Stories from Saturday, April 15, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) -- Investors have pinned high hopes on President Donald Trump's tax reform proposals, and that's one of the reasons stocks have soared since Trump's election in November. But there's reason for caution: it's not clear if Washington will deliver as much as investors want, and if there are big changes to the tax code, there may be losers as well as winners...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- County Clerk Joe Watson reported to the Stoddard County Commission the April 4 election went smoothly and the new tabulating equipment worked well. Watson said precinct results began coming in as early as 7:24 p.m., following the closing of the polls at 7 p.m. Watson said the final precinct came in at 7:55 p.m., and the election results were completed by 8:08 p.m...

From Staff Reports Puxico Mayor Rick McLean was one of several mayors in Stoddard County to signed proclamations declaring April to be Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. The residents of these communities have taken an important step to build awareness and inspire collective action around the prevention of what many have called a public health crisis. Mother-To-Mother in cooperation with Missouri's Childrens Trust Fund,...

GREENVILLE -- After taking the lead in the first inning Tuesday, April 11, the Puxico softball team didn't want another Scott County Central situation to unfold. Less than three weeks ago, the Lady Indians were up on the Bravettes in their own tournament but ended up losing...

By AMY WALKER The Hemby family received a surprise about six months ago that would impact their lives from that moment on. It was such a surprise to Holly, Galen and Casen Hemby at first they all were in complete shock however 6-year-old Casen adjusted quickly and decided it was a very needed positive impact on his family...

Just as the power of the mighty Roman Empire could not contain the body of Jesus in Joseph's new tomb, neither can the high-sounding philosophical, nonsensical mouthings of some of our modern theologians alter the fact of His bodily resurrection, not destroy its impact on the lives of who believe with all their heart that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. ...

The members of the Puxico Pintails Ducks Unlimited Chapter would like to say "Thank You" to everyone who came to the banquet April 8. The members want to especially thank all their underwriters and donation sponsors: Bill's Market, Burge Irrigation, Chad Payne Concrete and excavating, Daves Hand Crafted Home Decor, Dr. ...

PUXICO, Mo. - Spring is an ideal time to see Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, and even more can be discovered from the water. Wildflowers are blooming and the forest is turning green. Birds are abundant and mammals are busy. To enjoy spring at its finest, Refuge staff will lead guided canoe paddle at 9 a.m. ...

Jerry E. Worthy, 66, son of the late Author James Worthy and Annie Mae Melton Worthy was born on Nov. 21, 1950 in Madison, Tenn. and departed this life Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence in Puxico, Mo. Mr. Worthy retired from Faurecia Emissions Technologies in Dexter, Mo, affiliated with Duck Creek Baptist Church, and a veteran of the United State Army serving in the Vietnam War. Jerry was a member of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation, Puxico V.F.W. and Mingo Men's Ministry Team...

Do you have a computer, or TV or a copier you want to get rid of? The Bootheel Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring a recycling day on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. where people can discard unwanted electronic equipment. The main drop off site is at the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission, 105 E. North Main in Dexter, Mo. (the old Armory building). Please see the list at the bottom of this article for what can be dropped off...

From Staff Reports The Puxico Junior High kicked off MAP testing on April 3 and will continue testing until April 28. The Missouri Assessment Program is a series of assessments in language arts, math and science in grades third through eighth, and assessments in language arts, math, science and social studies for high schoolers. These assessments are made up of several portions including multiple choice, short answers, real world scenerios, and technology enhanced activities...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Edna Fay Scheible, 68, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield...

Betty Jo Stroud, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Pastor Dusty Stroud will officiate and Rev. T. J. Woodard will assist. Burial will be at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley...