New restaurant opens in Senath (05/16/06) A new restaurant has emerged in downtown Senath. The "Friendly Cafe," located at 115 Commercial Street is owned and operated by Carl and Stacy Coleman of Senath and has been open for business since March 11. "We open early of a morning for those who want to grab something on their way to work or those early birds who just want some company with their cup of coffee," Stacy Coleman said...

Rice joins Delta and Pine Land Company as Marketing Director (05/02/06) Rick Rice has assumed the role of marketing director for Delta and Pine Land Company. Rice has spent the bulk of his career in Southern agriculture with focused experience in cotton seed and technology. He joins the sales and marketing team as the group faces new opportunities and challenges, according to Randy Dismuke, senior vice president for the domestic business...

Brannan new administrator at St. Francis Park Facility (05/02/06) Americare Systems Incorporated is pleased to announce Audrey Brannan as the new administrator of St. Francis Park Assisted Living Facility in Kennett. She joined the staff from the American Cancer Society. Brannan graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education. Additionally, she earned her Masters in Public Administration from Southeast Missouri State University...

AEIC employees mark 25,30 and 35 years of service (05/02/06) Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recently highlighted employees' achievements and contributions to the cooperative's success during its annual employee recognition event. Edna R. Ellington, office associate II, was recognized for her 35 years of service with the cooperative at the New Madrid Power Plant...

Shaker's Restaurant celebrates opening (02/21/06)

TRRMC recognizes employees service (01/24/06) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett recently recognized employees for years of service to the hospital. Employees received a service pin to commemorate their employment milestone. 40 years: Joyce Danels, director of surgical services, Oncology, Pain Management and Central Sterile...

Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center recognizes its employees of the year (01/24/06) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center recently announced Employees of the Year for 2005. The award is presented to a manager, nurse and an employee. In addition to the honor, each recipient was presented with an engraved plaque and a check for $500. Recipients of the award are selected from individuals who have been chosen as an Employee of the Quarter during the year. Initially, Employees of the Quarter are nominated by their peers and chosen by the administrative team for the honor...

Southern Missouri Bank honors two employees (01/17/06) Two employees of Southern Missouri Bank and Trust Co. were honored at the banks annual Christmas party, Greg Steffans, chief executive officer announced. Mandy Shaw received the bank's outstanding achievement award and Debra Allen was named teller of the year, Steffans said...

Burlison retires after 32 years with corp (01/17/06) George Daniel Burlison, Sr. of Kennett, formerly of Hornersville has retired from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers after 32-years of service. Burlison graduated from Senath-Hornersville High School in 1966 and attended Arkansas State University in the fall of 1967...

New Chinese buffet restaurant opens in Kennett Bootheel Plaza (12/20/05) The No. 1 China Buffet located at 133 Bootheel Plaza, opened its doors Monday, November 28. The business is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. The buffet offers a full line of chinese favorites with American food to choose from as well...

Glen Sain to hold open house December 8,9,10 (12/06/05) Glen Sain GM Motors will be hosting an open house on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 8, 9, and 10, at their new location on Highway 25 North in Kennett. Owner Danny Ford invites everyone to come by and see them and check out the deals. Formerly located on First Street in Kennett, the new Glen Sain is designed in accordance with GM Facility Image Program, a new concept that Ford says makes the facility very attractive and efficient...

TRCC receives advertising award (11/15/05) POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Three Rivers Community College Office of College Advancement recently won a silver medal for its series of summer/fall registration radio ads in the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 5 Medallion Awards...

St. Francis Part Assisted Living facility launches customer service initiative (11/15/05) Employees at St. Francis Park, assisted living by Americare, recently completed the first phase of training for the company's enhanced quality service program. The program entitled CARE (Commitment, Achievement, Responsibility for Excellence) is part of Americare's broader Hometown Hospitality customer service initiative...

Gwendolyn's Kitchen to celebrate fifth year anniversary Nov. 13 (11/08/05) Gwendolyn's Kitchen will be celebrating it's fifth year in business on November 13. Roland and Gwendolyn Johnson, owners of Gwendolyn's Kitchen are excited about their fifth year anniversary of the family owned and operated business. What started out as a hobby in the Johnson's home, has turned into a successful business...

Parrish new owner of Andy's Creations (11/08/05) Vanessa and Dale Parrish of Rector, Ark., are the new owners of Andy's Creations, located at 314 First Street, Kennett. They invite everyone to stop by and visit during their open house from 4-8 p.m., Saturday November 12. The Parish family also ownes V's and Donaldson's Flowers and Gifts in Rector...

Lazy J Ranch restaurant now open (11/08/05) Lazy J Ranch Family Restaurant has opened it's doors for a family outing experience, owners James and Mary Vore says you'll never forget. Since we have opened the Restaurant, we have had a tremendous turnout for our Sunday buffet, Vore said. Last Sunday the restaurant took in more than 200 hungry people. "They all claim to have yet go to a Restaurant where you can get good homemade food such as yeast rolls and desserts," she said...

