Award yesterday during a membership luncheon of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce. According to Freddie Graham, a member of the Image Committee, the Kennett Image Maker Award recognizes a business, individual, organization, or entity, that has made a significant contribution to the appearance of Kennett during the first quarter of 2008...

Filing closes, some drop from race and others now have opponents (03/26/08)
At 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2008, the chance to file for offices within the county and state closed. Several additions and changes were made throughout the filing period with some withdrawing from the race and some deciding to join. County Clerk Carol Hinesly issued a final list of candidates who will be running in the August 2008 primary election...

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...

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