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Fall Tour 2009 (11/06/09)
Approximately 1,200 people filled the Kennett High School (KHS) gymnasium on Thursday evening as the U.S. Army Field Band made a stop in Kennett as part of its Fall Tour 2009. The event, sponsored by the KHS Band and the Daily Dunklin Democrat, delighted those in attendance as the Army Field Band played selections from various composers and original pieces written by Army Field Band members during its 90-minute performance...

Suspended driver of accident involving six children to receive court summons (11/06/09)
Six children and three adults were involved in an accident occurring at the intersection of Kennett and Seventh Streets on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred as a 1998 Buick Park Avenue, driven by Norma Kelley, of Kennett, traveling West on Seventh Street, pulled into the path of a 2002 Ford Explorer, driven by Sharia Taylor, of Kennett. During the collision, the rear passenger door of the Ford Explorer was ripped from the frame of the vehicle...

Combine runs over truck, ignites fire (11/06/09)

Missouri Heartland Girl Scouts receive donation for programs, club expenses (11/06/09)
The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland recently received a $10,000 contribution from the Walmart foundation, which will be used for financial assistance and program maintenance. The Walmart Foundation made the contribution in recognition of the volunteer hours contributed by associates from Walmart and Sam's Club facilities throughout the 68-county jurisdiction...

6 children and 3 adults involved in accident Thursday afternoon (11/05/09)
Six children and three adults were involved in an accident occurring at the intersection of Kennett and Seventh Streets on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred as a Ford Explorer and a Buick Park Avenue collided in the intersection. During the collision, the rear passenger door of the Ford Explorer was ripped from the frame of the vehicle...

It's Tax Time! (11/05/09)
The 2009 tax season will see four changes involving aid with paying taxes, and adding taxes to the Real Estate tax bills. The changes, aiding Dunklin County residents with paying taxes, include the tax office remaining open during the noon hour through December 31, 2009, the hiring of a Spanish speaking clerk, and a drop box being positioned inside the office for taxpayers wishing to drop off taxes...

Wednesday Music Club supports Inspirational Point Fine Arts Colony (11/05/09)
The Wednesday Music Club will be working for the arts on Saturday, Nov. 7, as the group sponsors a fund-raising drive for the South Central Region Summer Music Center at Inspirational Point Fine Arts Colony (IPFAC). The concerts is being held in celebration of IPFAC's 60th year and to raise funds for the building of a new theater, camp renovations, and scholarships...

MoDOT develops policy banning employees from texting in company vehicles (11/05/09)
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently developed a policy banning employees from texting while operating agency vehicles. The new policy reinforces the agency's commitment to safe travel, according to MoDOT representatives. Effective November 1, texting will become prohibited by MoDOT employees while operating department vehicles and equipment, or personal vehicles when performing department business...

One applicant within the Kennett School District has expressed interest in filling Superintendent position, deadline to respond is November 13 (11/05/09)
During a closed session meeting of the Kennett Board of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 28, it was announced that the board would start accepting letters of interest from applicants seeking to fill the position of superintendent from within the district, following the resignation of current Superintendent Jerry Noble at the end of the 2009-2010 school year...

On the ballot (11/04/09)
The Kennett City Council approved four ordinances during the City Council meeting hosted on Tuesday. The ordinances places two subjects on the April election ballot, along with establishing fees for the compost facility and authorizing the mayor to accept a grant for the airport...

Gideon native and his Vietnam unit honored by President Obama during Rose Garden ceremony (11/04/09)
WASHINGTON -- A former Gideon, Mo., man and his Vietnam unit were recently awarded one of the nation's highest honors for their daring rescue of fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War. The Presidential Unit Citation was presented to Troop A, 1st Squadron of the 11th Armored Combat Regimine (Alpha Troop) by President Barack Obama during a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009...

Field Band & Soldier's Chorus (11/04/09)

Compost facility to be closed on Saturday (11/04/09)
The Kennett City Council approved the closing of the Kennett Compost Facility on Saturday to allow more time for the scheduled burning of the limbs gathered in the months following the recent January Ice Storm. Kennett Street Commissioner, Randy Carter, originally requested that the facility close early on Saturday with the scheduled burn beginning at noon...