Young awarded David J. Dixon award (10/25/05) Shawn D. Young of Portageville was recently awarded the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award presented by the Missouri Bar Foundation at the 2005 Missouri Bar Annual Meeting Awards Banquet held on September 23, 2005 in Kansas City. The award is given to recognize outstanding achievement in appellate practice by members of the Missouri Bar. The award is named after the late judge David J. Dixon, whose tenacity, professionalism and judicial skills epitomize outstanding appellate practice...

New restaurant opens in Kennett (10/25/05)

TRRMC announces September employee of the quarter awards (10/25/05) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett recently announced its Employees of the Quarter for the quarter ending September 30. The award is presented to an employee, nurse and manager. Nominations for the award are received from peers and chosen by the administrative team...

Brown completes Certified Risk Manager's Principles seminar in Dallas (10/25/05) Charles T. Brown, vice president of Baker Welman Brown Insurance & Financial Services in Kennett, Mo. has successfully completed the Certified Risk Manager's Principles of Risk Management seminar held October 12-15, 2005 in Dallas, Texas. The Principles of Risk Management course Brown attended was one of the five parts offered by Certified Risk Managers International...

Parker Hannifin begins new 5S program (10/18/05) On July 1, 2005 the Parker Hannifin Plant in Kennett, began its 5S program. 5S stands for Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. It will take approximately one year to go through all five phases and when the fifth stage is reached, the habits and practices adopted during the 5S program will be sustained...

Parker named Pharmacy Director of the Year (10/18/05) Ron Parker, pharmacy director at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, was named new pharmacy director of the year for Health Management Associates, Inc (HMA). He recently received the award at the Annual Pharmacy Directors meeing held in Atlanta, Ga...

Bruce Eady named chief executive officer at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (10/18/05) Health Management Associates is bringing a new face to Poplar Bluff. Thursday, October 13, HMA named Bruce Eady as chief executive officer of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Joe Riley, the hospital's outgoing CEO was promoted to chief executive officer at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi...

Moore retires after 46 years (10/11/05) Barbara Wilkins Moore, 77, of Hornersville has decided to retire from cosmetology after 46 years of serving the Hornersville community. "It was a tough decision, especially after I had retired once already ten years ago," Moore said. Moore and her family moved to her current residence back in January 1956. "I looked at the large room that was then a utility room and I told my husband that this was where I was going to put my beauty shop," she said...

Two Kennett High School seniors nominated for Wendy's High School Heisman Award (10/11/05) Two seniors at Kennett High School have been honored with a nomination for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Paul Harris and Alyna Palmer were selected because they best exemplify a well-rounded, "citizen-scholar-athelete." The promising luminaries defined "citizen-scholar-athelete" by displaying above average academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their communities...

Staggs crowned KNB Queen (09/27/05)

Kontek Industries receives contract for sniper towers (09/20/05) NEW MADRID, Mo.-- Kontek Industries hasannounced the receipt of a $1 million contract to provide three mobile sniper training towers for the United States Marine Corps. "We are very pleased to be providing this important service to the Marine Corps," said Don Utz, president of Kontek. "It makes us proud to play a part in helping train the men and women that protect our great country everyday."...

Hoskins attends Mary-Kay seminar in Dallas (09/20/05) Carolyn Hoskins-Pelts of Kennett joined more than 45,000 Mary Kay independent business owners at the company's annual seminar in Dallas, Texas July 21-Aug. 6. The annual seminar is a business conference held each year to educate, motivate and recognize the accomplishments of the rapidly growning Mary Kay independent sales force, which includes 1.5 million independent beauty consultants in more than 30 global markets...

Industrial Park opens new entrance (09/13/05) The formal opening of the newly completed road into the city's industrial park was celebrated with a ribbon cutting Friday, September 9. The ribbon was cut by councilman Tony Crawford, chairman of council's industrial committee. Area business leaders along with city officials and members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce were present for the ceremony. Businesses located in the Industrial Park are Featherlight Manufacturing, Custom Steel Division of Steel Technologies, ARI and C&C Cartage...

New dance studeo opens in Kennett (09/13/05) A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at the new Kennett School of Performing Arts studio, located at 1512B, St. Francis Street in Kennett. The school is offering Pre-Ballet, Classical Ballet, Drama and Acting, Hip-Hop, Cheer-Prep, Kinder-Rock and Modern Dance, for all age groups. Pictured are, Instructer Katrina Rhodes, center, student dancers, along with members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce...

Reaves earns Rookie of the Month for Modern Woodmen of America (09/13/05) Jerry Reaves of Malden, Mo., a district representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was named Rookie of the Month in the Missouri East Agency for the month of August. The honor is given to a full-time representative that has been with Modern Woodmen of America for less than three years and is leading the agency in production...

Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center announces new department managers (09/13/05) Several personnel promotions have been recently announced at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center. On June 20, Tina Davis was promoted to director of the medical surgical department. She is responsible for the inpatient care of non-critical patients including patients recovering from illnesses and surgeries. ...

Ahr named to Best Lawyers in America (09/13/05) Tracy Ahr is one of six attorneys from the law firm of Keleher & McLeod P.A., selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2006. Best Lawyers in America is based on a exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 18,500 leading attorneys throughout the country cast more than a half million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialty...

New drive through Tobacco Shop opens in Kennett (08/30/05) Tobacco and More is a new drive through Tobacco shop that is now open at 1015 First Street in Kennett. Owners Larry and Jane Gibson, center, along with members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce, and area business leaders gathered at the new location on Wednesday, August 24, to celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony...

