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Fins and Feathers and more, has opened in Malden. The traditional Southern food restaurant is a family affair informed owners, Walt and Lisa Spence. “Everything is very personal to us,” said Lisa Spence. “The tables were built by my husband and his and his son and nephew. Lots of blood, sweat, tears, and prayers.”...

Monday night’s city council meeting was one filled with laughter, tears and much love for those in attendance at the Malden city council meeting. A large crowd of locals, police and fire personnel were in attendance, setting the scene for something big. And before too many could question what was happening, Chief of Police Jarrett Bullock asked to address Mayor Denton Kooyman, City Administrator Ivone Smith, Clerk Mandy Lewis and the council...

Affinity Counseling Services has opened an office on the Square in Kennett. Matt Yount, owner and lead therapist, recently shared on the services offered and what attracted him to expand from his home office in Piggott, Arkansas to Kennett. “Affinity Counseling Services is an organization that my wife, Andrea, and I started,” said Yount...

The City of Kennett has given drivers the opportunity to utilize their ATVs and UTVs on city streets, but require the same state laws be followed, along with purchasing a city sticker. Mayor Chancellor Wayne and the Kennett City Council voted in favor of allowing locals the opportunity to have a little leeway when it came to enjoying daily drives, by allowing them the opportunity to ride within the city limits...

Investigation underway at Rector School Rector School officials and police are investigating allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a substitute teacher and a student. Rebecca Worsham, attorney for the Rector School District, confirmed Tuesday, July 13, the claims were under investigation...

Col. Baker is a native of Kennett. While attending Kennett schools, he was known by his friends as Clinnard. There he was active in a variety of activities including scouting, sports, band, debate and drama. Upon graduation with honors, Col. Baker accepted a two-year Curator’s Scholarship to the University of Missouri prior to entering the US Air Force to enter the Aviation Cadet Program. Graduating from flight school, receiving his wings and a commission as a 2nd Lt...

Jude, in writing to Christians, calls them “beloved” three times. (Jude 3, 17, 20) The term “beloved” speaks of deep love and concern for those who were sanctified by God and preserved in Christ. (Jude 1) Jude loved his brethren since they shared a common salvation (Jude 3), and had a like precious faith. (2 Peter 1:1)...

Nicholas L. Kennedy of Sikeston, Missouri, appeared in federal court in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday to face charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to the U.S. Attorney's office, Kennedy, 41, has six charges against him -- disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; obstruction of an official proceeding; parading, demonstrating or picketing in a capitol building; obstruction of an official proceeding; disorderly conduct in a capitol building; and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.. ...

I’ve spent a lot of time this year reading about Missouri and celebrating our bicentennial. One man continues to fascinate me. Harry Truman. He’s considered the last common man to occupy the White House. He’s certainly different than those presidents who have followed him in regards to celebrity like status...