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Garrett Short Car & Bike Show gears up for fifth installment (03/21/10)
Planning for the annual Garrett Short Car and Bike Show recently kicked off with the T-shirt design contest, with the winning design being chosen from Kennett High School (KHS). "Each year a design contest has been open to KHS students to come up with the T-shirt design for the annual event," said Kathy Rogers, event coordinator. ...

Local politial races beginning to shape up (03/21/10)
With less than two weeks until the filing deadline, political races are beginning to take shape in the Bootheel and across the Show-Me State. Filing for the August primary ballot opened throughout the state on Feb. 23. The last day for candidates to file for the August primary is Tuesday, March 30. The last day for voters to register to vote in the primary is July 7...

KPD welcomes newest officer, 'Midas' (03/21/10)
The Kennett Police Department (KPD) recently acquired a new officer, thanks in part to the support of the local community. Earlier this month, KPD Officer Mark Dennis made a trip to Tulsa, Okla., to pick up the department's newest member, and his new partner, Midas, a certified police dog...

Celebrating 20 years of Katy Trail (03/21/10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon has announced events that will be held in 2010 as Katy Trail State Park, the nation's longest rail-trail in the nation, celebrates its 20th anniversary. More than 20 years ago, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and innovative individuals had a vision to turn a railroad corridor into a hiking and bicycling trail...

Local man dies following morning accident (03/19/10)
A 50-year-old area man was killed Friday morning in an early morning accident in Kennett. Police officers report a 1984 Chevrolet truck was northbound from Highway O and pulled into the pathway of an eastbound 1998 International tractor-trailer at the intersection of Highways O and 84...

Southland cuts 6 teaching positioins, cites financial woes (03/19/10)
CARDWELL, Mo. - The Southland School District recently announced six cuts from its faculty due to financial woes. The announcement came following the executive session portion of the Board of Education meeting last week. According to Superintendent Raymond Lasley, one high school teaching position, four elementary school teaching positions, and a speech implementer position were cut...

Board discusses budget concerns, filling positions (03/19/10)
SENATH, Mo. -- The Senath-Hornersville Board of Education accepted three resignations and discussed filling empty positions during its meeting on Thursday evening. During the regular session of the meeting, the board heard letters of resignation from Crystal Johnson, Title I reading; Kim Harden, fifth and sixth-grade science; and Courtney Rhew, high school Spanish...

Malden woman pleads 'not guilty' to Three Rivers Community College transcript forgery (03/19/10)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - A Malden woman who allegedly submitted a fake transcript to Southeast Missouri State University in an attempt to gain admission pleaded not guilty to forgery charges Monday before Circuit Court Judge William L. Syler. Daneille M. Feagin, 22, was charged in February after a Southeast admissions office employee noticed multiple problems on the submitted transcript authorities say was a forgery meant to look like a Three Rivers Community College document...

Dangerous Dog Violation (03/18/10)
A local man was served with a summons to appear in court after being cited for a violation of the city's dangerous dog ordinance on Wednesday afternoon. According to Kennett Humane Officer Tena Petix, at approximately 4:10 p.m., on Tuesday afternoon, she got a call about pit bull trying to bite students near Kennett Middle School...

City encourages voters to support sales tax increase (03/18/10)
Kennett voters will decide the fate of a proposed sales tax increase when they go to the polls in municipal elections on April 6. According to Mayor Roger Wheeler Sr., the proposal is important to the city, especially in light of the current national economic downturn...

School Board selects Leeker as KHS Assistant Principal (03/18/10)
The position of Kennett High School Assistant Principal was filled following the executive session portion of the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. A total of seven applicants from within the district were interviewed for the position, with South Elementary Fifth-grade Instructor Richard Leeker being selected to fill the void...

Looking to the future (03/17/10)
A more concerted economic development effort may soon be felt throughout Dunklin County thanks to a proposal outlined at Tuesday evening's Kennett City Council meeting. Economic developer and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jan McElwrath reported to council members that an effort will begin to coordinate economic development in the county. She said the move follows a recommendation of a site consultant who was hired by the city a few years ago. McElwrath explained the recommendation...