Pizza Hut held grand re-opening ceremony (08/30/05) Pizza Hut in Kennett held a ribbon cutting ceremony and balloon release at its newly remodeled restaurant in the Bootheel Plaza. At 11 a.m., Monday August 29, members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce, area business leaders, and Pizza Hut managers and employees met to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Kennett Pizza Hut...

Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center announces quarterly awards (08/30/05) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, Missouri recently announced Employees of the Quarter for the quarter ending June. The award is presented to an employee, nurse and manager. Nominations for the award are received from peers and chosen by the administrative team. Recipients of the award receive an engraved plaque and a check for $250...

Kontek Industries awarded GSA contract (08/23/05) NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Kontek Industries has been awarded a federal supply contract from the General Services Administration ). The contract allows law enforcement, security, marine craft, fire/rescue, and special purpose clothing products and services to be sold directly to the federal government...

A.R.I. employees appreciation luncheon (08/23/05) A.R.I. held an appreciation luncheon for its employees on Friday. Chris Kiser, plant manager said that the luncheon was for the employees' hard work through the summer heat. He said that although the strenuous heat was tough to beat, the production quotas and jobs, never got down. Ellington's Catering Specialists, of the Jonesboro-Paragould area, catered the meal...

Parker Hannifinn establishes Wellness Committee (08/16/05)

Reeves receives membership award (08/09/05) Jerry Reaves of Malden, Mo., a district representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was Membership Leader in the Missouri East Agency for the month of July. Reaves joined Modern Woodmen's Rainwater Agency, located in Farmington, Mo., in October 2003...

Woodmen representative earns professional honor (08/09/05) Ronnie G. Lear of Kennett, a representative with Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, the premier association of financial professionals. Million Dollar Round Table is an international, independent association of the world's best life insurance and financial service professionals. ...

ARI has safety luncheon (08/09/05) ARI held its quarterly annual safety luncheon Friday, August 5. The luncheon is provided to ARI employees to credit them for a 12 week, accident free work period. The meal was catered by the Hornets Nest in Holcomb.

Paragould gets new cinema (07/26/05) Paragould will soon be home to the new Cinema 8. Bobby Wilson, manager of the new theater said that the facility will be equipped with eight screens, all luxury stadium seating, and digital sound in every auditorium. "We will have midnight movies for those night owls," Wilson said. Wilson said that the consession stand will be a full line of fresh popcorn, drinks, hot dogs, pizza. There are plans to offer hot cappucino in the future...

Collins elected to head Southeast Chapter of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (07/05/05) Donald J. Collins of Kennett has been elected president of the Southeast Chapter of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. Collins is a partner at Robertson, Privett, Scherer & Collins, LLP in Kennett. Since 2000 he has also served as presiding commissioner of the three-member Dunklin County Commission...

Mungle receives the Jack Phelan Award (07/05/05) Kathy Sheldon-Mungle, of Kennett, an investment representative of Edward Jones, recently was awarded the Jack Phelan Award for her efforts in helping her clients to achieve financial security. "I share the firm's philosophy that we shouldn't just work in the communities where we establish office--we should live in those communities and we should contribute to those communities," Mungle said...

KBOA/KTMO news wins first place in state competition (06/21/05) Hometown News on KBOA-KTMO received first place in Broadcasting Excellence for Feature Reporting, Perry Jones, station manager said. The award was announced during the Missouri Broadcasters Association Awards Ceremony on June 11 in Kansas City. In the wake of an earthquake, which shook a large portion of the Mid-South in February, KBOA/KTMO news director Bill Page conducted an in-depth interview with the Center for Earthquake Studies, Missouri Management, U.S. ...

SEMO business innovation center to open July 1 (06/21/05) Southeast Missouri State University's new business innovation center is on target to open July 1, armed with its first startup venture and a mission to provide a "nurturing and fertile" environment for small business. The first new business to take up residence in the former First Baptist Church education building on Broadway--transformed thanks to a $1 million renovation project--will be a pharmaceutical business, said executive director Dennis Roedemeier, though he declined to name it...

Glen Sain Motors expects completion in October (06/07/05) The facility for the new Glen Sain Motors, located on Highway 25 North in Kennett, is expected to be completed by October 15. The building is 18 thousand square feet and sits on approximately eight acres of land. The showroom alone will display six vehicles...

Boyle named partner in Little Rock Law Firm (06/07/05) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --The election of Cindy Hovis Boyle has a partner in the firm of KKD, LLP's Arkansas practice office has been announced by Steven Warren, partner in charge. The promotion was effective June 1. Boyle is an experienced professional in SOX 404 compliance, corporate governance and internal audit with KKD. ...

Local pharmacist attends conference in Washington (05/17/05) Brian Mitchell, a local Pharmacist and businessman, and his wife Candy, recently attended the National Community Pharmacists Association's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. "I was very pleasantly surprised at the information we gathered regarding the Medicare Law as it applies to our citizens and how we, as their pharmacy providers, will be able to help them with their medical care," Mitchell said...

St. Bernard official to serve on Arkansas Foundation Board for Medical Care (05/17/05) Susan Greenwood, assistant vice president of patient care operations at St. Bernards Medical Center, has been elected to the board of directors of the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. Greenwood, who holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Jacksonville, Fla., University, has been at St. ...

Garden Sanctuary holds ribbon cutting ceremony (05/10/05) Garden Sanctuary, a new garden, landscape, monument, and patio accessories business held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 14. Present for the ceremony was owner of Garden Sanctuary, Viretta Sexton, owner of Southern Outdoor Services, Dale Fender, a combining business that specializes in landscaping design and maintenance, and members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce...

Daily Dunklin Democrat advertising team receives awards (05/03/05) The advertising department for the Daily Dunklin Democrat recently received the MAMA (Missouri Advertising Managers Association) award in the organization's annual Best Advertising Contest. Judging was done by members of the Iowa Press Association. "Each year we pick out and submit advertisements to this contest, which is divided into circulation divisions by weekly and daily ads," Daily Dunklin Democrat, Advertising Manager Diane McClain said...

C&J Deli celebrates 20th anniversary in business (05/03/05) C & J Deli celebrates its 20th year anniversary. C & J, located on North Vandeventer has recently remodeled for a more convenient atmosphere. Now with a restaurant and clothing store, JW Brooks invites everyone out to try his new menu Italian dishes, Tapas, Chinese dishes, and of course, his famous stick-to-you-ribs barbecue ribs, hamburgers and country fare...

Skinny's celebrates anniversary (05/03/05) Skinny's just recently celebrated its one year anniversary. Skinny's diner, located on Independence Ave. in Kennett, was the first Skinny's to open. "With this being the very first Skinny's, all of our mistakes were made here, but now that we've grown and developed an idea of a successful business, we realized changes had to be made," Mark Kimber, principal owner said...

Weight-Lifting competition May 15 (05/03/05) On Sunday, May 15, Muscles & More will be hosting their first ever weight-lifting competition. This event is sponsored and promoted by Dr. Darrell Latch and Son Light Power International Powerlifting Federation. Weigh-ins will be from noon to 1 p.m., the day of the event, and the competition is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m...

Doctor Duensing honored (05/03/05) Dr. Ted Duensing of Kennett recently received the 2004 Doctor of the Year award. This was awarded to him by the Physicians Advisory Board, presented as an award in recognition of meritorious service as an honorary chairman of the Physicians Advisory Board...

Kennett H&R Block receives Office of the Year (04/26/05)

Kennett H&R Block receives Office of the Year (04/26/05)

St. Francis Park, Heritage Nursing offer more health care choices (04/26/05) Many people have yet to discover the opportunity assisted living offers when they are faces with recovery from an injury or illness. Increased pressure for short hospital stays means people are often rushed through recovery decisions and never discover they have choices in receiving help...

Volunteers dedicate their time to help others at TRRMC (04/19/05) Spending time helping others is how two local ladies, Tommie Tidwell and Dorotha Purvis, choose to spend their free time. At her daughter's suggestion, Tommie Tidwell of Bragg City began volunteering at the hospital several years ago. Her daughter, Cathy Bradford, is the ICU manager at Twin Rivers and saw first hand the need for volunteers in her department...

Former Ken Lanes Bowling Alley re-opens as Spare Time (04/19/05) Spare Time, that's the new name of the former Ken Lanes bowling alley. New owners Doug and Rhonda Bauschlicher wants to invite everyone out to visit them and to see the newly remodeled building. "We have spent the first few months repairing the equipment," Doug Bauschlicher said. "I think people will really enjoy the most recent work we've done," he added...

Parker Hannifan goes accident free (04/19/05)

Weight-lifting competition to be held at Muscles & More (04/19/05) On Sunday, May 15, Muscles & More will be hosting their first ever weight-lifting competition. This event is sponsored and promoted by Dr. Darrell Latch and Son Light Power International Powerlifting Federation. Weigh-ins will be from noon to 1 p.m., the day of the event, and the competition is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m...

Daily Dunklin Democrat announces two staff changes (04/12/05) Two staff changes at the Daily Dunklin Democrat have been announced by Bud Hunt, publisher. Lyman Skyles, a long-time employee, has been promoted to managing editor and Stephen Paul Hankins has joined the news staff. "Lyman is a good fit for the newspaper and community to lead the newsroom at the DDD. He has been in the community for many years and is a familiar face to our readers," Hunt said...

Jackson named new chief financial officer at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark. (04/12/05) Bryan Jackson has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Jackson comes to AMMC from Paris, Texas, where he served as CFO for Regional Medical Center. Jackson received his bachelor of business administration degree from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., and his master of business administration degree from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. ...

Doggett named vice president of marketing and public relations for St. Bernards healthcare (04/05/05) Doug Doggett, 34, of Jonesboro has been named vice president of marketing and public relations for St. Bernards Healthcare. Doggett, a Pine Bluff native who grew up in White Hall, is a former KAIT weatherman and news anchor. He comes to St. Bernards after nearly three years with Regions Bank, where he most recently served as marketing and business development officer...

Mc Elwrath takes part in reception for Mo. Senators and Representatives (04/05/05) Jan McElwrath, executive director of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce, was part of a reception hosted recently by the Missouri Economic Development County for Missouri Senators and Representatives. The reception coincided with the MEDC's Winter Conference in Jefferson City...

