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City of Hornersville

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City of Campbell

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City of Kennett

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City of Cardwell

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City of Malden

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City of Clarkton

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City of Senath

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City of Holcomb

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A Note From the Editor Welcome to the 2023-2024 edition of the Dunklin County Answer Book.

Inside you’ll find all the pertinent information for the communities that comprise Dunklin County.

According to the 2020 census the population of the county was 28,437.

The county was officially organized on February 14, 1845, and is named in honor of Daniel Dunklin, a Missouri Governor who died the year before the county was organized.

Dunklin County’s seat of government and largest city is Kennett founded in 1846.

Kennett is home to the Dunklin County Museum which is housed in the old city hall. The Little River Drainage Conservation Area and Jerry P. Combs Lake are combined in an 1,150 acre recreation area which hosts fishing and boating, while conserving the wetlands.

Near the town of Senath is the Ben Cash Conservation Area, an ideal spot for fishermen and bird watchers.

The town of Hornersville has the burial site of Major William Ray, better known as the original Buster Brown, and his wife Jeannine.

North of Kennett is Campbell, the Peach Capitol of Missouri, where visitors can shop the downtown district which is on the National Register.

Dunklin County’s northernmost city is Malden where you can visit the Malden Historical Museum and the Bootheel Youth Museum.

Notable festivals in the County include the Peach Fair in Campbell, the Purple Hull Pea Festival in Clarkton and the Delta Fair in Kennett.

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Welcome to Arbyrd City of Arbyrd

Government

Arbyrd was incorporated as a city of the fourth class in 1919. The city has a mayor-council form of government comLocated between Cardwell and Hornersville in southern prised of an elected Mayor and four aldermen, two from Dunklin County, the community has a population of 450, ac- each of the two wards. The mayor serves a two-year term cording to the 2020 U.S. Census. and aldermen also serve two-year terms. Two aldermen, one from each of the two wards, are elected during city elections each April.

City Hall The Board of Aldermen meet at the city hall at 6:30 p.m.

The Arbyrd City Hall is located at 102 E. Frisco Street. The on the second Tuesday of each month.

Jeff Wilson is the mayor. telephone number is 573-654-3834.

Current Aldermen are Derrick Higgins, Brandy George, Greg Flora Smith is the city clerk.

City stickers are required on all vehicles belonging to resi- Hulett, and Tad Sessums. dents within the city limits of Arbyrd. They may be obtained from the city clerk. The cost is $5 annually. The deadline to acquire and display the stickers is March 15, after that date the cost is $10. Personal property tax must be paid before stickers can be purchased.

New to Arbyrd?

• For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall.

A $125 deposit is required to initiate service.

• Electric: Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, 1-800-558-6641.

• Gas: Liberty Utilities, 1-888-824-3434.

• Cable: Ritter Communications, 1-888-336-4466 or Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber at 573-757-6641.

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Police Department Jerry Gentry is the police chief.

The Arbyrd Police Department is located on E. Frisco Street. For emergency calls, dial 911. The non-emergency number is 573-654-2073.

Fire Department Derrick Higgins is the fire chief.

The Arbyrd Fire Department is also headquartered on E. Frisco Street. For emergency calls, dial 911, for non-emergencies the number is 573-654-2073.

Postal Service The U. S. Post Office is located on Frisco Street.

The telephone number is 573-654-3903.

Library The Arbyrd Lending Library is located inside City Hall, 102 E. Frisco Street.

Memorial A memorial dedicated to veterans stands in the center of town.

Utilities Matt Smith is superintendent of the water department.

Arbyrd operates its own water and sewer services.

The offices of the water and street departments are located at 102. E. Frisco Street.

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Education The educational needs of Arbyrd are served by the Southland School system. The Southland School District consists of a 75 square-mile area of southern Dunklin County which includes the cities of Arbyrd and Cardwell. The District serves Kindergarten through grade 12, and is located at 500 South Main Street in Cardwell.

