Social Issues

Iris Sheehan (05/02/08)
Iris Wilkey Sheehan, 99, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at her residence. Born Sept. 12, 1908, in Gideon, Mo., daughter of the late Arch William and Maude Sarff Wilkey, she was a school teacher and guidance counselor at Dexter High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Malden...

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...

Farmers Market: Spring tradition begins Saturday (05/02/08)
It is an annual tradition for locals to get their home-grown produce and plants at the Farmers' Market in Kennett in late spring, early summer. This year will be no different, as the Kennett Farmers' Market celebrates its 29th year of operation on Saturday, May 3...

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...

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...

Southeast Missouri State College Republicans win annual award (05/01/08)
St. Louis--The Southeast Missouri State University College Republicans were the recipient of the 1st annual Missouri College Republican Chapter of the Year award. The inaugural award was presented to the chapter at the April 5th State Convention in St. Louis...

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."...

Regents approve bond sale (04/29/08)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- In a 30-minute meeting, the Southeast Missouri State University's board of regents approved the bond sale for $56.6 million. The money will be divided among several projects, according to Dr. Ken Dobbins, the university's president...

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...

Educator, scientist, history buff, religion guru, published author - hard to find one title for Gill (04/27/08)
Educator, scientist, history buff, religion guru, published author, the list goes on and on really when it comes to giving Robert Gill of Kennett an official title. What many may not realize about Gill is that, in addition to his known list of accomplishments and interests, Gill is also a talented musician who has a true love for the bagpipes...

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...

Officers released from duty and charged (04/24/08)
In a statement released by Sheriff Bob Holder the sheriff said the Dunklin County Justice Center Administration has dismissed one full-time and one part-time corrections officer. The officers were dismissed, according to Holder, after an internal investigation revealed that one of the two men had taken nude photos of three female inmates and the other had knowledge of the photos and did not report it to the sheriff...

University Extension offers classes for Hispanic people with diabetes (04/23/08)
Choosing and preparing foods that are low in sugar, fat, and sodium can be a real challenge for people of all walks of life with diabetes, but it is an obstacle that can be overcome. The University of Missouri Extension is offering a series of classes for Hispanic people with diabetes and their families and friends to help address these daily issues...

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...

"Smiles Across the Bootheel" (04/01/08)
SEMO Health Network's dental team traveled to schools in Kennett for "Smiles Across the Bootheel" which is a dental sealant program funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health. Dental sealants are made of plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It acts as a barrier to protect the teeth from cavities...

University Extension has a new face (03/30/08)
The University of Missouri Extension has a new horticulture specialist in Southeast Missouri, Sarah Denkler. Denkler is based at the Dunklin County Extension Center in Kennett. She fills the vacancy created when former horticulture specialist Tim Baker accepted a similar position in northern Missouri...

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...

Two men arrested in connection with attack at Christmas (03/23/08)
Sometimes real life situations gone bad do end on a positive note, or at least that is the case for one local man who stands to have been moved into believing there may still be justice in this world. Most residents who live in Kennett, Mo., will tell you the area is a safe, family-oriented, Christian community; low on crime, high on morals...

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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