McElwrath nominated for B&PW leadership conference (03/29/05) Jan McElwrath, executive director of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce, has been nominted to participate in the Business and Professional Women's Leadership Conference on May 16-17 in Washington, D.C. McElwrath was nominted for participation by U.S. Senator, Kit Bond...

Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center announces quarterly awards (03/29/05) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center recently announced Employees of the Quarter for the first quarter. The award is presented to a manager, registered nurse and an employee. In addition to the honor, each recipient was presented with an engraved plaque and a check for $250...

Nurse First program implemented at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center (03/29/05) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center has recently implemented the exclusive "Nurse First" Program in the emergency department. When patients arrive, they are directed to the "Nurse First" who is trained in emergency room triage. The nurse then assesses the initial status of each patient upon arrival...

Former Kennett men purchase new business (03/15/05) Professional Sales and Rental, long a business icon in Mountain Home, Ark. has changed ownership. Nick Goodrich purchased the corporation as of December 1, 2004. Professional Sales and Rental was incorporated in 1968 by Abija Hughes who had built the organization from a one man operation to a staff of 7 before his death in July 2004. Professional Sales and Rental provides home health products for every need, from a hospital bed to a walker, from crutches to a powered wheelchair...

Fastenal holds ribbon cutting ceremony (03/01/05) Fastenal located at South Bypass in Kennett, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wed., Feb. 23. Members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business to the community. "We are glad to have you join the local businesses here in our community, and we wish you success," Chamber President Randy Morgan said while shaking hands with Fastenal's store manager Nathan Allen...

American HomeCare welcomes new member to nursing staff (03/01/05) American HomeCare is excited to welcome the newest member of its nursing staff. Teresa Cunningham is a Licensed Practical Nurse with a caring attitude and compassion for all people. Cunningham has over 12 years of combined experience working with the elderly and disabled in both nursing home and the in-home settings. She is a native and current resident of Campbell...

Local man receives promotion at Kennett U.S.D.A. office (02/22/05) Jason Bruce received a promotion at the U.S.D.A. office located in Kennett. Bruce was promoted from a Soil Conservation Technician to a Resource Conservationist. "This new job will consist of a lot of the same job duties as my old job, but will require more administrative office duties as well," Bruce said...

'Turbine expert' Charlie retires from AECI (02/22/05) Few people know the workings of a power plant turbine from the inside out like Charlie Perkins, who watched construction of the first unit at the New Madrid Power Plant in 1972 and construction of the second in 1977. "I'd go up there and watch them install it, inspect it and take it apart, and so on," said Perkins, who recently retired from Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. after 32 years at the power plant...

Lightfoot retires from Ken Lanes after 39 years (02/01/05)

Lightfoot retires from Ken Lanes after 39 years (02/01/05) Clayton Lightfoot, center, holds on to his wife Louise, seated, as friends and family gather around, Sunday, Jan. 30th, at Ken Lanes in Kennett, to celebrate Lightfoot's retirement after 39 years of service. "It's been a good ride," Lightfoot said. "We have met a lot of friends over the years and we greatly appreciate the support they've given," he added...

Kennett Diet Center's open house raises awareness about heart disease among women (02/01/05) To raise awareness among local women that heart disease is their number one health threat, the Diet Center of Kennett will host an open house on Friday, Feb. 4. The center is located at 233 North Main Street. At the event free body compositions will be taken, refreshments will be served and healthy heart information will be handed out...

Dr. William T. Granger III named medical director at St. Bernards (01/25/05) Dr. William T. Granger III has been named medical director for outpatient services at St. Bernards Behavioral Health, 27121 East Johnson Ave. Born in Memphis, he grew up in New York. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1962 and served until he was separated from active duty in 1971. At that time, he enrolled in medical school, earning his medical doctor's degree from the University of Medical Sciences at Little Rock...

Heartland Home Healthcare's January patient of the month (01/25/05) Roy Tyger, 72, of Campbell, Mo. was Heartland Home Healthcare's patient of the month for January. Tyger served inthe U.S. Army from 1951-1976. He retired from the military. "There are several things I need that Heartland supplies me with. I use oxygen, and I have a hospital bed as well," Tyger said...

Bradley Distributing sweepstakes winner (01/25/05) Bradley Distributing recently held a sweepstakes drawing for the chance to win a Suzuki four-wheeler. The winner of the drawing was Debra Freeman of Parma, Mo. At right is Bradley manager Doug Bradley said the giveaway was something the Budwieser distributing plant does for the community about once a year...

Local man honored for 20 years with UPS company (01/18/05) Tim Young, service provider for UPS, was honored for completing 20 years of service with the company. Young works out of the Hayti facility as a package driver. "My route covers the whole south end of Dunklin County, Young said. "It starts at the South Bypass in Kennett and stretches south to every corner of the bootheel," he added...

Essary Insurance changes locations (01/11/05) Jeff Essary and his staff at Farmers Insurance have changed locations. Formerly located at 109 S. Hopper, Essary and his group can now be found in the old Don Wall office located at 619 First Street in Kennett, the former State Farm office. This is where Essary first got started in the insurance business, working for his father-in-law at this location. ...

