Delta Dunklin Democrat

06/05/2026

Lincoln Day Banquet set for June 6 at Elk Chute Lodge in Gobler, Mo., featuring local candidates, state lawmakers and State Treasurer Vivek Malek as keynote; tickets $30.

Lincoln Day Banquet set for June 6 at Elk Chute Lodge in Gobler, Mo., featuring local candidates, state lawmakers and State Treasurer Vivek Malek as keynote; ti...

06/05/2026

"I really think (the publication) is so important because it's editorially independent, and that's something that we're kind of worried about because the Pentagon wants to control what comes out of the newspaper, and it just didn't really work back in World War II when General Patton tried to control the narrative. He tried to get Bill Mauldin's cartoons taken out because he thought that they were sloven, and you know, didn't reflect the Army, so getting the Pentagon back in the newspaper is not what we want."

“We need to keep it apolitical. I mean, Stars and Stripes has been in the media, and on the media bias charts it’s been right in the middle all the time, the whole time, always in the middle, up at the top and that’s where it needs to stay"

Museum director hopes editorial independence throughout history is preserved as Pentagon applies pressure on Stars and Stripes publication.

Museum director hopes editorial independence throughout history is preserved as Pentagon applies pressure on Stars and Stripes publication.

06/04/2026

After an eighth straight conference crown and a district title, Holcomb softball lands multiple all-conference, district and regional honors led by co-POYs Ella Lemings and Khloe Furlow.

After an eighth straight conference crown and a district title, Holcomb softball lands multiple all-conference, district and regional honors led by co-POYs Ella...

06/04/2026

The Kennett Rotary Club welcomes new members, Dale Beaty and David Smallman.

Kennett Rotary Club welcomes new members Dale Beaty and David Smallman in its latest membership update.

06/04/2026

“Obviously, this is a dream come true,” Parkus said. “It’s also a little emotional, because when you think of Mudslingers, you think of Jaime. It’s going to be weird without him, but at the same time this is my happy place. I’ve always loved Mudslingers, I love working here and I’m so excited for this opportunity to call myself a business owner of my favorite coffee shop.”

From regular to barista to owner: Jessica Parkus is now the new face of Mudslingers Drive Through Coffee in Kennett after Jaime Graue’s retirement.

From regular to barista to owner: Jessica Parkus is now the new face of Mudslingers Drive Through Coffee in Kennett after Jaime Graue’s retirement.

06/03/2026

Kennett junior utility player Lynnley Patterson was voted Bootheel Conference Softball Player of the Year after leading the Indians to a record 30-7 season; Dollins, Crawford share coaching award.

Kennett junior utility player Lynnley Patterson was voted Bootheel Conference Softball Player of the Year after leading the Indians to a record 30-7 season; Dol...

06/03/2026

"You always need updated equipment, and all that stuff is super expensive. These little towns don't get the funding we need to replace a lot of it, and the NFPA standards require us to have all this equipment, which is far in between and hard to get. We rely on grants like this."

Five small fire departments in Dunklin and Pemiscot counties will be able to purchase critical equipment thanks to state grants of up to $15,000.

The grants not only strengthen the individual departments, but also the mutual aid that is often called in during a community's time of greatest need.

State grants up to $15,000 are helping small volunteer fire departments in southeast Missouri replace aging hoses, gear and radios, boosting firefighter safety ...

06/03/2026

Kennett will inspect and flush all city fire hydrants June 2–Aug. 31, which may cause temporary low water pressure and discolored but nonhazardous water for residents.

Kennett will inspect and flush all city fire hydrants June 2–Aug. 31, which may cause temporary low water pressure and discolored but nonhazardous water for res...

05/25/2026

Kennett honors area veterans and unveils new monument on Memorial Day. Full article available at dddnews.com

05/22/2026

FCCBH staff, along with area veterans, placed flags on veteran’s graves in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Kennett on Thursday, May 21, in observance of Memorial Day.