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Region 8 Council seeking board members
(05/08/08)
The Region 8 Council has announced it is currently seeking individuals to serve on its board. The Poplar Bluff Regional Council on Developmental Disabilities, also referred to as 'The Region 8 Council' is a not-for-profit corporation that strives to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities and their families through a variety of activities...
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Kennett, Missouri ~ Friday, May 9, 2008
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Men charged in beating of Hornersville man
(05/08/08)A 19-year-old Hornersville man is seeking justice following a viscous assault that occurred when he was beaten and robbed by three other men a week ago today. Asking to remain anonymous, the victim, with support from his parents, told the Daily Dunklin Democrat that at approximately 2:45 a.m., he was beat up by three males in the parking lot of Pierce Landing, a Swamp Conservation Area located on the edge of the small farming community...
County officials alerted to man considered armed and dangerous
(05/08/08) SHANNON COUNTY, Mo. -- Dunklin County dispatcher James Foster alerted police officials early this morning to be on the lookout for man and woman who were both last seen in Shannon County. According to police officials in Shannon County, Roy D. Bradshaw, Jr., is being sought by police for questioning. "He is a person of interest," Deputy Skaggs, with the Shannon Sheriff's Department said... 
Council meeting off to 'fowl' start
(05/07/08)Things got off to a "fowl" start Tuesday evening during the Kennett city council meeting. Sarah Jo Morgan approached the council on behalf of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce's Tourism and Marketing Committee. Morgan discussed a variety of ideas the committee has been working to enhance and improve the marketing and tourism of the local community... 
Sixth-grader named Scholastic News Reporter
(05/07/08)A sixth grader at South Pemiscot Schools in Steele, Mo., has some pretty notable accomplishments under his belt. Besides being the head reporter for his school's newspaper, Demarian Williams, 12, has also been given the prestigious title of Scholastic News Reporter, after being selected among hundreds of other youth chasing their journalistic dreams... 
Steele man hit with four additional felony charges
(05/07/08)Gregory Lynn Morrow, 42, of Steele, Mo., has been charged with four additional felony charges in connection with an investigation that began in January 2008. In January, information surfaced alleging that Morrow had acted in an inappropriate sexual way with three female juveniles who alleged they had been raped by the adult suspect...
Clarkton schools among those to receive loan money
(05/07/08) Gov. Matt Blunt today announced the approval of nearly $1.9 million in low-interest loans to help Missouri schools and communities save money on energy costs. Throughout Missouri, six school districts and four county and city governments will use the loans to make energy-efficiency improvements to save more than $166,000 annually on their energy costs. The loans were approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources through the Energy Loan Program... 
KMS hosting book fair, offers wide range of books
(05/06/08)The students at Kennett Middle School are once again hosting a Spring Scholastic Book Fair offering a wide range of books for kids, teens, and adults. According to Kennett Middle School Librarian Kim Johnson, the event will begin Thursday, May 1 in the school's library media center and will continue through Friday, May 9... 
Kennett native, now La Monte Elementary principal, recognized
(05/06/08)La Monte Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Wilkerson in just her second year in the job is already being recognized by her peers. Wilkerson was named New Principal of the Year for the central region by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, and was honored at the group's conference at Osage Beach in March... 
Humane Society hosting 'Bark In The Park'
(05/06/08)ST.LOUIS, Mo. -- The Humane Society of Missouri invites you and your furry friend to join it for its largest fundraiser of the year, the annual "Bark In The Park" dog walk and country fair. From 10 a.m., to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Cricket Field in Forest Park, doggies and their owners can come together for the largest doggy festival in the Midwest, and more importantly, the Humane Society of Missouri's largest fundraiser... 
Girl Scouts celebrate 60 years at annual meeting
(05/04/08)Girl Scout adults from throughout Southeast Missouri gathered on April 22 to honor volunteers and celebrate 60 years of Cotton Boll Girl Scouts at its Appreciation Dinner and Council Annual Meeting. The key moment for the evening came when Lindsey Godfrey of Bolivar portrayed Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouting in the United States... 
Storms rake southern Dunklin County causing little reported damage and no injuries
(05/04/08)Storms, packing strong winds, blew across southern Dunklin County Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported as a result of the storms, the Dunklin County Sheriff's office said Saturday morning. Although there were reports of funnel clouds being sighted, the only damage reported was a metal building north of Caruth which ended up as a pile of twisted metal...
Kennett man charged with murder
(05/04/08) Charges have been filed against Cleveland Pulliam, 68, of Kennett, for the murder of Jacqueline Kaye Farmer, 47, of Kennett, Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Stephen P. Sokoloff announced Friday. Pulliam is being charged with Ist Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action... 
TRCC honors Malden woman
(05/04/08)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Outstanding academic achievement was recognized by Three Rivers Community College at its annual Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony April 21 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Danielle Cooper of Malden received the Philosophy Award. Presenting the award was Mark Sanders of the TRCC faculty. Cooper is a 2005 graduate of Malden High School and is the daughter of David and Tracy Cooper of Malden...
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... 
Stokely recognized for academic achievement
(05/02/08)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Outstanding academic achievement was recognized by Three Rivers Community College at its annual Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony April 21 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Deborah Stokley of Kennett received the Business Administration Award. Presenting the award was Terri Smith of the TRCC faculty. Stokley is a 1971 graduate of Caruthersville High School, is married to Jimmy D. Stokley of Kennett, and is the daughter of Charles and Irene Bostic of Cape Girardeau... |
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