Southeast Missouri State University gets grant to train would-be business owners (01/11/05) Southeast Missouri State University will train would-be entrepreneurs to start small businesses under a new initiative funded by a $400,000 federal grant from the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. University and state economic development officials announced the grant at a news conference Friday at the University Center...

Chrysler Group, area dealer committed to ESP (01/11/05) According to a Nov.15 New York Times article, studies have demonstrated that electronic stability programs are saving lives, in some cases reducing the risk of death by over 65 percent. The Chrysler Group is commited to providing these essential features and offers its Electronic Stability Program (ESP), making it available currently on Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Magnum, and Chrysler 300 series sedans, with plans to make it standard equipment on more than 750,000 SUV's in 2006...

New law office opens in Caruthersville (01/11/05) Daniel S. Cornacchione, Sr., attorney at law, has opened a law office at 324 Ward Avenue in Caruthersville, Mo. Cornacchione graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Carey College, a Baptist University in Hattiesburg, Miss. with a bachelors degree in communications with special emphasis on English literature and Greek philosophy...

Senath man flies through Instrument Rating Training (01/04/05) David Hanners of Senath, Mo. is in the process of completing his 40-hour instrument rating training. Already a pilot for Jewel Aviation in Kennett, Hanners says he just wants to do this for safety precautions. "You never know when something could go wrong," said Hanners...

Patrick Cole is new Plaza Tire Service store manager (12/21/04) Plaza Tire Service is welcoming a new manager to its Kennett facility, located at 420 Independence Ave. Patrick Cole is a Kennett-Senath area native. He has worked in the tire and automotive industry for eight years. For the past five years, he has served as co-manager of Gateway Tire in Paragould, Ark...

Business and Professional Women's Club Raffle Winner (12/14/04)

Family Counseling Center, Inc., presents Board Appreciation Award (12/07/04) Myra Callahan, executive director of Family Counseling Center, Inc., presents a Board of Appreciation Award to Roy Cooper at the Family Counseling Center's Employee and Board Appreciation Day held Nov. 19 in Kennett. Cooper has served on the board of directors for the center since 1979. ...

Merchant joins Internal Medicine Associates in Kennett (11/30/04) Dr. Mohib Merchant has joined Drs. Lanny Geary and Edward Martinez at Internal Medicine Associates in Kennett. Merchant is a doctor of internal medicine and accepts any patients of the age of 18 years old or older. "I do not handle pediatrics," Merchant said. "But I can help with any internal medicine for any adult and I also handle geriatrics."...

Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center announces quarterly awards (11/30/04) Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett recently announced Employees of the Quarter for the quarter ending September 30. The award is presented to a manager, registered nurse and an employee. Nominations for the award are received from peers and chosen by the administrative team. Recipients of the award receive an engraved plaque and a check for $250...

Chamber of Commerce helps unveil renovated St. Francis Park (11/23/04) The Kennett Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at St. Francis Park, Assisted and Retirement Living by Americare. The ceremony celebrated the recent completion of the facility's comprehensive renovation project and development of The Cottages, independent living apartments for seniors located on their campus...

Doc's Pizza Ribbon Cutting (11/23/04)

Huck's store raising money for needy children by asking for community support (11/23/04) Huck's store associates in the five-state area are raising money to buy Christmas presents for underprivileged children and are asking for community participation. For a $1 donation, customers will receive a personalized paper Christmas tree displayed at the store. Stores will spend 100 percent of all dollars raised on children in their community...

KHS graduate Mike Astrachan builds on family history to open his own business downtown (11/16/04) KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After watching his family business deteriorate, Mike Astrachan of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Kennett, knew that one day he would create a business to replace the one his family lost. "Having grown up in a family that had a business on a square and seen the downtown area decline, I've wondered why downtown Kansas City shouldn't thrive once again as it has in the past, said Astrachan, president of Astrachan Communications, Inc...

Small Business Administration to open office in Cape Girardeau (11/09/04) Tony Rehagen S.E. News Service The U.S. Small Business Administration is getting larger in Missouri, and part of its expansion includes a new office in Cape Girardeau. The plans were announced Friday by Sam Jones, regional administrator for the Small Business Administration in Region VII. He spoke at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee...

First ever 2004 fall conference is success for SMEDA (11/09/04) CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- Unity: That was the message conveyed to attendees of the first ever Southeast Missouri Economic Development Alliance (SMEDA) Show Me the Future 2004 Fall Conference held Friday, Oct. 29, at Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Mo. People from across the Bootheel attended the conference in hopes of learning how communities joining together can help draw more business than just one community can...

Landess Funeral Homes, Inc. celebrates 25 years as member of Golden Rule (11/02/04) Landess Funeral Home of Malden, Mo., and Campbell, Mo., is celebrating a landmark year as a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), a professional association of independently owned and operated funeral homes. Landess Funeral Home, Inc., was accepted into the prestigious funeral home organization in October 1979. As independently owned firms, Golden Rule funeral homes must meet and maintain a strict code of conduct and high ethical standards...

Small Business Development Center to offer counseling sessions Oct. 14 (10/12/04) Small Business Development Center to offer counseling sessions The Small Business Development Center of Southeast Missouri State University will be conducting counseling sessions for area small business persons and individuals planning business ventures...

