Rural Missouri faces soaring cancer rates linked to heavy pesticide use, with limited access to health care compounding the crisis in communities like Kennett, where agriculture dominates daily life.

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Kennett City Council passed a rental license ordinance after heated debate, with residents voicing concerns about tenant rights, utility shutoffs, and landlord accountability for unsafe housing.

Alford’s Bar-B-Q began as a four-seat eatery in 1953 and grew into a Kennett, Missouri landmark, fueled by George Alford’s community spirit and his enduring “Kennett Can” legacy.

Funds from a Rooster Raffle at the Hornersville Watermelon Festival provided cleaning supplies for the Kennett Humane Department, supporting ongoing animal care and local welfare efforts.

A benefit dinner will be held on October 11 in Malden to support Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Josh Doyle, with all ...

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center launches a free 12-day email series on healthy aging, offering daily tips on disease prevention and wellness to boost both lifespan and healthspan.

Catherine Hanaway has been appointed Missouri’s attorney general, becoming the first woman to hold the post. She replaces ...

The Carl Townsend Memorial Golf Tournament in Malden raised money to fund two $2,000 scholarships for local high school ...

Malden High’s annual Gatorade game gave fans an early look at the Green Wave’s improved chemistry and skills as the football ...

Severe storms have destroyed the local drive-in’s screen and marquee, forcing an early season closure. Community support is ...

The Kennett Fire Department and FCC Behavioral Health will host a free community event on Narcan and hands-only CPR training ...