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...And May God Bless America
(Column ~ 11/13/15)
In this era of terrorism, poverty, oppression and a few less-distinct enemies, waves of patriotism occasionally revive the slogan "God Bless America." Sadly, though, the sentiment long ago became a cliché to which people rarely give serious thought. The phrase is even seen, ironically, on bumper stickers adjacent to other bumper stickers expressing humanistic and atheistic sentiments. One assumes that even those who don't believe in God want His blessing on our nation...
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New volunteer program to assist in providing food to the needy (Local News ~ 11/13/15)
Portageville has a new organization debuting November 20th. "Reaching All In Need" (R.A.I.N.) is a newly formed non-profit organization aimed at providing food assistance for hungry families. Their primary focus is on hungry children but hope to help everyone at risk for hunger... -
Area county officials discuss 911 options (Local News ~ 11/13/15)
SIKESTON - They may represent different counties but they all want the same things - the best way to meet citizens' needs while making the best use of the taxpayer's dollars. To do just that, the county commissioners from Scott, New Madrid and Mississippi counties along with representatives from Stoddard County gathered two weeks ago to discuss a regional approach to a common problem: 911... -
Ag Expo 2016 is set for January 15-16 (State News ~ 11/13/15)
Ag Expo 2016 is set for January 15-16 -
"A huntin' time's a comin'"
(Sports Column ~ 11/13/15)
Deer Season
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