The schools can be reached by calling 573-654-3564 for Southland Elementary, and 573-654-3531 for the High School.

Kevin Reddick is the Elementary Principal, Richard Nixon, Jr. is the High School Principal, and Dr. Misty Galloway is the Superintendent.

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Welcome to Campbell City of Campbell

Government

The City of Campbell was originally called Four Mile, adopting the name of Campbell, from a local judge at the time, by the name of Alexander Campbell in 1882.

According to the 2020 census, Campbell has a population of 1,755.

Campbell holds many events for the town and surrounding area, including citywide yard sales, auto shows, and the annual Peach Fair. Campbell is known as the peach capital of Missouri.

Campbell has a mayor-council form of of government.

Randall Baker currently serves as mayor.

The Board of Alderman are Joyce Eskew, Rick Talcott and Tammy Clark.

The mayor is elected to a two-year term in office, as well as the aldermen.

City Hall City Hall is located at 302 W. Grand Ave. Rickie Holloway is the city clerk and can be contacted at 573-246-2541.

New to Campbell?

• For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall.

A $150 deposit is required to initiate service.

• Electric: Ozark Border, 573-276-3214 or Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Coop 1-800-558-6641 • Gas: Liberty Utilities, 1-885-872-3242.

• Cable: Sparklight, 1-844-546-3278 • Housing Authority: 573-246-3103

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Utilities The City of Campbell owns and operates their own water and sewer systems. The Superintendent of Water is Derek Craft. To initiate water service with the city, contact City Hall at 573-2462541. There is a $150 connection fee, which includes water, sewer and trash service.

Liberty Utilities provides natural gas service to the community.

Its office is located at 122 E. Main in Piggott, Ark., and can be contacted at (toll free) 885-872-3242. Electric service is provided by Ozark Border Electric Cooperative. The local office is located on Highway J, approximately four miles west of Malden. For information or to establish service, the number to call is 573-276-3214 during regular business hours. Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative also provides electric power to the rural Campbell area. They can be contacted at 1-800-558-6641.

Fire Department The Campbell Fire Department is located at 204 N. Locust Street. The non-emergency contact number is 573-246-2571.

The Campbell Fire Chief is Ben Weeks.

Police Department The Campbell Police Department is located at 204 W. Grand Avenue. For emergencies dial 9-1-1, for non-emergencies, the contact number is 573-246-2511. Eddie Barnett is the Chief of Police.

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The Housing Authority office is located at 930 Poplar Street.

They can be contacted at 573-246-3103.

The Campbell Public Library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library, 400 W. Grand, is open from 1-5pm Monday through Saturday, but is closed on all national and government holidays.

The library houses information on the history of Campbell as well as the history of the Missouri Peach Fair, formerly known as the “Peach Festival.”

The library staff sponsors numerous events throughout the year, notably “Storytime,” a summer reading program for children designed to improve reading skills.

The reading program runs from the end of May to the middle of July.

The new library is located on the former site of the township office on Grand next to the Campbell City Hall.

For more information about the library and its services, call 573-246-2112.

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Postal Service The Campbell Post office is located at 405 W. Grand, or contact at 573-2462574 to set up mail delivery.

Nutrition Site The Daisy Morris Nutrition and Activity Center provides mid-day meals from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A delivery van from the center delivers to the homebound and needy within the Campbell city limits. Located at 110 South Ash in a newly-renovated, spacious facility, the nutrition site serves as a hub for senior citizen activities on Thursdays and bingo the second Friday of the month.

Various health-related testings are scheduled periodically. The Center supplements its funding resources with various fundraising specials, aluminum can collections, and donations.

In addition, a $17,000 grant has provided the center with several pieces of modern kitchen equipment and new computers. For more information concerning the Daisy Morris Nutrition and Activity Center contact 573-246-2329.

