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Missouri Mayors Show Support for Buckle Up/Phone Down Initiative
(State News ~ 02/23/18)
JEFFERSON CITY - A group of Missouri mayors came together today to voice their support for an initiative aimed at getting people to wear their seat belts and put down their cell phones while driving. Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin spearheaded the effort to promote the Buckle Up/Phone Down campaign, an outreach program the Missouri Department of Transportation implemented more than a year ago. ...
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Study shows cover crops may increase yields over time
(State News ~ 02/23/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers need more research showing cover crops increase yields, reduce erosion and add nutrients back to the soil in corn-soybean rotation before they adopt the practice, says University of Missouri researcher Ranjith Udawatta. Few farmers in the Corn Belt, especially Missouri, have adopted the practice, says Udawatta, a research professor in soil, environmental and atmospheric sciences. ...
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Studies in I King 18, Part 3 Prayer of Faith
(Column ~ 02/23/18)
Read: 1 Kings 18:22–40
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NRCS Accepting Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
(Outdoors ~ 02/23/18)
Columbia, MO -- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants to fund projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) generally fund pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research...
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A Prideful Memory when the USS Missouri (SSN-780) Arrived at Pearl Harbor
(State News ~ 02/23/18)
As I returned home from formally welcoming the seventh Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, fourth ship in the United States Navy named in honor of Missouri to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, I am full of an abundance amount of pride and humility. We often get so busy and caught up in our everyday lives that we forget to reflect on moments that are dear to us as people and as Americans...
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Local students shoot for state honors at regional archery tournament in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - New Madrid County R-1 students proved Thursday evening they are right on target. In the regional tournament for Southeast Missouri schools, students from St. Ambrose in Chaffee, Immaculate Conception School in Jackson along with Portageville and New Madrid R-1 students fired their arrows at targets vying for top scores. The three highest scorers in each division - elementary, middle school and high school - are eligible to compete for state honors on March 23 and 24 at Branson...
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Two Charleston men sentenced for robbing confidential informant
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Two Charleston men were sentenced in federal court Friday after being arrested for robbing an informant. The United States Attorney's Office announced Friday that Rontavious Clark, 21, and Marquez Ware 28, were sentenced to one felony count of theft of United States personal property by robbery and one felony count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Clark was sentenced to 108 months imprisonment and Ware was sentenced to 130 months...
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Youth in Government Day
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
Students from Sikeston High School took part in the annual Youth in Government Day on Friday, tackling the roles of city council member, public safety and city staff members. Part of their day was an opportunity for the students to learn from their real-life counterparts about their jobs. ...
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Portageville High School student placed in juvenile custody after making threat toward school
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- A Portageville High School student was placed in juvenile custody as of late Wednesday over making a terroristic threat toward the school. Portageville School District Superintendent Michael Allred announced the news on Thursday via Portageville High School's Facebook page...
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One injured, another arrested in vehicle pursuit in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
WYATT, Mo. -- A vehicle pursuit with law enforcement resulted in injuries for an East Prairie woman and the arrest of a Wyatt man late Thursday in Mississippi County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 11:45 p.m. at the junction of county road 321 and Route EE at Wyatt, the northbound vehicle driven by Mississippi County Sheriff's Office Deputy Zachary M. ...
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Blunt Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Budget Act
(State News ~ 02/23/18)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate-passed Bipartisan Budget Act. The legislation establishes spending levels for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, funds the government through March 23, and provides additional funding for several priorities Blunt has advocated for on behalf of Missouri families...
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Endangered Person Advisory issued for missing Sikeston teen
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
The Sikeston Department of Public Safety has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 600 Pine Street, Sikeston, at 3 p.m. Thursday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said early Friday.
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Jimmy Ryan
(Obituary ~ 02/23/18)
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Jimmy Dale Ryan, 79, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Feb. 21, 2018, in Dubuque. Arrangements are incomplete at Blanchard Funeral Home.
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Aline Feilner
(Obituary ~ 02/23/18)
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Aline A. Feilner, 85, died Feb. 22, 2018, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. Born May 27, 1932, in Chaffee, daughter of the late Fred and Mayme Griffin Horman, she was a homemaker and member of St. Assumption Church in St. Louis...
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