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SEMA to host applicant briefings July 29 and 30 for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration (7/26/24)Eligible local governments and nonprofit agencies in declared counties encouraged to attend to learn about application process and FEMA program rules
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Surveys Needed To Improve Broadband Service - Deadline Aug. 9 (7/26/24)Ripley County suffers from slow and inadequate internet service. But with your help, Ripley Connect can start the process of bringing high-speed broadband internet connections to more parts of the county. Ripley Connect is a volunteer task force formed by the County Commission to tackle the problem by working with government funding agencies and local internet providers to greatly improve reliability and speeds...
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Ripley County Women In Business: An Inspiration For Daughters To Dream Big, Aim High (7/24/24)As the role of women in society has evolved since World War II, the business community, at first slow to embrace change, has ultimately recognized and welcomed their contributions. No longer are professional women limited to sitting at desks and answering phones...
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Ripley County Fair: The Place To Be For Kid’s Day Fun Aug. 2-3 (7/24/24)The Ripley County Fair schedule has expanded the kid’s activities schedule to include two new events: a bicycle rodeo and a “pick-a-duck for luck” game. The reward for participation could be a new bicycle, kayak or possibly some cash. Farm Bureau is sponsoring the bicycle rodeo on Friday, Aug. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the arena...
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R-I Sets Tax Rate Hearing For Aug. 20, To Consider DESE ‘Wage Gap’ Grant (7/24/24)A first board meeting for new Doniphan R-I superintendent Mike Owen was brief, but covered a lot of ground. Eight action items were addressed, the first of which was to set the district’s annual tax rate hearing for 5:45 p.m., Aug. 20, the first 15 minutes of the next scheduled meeting...
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Meet And Greet (7/24/24)First Baptist Church at 308 Walnut St. is hosting a special meet and greet for Mike Owen, the new superintendent for Doniphan R-I Schools on Thursday, July 25 from 4 - 6 p.m. We especially encourage our community pastors, business owners, and leaders to stop by and meet him. Finger foods and desserts will be provided...
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Kat Robinson - Active Kat Yoga, LLC: Staying Active Has Come Full Circle (7/24/24)Kathy (Kat) Robinson could not have thought of a better name for her business that started in 2002 than Active Kat Yoga, LLC located at 108 South Grand Street. Robinson said, “I had never pictured myself teaching yoga, I had a business background.” Kat and spouse, Brett have been married 43 years. Brett owns Barco Construction and Design and they have three grown children...
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City Of Grandin Alderman Met May 17 (7/24/24)A of the Grandin board of aldermen was called to order by Mayor Diana Brower at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Diana Brower, Alderwoman Laura Smith. Alderman Jim Tucker, Alderman Steven Drwenski Absent: Alderman John Kirby Visitors: Matt Marshall with MRWA, Ryan Wolf, Kellie Collins, Joey Powers, Sondra Shephard, Tina Whittom, Meagan Barron, Matthew Gladden and Chris George...
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Grandin Board Of Aldermen Met March 8 (7/24/24)City of Grandin Board of Alderman met March 8. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Smith at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Alderwoman Diana Brower, Alderwoman Laura Smith and Alderman Jim Tucker. Absent: John Kirby Visitors: Chris George, Harvey Stiver and Ryan Wolf...
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Lone Star Father/Daughter Dance (7/24/24)
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Christi Kirby - Kirby’s Life A Balancing Act: Timber, Teaching (7/24/24)Based on Christi (Watson) Kirby’s performance on the basketball court during her high school years, the natural assumption was that she was destined to be a coach. Her parents, Joe and June Watson, certainly thought so. While that may have been partly true, co-managing a successful sawmill business was not on Christi’s list of potential career choices as she graduated from Doniphan High School in 1990...
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Security At School Is Focus Of MSHP Active Shooter Training (7/24/24)
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Tracie Payne - Dreams Made Against The Grain (7/24/24)Farmer’s Market of Ripley County is a dream come true for vendor Against the Grain, operated by Tracie Payne. Tracie, a native of Springfield, Mo. and her family, spouse Nathan and daughter Aria (age 11) moved to Ripley County during 2020 at the start of Covid from Poplar Bluff...
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Rose Neels - Bank President Neels Started As A Cashier (7/24/24)By DEBRA TUNE Staff Writer Rose Neels, community bank president at Southern Bank in Doniphan, started her banking career in 1990 as a lobby receptionist. Neels says back then she “had no clue” she would one day occupy a community bank president’s chair...
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Lone Star All Year Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance (7/24/24)Kindergarten Merit Roll - Kynee Dalton, David Dickson and Cash McAlister. 1st Grade Merit Roll- Sophia Rader, Mollie Staffey, and Grant Taylor. 2nd Grade Perfect Attendance - Annabel Frealy and Hayden Haulcroft. Merit Roll - Pyper Christian, Mackenzie Hall and Kia Wilson...
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County Hears Concerns About Roads, Senior Center Cuts At July 10 Commission Meeting (7/24/24)Bridges, roads and senior center cuts were the main topics of discussion during the July 10 regular meeting of the Ripley County Commission. There was both good news and bad news to be shared. On the plus side, next year, residents on Ripley County Road A-3 should get a new bridge...
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Doniphan, Poplar Bluff Seniors Complete FFA Academy (7/24/24)Two area students were among only 30 high school seniors in the state invited to complete the Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence FFA Academy. Macie Winkler of Poplar Bluff and Kendall Schroeder of Doniphan attended the 10th annual event, held June 25-27 in Jefferson City...
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RCRM July Distribution Volunteers (7/24/24)
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July 19, 1984 – Winner Gave Tires To His Pastor (7/24/24)
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Out and About (7/24/24)Have you noticed during an election year that change is generally spoken of by everyone? Being a citizen of this great country allows us the freedom of speech that everyone is guaranteed. As a journalist it’s important to remain non biased and nonpartisan to each candidate. Which means, we (the media) do not endorse a candidate, we announce the information about the candidate...
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Ripley County Aug. 6 Primary Election Information (7/24/24)Election Equipment Testing Ripley County Clerk Michael A. Williams, together with a representative of each major political party, will conduct the testing of the automatic tabulation equipment to be used for the Aug. 6 Primary Election on Thursday, July 25, commencing at 10 a.m. ...
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Back To School Bash Donations (7/24/24)
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Ripley County Toys 4 Tots Hosts Kids Day At Rocky River (7/24/24)
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Road Crew Foreman Says Roads Are Now Back To Full Grade Schedule - Commission Hears Positive Outcomes For Area Disabled (7/24/24)Troubled waters that existed several months ago between the Productive Living Board and the Current River Sheltered Workshop are now ‘waters under the bridge,’ according to PLB Chairman Mike Fleetwood. Fleetwood, who appeared at the July 17 meeting of the Ripley County Commission to present one new Productive Living Board appointment and two reappointments, said by all accounts the CRSW board “has really dug in and is moving in the right direction.”...
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Doniphan Nutrition Center Menu For July 29 - Aug. 2 (7/24/24)Monday - Baked fish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread and tropical fruit. Tuesday - Chicken Parmesan, pasta with sauce, Italian blend vegetables, Parmesan peas, bread and fruit cocktail or dessert. Wednesday - Meatloaf, Au Gratin potatoes, Brussels sprouts, hot roll and peaches...