Wardell Man Found Dead
The MSHP reports a Wardell man was found dead in a drainage ditch near an unoccupied vehicle on CR 248 Monday morning. The victim was identified as 71 year old Earl Hitchens. This is the first drowning
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Dates Set for Smithsonian Exhibit
The Dunklin County Library recently announced a special exhibit was coming to Kennett – Crossroads: Change in Rural America. Julie Orf says the exhibit was developed as part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Mainstreet program and is
Watch Out for Skimmers at the Gas Pump
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the use of skimming devices at local gas stations. Skimmers are devices that thieves attach over card slots at gas pumps. They can be used to save and store
Talks Heat Up in State Capital about Five Day School Week
Lawmakers in Jefferson City are considering making the five day week mandatory in public schools. Several school districts in the area have moved to a four day week in the last couple of years. Kennett students attend
MoDOT Schedules Work at Campbell
SIKESTON—Route 53 in Dunklin County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route 62 to Bailey Street in Campbell. Weather permitting, work will take place