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It’s been nearly five-years since Beverly Alford-Thomas heard those dreadful words “You have cancer.” Thomas said it was by divine intervention that she even went to get checked, thus allowing the doctors to find out she had breast cancer. “My daughter was down visiting and she saw this mole on my chest,” Thomas said. “Of course I didn’t think anything of it but she told me I was going to the doctor to get it checked out,” she added...

The 29th Annual Presbyterian Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everything will be located in the Presbyterian Activity Center at 226 North Main Street in Kennett. Everyone is welcome. The Bazaar includes sales of BBQ boston butts and pork loins, the Café with Entertainment, the Bakery, Raffle items, and fair-trade items from SERRV International...

The Annual Blessing of the Animals will be held at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church, located across from the Dunklin County Library on Main Street in Kennett. Kennett City Councilwoman Kay Collier said this annual event has been wonderful for this community. “We are hoping that in addition to the animals being blessed, that those who come will also make a cash donation or donate dog food, chews, newspapers, old rags or towels or bedding.”...

The Christmas in the Bootheel Craft Fair kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, November 2 at the Bridge Church located at 14763 Josephine Drive in Kennett. Fair organizer Tommy Tansil has been onboard with the event since it’s inception. “It’s grown every year,” informed Tansil. “The first year we had 40 vendors. This year we’ll have 70 to 80 vendors.”...

On Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Kennett Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 15th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. ...

Spirits are high as the work of 123 Missouri electric cooperative linemen is making a difference for those in the path of Hurricane Michael. The Missouri crews are assisting Florida’s Talquin Electric Cooperative based in Quincy, not far from the state capital, Tallahassee...

Join us for another fun filled Costume Day at the Bootheel Youth Museum. Bring the kids in costume, and wear one yourself, because anyone in costume is free. Guests can trick or treat through the museum while exploring our hundreds of hands on exhibits and activities...

A diagnosis of cancer is one of the most terrifying events that can occur in a person’s life. Cancer survivors will tell you that everyone’s journey with this diagnosis is unique to that person. This is Nancy Blackshare’s journey. Blackshare is a native of Piggott, Ark., and now resides in Rector...

The City of Kennett held it’s bi-monthly meeting Tuesday night and guests learned the City is continuing to prosper after losing the hospital, prompting officials to question why. Mayor Bob Hancock made an announcement during Tuesday night’s city council meeting that has many questioning how it’s possible. ...

The Malden city council met Monday evening to discuss city business which included the recent city wide cleanup. Mayor Denton Kooyman advised the council that the City did really well with the clean-up this year. Prior to conducting business, David Blaylock gave the opening prayer. At that time Mayor Kooyman wanted to update the council and residents on the City’s recent clean-up and the progress being made throughout the City...

A free conference for caregivers and grandparents who are raising grandchildren has been set for Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. James Outreach Center at 418 E. Broadway St. in Hayti. The goal of the conference is to reach out to family caregivers and grandparents and other kinship caregivers including foster parents, who are raising children other than their own. ...

SunSplash Tanning, Exotic Piercing and CBD products raised approximately $228 for the Kennett Humane Department this past Saturday. Owner Debra Sample came up with the idea last month, announcing she would be selling barbecue chicken plates, with baked beans, dumplings and dressing for $5 a plate...

On Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Malden Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 16th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. ...

Steele Police responded to a call at the 515 Pit Stop Convenience Store, located on North Walnut Street in Steele, on August 20 for a reported burglary. During the course of the investigation officers were able to locate and recover some of the missing items reported in the burglary. Further investigation led to the identification of three suspects...

The Dunklin County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dunklin County Library in Kennett. Everyone is invited to attend.

A Silent Auction, Live Auction and All-You-Can- eat BBQ and Fish Fry will be held on Saturday, November 3 at the American Legion Building in Kennett to help raise money for the families of Danny and Ronda Williams and Mike and Nancy Ross. Doors will open at 5 p.m., Fish Fry and BBQ will start at 6 p.m. and the Live Auction will be held at 7 p.m...

DEXTER, Mo. — “Have you ever got that sickening feeling down in the pit of your stomach where you knew something bad had happened,” Malden Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Hollingshad asked a room of nearly 30 people at the Hickory Log restaurant...

Proponents of the Clean Missouri campaign made a stop in Kennett as they traveled throughout the bootheel on Thursday. “There is too much corruption and secrecy in Missouri government,” said Clean Missouri Communication Director Benjamin Singer. “This should concern all of us. Our values, and politicians’ campaign promises, are ignored in the quest for huge checks and political power.”...

The State of Missouri, Division of Purchasing has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Kennett License Office for the Missouri Department of Revenue. The RFP can be accessed from the Internet on the new MissouriBUYS Bid Board (https://www.missouribuys.mo.gov). ...