Downtown Barber Shop Ribbon Cutting (10/12/04) Members of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at Downtown Barber Shop Friday, Oct. 1. Owner Dustin Siebert, holding scissors, worked at the West End Barber Shop for two years before opening his own business. The Downtown Barber Shop is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The shop is closed Wednesday. To make an appointment call 752-0387...

Kennett Dairy Queen restaurant gets new name, new look (10/12/04) As many may have noticed, the Kennett Dairy Queen has taken on a new look, as well as a new name. "We had to change the signs to DQ now instead of Dairy Queen," said co-owner Janice Noah of Kennett. "They changed the name from Dairy Queen so we had to do that."...

The Wood Shop (10/05/04)

Dexter native opens new medical office (10/05/04) It is said that you can never go home. Dr. Jackie J. Turner, D.O., has proven that statement untrue with the opening of her new practice in Kennett. "She just loves it here," said Jack Turner, Turner's father. "She recently bought a house and she is having a blast remodeling it."...

Susan's Hair Studio offers hair care, fashion accessories (09/28/04) Area residents now have a new choice when it comes time to have their locks trimmed or their nails done -- Susan's Hair Studio, located at 1006 Rear Independence. Owner Susan Hood opened the full service salon at the end of July. "I offer cuts, styles, weaves, highlights, color, waxing, manicures, pedicures," said Hood. "I also have several different lines of hair care products."...

Masterson retires Sept. 30 from Kennett National Bank (09/28/04) In the past 34 years, Linda Masterson has seen many changes in the banking industry. She has enjoyed co-workers weddings and has mourned the loss of others. And as of Sept. 30, Masterson will be retired. "I graduated from Kennett High School in 1962," said Masterson. "I worked for the Senath State Bank at first."...

Catfish Wharf Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Management (09/21/04)

Lage promoted to VP of Rust Communications (09/15/04) S.E. Mo. News Service Wally Lage, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and chief operating officer of Rust Communications the past 11 years, has been promoted to vice president of Rust Communications. He will continue as the company's chief operating officer...

Ronnie Morgan recently celebrated 40th year with Riggs Supply Co. (09/14/04) Ronnie Morgan recently celebrated his 40th year with Riggs Supply Co. When he began working for Riggs, Morgan said he had no idea he would remain with the firm for so long. He grew up on a farm and thought a couple years in the hardware business would be good experience before maybe going back to the farm...

Carter is happy with St. Charles Mortgage (09/14/04) Brad Carter brought his nearly 30 years of banking experience to St. Charles Mortgage Company. Carter has assumed a Senior Mortgage Specialist position. Carter started his banking career as a hard working bookkeeper at Cotton Exchange Bank back in 1974 and was promoted to almost every position on the way to becoming Senior Vice President. ...

Glenda Beach moves into new building (09/14/04) Local State Farm Insurance agent Glenda Beach is now serving her customers from a new location. Located at 1125 First Street, the building was purchased by Beach in June 2003. Remodeling of the building began in March 2004. "The main reason I had to move was because we had simply outgrown our old building," said Beach. "Plus, I don't have to pay rent now because I own the building."...

American Home Care names Keri Smith new branch manager (09/07/04) After working seven years for American Home Care as a receptionist and field auditor, Keri Smith has accepted a new position as branch manager. "I took over for Glenda Mitchell, who retired after 11 years as the branch manager," said Smith. "Glenda was wonderful and we all miss her. She taught me everything I know."...

American Home Care names Keri Smith new branch manager (09/07/04) After working seven years for American Home Care as a receptionist and field auditor, Keri Smith has accepted a new position as branch manager. "I took over for Glenda Mitchell, who retired after 11 years as the branch manager," said Smith. "Glenda was wonderful and we all miss her. She taught me everything I know."...

World Finance Celebrates Grand Opening (08/24/04) Participating in ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the World Finance office in Kennett were from left, Police Chief Barry Tate, Charlie Bown, Shawnee Trowbridge, Harold Perkins, Katrina Rhodes, assistant manager, Jan McElwrath, Brandon Tinnin, manager, David Kirkwood, district manager, Terri Coleman, Kara Gibbins,Diane McClain, Chuck Riggs and Gary Figgins...

Bridges attends conference (08/17/04) Diane Bridges of Kennett, an independent consultant for BeautiControl, attended BeautiControl's national Celebration 2004 at the new Gaylord Texan Resort July 30-August 1, in Dallas. The conference celebrated and recognized its independent consultants for their selling and recruiting achievements, and noted BeautiControl's record growth and sales thsi year...

Brown attends leadership conference (08/17/04) Charles T. "Charlie" Brown, vice president of Baker Welman Brown Insurance and Financial Services in Kennett, attended the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents leadership conference July 21-23 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The conference was designed for owners and managers of independent insurance agencies and brokerages from across the state of Missouri. ...

Certified Locksmith opens doors in Kennett (08/17/04) Charles (Chuck) Carnett and his wife Kristie, along with their daughter, Faith, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting and opening of their new business, located at 1804 Independence Ave. in Kennett. Opening the locksmithing business is sort of a dream come true for Carnett. "I used to go to Buster Moore's shop and watch him work on locks all day," Carnett said...

