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The halls of Kennett Middle School were filled with smiles on Thursday as the new school year began. The reason for such jubilation was due to the unveiling of the new Kennett Middle School building. “It’s a very exciting day, said KMS Principal Nathan Baker. “It’s so modern.”...

The Kennett Humane Department is always in need of donated items. Whether it be the much needed dog food or blankets, to chew toys to newspapers, the number of dogs housed in a single week at the Kennett Humane Department is unbelievable. This past week Councilman Barry Tate, who is one of three city council members who serve on the Kennett Humane Department committee, met with John Gamble from Ken-MO AG to pick up a load of donated food and supplies for KHD...

Children and Youth are invited to join in the fun at the Fall Into Arts Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2019, in the LEGO Activity Zone that will be located in the Opera House, Downtown Kennett. There will be free play with LEGOs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m...

A 23-year-old Kennett man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Highway ZZ, five miles south of Dudley. According to the report, Dustin T. Dautenhahn was operating a 2005 PT Cruiser northbound when it struck the rear of a 1992 International tractor being operated by Tyler A. Carter, 23, of Dexter...

Beechwell General Baptist Church invites you to an evening of Bluegrass Gospel music with Rising Son. The performance will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Beechwell General Baptist Church located at 38220 State Hwy. H, Campbell. Refreshments will follow...

SIKESTON — Three Rivers College in Sikeston is taking part in an educational initiative growing industrial hemp in an effort to help local farmers who intend on growing the crop in the spring.  “It is a really exciting time to be part of this project,” Three Rivers College President Dr. ...

The River Bottom Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation are proud to announce their Scholarship recipients for 2019. On July 23, 2019, at their annual awards meeting, three scholarships were awarded to area students. The recipients included Christian Dudley, Sam A. Riggs, and Bryce Rone...

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center needs volunteers with class B licences to drive vehicles with air brakes to help take veteran residents on trips. Sam Rehkop, recreational therapist, said the facility currently has three volunteer drivers – two of whom are also employees. The main one, however, is moving out of the area in October...

St. Louis, MO – Dr. Abdul Naushad, 55, and his wife, Wajiha Naushad, 44, both of Town and Country, Mo., were recently indicted in a 21-count indictment for purchasing non-FDA approved medical devices, Orthovisc, from Canada and England and smuggling the same devices into the United States...

Dr. Abdullah Arshad, member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians and the American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association held a town hall meeting in Kennett on Friday, August 9. The town hall was one of many that Dr. Arshad has presented throughout the area informing the public on the uses and benefits of medical marijuana...

Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a special anniversary program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 708 N. Goldsmith St. in Malden for Pastor Robert Dennis and his wife Mrs. Wendy Dennis. The Dennis’ invite everyone to attend and help them to celebrate their five-year anniversary at the church. For additional information call (573) 276-5402...

The Southern Bank branch in Kennett recently underwent major renovations including relocating their drive-thru service tellers to the lobby area. Aside from cosmetic remodels they also entered the world of digital banking with the installation of an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM)...

The Sheryl Crow Aquatic Center, located at 211 Kennett St., wrapped up its 2019 season Saturday as swimmers enjoyed the last few hours before the pool closed for the rest of the year. SCAC Manager Mendy Brandt said the 2019 season was a huge success. “We had a wonderful crew of lifeguards this year who worked an incident free season,” Brandt said...

The Malden Community Action Group will be hosting its 5th Annual Back to School event this Wednesday. From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Malden Community Action Group will be set up inside the Malden Community Center, located at 607 N. Douglas St. in Malden, offering kids the chance to show up on their first day of school looking fresh...

City Light Gas & Water has owned electric generation units since 1941. We began providing electricity to the citizens of Kennett with our first generation run in 1942. We currently own generation capacity of just over 30 Megawatts. Kennett enjoys one of the lowest electric rates in the entire region. ...

Southeast Missouri State University is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. Prospective students beginning their journey at Southeast, can find admissions information and resources at https://semo.edu/admissions/, and may apply online at https://semo.edu/admissions/apply.html...

After decades in the funeral business, James Powell has finally realized his dream of opening his own business Powell Funeral and Cremation Services will host an open house on Tuesday, August 13. “I’ve been in the funeral business right at thirty years,” said Powell. “I began planning this many, many years ago. I’ve just now seen the opportunity to do it.”...

The Kennett Fire Department has seen a lot of changes over the past year and part of those changes recently have been with the department’s social media outlets. Fire Chief Paul Spain recently announced the Kennett Fire Department has been working on its websites, implementing new ideas and ways for the community to reach the department, as well as the Property Maintenance Officer...