Delta Children's Home Auction (11/03/09)
The annual Delta Children's Home Auction proved to be a success this year, raising a total of $42,710.97, including funds from auction sales, auction related cash donations, and the amount donated from the Kennett Cup Golf Tournament. Auction Chair, Audrey Brannan said, "I thought the event was great and appreciate the community showing support. It is great to have a community like Kennett to support our cause and effort."...

Select members of KHS band will perform with United States Army Field Band (11/03/09)
When the U.S. Army Field Band performs for the crowd on Thursday evening, 12 students from the Kennett High School (KHS) band will join them in the performance of the "Chesapeake Bay March," a selection written by U.S. Army Field Band Conductor Col. Thomas Palmatier...

Malden soldier dies in Afghanistan (11/03/09)
Little is known at this time regarding the incident that claimed the life of a Malden soldier deployed to Afghanistan less than a year ago. In a press release issued by the Fort Drum, N.Y., Public Affairs Office, the Department of Defense announced on Friday that Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident that occurred on Oct. 23 in Wardak, Afghanistan...

Missouri's Food Stamp Program labeled among the best in the nation (11/03/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) has earned $4,386,999 in performance bonuses for "exceptional management of the state's food stamp program."...

Mixed night for Junior Tribes on hardwood (11/03/09)
It was a mixed night on the hardwood for the Kennett Indians and Lady Indians junior high basketball teams against South Pemiscot. On the boys side, the eighth grade won, while the seventh grade lost in the season opener for both teams. Meanwhile, the seventh-grade girls rolled to a 21-2 win, while in the eighth-grade contest, a late rally fell short in a 39-34 loss...

Gov. Nixon makes technology education available for thousands of Missourians (11/02/09)
ST. LOUIS, Mo.--Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that thousands of Missourians will have free access to in-demand e-learning and certification programs from Microsoft, under an innovative public-private partnership between the state of Missouri and the technology company...

Celebrating Soccer (11/01/09)
The Kennett Kiwanis Club recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the completed concession stand at the soccer field, followed by the donation of the concession stand to the City of Kennett. Kiwanis President, John Spielman, said, "When I joined Kiwanis, many years ago, an idea was bantered around Kiwanis Club to build a soccer park."...

Students at Senath-Hornersville High School take part in anti-drug program, Red Ribbon Week (11/01/09)
SENATH, Mo. -- In recognition of National Red Ribbon Week, members of the Kennett Police Department (KPD) presented an anti-drug program, "The Downward Spiral," at Senath-Hornersville High School on Thursday, Oct. 29, to show the students the effects of drug use and how to recognize drug-related behavior...

Student donates Halloween treats for hospitalized kids (11/01/09)
While other kids are trick-or-treating on Halloween night, thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of a local 10-year-old, pediatric patients at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center will have a special treat. For the past couple of weeks, most kids have been looking forward to donning their Halloween costumes and collecting candy. Instead of anticipating the treats she would receive, Whitney Miller, worried how others kids might be spending their holiday...

DHSS encourages families to record health info (11/01/09)
The Department of Health and Senior Services is encouraging all families to record their personal health information during Missouri Family History Month in November. A family health history is one of the most valuable things you can give your children and grandchildren," Director of the State Health Department, Margaret Donnelly said. "A good family health history can steer you toward certain health screenings, healthier lifestyle choices and medical treatment that could save your life."...

Paving the way (10/30/09)
fundrasing program in support of school dist. projects A program designed to acknowledge local businesses and individuals while raising money to support projects in the Kennett School District is once again underway, as the Kennett Educational Foundation (KEF) begins the next round of the "Buy a Brick" program...

SEMO Chapter of American Red Cross hosts Services to the Armed Forces Casework Training (10/30/09)
The American Red Cross recently hosted a training in Kennett to provide volunteers with the abilities and knowledge to respond to military calls, verify information, and translate the information to the Service to Armed Forces Center. The training, titled Services to the Armed Forces Casework Training, was hosted on Thursday at SEMO Produce and was part of the continuing effort for growth in the Southeast Mo. Chapter of the American Red Cross, according to the organization...