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Three Rivers College requires face coverings beginning July 27
(Local News ~ 07/24/20)
As of Monday, July 27, 2020, Three Rivers College will require face coverings to be worn by faculty, staff, students, and visitors while in a building and while not physically separated in an office or room without others present. Face coverings must be worn outdoors if the recommended six feet social distancing cannot be maintained...
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Sikeston DPS officers not charged in fatal shooting
(Local News ~ 07/24/20)
SIKESTON — Charges will not be filed against the Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers involved in a fatal shooting in April. Mississippi County Prosecuting Attorney Darren Cann, who was appointed special prosecuting attorney shortly after the shooting, released his decision not to file charges in a letter to Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Thursday. The Highway Patrol investigated the incident...
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Part 3 - Stoddard County Sheriff candidates take the mic
(Local News ~ 07/24/20)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third of four stories on the candidate forum hosted Tuesday, July 21, by the Missouri Farm Bureau. Due to the number of candidates that spoke, we are breaking the story into parts to represent each candidate fairly. The two candidates for the position of Stoddard County Sheriff were the next to address the audience at the candidate forum, and it was the most intense of the evening...
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Elbert Cleve Gee
(Obituary ~ 07/24/20)
Elbert Cleve Gee, 62, of Birch Tree, Missouri departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1957 in St. Louis, the son of Theodore and Vida (Graves) Gee. Everybody loved Elbert. He had a pleasant disposition and enjoyed teasing his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews...
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Stoddard County confirms five new cases of COVID-19 on Friday
(Local News ~ 07/24/20)
Ben Godwin, Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Stoddard County. No new cases are related to the nursing home. The county now stands at 184 confirmed cases with 18 active cases and nine deaths. There are currently no active cases inside the nursing home. There are currently 133 cases of COVID-19 outside of the nursing home outbreak with 18 active cases, 113 recovered and two deaths...
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What does it take to lead the 25th Senate District? Candidates weigh in
(Local News ~ 07/24/20)
Four candidates will square off in Missouri’s Aug. 4 primary for the 25th Senate District seat being vacated by Doug Libla because of term limits. Each candidate was asked the same series of questions and their responses are listed in the order they appear on the ballot. ...
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