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City of Campbell continues to focus on downtown beautification (6/17/21)During Monday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Raymond Gunter had to make some adjustments in order to have a quorum to vote on some very important issues. With only newcomers Steve Williams and Joyce Eskew in attendance, Mayor Gunter called on councilwoman Tammy Clark to join in via Zoom so that there would be a majority to vote. ... -
Celebrating Missourians and Missouri's Bicentennial (6/17/21)Missouri Stars: the Birthrights -
Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative Management Profiles (6/17/21)Rusty Moore: “Keeping the lights on” -
Nursing shortage affects rural Missourians more, MO University study finds (6/17/21)COLUMBIA, Mo. -- While the United States faces a nationwide nursing shortage, a recent study at the University of Missouri found rural Missouri counties experience nursing shortages at a greater rate than the state’s metropolitan counties. In addition, the study found rural Missouri counties have a higher percentage of older nurses nearing retirement, which could have a severe impact on the future of the state’s nursing workforce. ...
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Missouri’s annual cicadas emerge to bring soundtrack of summer (6/17/21)Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – It wouldn’t be a Missouri summer without the pulsating hum of its annual cicadas. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages you to learn more about these bug-eyed insects and the important role they play in the ecosystem... -
Ridgeview holds Western Days Party (6/17/21) -
Risco graduates receive scholarship (6/17/21) -
City of Kennett purchases front acreage of hospital property (6/15/21)1Mayor Chancellor Wayne announced the purchase of three acres of frontage property at the old Three Rivers Regional Medical Center site. Members of the Jeffrey Pelts Properties LLC, Kennett City Council, and community members were on hand for the announcement... -
From the Vaults - 1962 Kennett Boys Baseball Jaycees team (6/15/21)1 -
BBB finds sweepstakes scams cost victims more during pandemic (6/15/21)ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sweepstakes and lottery scams resulted in higher financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous three years, particularly for older people, according to new research from Better Business Bureau (BBB). BBB warns consumers never to pay money to claim a prize. If anyone asks for money before delivering a prize, it is likely a scam...
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State hosting virtual health care job fair (6/15/21)People seeking jobs in the health care field are invited to participate in a virtual job fair next week hosted by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The Return Strong Virtual Job Fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. June 22...
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Plans underway for annual Piggott Fourth of July Picnic (6/15/21)The Piggott Cemetery Association will host the annual Fourth of July Picnic on July 3 this year, after having to cancel last year due to Covid. The picnic proceeds are to benefit the beautiful and well maintained Piggott Cemetery. The grand marshal for the parade this year is J.W. Toombs, retired cemetery care taker...
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Groundbreaking held for new gun range in Campbell (6/14/21) -
FCC Primary Care holds vaccine clinic (6/14/21) -
Parson signs HB 85: Second Amendment Preservation Act (6/14/21)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Saturday signed HB 85 into law, establishing the Second Amendment Preservation Act in Missouri. “Throughout my law enforcement career and now as Governor of the state of Missouri, I have and always will stand for the Constitution and our Second Amendment rights,” Parson said. ...
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Godly retires after 30 years of serving as Campbell Municipal Judge (6/12/21)On Thursday, the City of Campbell held a special recognition ceremony at the Civic Center in downtown Campbell to honor a lady who has brought professionalism to the municipal court system, serving as Municipal Judge for a little more than 30 years... -
KBW recognizes Women In Business (6/12/21)Each month Kennett Business Women (KBW) are honoring women owned businesses throughout the community. “We want to recognize women for their accomplishments in business,” said Vicki Rhew, KBW president. “It’s an honor to receive this traveling award, and we hope to highlight women in business by placing the distinctive sign in front of the chosen business on the tenth of each month.” According to Rhew, people will see the business being recognized by the black and bright pink sandwich sign outside the door and know it is owned by a woman.. ... -
Appreciation dinner held for Memorial Day volunteers (6/12/21)An appreciation dinner was held on Tuesday, June 8 in recognition of the volunteers that assisted in placing flags on the graves of veterans at Oak Ridge Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend. The American Legion and V.F.W. Were accompanied by members of local Boy Scout troops, the National Guard, KHS Key Club, Kennett Rotary members, and staff members from FCC Behavioral Health participated in the event... -
Burkes Outlet to hold Grand Opening June 17 (6/12/21)A Grand Opening will be held at Burkes Outlet in the Bootheel Plaza Shopping Center, 1740 First Street in Kennett, on Thursday, June 17. The new-to-Kennett business will feature an ever-changing assortment of fashion clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods and personal care items, in “more brands at big savings.”...
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PMHS reopens to visitors (6/12/21)Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems will reopen its doors to visitors at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 14, 2021. COVID-19 positivity rates are continuing to fall in Pemiscot County, and Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems has not treated a positive COVID-19 patient in 8-10 weeks...
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Cory Jackson to headline grand re-opening of RCM (6/12/21)From his national debut on Season 17 of NBC’s The Voice in the fall of 2019 to the Rector’s Ford Theater Room stage, Cory Jackson will headline the Grand Re-opening of the Rector Community Museum with a sell-out crowd on Thursday, June 17. At the RCM Board meeting Monday, President Joey Pruett commended board members on the pork steak fund raiser and noted that but for a few General Admission tickets, the Cory Jackson concert is almost sold out. ...
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Climbing crude oil prices prop up gas prices in Missouri (6/12/21)Gas prices continue to climb across the United States with fluctuation likely to continue all summer. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.76 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents more compared to this day last week and is 95 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year...
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City of Kennett purchases front acreage of hospital property (6/11/21)3Mayor Chancellor Wayne announced the purchase of three acres of frontage property at the old Three Rivers Regional Medical Center site on Friday, June 11. Members of the Jeffrey Pelts LLC Properties, Kennett City Council, and community members were on hand for the announcement... -
Marker Sought for Historic Kennett Recording Studio (6/10/21)On November 3, 1971, Kennett Sound Studios, a concrete block structure on the South Bypass in Kennett, opened its doors for business. A local effort is now underway to install a historical marker to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the recording studio’s opening... -
John Deere dealership, Legacy Equipment, announces major rebranding and website (6/10/21)Legacy Equipment, one of John Deere’s leading dealerships, has developed a new brand image as well as a more robust and user-friendly website. Paul Crysler, President and CEO at Legacy Equipment, said, “After over a decade of our current logo and branding strategies we have designed our logo to reflect who we are today and to symbolize our future.”...
