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Small Town Rallies Around 'Soccer Mom' Facing Deportation: 'She Belongs at Home'

Donald Trump · Kennett

Small Town Rallies Around 'Soccer Mom' Facing Deportation: 'She Belongs at Home'

61% Center coverage: 18 sources

Residents of rural Kennett, Missouri are begging the government to "bring Carol home" after the beloved soccer mom was arrested and faces deportation.See the Story

Missouri ‘Soccer Mom’ Facing Deportation Is Released From Custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Kennett

Missouri ‘Soccer Mom’ Facing Deportation Is Released From Custody

93% Center coverage: 14 sources

A Missouri town is celebrating the return of their beloved Carol, a soccer mom who was jailed for more than a month and targeted for deportation.See the Story

Former deputy city clerk personally spent thousands of taxpayer dollars, according to the Missouri audit (LISTEN) - Missourinet

Kennett · Kennett

Former deputy city clerk personally spent thousands of taxpayer dollars, according to the Missouri audit (LISTEN) - Missourinet

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A former deputy city clerk for the southeast Missouri city of Kennett spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on personal items, including an intimacy game, a 43-inch smart TV, and the full collection of Madea movies! Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shares the details with Marshall Griffin. Share this:See the Story

County and City Call for Applicants for $760K in Opioid Settlement Funds

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

To qualify, the proposals must align with the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition’s strategic plan, which emphasizes evidence-based prevention, care coordination, and connecting people with behavioral health and social services.Health · Kennett See the Story

‘Meet the Worst People in America’: Trump’s MAGA ‘Idiots’ Fried

Coverage: 2 sources

"They are dangerous, both to people like Carol and to the larger American experiment,” The Bulwark reported.Kennett · Kennett See the Story

Fitzpatrick on Kennett Audit

Last week, the City of Kennett received a poor rating from the Missouri Auditor’s office – a report that we detailed when it came out. In a recent interview, Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said the almost $80,000 taken by the former deputy city clerk happened because the city lacked oversight of disbursements and payroll. Fitzpatrick said his office provided several recommendations to ensure this doesn’t happen again. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Council Approves Administrator Proposal

After many years, it appears the City of Kennett is going the administrator route again. During this week’s meeting the City Council’s Finance Committee made the recommendation. Councilwoman Lisa Dry provided the rationale for the recommendation — among them: the audit findings and oversight needs, financial management, project management and strategic planning, and personnel and policy leadership There was brief debate on the proposal – Council…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Drivers Hurt in SEMO Traffic Crashes

Two pickups collided yesterday morning in Dunklin County on Missouri TT and CR 720 south of Rives, leaving the drivers hurt. According to Troop E, a 30 year old Senath man and 34 year old man from Hornersville were taken to Arkansas Methodist Hospital. The crash happened at 8:20 a.m. A two vehicle crash just before noon also injured both drivers. The MSHP reports the accident happened on Route U at Route H in Stoddard County. A 17 year old from …Dunklin County · Dunklin County Read Article

Time for Fire Hydrant Inspections

The Kennett Board of Public Works begins its annual fire hydrant inspection, maintenance and flushing program today and will continue through August 3. Inspection, maintenance, and testing hours will be Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be no work performed on Fridays or weekends. All fire hydrants will be inspected within the City of Kennett. You may notice a drop in water pressure during testing and the water may also become sl…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

The importance of good information - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Yet more people regret that voting for Donald Trump resulted in the immigration policies favored by Donald Trump rather than their expectation that they would get the policies favored by Kamala Harris: The first sign of trouble came early this month when Carol didn’t show up for her shift at John’s Waffle and Pancake House. She was as reliable as the sun rising over rice and melon fields in her adopted hometown, Kennett, Mo., a conservative far…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

State Audit: Former Kennett Deputy City Clerk Bought Hundreds of Personal Items Totaling $79,000 - Missourinet

Coverage: 2 sources

(Jefferson City, MO) — A state audit says former Kennett Deputy City Clerk Leslie Osorio bought hundreds of personal items totaling more than $79,000 in taxpayer money. According to the audit, Osorio used a city credit card to buy personal items from 2020 to 2022, such as pregnancy tests, a smart TV, an ovulation kit, […]Kennett · Kennett See the Story