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Public School Retired Employees Association Meeting
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
Members of the Public School Retired Employees Association gathered Monday afternoon at the Hickory Log and donated approximately $1,000 in school supplies and money to be distributed to regional schools. Picture are: (L-R) Juanita Holder, Betty McClintock, Marty Thompson, Doris Yates, Becky Kucera, Margie Elam, and Mona Trover...
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Corps to hold duck blind drawing, mobility impaired deer hunt at Wappapello
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
Wappapello Lake -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake announces the annual duck blind drawing and registration will be held on August 16, at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center. Those wishing to place a floating blind on the lake need to be signed up before 1 p.m. ...
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Wes Payne: Three Rivers College strong, moving forward
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Reinforced concrete walls seem to have sprung up overnight just outside the window of the president's office at Three Rivers College. But they're not the only changes taking shape. Dr. Wes Payne is leading a new, sweeping change brought about when former president Devin Stephenson left suddenly in June...
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Millions spent on Missouri road, farm proposals
(State News ~ 07/30/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Supporters of a pair of Missouri ballot proposals have spent millions promoting the measures that would raises taxes for transportation and create a state constitutional right to farm, far outspending opponents, according to state finance reports...
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Gun rights, vets' lottery on primary ballot
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- As the Aug. 5 election draws near, some of the lesser known amendments on the ballot are receiving more attention. Compared to the amendments dealing with farming rights and a transportation tax, those calling for stronger gun rights and the creation of a lottery ticket to benefit veterans services have garnered far less notice...
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Bloomfield mayor responds to opposition
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Bloomfield Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night drew approximately 20 people who had questions about a proposed $10 million bond issue to pay for improvements to the water and waste water system. The bond issue will be on the Aug. 5 ballot for voters inside the city...
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Right to farm: Opposing views
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
Missouri residents will let their vote decide the fate of a proposed "Right to Farm," Amendment next Tuesday; and while some see it as a easy decision, for others the choice isn't quite so clear. Carolyn Johnson, of Dexter, has a small farming operation at her home where she and her brother raise fruit and vegetables to sell at the farmers market. She said she has one question: "Why is this necessary?"...
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Fun at the Park
(Local News ~ 07/30/14)
Madilyn Jones (left) and Gabe Ervin (right) enjoyed some fun in the sun at Dexter's West Park on Monday afternoon.
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Charleston Riverdogs go 15-12 in second season
(High School Sports ~ 07/30/14)
The Charleston Riverdogs collegiate level baseball program recently finished its 2014 campaign with a record of 15-12. The second-year program, established in 2013, is composed of players throughout the southeast Missouri region who are currently playing at the collegiate level...
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