School can be a challenge. It can be the best or the worst part of a student’s life and some of the decisions they make could affect the rest of their lives. Where they stand socially; how successful they become; their character and most importantly the legacy they leave behind. As many say good bye to their high school careers, a few students took a moment to reflect on the
The early springtime brings a lot of concern and “what ifs” for many residents in the area who reside in the floodplains. This year the scare happened within the blink of an eye as steady rains rushed many rivers, creeks and lakes out of their banks. Residents who are at risk of having water in their homes packed up and moved their belongings to safer, drier areas, while others waited
Secretary of State Jason Kander today announced that an initiative petition relating to teacher performance evaluation systems met state standards for circulation. The official ballot title for the petition reads: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: • Require teachers to be evaluated by a standards based performance evaluation system for which each local school district must receive state approval to continue receiving state and local funding; • Require teachers
For almost 50 years, the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has offered a helping hand to people in need in Lincoln County. The Lincoln County Commission recently signed a proclamation designating May as NECAC Community Action Month to coincide with National Community Action Month. NECAC is joining the 18 other Community Action Agencies in Missouri and a network of more than 1,000 across the nation in the observance.
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has been awarded additional funding to help people facing foreclosure. NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency. NECAC contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for profit organizations to operate and administer self-sufficiency service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged population. The agency’s Central Administration Offices
The Mississippi River flood of 2013 is the fourth worst in recorded history for Pike County, according to National Weather Service records. The river which rose swiftly after last week’s five inches of rain crested in Louisiana and Clarksville on Monday, April 22 and is expected to recede slowly. The river hit 10 feet above flood level at its crest in both towns, causing southern Louisiana homes and businesses to
Neglected and abused children and their needs are lost in the juvenile system and often times, fall through the cracks. Not having a ‘spokesman’ for their plight, they remain and their issues in the system for perhaps longer than necessary. A group of concerned citizens hope to change the lives of these kids, working to establish a corps of trained volunteers. A five-member steering committee is working to establish a
Over the last few weeks one of the biggest stories to hit
It’s been a wet, wet season so far for the Elsberry, Winfield
It was a bitter sweet day for the Elsberry Indians as they
For the second time in three years the Elsberry Indians are District
Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye. Sometimes it’s not what a person