World Finance Corporation office opened in Kennett (08/10/04) Last week Brandon Tinnin opened a new World Finance Corporation office in Kennett. Tinnin is a 2000 graduate of Sikeston High School and is the manager at the Kennett office of World Finance Corp. The assistant manager is Katrina Rhodes, who is from Arbyrd...

Hula-Hoop Contest (08/03/04)

Kennett woman earns Jack Phelan award (07/27/04) Edward Jones investment representative Kathryn W. Sheldon-Mungle of Kennett recently received the Jack Phelan Award for her outstanding sales and service efforts over the past year. She is one of 2011 of the firm's more than 9,000 investment representatives who received the award named for the firm's former national sales manager, Jack Phelan...

Kennett CPA takes state office (07/27/04) St. Louis -- Kennett resident Donald J. Collins, CPA, has been named president-elect of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants' Southeast Chapter. He works with Robertson, Privett, Scherer and Collins, LLP. The Southeast Chapter of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants is an organization of approximately 280 certified public accountants and is dedicated to advancing its profession through continuing education and government advocacy...

Raben upgrades service department (07/27/04) Raben Tire and Auto Service in Kennett upgraded their service department last week with a new alignment rack. The service store, located at 802 First Street, finished installing the latest Hunter alignment rack Friday afternoon and is ready for new customers...

Debit cards used in record numbers (07/20/04) Consumers are using their debit cards in record numbers, fueling a trend toward electronic payments and away from cash and checks. Dove Consulting recently reported in 2003 there were more debit and credit card purchases than cash and check transactions...

The Rebel Room (07/20/04)

Reaves rookie of the month (07/13/04) Jerry Reaves of Malden, Mo., a district representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was named Rookie of the Month in the Missouri East Agency for the month of June. The honor is given to a representative who has been with Modern Woodmen for less than three years and is leading the agency in production...

Riggs Retirement (07/13/04)

Century 21 welcomes appraiser to Kennett (07/13/04) Century 21 SEMO Realtors, Inc., recently welcomed Aaron Bunting of Sikeston, Mo., to the Kennett office as an appraiser. "Your land is important to you and doing the job competently is important to us," said Bunting, the president of Bunting Appraisal Company, LLC...

Carol DeGraw honored (07/13/04) KAI-TV 8 and the Cardiology Association of Jonesboro, Jonesboro, Ark. recently recognized outstanding service in nursing. Carol DeGraw of Kennett was named one of six alternates out of more than a 100 nominations as Nurse of the Year. Dianna Davis, anchorwoman for KAI-TV, was the keynote speaker and presented the award honoring excellence in nursing at a reception at St. Bernard's Convention Center in Jonesboro...

Kennett native joins St. Louis law firm (06/29/04) A former Missouri chief deputy attorney general whose role in one of the area's largest corporate litigation firms has largely centered on defending corporations against lawsuits, is shifting gears and now will sit on the plaintiff's side of the courtroom...

Brown attends Ruble Graduate Seminar (06/22/04) Baker, Welman and Brown Insurance and Financial Services Vice President Charles T. "Charlie" Brown attended the James K. Ruble Graduate Seminar held June 9-11 in St. Louis. Brown qualified to attend the seminar by being a certified insurance counselor in good standing...

New Medical Office Building (06/22/04)

Poole graduates from Louisiana State University graduate school (06/15/04) Progressive Farm Credit Services Loan Officer Matthew C. Poole of Kennett was one of 175 bankers receiving graduation certificates June 4 from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. The three-year program provides courses covering all aspects of banking, economics and related subjects...

Perkins Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc., to join NASCAR teleconference (06/15/04) Perkins Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc., of Kennett is joining with Dodge NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers to invite consumers to a sneak preview of the new Dodge vehicles at the Premiere 2004 celebrations in Kennett The festivities will begin with an invitation-only Premiere Night event at Perkins on June 17 and will continue with open-to-the public Premiere Days through June 21...

Kennett Century 21 Realtors, Brokers and Agents receive high performance awards (05/18/04) Four Kennett Century 21 Realtors, Brokers and Agents received awards for high performance levels at the Kennett Country Club from the Century 21 Corporation and from the Missouri Association of Realtors. Broker and owner Nelda McClain-Morgan received the Century 21 Systems' newest award, the Centurian Honor Society Award and the MAR's Summit Award...

Bootheel Regional Needs Center presents leadership simulcast (04/20/04) On Friday, April 30 the Bootheel Regional Human Needs Center will present a Maximum Impact simulcast of "The Qualities of a Leader" from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The location of the simulcast will be at the Faith Christian Center, located at 403 South By-Pass, Kennett...

Willis of AIG American General awarded LUTCF designation (01/27/04) Russell "Rusty" Willis, an agent with AIG American General Insurance in Kennett has been awarded the Life Underwriter Training County Fellow professional designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Willis has been with American General Insurance since December 2002...

Liberty Tax opens Kennett branch (01/20/04) Liberty Tax opened for business Thursday. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week. Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday hours will last from 1 to 5 p.m. "We are excited to be expanding Liberty's operations into Kennett," said CPA and Office Manager Daren Robertson. "We pledge quality computerized tax preparation, and superb customer service to the people of Kennett."...