Community Center The community center is 7,500 square feet with a seating capacity of 1,000.

The building is fully air-conditioned and heated. It has a large stage and sophisticated sound system with special lighting equipment. The facility is also equipped with a large kitchen designed for catering and a 750 space parking lot.

The community center is the site for various activities including the weekly Senior Citizen Dance and Cornhole Tournaments. The community center is available for concerts and large meetings throughout the year as well.

Peaches Local peach growers supply fresh peaches throughout the Bootheel and the region during the season. The countryside just north of Campbell is filled with orchards. In the spring, you can see the orchards come to life when they bloom. Just take a drive along Highway WW, north from Campbell.

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Airport The City of Campbell operates the 786-acre municipal airport, which has a 3,000 foot hard surface runway and is lighted for night flying. The airport is located on Highway 62 east of Campbell. Approaches have unobstructed views from all directions. Modern steel storage hangars are located at the field for the convenience of aircraft owners. The City of Campbell and the Missouri Department of Conservation have co-sponsored a new shooting range, located on the east side of the Campbell Memorial Airport off of Highway 25 North. The range is in the construction phase, nearing completion. Once open, the range will shooting range every couple hours.For more information, include rifle, pistol, trap and archery and will have bath- contact 573-246-9891. room facilities. It will be open Monday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. until dusk. The range will be free and open to the public. The city looks to have multiple schools use the facility for archery and trap, and also plans to have shooting competitions. The range will be unstaffed like many of the MDC shooting ranges, but the city has agreed to patrol the

Education The Campbell R-II School District is fully accredited by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The curriculum provides multi-cultural opportunities district wide.

The elementary building includes a tornado safe shelter.

The tornado safe area has room enough for all the students and staff to take shelter should a tornado warning be issued during school hours.

Private School Campbell students also have access to a private, Catholic school, located approximately 10 miles north in the hamlet of Glennonville. St. Teresa School serves both Catholic and non-Catholic students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

For more information, contact St. Teresa School at 573-3284197.

Elementary The elementary school consists of grades pre-K through sixth. Lori Bunting is the Elementary Principal.

High School The high school consists of grades 7-12 and offers a diverse curriculum that prepares students for college as well as vocational careers. Brad Lell serves as the High School Principal.

For more information about the Campbell R-II School District, check the school’s webpage at www.campbell.k12.mo.us or contact Superintendent Ben Foster at 573-246-2133.

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Parks and Recreation Morris-McCutchen Park The Jim Morris/Walter McCutchen park contains three baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, playground equipment, walking trail, grandstand and picnic areas. This park is home to the Campbell Peach Fair each August and

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Jim Morris State park Jim Morris State Park on Highway WW, north of Campbell, is a 161 acre facility built and opened in February 2008. It features walking trails and look-out points, a gazebo, and information and history along the way.

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Outdoor Recreation Outdoor recreation also is available at the nearby St. Francis River access, south of Campbell, for fishing and swimming; and the Wilhelmina Wildlife Conservation Area, west of Campbell, for fishing and hunting.

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Indoor Recreation Uptown Skate, 114 W. Grand, is among the area’s few indoor recreational facilities designed for the entire family.

Hours are 7-9 p.m. on Fridays and 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Saturdays. Private parties can be booked for Saturday and Sunday afternoons and any weekday evening. For more information, the number to call is 573-246-2255.

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Missouri Peach Fair In 1944, the Campbell American Legion, local peach farmers, and local business owners hosted the first ever Peach Festival. This was initially a one-day event, including a picnic where people could barbecue, and prizes were given to the farmers with the best peaches. It is now a seven day celebration and includes carnival rides, arcade games, food stand, pageant contests, and raffle drawings as well as top country and gospel music artists.

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Welcome to Cardwell City of Cardwell

Postal Service

The City of Cardwell is the first community to greet travelers crossing the St. Francis River on U.S. 412 from Arkansas into Missouri. The town was incorporated as a city of the fourth class in 1904.

