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Many Christians are relying on their faith during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Greg Dowler has been the preacher at the First United Methodist Church of Kennett since 2017. He maintains that faith is essential during the current coronavirus pandemic...

Kennett Mayor Chancellor Wayne recently attended a meeting of area mayors, fire chiefs, and police chiefs, along with representatives from the Dunklin County Health Department as well as safety inspectors. The meeting established a forum to discuss the directives sent forth from Governor Parson...

The Great Bear Hunt is on!

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — A tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas on Saturday, leaving six people hurt after hitting commercial and residential areas in the college town of Jonesboro. The six people reported injured were taken to a local hospital with minor juries, Jonesboro E-911 Director Jeff Presley said. The tornado did major damage at the Mall at Turtle Creek and Jonesboro Municipal Airport...

Accompanied by his attorney, Zach Morrison of the Rees Law Firm of Jonesboro, Carlos Wells, Jr. of Blytheville surrendered to Sheriff Dale Cook at the Mississippi County Detention Center Monday morning. The 17-year-old is a suspect in the slaying of 19-year-old Tadarius Daniels...

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a 4-year-old has been shot and wounded in the St. Louis area. Police say the shooting happened Sunday afternoon in Ferguson. Police say the child was awake and alert when officers arrived. Police said there were several adults and children in the residence at the time of the shooting. An investigation is ongoing into how the child was shot. No other details were provided about the child’s injury...

MADRID (AP) — Bells tolled in Madrid’s deserted central square and flags were lowered in a day of mourning Monday as Spain raced to build field hospitals to treat an onslaught of coronavirus patients. In the U.S., the government’s top infectious-disease expert warned that smaller cities are about to see cases “take off” the way they have in New York City...

March 29, 2020

WUHAN, China (AP) — The city at the center of China’s virus outbreak was reopening for business Monday after authorities lifted more of the controls that locked downs tens of millions of people for two months. “I want to revenge shop,” one excited customer declared as she traversed one of Wuhan’s major shopping streets,...

NEW YORK (AP) — A Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds arrived Monday in New York City as officials pressed for more federal help. Mayor Bill de Blasio said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that thousands of medical masks are disappearing from New York City hospitals is “insulting” to front-line medical workers...

The health and well-being of everyone in our communities is everyone’s top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty that people may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). As educators, we are committed to being responsive to everyone’s information needs as the situation evolves and is reflected in the economic viability of our community’s households and businesses...

While it is difficult to find toilet paper, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, one commodity in great supply through this virus-paralyzed spring is gasoline. Not only is there a lot of it available, but it’s getting cheaper and cheaper to buy nearly every day...

The Dunklin County Health Department has been notified of the fourth and fifth positive case of COVID-19 in Dunklin County. The contact investigation has begun by the health department. The client is being quartined at home.

A special meeting of the Kennett City Council

Doors are closed for visitors at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, but children in the area are doing what they can so that the residents know they aren’t alone. In order to protect residents from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the country have temporarily prohibited visitors. ...

Back in November, B²Q opened at 314 Independence Ave. in Kennett. The barbecue restaurant, owned by Brian Grubb and Chris Morgan, is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They serve all types of barbecue, from barbecue nachos to their Grubbinator Tater; which is pulled pork, bacon, cheese, and barbecue sauce, on top of potatoes...

MARGARET STAFFORD and SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri is waiving some requirements for receiving unemployment benefits as it tries to respond to a more than 900% increase in claims during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said...

The Kennett Humane Department is always announcing its blessings and how the public steps up to help in times of need. But right now with the COVID-19 virus preventing socializing and group gatherings, other areas are impacted by the lack of a social economy...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri has recorded its ninth coronavirus death as the outbreak continues to spread, hitting nursing homes particularly hard. St. Louis County officials said Thursday that the latest victim is a woman in her 80s with chronic medical conditions. The announcement came after Missouri health officials said the state had 502 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 356 on Wednesday...

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 20-06 to begin mobilizing the Missouri National Guard to assist in the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. This will increase the amount of coordination among state government partners in combating the spread of COVID-19...

“We’re being very proactive,” said Kennett Fire Department Chief Paul Spain concerning protective measures his department is undertaking while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Spain continued, “We want to protect our medical first responders. In that regard, dispatch operators are one of the first people that come into contact verbally with the patient.”...

Some area businesses are going the extra mile to help the community during this time of distress, turmoil, and panic. As area grocery and convenience stores rush to restock shelves, one area business is utilizing its resources to help locals who are unable to access meats, due to the COVID 19 pandemic...

Columbia, MO, March 24, 2020 - Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)-Classic, formerly known as CSP-General. “Through CSP, agriculture producers receive the opportunity to maintain and expand on existing conservation efforts by selecting conservation practices, enhancements, bundles, and other conservation activities” stated Grover DePriest, Acting State Conservationist. ...