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No citations issued to driver involved in 'No Trucks' incident
No citations were issued following an incident involving an Ashley Furniture truck that broke two utility poles on Tuesday.
Local cities will receive portion of $50M phone company settlement
Kennett hosts appreciation dinner for employees following recent ice storm efforts
The City of Kennett employees were recognized for their work during the January ice storm with an appreciation dinner on Friday, hosted at the Methodist Church in Kennett.
Authorities investigate the death of a local man lying near a maintenance shed at area park, no foul play suspected Authorities are currently investigating the death of a 49-year-old Kennett resident, following the discovery of a body at Jones' Park.
3 positions added to fill gap left by former director, student presents petition on soccer
Following last month's resignation of Russ Fullerton, district athletic director, and a lengthy discussion at the meeting on Tuesday, the Kennett Board of Education voted to accept the establishment of three new positions to fill the gap left by the former director.
Local man charged with felony for torturing, killing puppy
A 19-year-old Kennett man is currently facing a class D felony charge of animal abuse after killing his brother's puppy.
Personnel changes take place in closed executive session
Several letters of resignation were approved and many positions were filled during the executive session portion of the Kennett Board of Education meeting on Tuesday.
The Kennett Fire Department was kept busy this past weekend, responding to four fires within a 24-hour period, three of which are currently under investigation.
Army Corps of Engineers' levee inspections tighten
The Army Corps of Engineers inspection of levees have become more serious following the flooding caused during Hurricane Katrina.
Former KHS graduate Zach Treadway recently spent time in Geneva, Switzerland, studying International Relations and International Human Rights.
City official weighs in on severe weather precautions
Kennett tornado sirens are a last ditch effort to notify residents of a spotted tornado in the city.
Kennett residents approach city with plans to build two duplex apartments
Sam Goodrich and Chris Higgins have made a rezoning request in order to build two duplexes, one at 612 Maple Street and the other at 706 Maple Street.
Officials still searching for prison escapee
Local officials are still searching for a prisoner from the Southeast Correction Center in Charleston, Mo., who escaped on foot Monday during a work release assignment on Route O, in Kennett.
Man convicted in armed criminal action case
A Dunklin County man was recently found guilty of assault in the first degree and armed criminal action stemming from an October 2008 case.
Chemical spill cues Mayor to request designated truck route
Following the incident on Monday, June 8, involving a tanker truck turnover that resulted in a chemical spill, city officials have been queued to request a designated truck route around Kennett's downtown district.
NAACP to host peace march in Kennett
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is sponsoring a peace march in protest of police brutality and injustice on Saturday, June 13, 2009.
Bid negotiated on new dog pound, current facility deemed
The city of Kennett recently received a new price on a bid to construct the new dog pound at approximately $150,000, from Knuckle Brothers.
MDA to host Lock-Up benefit in Kennett
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be hosting a Kennett Lock-Up Party to benefit the organization beginning at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 11, at the Kennett County Club Magnolia room.
Nothing hazardous, but Kennett spill was smelly
A spill in downtown Kennett turned out to be nonhazardous - just messy and smelly.
Tanker overturns in Kennett, Missouri
On an average day--as many as 200-tractor trailer rigs pass through downtown Kennett.
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