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CRSW Hosts Benefit Online Auction (5/17/24)
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Naylor Grads Scranton, Mitchell Address Peers (5/15/24)Twenty-nine Naylor R-II graduates gathered Friday night, May 10, at the Black River Coliseum, for what was likely their last time together all in one room. Top graduates Jacob Scranton, class valedictorian and Chloe Mitchell, Salutatorian, shared memories and admonishments for the future, after which hugs and handshakes were shared by the graduates and family, Naylor R-II teacher and board members...
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Newspaper Provides Clue For MAG Planner (5/15/24)Nick Lundin, who is known in the YouTube world as the MAG (Marine/Air/Ground) Planner, and his dog, Ai-Chan, recently made a stop at The Prospect-News as part of their year-long journey of “geocaching” across America. “Together, we’re taking a trip across the entire lower 48 United States to find a geocache in every county along the way,” explains Lundin...
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Hearts For The Arts Concert, May 25 (5/15/24)Local singer/songwriter Billy Yates will take the stage as he hosts the Hearts for the Arts annual concert, May 25. This year, Yates will be joined by “Nashville Star” winner Buddy Jewell and Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Rafe Van Hoy. Also joining the trio will be Haylee Epps, the 2024 winner of the Hearts for the Arts talent competition, and special guests, Yates’ son and daughter-in-law, Grayson and Nadia...
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Praise At The Pavilion Service Friday Night (5/15/24)Friday night will kick off the first of monthly “Praise at the Pavilion” worship services which will be held at the Rocky River Resort (pavilion) at 6 p.m. Each month the program will include live music, a testimony and message (by a different speaker each service), as well as free food...
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Williams, Hawks, Top DHS Seniors (5/15/24)As the Doniphan High School graduating class of 2024 assembled Friday night, Valedictorian Breanna Williams and Salutatorian David Hawks, spoke, expressing gratitude for what has come before and admonished peers to trust in God moving forward. Hawks kept his remarks brief...
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Gatewood Graduation 2024: Two Turns Of The Tassels (5/15/24)Ripley County R-III, (Gatewood) School was decorated to the hilt Thursday, May 2 in Mustang red, black and white for the 2024 graduating kindergarten and eighth grade classes. The kindergarten class took the stage at 6 p.m. with processional song “How Far I’ll Go,” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a song, “America to Me.”...
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New Trooper Assigned To Troop E (5/15/24)Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of a new trooper to Troop E. The new trooper was a member of the 119th Recruit Class that graduated on April 17. Trooper Trevor C. Sutton, of Poplar Bluff, has been assigned Zone 1, which serves the citizens of Butler and Ripley counties. ...
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Doniphan Nutrition Center For The Week Of May 20-24 (5/15/24)Monday - Baked fish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread and tropical fruit. Tuesday - Chicken Parmesan, pasta with sauce, Italian blend vegetables, Parmesan peas, bread, fruit cocktail/dessert. Wednesday - Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, Brussels sprouts, hot roll and peaches...
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Couple Using Flashers Jailed On Suspicion Of Methamphetamine (5/15/24)A couple ended up in jail last week on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine after a routine stop which occurred, in part, because the driver was displaying emergency flashers. According to reports, Doniphan Police Officer Collin Luke was on patrol May 8 when he observed a Chevrolet SUV on Hillcrest Drive, without functioning taillights, but with emergency flashers activated...
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Productive Living Center Updates (5/15/24)The Productive Living Center submits the following updated schedule for May 15-22: Wednesday, May 15: 8 a.m. - General life skills. 10:30 a.m. - Relationships 12:30 p.m. - Arts and crafts. Thursday, May 16: 9 a.m. - Counting money 12:30 p.m. - Exercises with Elania Tillman from the Clubhouse...
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Out and About (5/15/24)As I was out and about this week, the top conversation was in regards to the number of resources available for those in need in Ripley County. (More than you may realize.) Ripley County residents are fortunate to have some of the most caring individuals and businesses that donate time, money and energy to help others in our community...
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Missouri Farm Bureau Raised Money Through 'Home Run Against Hunger' (5/15/24)
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Mark The Calendar For May 20 Doniphan, Lone Star Will Host Summer School (5/15/24)For students that are starting kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2024-2025 school year, there are two options in Ripley County, starting May 20. Doniphan R-I will have summer school May 20 - June 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for kindergarten through eighth grade. ...
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Local Agents Seeking Tips In Turkey Season Poaching (5/14/24)Conservation Agents are seeking tips from the public related to a turkey season poaching investigation. On April 27, 2024, two hen turkeys were thrown into a driveway in Carter County on C Highway. Anyone with pertinent information of the incident is encouraged to contact Corporal Harding at 573-996-8963...
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Youth Fishing Day June 8 (5/10/24)In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest will host a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Participation is open to all kids ages 2-15. Fishing licenses are not required June 8 and 9, 2024 throughout the state of Missouri, but size and daily...
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Productive Living Center Updates May Schedule (5/10/24)Updates for the May 13-31 schedule of activities for the Productive Living Center are as follows:
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Foster To Hit Rodeo Circuit As Bull Fighter (5/8/24)Rodeo enthusiast Colten Foster, 22, is daring to chase his dream...that of fighting bulls. Foster is fresh out of bullfighter training, having completed his course at the Sankey Rodeo School in Mount Vernon, Ill. He is bound for El Dorado, Ark., on July 20, when he will pit his skills in the first (of what he hopes will be many) man-against-beast encounters...
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Workshop Resolution Pending: Jobs, Public Support Key To Sustaining Operations (5/8/24)After three weeks of unfruitful negotiations between the Current River Sheltered Workshop and Ripley County Productive Living boards (RCPLB), representatives of the two came together at a May 1 meeting of the Ripley County Commission. Presiding Commissioner Jesse Roy opened the meeting to answer questions and offer advice. Workshop board members mostly posed questions about statutes, mandates and policies governing the RCPLB...
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Workshop Resale Store Reopens Today (5/8/24)Jennifer Littel, interim manager at the Current River Sheltered Workshop, has announced that the Current River Resale Store will reopen today, (Wednesday, May 8). Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. While boards for the CRSW and Productive Living continue to negotiate a funding agreement, workshop employees were given the green light to return to work last week...
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If You Pile It, They Will Come: Doniphan City Wide Clean-Up A Triumph (5/8/24)Doniphan is cleaner this week, thanks to crews who pitched in Saturday for the town’s seventh annual organized citywide clean-up. Turnout was a little less than usual, which could have been a residual result of a preliminary sprucing which had taken place in March in response to Eclipse on the Current appeals...
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Aging Matters: Special Program - A Journey to Diagnosis May 9 (5/8/24)Aging Matters is a not-for-profit organization serving 18 counties in Southeast Missouri, that has a regional office in Cape Girardeau. The mission of Aging Matters is to develop a coordinated delivery system of services to assist and enable older Missourians to remain in their own homes as long as possible and enhance the quality of life for all older Missourians. ...
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Missouri Propane Gas Association Meets With Governor (5/8/24)
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Here's Your Sign Donates New Checkerboards (5/8/24)
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Civic Club Spring Craft Fair, Cookies on the Current (5/8/24)