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Annual Veto Session
(Column ~ 09/22/16)
Coming in to the annual Veto Session, the Missouri General Assembly had a total of 20 vetoed bills to consider for potential overrides. The legislature meets each year in September in accordance with the Missouri Constitution to consider bills approved by the legislature but vetoed by the governor. It is during the Veto Session that members of the House and Senate can come together to put legislation into effect as law despite the governor's objections...
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Our Inheritance in Christ
(Column ~ 09/22/16)
An inheritance is something that is received as a gift based upon a person's relationship with another. As Christians we have an inheritance in Christ based upon our relationship with Him. We enter into that relationship by receiving Him as our personal Savior and Lord. First, we inherit eternal life. In John 5:24 Jesus said, "He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."...
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Portageville takes Third Place in Gideon tournament (High School Sports ~ 09/22/16)
For the second year in a row, the Portageville Lady Bulldogs take the third place spot in the Gideon Invitational Tournament. "We have placed third in this very competitive 16 team tournament two of the past three years," said Coach Barry Branscum... -
69th annual National Soybean Festival begins Saturday with Pageants, Main Street Madness (Local News ~ 09/22/16)
With what is being planned for this year's 69th Annual National Soybean Festival, there will be something for the entire family. "Down on the Farm" is the theme for this year's 69th Annual National Soybean Festival. It's time to get working on those floats!... -
First Responders Honored (Local News ~ 09/22/16)
In observance of their feast day, St. Eustachius Catholic Parish recently honored the men and women who serve the Portageville community as Emergency Responders. They were invited to join parishioners for a Pancake/Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, September 17. ...
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