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Be careful when you’re burning outside. Kennett Fire Marshal Dennis Hamlett said he’s concerned about some recent fires, one that caused very serious injuries. Hamlett says don’t use gas or lighter fluid on a burn pile.

The proposed hospital project in Kennett cleared an important hurdle today, receiving unanimous support in a hearing in Jefferson City this morning. According to Kerry Noble, the Missouri Facilities Review Committee put its stamp of approval on

A 72 year old Arbyrd man was struck and killed by a vehicle around the KFC area of Independence Avenue Friday night. According to the KPD, the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. As of this news release,

One area school district is going virtual tomorrow through Friday due to COVID-19 issues. The Piggott School District will be going fully virtual for grades K-12 Tuesday-Friday. According to the district, rising numbers of COVID-19 and the

Among the weekend arrests by the MSHP were: 48 year old Harold Wilson of Wardell, who was arrested in Pemiscot County Saturday afternoon on a probation and parole warrant on a stealing charge. He was taken to