Stories from Wednesday, February 5, 2014

WASHINGTON - In what's being called a "huge blow to all Internet users," a federal court ruled Tuesday in favor of Verizon, striking down Federal Communications Commission rules that regulate the Web.
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia means broadband providers such as Verizon could charge content providers such as Netflix or ESPN higher prices for faster download speeds, creating Internet "fast lanes."
Josh Levy, Internet campaign director for the watchdog group Free Press, said Verizon revealed a broader goal in its court arguments in the case against the FCC.
"It actually said that it has the right to treat the Internet as a newspaper, and it would be the editor of that newspaper," Levy said. ...

DAEOC Community Action Agency of Portageville Awarded Grant to Provide Free In‐Person Support to Southeast Missourians Applying for Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage

Congratulations to Amelia Jarred! She was the winner in the Hooked on Savings drawing for the 4th quarter at the Bank of New Madrid. Amelia has been a great saver and is also a previous winner!

Eugene J. Cross, 84, of Jackson, MO passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, February 1, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1929 in Stanley, MO to Talbert E. and Ideal Williams Cross. Mr. Cross was a veteran of the U.S. ...

Clarence Dale "Doc" Poore passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at his home in New Madrid at the age of 71 years. He was born June 29, 1942 in Maynard, AR to the late Dan and Mary Bemiss Poore. In June, 1970 he was united in marriage to Mary Ford Poore who survives of the home...

Mr. Billy Hopkins, 78, of Wappapello, Missouri, died on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Southeast Health Center. Mr. Hopkins was born on September 24, 1935 in Black Oak, Arkansas to the late George and Maude Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a member of the First Assembly of God in Portageville, Missouri and worked in law enforcement for 38 years as a Deputy in Pemiscot and Wayne Counties and as Chief Investigator in New Madrid County. ...