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Thursday evening was a celebratory evening as 46 graduates of Malden High School received their diplomas. Starting off the evening was Mr. Hunter Wills who read the Class Letter. Following Wills, was Miss Isabel Esquivel, who gave the student opening...

On May 14, 2021 Kennett Lions Club presented the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award to Mrs. Tammy Pritchett. Lions Club Member Melissa Combs presented the award and read words written by the recipient’s family. “Spring means award season in our community. I’m always proud to represent both the Chamber and Lions Club in honoring those people who make Kennett a great place to live,” said Combs...

The Delta C-7 School District held their commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Fourteen graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas and start the next journey of their lives. Brother Danny Neal, pastor at the Crossroads Worship Center presented the Commencement address...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson dropped plans Thursday to expand the state’s Medicaid healthcare program to thousands of low-income adults after the Republican-led Legislature refused to provide funding for the voter-approved measure. The Republican governor said his administration had withdrawn a request to expand coverage that had been submitted to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in compliance with a constitutional amendment passed by voters in August...

FAYETTE, MO (05/14/2021)-- This spring’s commencement at Central Methodist University was split into two indoor ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, allowing nearly 200 graduates to receive their degrees in front of friends and family in Puckett Fieldhouse. CMU Board of Trustees chairman Dr. Robert “Tad” Perry ‘65 delivered the commencement address and received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater...

Prominent businessman and community supporter, Keith Mitchell, died on Monday morning at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital, succumbing to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle. “Keith was a dear friend and a huge supporter of the paper, as well as the entire community,”said DDD Editor, Jeff Dorris. “It's a great loss and our condolences go out to his family.”...

Dollar General is coming to Hornersville. That was the message presented to community members on Wednesday as many gathered at the site for the new business. Businessman Cody Mires and daughter Jamee were on hand to make the announcement and assure the community of their commitment to Hornersville and the area with this new venture...

The 2021 Holcomb High School graduating class celebrated their commencement ceremony Tuesday night, with thirty-three seniors receiving diplomas. In addition to earning their diplomas, more than $466,000 in scholarships/investments was awarded. As the class entered the gymnasium in pairs and groups, family, faculty, and friends cheered as the seniors made their way to their selective seats...

Sikeston, MO – Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Military’s Reserve Forces, Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) will sponsor Operation Healthy Delta, an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. ...

Gasoline shortages in several states, caused in part by a supply chain disruption coupled with rising consumer demand, shouldn’t affect availability in this area. But gasoline distributors say the situation is fluid and is subject to change. Meanwhile, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the United States topped $3 Wednesday for the first time since 2014...

The Kennett Humane Department is proud of the brand new van they just received, which was specially designed to suit the needs of the department. The 2020 Ford Transit was purchased from a dealership in St. Louis, that specializes in designing vehicles that are specific to the needs of each individual buyer. In this case, the City of Kennett’s Humane Department...

The Commencement Ceremony for the Clarkton graduating Class of 2021was held on Saturday, May 8, in the high school gymnasium. The Class of 2021 consisted of Christopher Adams, Luis Alcocer, Hunter Brown, Seth Calder, Davin Cooper, Taylor Earnheart, Gaia Ferri, Madison Fowler, Izaya Gorman, Gabriel Gouldman, Keylee Gromer, Johnny Hardcastle, Trentin Howard, Mycah Hunter, Wiey James, Yahaira Juarez, Brandon Loughary, Cameron Loughary, Elizabeth Loughary, Tyesha Love, Erick Luna, Allen Matney, Zachary Newton, Jontavius Parker, Hannah Perryman, Daryus Reed, Raegan Riley, Jose Rivera, Haley Russell, Jada Sherrod, Janae Sherrod, Emily Shipley, Faith Stanford, Jayda Taylor, Destiny Turnbow, and Caleb Underwood.. ...

A new report released Tuesday ranks Missouri as having one of the nation’s “biggest drug problems.” The report, based on a study by the personal finance website WalletHub, said only West Virginia and the District of Columbia have more serious issues with drug abuse and prevention than Missouri...

April 23, 2021 – Phoenix, AZ – Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider in 21 states, today announced its participation in the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The Emergency Broadband Benefit program is a temporary, $3.2 billion federal program designed to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. ...

Boost Your Brain & Memory is back by popular demand, said John Fuller, University of Missouri field specialist in human development. The University of Missouri Extension in Butler County is offering a Boost Your Brain & Memory: Brain Fitness Class, Fuller said. The classes begins May 25, from noon– 1 p.m., and will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays for the next four weeks...

The Missouri Mentoring Partnership will host their Career Fair Friday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the New Madrid County Family Resource Center. The Center is located at 420 Virginia Ave. in New Madrid. Several businesses and organizations will be represented. Information will be provided about job opportunities, technical training and educational opportunities. This event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served...

A 30-year-old Sikeston, Misouri, man died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 Tuesday afternoon. State Highway Patrol identified the victim as Cadarious Buckner. Buckner was southbound near the 87 mile marker when his 2012 Chrysler 300 collided with a 2001 Ford Taurus driven by Karmillia Smith, 20, of Sikeston. Buckner’s vehicle left the right side of the roadway, hit an embankment and overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Scott County Coroner Scott Branum...