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Missouri Rice Field Day
(State News ~ 08/13/16)
There will be a Rice Field Day on Thursday, August 18, located at the Rice Research Farm, eight miles west of Malden on Highway J. The field tours will begin at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, and end with lunch. Research personnel, and other experts, will be on hand to provide areas farmers the opportunity to see and learn about recent developments in rice research and other agriculture related topics...
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Rodeo personalities share food and fun with community
(Local News ~ 08/13/16)
MINER, Mo. -- Rodeo fans had the opportunity to meet some of the celebrities of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Friday during the Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores' fourth annual Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo luncheon. Rodeo fans took the opportunity to get photos and autographs from the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo's bullfighters, clowns and queens; win passes for the rodeo and food; and of course, get their fill of food and drinks provided by the Sikeston Shriners...
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Tour provides public with a look behind the chutes
(Local News ~ 08/13/16)
SIKESTON -- Fans enjoyed an up-close-and-personal view of the rodeo Friday during the Sikeston Jaycees' second "Behind the Chutes" walking tour at the rodeo grounds. Led by Sikeston Jaycee Justin Wibbenmeyer, the free hour-long tour highlighted the rodeo operations that take place behind the scenes...
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Heavy rains may bring flash floods to region
(Local News ~ 08/13/16)
PADUCAH Ky. Southeast Missouri residents are urged to take precautions as forecasters warn of the arrival of very heavy rainfall over the weekend and into next week. According to the National Weather Service, a cold front is forecast to stakeout over the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio valley this weekend...
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The lack of civility threatens our future
(Editorial ~ 08/13/16)
It's easy to view today's political and social landscape with a healthy amount of dismay and sadness. If you're prone to worrying, then this is your time to shine. From ISIS to illegal immigration and all points in between, there is ample cause for concern...
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