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WEBGerald Duane Davis, a cherished husband, father, and brother, passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 78, while visiting in Montana. Duane was born on October 16, 1945, in Morrilton, Arkansas,... Peggy Sue Gammill, 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away September 12, 2024 at her home. Peggy was born to Sherman and Geraldine Coburn ...
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WEB3 days ago · Delta Fair Board Member of the Year (9/23/24) Steve Hankins [email protected]. KENNETT, Mo. - The Delta Fair Board Member of the Year is honored for the nod. Dale McClelland is a humble man who said so many others are worthy of the award. “I sure don’t feel like Board Member of the Year,” he admitted.
Drivers getting the message: Phone down; it’s the law
WEB1 day ago · After the law took effect, distracted driving dropped significantly, with the average phone usage per hour reaching a low of 1 minute and 57 seconds. After one year, average distraction time had decreased by 5.1% compared to the period immediately before the law went into effect. Missouri was the 28th state to introduce hands-free legislation.
Local News: Wanted fugitive surrenders to police (9/27/24) | Delta ...
WEB2 days ago · Wanted fugitive surrenders to police. Friday, September 27, 2024. Crystal Umfress. A Columbia restauranteur who was the subject of a nationwide police dragnet is reported to have surrendered to officers Thursday. Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain said Crystal Umfress, 43 of 4803 Gillespie Bridge, …
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WEB6 days ago · NEW MADRID, Mo. — Cape Central bounced back from a recent loss with a straight-set win at New Madrid County Central on Wednesday, Sep. 11. The Lady Tigers (8-2) displayed a crisper performance and executed their plays more effectively, snapping the Lady Eagles (3-2) three-game winning streak...
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WEBThe Glory of the Quilt (9/7/24) For the month of September, the Dunklin County Library headquarters is a feast of color and local talent. Beginning Saturday, September, 7, 2024, local quilters have been invited to display their art of quilting. When first walking through the doors, quilts will grab your attention hanging from the second floor ...
Local News: Kennett welcomes photojournalists at Bistro (9/23/24 ...
WEB6 days ago · Kennett welcomes photojournalists at Bistro. Monday, September 23, 2024. Jeff Dorris [email protected]. A packed house greeted the photojournalists from the Missouri Photo Workshop held on Sunday at the Bistro in Kennett. The photographers are in town all week documenting the residents and their stories.
Local News: Kennett Council hears from residents about squatters ...
WEB6 days ago · KENNETT, Mo. - The public comment portion of last Tuesday's city council meeting was lively. Former Kennett Police Dept. Officer Bernie Rogers, whose past efforts serving the community were hailed as heroic, addressed the council about his concerns regarding the relocation of the city's shooting range...
Kennett Council distributes funds for OAKS, others - Delta Dunklin …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · In unfinished business, the council approved Senior Citizen tax distributions totaling $40,000. The lions share of that total, $28,000 went to the Kennett OAKS Nutrition Center. Ward I Council member Lisa Dry questioned the thinking behind the move and Ward III Councilman Kevin Swain had answers. “I propose we take $40,000 for the year ...
Local News: Kennett Fire Department reflects on 9/11 (9/11/24)
WEBWednesday, September 11, 2024. As the Kennett Fire Department honors the memory of 9/11, we reflect on the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice displayed by first responders on that tragic day. It’s a somber reminder of the risks that firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and countless others face each day in the line of duty.