South Elementary: Just Say No! (03/17/10)
The Kennett High School auditorium was packed on Friday afternoon as parents, friends, and family members gathered in celebration of the South Elementary School fifth-grade class' D.A.R.E. graduation. D.A.R.E., Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a nine-week program taught by officer Mark Blankenship of the Kennett Police Department, that gives students the skills needed to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence...

3 honored at Kennett School Board meeting (03/17/10)
Three individuals associated with the Kennett School District were presented with honored during the opening minutes of the Kennett Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Coaches Aaron Bidewell and Laura Ort were presented with board commendations...

Chamber Banquet, March 29 (03/17/10)
The Kennett community will join together to celebrate the achievements of the last year and look forward to future successes at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet, scheduled for Monday, March 29. The banquet will be held in the Kennett American Legion Hall with a social networking time beginning at 5 p.m., followed by the banquet at 6:30 p.m...

Hornersville City Council (03/16/10)
HORNERSVILLE, Mo. -- After the City of Hornersville voted in February to use city services to issue water bills as opposed to a Jonesboro, Ark., company, a concerned citizen, Vera Glueck, approached the board with a petition of 25 signatures, asking the board to clarify its position and reconsider it decision...

Chances 'excellent' for passage of Mayer abortion bill (03/16/10)
As Missouri lawmakers return this week to Jefferson City for the second half of this year's legislative session, one Southeast Missouri legislator is hopeful about the success of a measure that would offer information -- including an ultrasound -- to women seeking an abortion...

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HORNERSVILLE, Mo. -- A Friday evening accident on Missouri Highway 164 west of Hornersville left a local woman dead. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper B.W. Emerson, the accident occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m., as Trenton Burns, 17, of Hornersville, was traveling westbound in a 2004 Ford when he struck Tiffaney Fisher, 18, also of Hornersville, who was walking on the roadway...

Area legislators take part in National Agriculture Week (03/16/10)
Missouri has deep roots in agriculture, which is why the state recognizes this week, annually, as national Agriculture Week. According to local State Representatives Terry Swinger, (D) Caruthersville, and Tom Todd (D) Campbell, agriculture is the biggest industry in the state, creating approximately $12 billion in revenue...

David Nail's "Turning Home" makes World Premiere at CMT.com (03/15/10)
The World Premiere of Kennett native David Nail's new music video, "Turning Home," is now available at CMT.com. The video features several scenes filmed at Kennett and Kennett High School. Click HERE to see the video...

Local pedestrian killed after being struck by car (03/15/10)
HORNERSVILLE, Mo. -- A Friday evening accident on Missouri Highway 164, west of Hornersville, left a local woman dead. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper B.W. Emerson, the accident occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m., as Trenton Burns, 17, of Hornersville, was traveling westbound in a 2004 Ford when he struck Tiffany Fisher, 18, also of Hornersville, who was walking on the roadway...

Kindergarten registration (03/14/10)
Kennett Public Schools will conduct a kindergarten registration and screening on Tuesday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Parents As Teachers Building on the Preschool Campus at 205 Wiggs. Children must be 5 years of age on or before July 31, 2010. It will be necessary to bring child's proof of birth, immunization record, proof of residency, and social security card. Your child must come with you...

Local Scout honored for achievements (03/14/10)
The family of Ben Collins of Kennett proudly watched as Ben received the highest honor that a Boy Scout can achieve, that of Eagle Scout. In the Court of Honor Ceremony on February 13th at Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri State Senator Rob Mayer dedicated the 2010 Class of Eagle Scouts. ...

Mom gives infant son The Gift of Life (03/14/10)
A protective mother from Ellsinore has given her newborn son two chances at life. Michelle Walker returned home Friday after successfully helping her five-month-old son Brevyn recover from a fight with a rare form of liver cancer. The infant is the grandson of John and Debbie Fisher of Dexter...

Closing in on 30 years - Cotton Producers Annual Meeting (03/14/10)
As it begins to close in on its 30th year, the Cotton Producers of Missouri organization is preparing to host its annual membership meeting at the American Legion Building in Kennett on, Saturday, March 20, 2010. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Producers say the event is an opportunity to get together and have a relaxed evening and socialize...