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Waynes embark on a missionary trip to Liberia (4/27/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comFormer mayor, Dr. Chancellor Wayne and wife Melissa, along with other members of the Ely Baptist Church, and the Black River Baptist Association recently completed a missionary trip to the western African nation of Liberia. Dr. Wayne reflected on the trip and the experience of participating on these Christian excursions...
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Grow Your Own program awards three more students (4/27/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comThe Grow Your Own program began in May 2022. It is a program that provides financial assistance to selected students. Superintendent Dr. Chris Wilson stated, “ The district was fortunate enough to be able to partner with the Educational Foundation and select a senior who can receive a very nice scholarship.”...
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Child Abuse Awareness Proclamation (4/26/24)
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Missing dog found in Sikeston - over 200 miles from home; Owner’s other dog is still missing (4/26/24)SEMO News ServiceSIKESTON — After being apart for three months, Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, in Sikeston on April 13. But that is only part of the story. On Jan. 15, near Springfield, Missouri, Keeran took Roxy and her other dog, Dante, for a walk. Both are purebred Catahoula Leopards, and each wore e-collars to keep them close to the home. However, during the walk, the dogs were let off the e-collars and Keeran said they did not get them back on and both Roxy and Dante were missing...
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I40 Bridge to be closed for inspection (4/26/24)Alternating daytime lane closures are scheduled Monday, April 29-Thursday, May 16 for a routine inspection of the Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Ark. and Memphis, Tenn. Traffic will be controlled with the use of cones and signage...
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Dority murder trial continues in Blytheville (4/26/24)Sandra Brand NEA Town Courier EditorThe first degree murder trial of the State verses Malik Dority began in Mississippi County Circuit Court Monday with Judge Scott Ellington presiding. Maleke (aka Malik) Dority, 27, of Blytheville is charged with the Jan. 17, 2023 shooting death of Dandre Whitfield, 25, also of Blytheville...
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Erick Rodriguez Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Ph (4/26/24)BATON ROUGE, LA (04/25/2024)-- Erick Rodriguez of Senath, Missouri, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Rodriguez was initiated at United States Military Academy...
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Sikeston gears up for second Hot Air Balloon Festival (4/26/24)Gina Williams Standard DemocratSIKESTON — This summer, Sikeston’s second annual Hot Air Balloon Festival will return with some improvements and provide the same fun as its inaugural year. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds...
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St. Bernards Medical Center Completes $7 Million Surgery Expansion, Adding Four Surgical Suites (4/26/24)JONESBORO, Ark. – St. Bernards Medical Center celebrated the completion of a $7 million surgery expansion on Tuesday, adding three new surgical suites and shell space for a fourth. The expansion marks the first major surgery investment since 2019, when the hospital opened a 245,000-square-foot Surgical and Intensive Care tower. With the additional surgical suites, St. Bernards has access to nearly 30 hospital and outpatient-based surgery rooms that house numerous surgical specialties...
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Dunklin County Student Recognized During VIP Registration at WBU (4/25/24)A local High School senior from Dunklin County officially enrolled at Williams Baptist University on Thursday, April 4, as part of a special ceremony known as VIP Registration. Kaylee Furlow shook the hand of Williams President Dr. Stan Norman as she received her academic scholarship to WBU, a reward 12 years in the making...
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Palma Academy focuses on childhood behavior analysis (4/25/24)Tyler F. Thompson Special to the DDDDiagnosing and treating mental and physical health has become paramount to a vibrant lifestyle since COVID ravaged the world four years ago. The Palma Academy of Learning in Kennett has opened its doors and provides behavioral analysis services for children with autism, Down syndrome and other behavioral issues...
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Piggott Health System Celebrates Parkinson’s Awareness Month with Specialized Speech Therapy Services (4/25/24)Piggott, AR — Piggott Health System is proud to join the global community in recognizing Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive care for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, we are highlighting our specialized speech therapy services designed to improve the quality of life for those affected by the condition...
