🌱 How a Kennett business leader helped sway national farm policy decisions

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Kennett business leader helped sway national farm policy decisions
• Where does Kennett really stand in this week’s SEMO hoops shake-up?

Also on today's calendar: Chief’s Club – Kennett.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 54, low: 48.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 58 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NAEDA Honors Paul T. Combs of Baker Implement Company as the 2025 Deal... (dddnews.com) — Kennett residents may be proud to see longtime local leader Paul T. Combs honored as NAEDA’s 2025 Dealer Advocate of the Year. The Baker Implement Company president, former Kennett Chamber president, and First United Methodist Church of Kennett leader was recognized for decades of advocacy on agricultural and equipment policy, including testimony in Jefferson City and Washington that helped shape key business tax provisions.
   

• Semoball Boys Basketball Top 10, Dec. 15: Dexter surges into top five (dddnews.com) — Kennett boys basketball gets a nod in this week’s Semoball power rankings, where Notre Dame’s late surge included a consolation-bracket win over the Indians. The list breaks down how Sikeston, Dexter, Woodland and other SEMO teams are stacking up heading into Christmas tournament play, offering context for Kennett fans watching regional rivals.
   

📸 Around Kennett

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennett

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Senath (Dunklin County)
  Senath Community Center, 100 S Market St, Senath
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Chief’s Club – Kennett
  Chief's Club , 1315 St Francis St , Kennett
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Tree Advisory Board Meeting
  Poplar Bluff, MO Calendar , 301 S. 5th Street , Poplar Bluff
  4:00 pm
• Scholar Bowl @ HOME VS Puxico
  Portageville High Portageville, MO 63873
  4:30 pm
• Animal Control Board Meeting
  Poplar Bluff, MO Calendar , 301 S. 5th Street , Poplar Bluff
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Christmas Caroling *possible date*
  Holcomb R-iII Holcomb, MO 63852
• Yard Waste Disposal Site Open
  Poplar Bluff, MO Calendar Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
  8:00 am
• Central Office Party
  Gideon 37 Gideon, MO 63848
  9:00 am
• HS GIRLS BASKETBALL @ TWIN RIVERS LADY ROYALS INVITATIONAL IN BROSELEY
  BROSELEY Malden, MO 63863
  10:00 am
• Plumbing Board Meeting
  Poplar Bluff, MO Calendar , 501 Vine Street , Poplar Bluff
  5:00 pm
• Board of Adjustments Meeting
  Poplar Bluff, MO Calendar , 301 S. 5th Street , Poplar Bluff
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• FBLA Pie in the Face event
  Campbell R-iI Campbell, MO 63933

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Kennett. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Leader in Kennett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennett here.

🗞 Nearby News

Malden

• 3 arrested on warrants, drug trafficking charges after suspicious vehicle reported at campground (kfvs12.com)

Dexter

• Semoball Boys Basketball Top 10, Dec. 15: Dexter surges into top five (dexterstatesman.com)

Poplar Bluff

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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