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Here are the headlines for Tuesday, June 11: A Puxico man wanted in Texas was arrested after a chase that started in Dexter and ended in Dunklin County. Portageville police are warning you of a scam. You

Hometown News Headlines

Here are the headlines for Monday, June 10: Flooding has caused $2 million in damage at Caruthersville and left sinkholes around town too. Two Hayti residents were arrested in Butler County on drug charges over the weekend.

Hometown News Headlines

Here are the headlines for Friday, June 7: A Memphis man is behind bars for allegedly shooting into a house in Portageville. The state of Missouri is asking FEMA to participate in a joint assessment in 56

Hometown News Headlines

Here are the headlines for Thursday, June 6: Kennett’s mayor said there was nothing the city could do to reverse the decision of Parker-Hannifin to leave town. The Kennett Fire Department has new leadership at the top.

Spain Named Chief

Kennett has a new chief and assistant chief for the Fire Department. Mayor Chancellor Wayne said today that “interim” was removed from Paul Spain’s title during last night’s closed session of the City Council. Named assistant chief