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Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Willoughby Park (4/25/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comTanesha Lemons has a passion for celebrating cultural heritage and fostering community engagement. The Kennett native is in the process of organizing a Juneteenth celebration event. “I’ve been actively involved in organizing events that promote inclusivity and unity,” said Lemons...
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Narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of three in Mississippi Count (4/25/24)CHARLESTON — A narcotics investigation in Mississippi County resulted in the arrest of two Bertrand residents and a Sikeston man. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, on Saturday, April 20, Detective Sgt. John Blakely, deputy Austin Naeger and chief Leonard Harrison responded to 413 W. Cedar St. in Bertrand in reference to the execution of a search warrant...
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Missouri State Senator Barbara Washington to Address 8th District Democratic Women’s Spring Convention May 3-4 (4/25/24)POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI – The 8th District Democratic Women’s Club has announced its annual spring convention will be held May 3-4, at the Holiday Inn in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The convention promises to be an exciting and informative event, with a range of activities and discussions...
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Republicans Celebrate Lincoln Days (4/25/24)
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (4/24/24)Police departments in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Doniphan, Malden and Kennett will accept unused and unwanted prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs...
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Bertrand man in custody after Tuesday morning shooting in Cape (4/24/24)CHARLESTON — A narcotics investigation in Mississippi County resulted in the arrest of two Bertrand residents and a Sikeston man. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, on Saturday, April 20, Detective Sgt. John Blakely, deputy Austin Naeger and chief Leonard Harrison responded to 413 W. Cedar St. in Bertrand in reference to the execution of a search warrant...
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Benton man faces charges after deadly stabbing in Scott County (4/24/24)BENTON — A Benton man was arrested on murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly stabbing early Monday, April 22, in Scott County. Brian Thomas Morrell, 39, of Benton is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury...
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Cape man pleads guilty to 15-year-old’s 2019 murder (4/24/24)SEMO News ServiceA Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty Monday, April 22, to the 2019 killing of a 15-year-old girl. A release from Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker says Isaiah Lane, 33, pleaded guilty in circuit court to second-degree murder and first-degree assault...
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Teeters bound over on murder charge of his mother (4/24/24)SEMO News ServiceBLOOMFIELD, Mo. — An Essex, Missouri, man was bound over in court on Thursday, April 18 on murder, abuse and assault charges of his mother in Stoddard County. Jerry Wayne Teeters, who is charged with elder abuse, first-degree domestic assault and committing the felony murder of his mother in November in Essex. ...
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Prosecutor Sawyer Smith offers clarification to the public (4/24/24)Jonathon Dawe SEMO News ServiceBLOOMFIELD — In the days following charges that were filed in the untimely death of Dexter Police Dog Apollo, Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Sawyer Smith said he would like to clear up some confusion that some people might be experiencing. Smith filed criminal charges earlier in the month against former Dexter police officer Derrick Durall for his alleged role in the death of Apollo. ...
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Kennett Kindergarten Visits the Dunklin County Library (4/24/24)Julie Orf Dunklin County LibraryOn Monday, April 22, 2024, the Kindergarten students from Masterson Elementary of Kennett Public Schools visited the Dunklin County Library. Each year, the DCL honors Kindergarten students of Dunklin County by placing a children’s book in the library collection. The book has a special sticker with the student’s name and year of Kindergarten graduation...
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Wing Ding a success (4/23/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comThe Wing Ding returned to the Kennett square on Saturday. The annual fundraiser for the United Way drew steady crowds throughout the morning and early afternoon. “Wing Ding 2024 was a success,” said United Way Chair Leticia Jarred. “We couldn’t have done it without the great guys from the Kennett Jaycees and all the community members that supported us.”...
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KHS Class of 2024 honored with flags on Square (4/23/24)Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.comDuring the Just a Small Town Christmas event held in December, money was raised for a community betterment project. Just a Small Town Christmas was sponsored by the Adelphian Civic Club, Kennett Chamber of Commerce, and the Kennett Middle School Teen Outreach program. The event was attended by thousands of people...