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The Time to Fight Back
(Column ~ 07/29/16)
Here we are again. News of another terrorist attack abroad is rocking us here at home. 1 month after Orlando, 4 months after Brussels, 7 months after San Bernardino, 8 months after the last Paris attacks -- the list sadly goes on. Something has to change. ...
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"Worship and Witness"
(Column ~ 07/29/16)
"Sing to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day." Psalm 96:2
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Smart Grid Technology to Improve Service Dependability in Southeast Missouri
(Community News ~ 07/29/16)
LILBOURN,MO -- Ameren Missouri is installing smart grid technology near Lilbourn that will improve service dependability for residents of several communities and two large agricultural businesses in New Madrid County. Work began in late March on the installation of a new 34,000-volt sub-transmission line and three automated smart switches just north of Lilbourn. ...
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Three Rivers Building Futures, Expanding Opportunities in Southeast Missouri
(State News ~ 07/29/16)
In today's economy, career skills and higher education are more important than ever, and Three Rivers College is stepping up to fill the needs of Southeast Missouri communities, including Portageville, Caruthersville, and Kennett. With a wide range of classes offered at Three Rivers-Kennett, 1002 Great West Drive, students can complete a number of associate degrees without a long commute, including Agriculture, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Development, Education, and General Education, as well as the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program.. ...
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Portageville High School receives $5,950 Monsanto Fund grant for Physics First Program
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
Matthews, MO -- Employees from Monsanto plant in Matthews recommended Portageville High School to receive a $5,950 grant from the Monsanto Fund's 2016 site grant initiative. Funds from the grant will be used to purchase equipment to enhance the physics curriculum...
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Replacing old, adding new canopies on SHS campus among maintenance crew's biggest summer jobs
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston R-6 maintenance staff are taking advantage of empty school buildings and campuses this summer as they complete multiple projects throughout the district. Mike Brown, R-6 director of building and grounds, said among the biggest projects he and his crew face is replacing old and adding new walkway canopies on the high school campus toward the Sikeston Field House and Math and Science Center...
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Franklin Hillis
(Obituary ~ 07/29/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Franklin Hillis, 84, died July 27, 2016, at his home. For the complete obituary and more, see the Friday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Jack Kreidler
(Obituary ~ 07/29/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Jack Paul Kreidler, 81, died July 27, 2016, at his home. For this obituary and more, see the Friday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Renewal of existing sales tax on ballot in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
SIKESTON - On Tuesday, Sikeston voters will be asked to renew collection of an existing sales tax on the purchase of motorized products. "This tax is strictly a continuation of what is taxed now," said City Manager Jonathan Douglass. According to a newsletter from the city's website, the tax applies only to residents who purchase motor vehicles, trailers, boats and outboard motors from out-of-state retailers, as well as person-to-person sales...
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Only local Democrats have opponents in New Madrid County primary
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - While the Republican, Democratic and even the Libertarian ballots feature races for statewide office, New Madrid County voters who want to decide on who will fill countywide offices will need to pick up Democratic ballot on Aug. 2...
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Joseph Henderson
(Obituary ~ 07/29/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Joseph Henderson, 88, died July 29, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Bloomfield. For the complete obituary, see the weekend edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/29/16)
This is in response to "Lots of voice and little knowledge." In the last school board election, the parents and citizens of the Sikeston School District went to the polls and elected a representative who had promised them to work against Common Core and all of its elements. ...
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