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Lance Davis has accepted the position of Fire Chief for the Kennett Fire Department. Davis recently reflected on his career and his vision for the department. “I actually started my fire career at the Holcomb Fire Department when I was 16 years old,” Davis informed...

Last Tuesday at the American Legion members meeting, Mayor Chancellor Wayne made a request that was met with a resounding no from Commander Phillip Greenway. The request stemmed from the closure of the RV Park located behind the Legion building this summer...

The Malden City Council heard from local resident and property investor Mollie Smith Burnett, CEO/Owner of North End Property Management & Development (NEPMD) who spoke with the council and Mayor Denton Kooyman about her requests, intent, and ideas for properties she has already acquired through direct purchase, with only two of the most recent purchases showing to have tax liens through the City of Malden...

The Kennett Humane Department and local law enforcement are asking the public to help identify any parties related to a recent incident in which a crate of puppies were abandoned, where one succumbed the the brutal nature of circumstances involved. Kennett Humane Officer Tena Petix is reaching out to the public for help in identifying those responsible and in an effort to stop these crimes against animals...

The U.S. Air Force was officially formed in September 1947. In conjunction with its 75 years of service, a reflection of the Blytheville Eaker Air Force Base will be remembered. The base located in Mississippi County played a major role in the U.S. defense for almost four decades during the Cold War, Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm...

The news, under Noble Health letterhead, arrived at 5:05 p.m. on a Friday, with the subject line: “Urgent Notice.” Audrain Community Hospital, Paul Huemann’s workplace of 32 years, was letting workers go. Word travels fast in a small town. Huemann’s wife, Kym, first heard the bad news in the car when a friend who’d gotten the letter, too, texted...

The 2022 Delta Fair Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27.  Line-up will begin at 4:30 p.m. near Kennett High School. All parade entries should enter the lineup area by traveling South down North Bypass/Homecrest (near Baker Implement Co. ...

HARTVILLE, Mo. — It’s not every day that a small hamlet in the Missouri Ozarks is in the middle of everything, but that was the case for tiny Wright County on Wednesday as officials from the nation’s capital unveiled a marker designating a spot there as the center of population in the United States...

Respect! This was the word centered around Saturday’s event at the Kennett Middle School, where a ceremony was held for the presentation of a bench donated by the Class of 1969, in memory of the late Dr. John C. McMullan. Dr. McMullan’s legacy is one that will live on through the lives and hearts of those who had the honor of being a student in his band class, or for some, being one of Dr. ...

The Kennett City Council discussed the hospital again at Tuesday night’s meeting, but for the first time since the Certificate of Need has been tied up with Platinum Neighbors, the councilman and Committee member Bill Palmer announced he is tired of the lack of communication and lack of progress and is ready to wash his hands of the company...

The Dunklin County Caring Council is offering a new series of classes for chronic disease management and quality health through a COVID based grant. DCCC’s Community Health Educator Michelle Caldwell, recently shared on the new endeavor. “We’re reaching out to the community who have pre-existing conditions and health issues that make it more difficult for recovery from COVID or makes them more susceptible to contracting COVID,” said Caldwell...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. - A large crowd packed the Holiday Inn ballroom here Saturday in celebration of The 57th Annual Truman Day Rally. Sponsored by the Butler County Democratic Women’s Club as well as a number of individual sponsors, the event featured music and Pledge of Allegiance by Chuck Banks, God Bless America performed by Kelendria Johnson, a silent auction, a supper catered by Qulin’s Tasteful Creations and speeches offered by a number of Democratic candidates, including U.S. ...

An exhibit of artwork from area Artist Jimmie Lee Marler is now on display at the main branch of the Dunklin County Library in Kennett. Marler has been drawing for people since the seventh grade. The list of those he has created art for include several presidents...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – The Whole Health program at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff continues to grow, giving Veterans more options in their health care. Yoga classes are one of the newest offerings, helping Veterans to find a more balanced and peaceful state of mind and body...

Bring your favorite pet picture to the youth building on Sept. 24th and 25th between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. They can be in any frame you choose to put them in and you can enter as many pictures as you want. Guests who attend the Delta Fair will judge the photos by putting any donation amount of $1 or more into the designated jar. ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Safety Council, Safe Kids Worldwide, and other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 18-24). Every year, children suffer needless injuries. ...

The Oaks Nutrition Center will be holding their Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8. The October Fall Food Fundraiser will be held at the OAKS located at 100 Harrison St. from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Last year was our first fundraiser and it turned out great, “ said OAKS Administrator Laura Ford. “We did wonderful with it.”...

Coordinators from twenty Missouri Toys For Tots campaigns traveled to Jefferson City Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and accept resolutions recognizing the nonprofit’s efforts in collecting and distributing toys to needy children during the Christmas season...

The second annual Malden Autumn Fest is set to take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, October 1st in the lot next to Fins & Feathers in the Malden Industrial Park. The festival is co-sponsored by the Malden Parks and Recreation Board and Fins & Feathers Restaurant...

The Kennett Police Department is hosting a softball tournament to raise funds for their Shop With a Hero program, designed to help lessen the burden of holiday expenses for those who may not have another way to provide gifts to their children. The kids chosen for the program are selected through a process which involves several leaders who nominate kids based on specific criteria. ...

U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.), along with dozens of his Republican colleagues, recently sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin demanding answers from the Pentagon regarding the impact of the Biden administration’s military COVID-19 vaccine mandate on the readiness of America’s Armed Forces...

COLUMBIA, MO, September 19, 2022 – The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Missouri announces the investment of $30,000 over the next three years to support the Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Conference in Central Missouri.  The Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Conference will be planned and hosted by the Santa Fe Agri-Leaders Chapter of the Missouri Young Farmers Association. ...

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Discovery Park will host the First Amendment Festival presented by the Freedom Forum. The event will feature a conversation with Fox News anchor Bret Baier and a concert by The Gatlin Brothers. You can register for complimentary tickets to the event prior to Friday...