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The Matthew 25 recovery transition home in Holcomb is hosting an open house on April 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Matthew 25 house is a transitional facility for men designed to equip its residents to successfully transition from institutional living to private living...

Several local residents stood out in the rain for approximately two-hours Thursday so that they could get food from the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, which was distributed at the American Legion in Kennett. Fire Marshall Paul Spain said this is the second food give-away the fire department has participated in this year. ...

Two Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph (Maple Mount, Ky.) from Glennonville and another who ministered there are celebrating jubilees of religious profession this year. Sister Marie Montgomery is celebrating 75 years in religious life. She taught at St. ...

The first Thursday of May each year has been declared by Congress to be the National Day of Prayer. The churches of the Senath area are sponsoring a Community National Day of Prayer Service to be held at the Senath Community Building at 6:00 p.m. on May 2. Pastors from several community churches will take turns leading those attending in prayer for our nation...

Registration for Delta C-7 Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year will be held Thursday, May 2 from 8:30 11:30 a.m. You must bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, social security card and proof of residency. Your child must be five years old before July 31st...

The Kennett Chapter of the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America recently traveled to Springfield, MO for the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. This three-day conference, beginning Sunday, April 14, featured dynamic workshops, innovative keynotes, and professional networking opportunities with Fortune 500 companies for our 47 qualifying high school students, as well as students around the state of Missouri...

Application deadline is May 17 COLUMBIA, MO, April 17, 2019 – Missouri is one of six states selected by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to take part in a pilot project that will provide financial assistance to farmers to address ephemeral gullies on highly erodible land...

Kennett Mayor Chancellor Wayne has confirmed that Kennett Fire Chief John Mallott and Assistant Fire Chief David Horton have been placed on administrative leave. Wayne stated Fire Marshal Paul Spain is interim chief. More details to follow as they become available in the DDD...

Tuesday was a busy night at the Kennett City Council meeting, as former Mayor Bob Hancock wrapped up his term by honoring the City of Kennett’s communications officers by awarding them with a Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week...

City aldermen as well as a new mayor were sworn into office Tuesday night at the April Hornersville City Council meeting. Many were on hand to witness the return of William Forsythe as mayor. Before the transition Mayor Cathy Ward heard reports from the local departments...

The City of Malden held it’s monthly city council meeting Monday night, where half of the incumbent council members were sworn into office again after being re-elected during the April 2 election. In addition to swearing in the four council members, City Clerk Mandy Lewis swore in Judge Phillip Sante as well...

The Southside and Third Street Baptist Churches invite everyone to participate in the annual Cross Walk this Saturday, April 20, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The walk will start at Southside Baptist Church, located at 701 S. Walnut Street in Kennett, and continues to Third Street Baptist Church, located at 1101 East Third in Kennett...

The Kennett Ministerial Alliance invites all to attend the Community Good Friday Service this Friday, April 19, at the First Presbyterian Church,located at N. Main Street, in Kennett. The service will be held from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. An offering will benefit Helping Hands...

The April meeting of the Cardwell City Council included the swearing in of a new mayor and alderman. The transition went smoothly as the two elected officials were currently serving the City, albeit in different roles. Mayor Brandon Cupp assumed the position of North Ward Alderman, while Kenny Forbes vacated that seat to become Mayor of Cardwell...

The New Madrid County Health Department will host a free Hepatitis A Clinic Wednesday, May 1 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Gideon Community Center; from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Risco Community Center; from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Portageville Community Center; Thursday, May 2 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Morehouse Community Center; from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Matthews City Hall; and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Lilbourn City Hall...

Callie Johnson, 24, from Steele, was arrested Thursday, April 11 for allegedly assaulting a woman and causing serious physical harm. The arrest stems from an alleged incident in which Johnson unlawfully entered a residence at the Nobel Estates Apartments and assaulted a woman causing her serious bodily injury. ...

The Kennett Rotary Club is seeking talent for the Gong Show fundraiser. Entry is open to performers who have a unique talent, sense of humor, singer, jugglers, magicians, gymnastics, tumblers, etc. All proceeds from the Rotary Gong Show will be used for scholarships for graduating Kennett High School students...

Alice Bryant and husband Jeff, had no idea when they assisted a local couple with their child that several years later they would still be foster parents. Bryant, a Kennett native and nurse, reflected on the beginning of her foster parent experience...

The Seventh Annual Misty’s Mission was a huge success Saturday even though supporters came out in extra layers, due to the cold wind and light rain. Saturday’s weather didn’t stop the dedicated Misty’s Mission supporters who showed up and either witnessed or participated in the fun exciting and even hilarious wiffle ball tournament...