According to the 2020 Census, Cardwell has a population of 621.

There is a United States Post Office in Cardwell located on South Main Street. The telephone number is 573-6543558.

City Hall The Cardwell City Hall is located in the Community Building at 119 East Loeb Street. The telephone number is 573-6542112.

The city clerk and deputy tax collector is Tonya Huckabee.

Vehicles in the city are required to have a city stickers. The stickers cost $10 and may be obtained at city hall. If purchased after January 1, the cost for a city sticker will be $20.

The deadline for purchasing a city sticker is December 31st of each year.

New to Cardwell?

• For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall, 573-654-2112.

A $125 deposit is required to initiate service, $150 for renters.

• Electric: Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, 1-800-558-6641.

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Government Cardwell has a mayor-council form of government.

The mayor is elected to a two-year term and the four elected aldermen serve two-year terms as well.

Two alderman, from each of the city’s two wards are elected during the Municipal Election each April.

Mike Clark is the mayor of Cardwell.

Aldermen are Sherry Horner, Zachary Kemmett, Harvey Beasley and Randall Duda.

The Board of Aldermen meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The board meets in the Cardwell Community Building.

Library The Cardwell branch of the Dunklin County Library is located on Main Street. The phone number is 573-654-3366. Janice Cureton is the Librarian.

Fire Department Cardwell has an all volunteer fire department, headed by Fire Chief Nate Garrison.

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The chief law enforcement officer in Cardwell is an appointed city marshal who serves as the chief of police, and such other law enforcement officers as authorized by the Board of Aldermen.

Danny Spraplin is the city marshal.

The police department telephone number is 573-6543535. For emergencies dial 911.

The city of Cardwell operates its own municipal water and sewer systems.

Water: For service contact the city clerk at city hall. There is a $125 in-town owner occupied and a $150 for rentals deposit required to initiate service. Out-of-city limits residents are required to pay a $125 deposit for service.

Pemiscot Dunklin Electric Cooperative, 1-800558-6641, supplies the electricity for the city.

Gas service is provided by Liberty Utilities. They can be reached at 885-872-3242. Cable services are available from Ritter Communications, 1-888-336-4466 or Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber at 573-757-6641.

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well. The schools can be reached by calling 573-654-3564 for Southland Elementary, and 573-654-3531 for the High School.

Kevin Reddick is the Elementary Principal, Richard Nixon, Jr. is the High School Principal, and Dr. Misty Galloway is the Superintendent..

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Welcome to Clarkton City of Clarkton

Government

Originally called Beech, the town site was platted as Clarkton in 1876.

Clarkton is the oldest city in Dunklin County.

Located between Malden and Holcomb, the community has a population of 1,121 according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

The city is governed by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen, with two wards. Each ward is represented by two board members elected to terms of two-years each. The board meets at 6:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall.

Currently, the Mayor is Diane Riley, and Aldermen are Chris White, Vicki Pendergrass, Codey Robbins and Lee Jones.

City Hall The Clarkton City Hall is located at 205 S. Main Street. The mailing address is PO Box 98, Clarkton, MO 63837 The telephone number is 573-448-3728. Christina Dzindzio is the City Clerk.

City stickers are required on all vehicles belonging to residents within the city limits of Clarkton. They may be obtained from the city clerk. The cost is $5.00 before February 15, $8.00 after. ATV stickers are $15.00.

Library The Dunklin County Library branch at Clarkton is located at 205 W. Highway 162. The phone number is 573-4483803.

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• For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall.

A $140 deposit per house/$115 for housing is required to initiate service.

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• Gas: Liberty Utilities, 1-888-824-3434.

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Postal Service The U.S. Post Office is located at 109 N. Main Street. The telephone number is 573-448-5585.

Fire Department The Clarkton Fire Department is headquartered at 205 S. Main Street. For emergency calls , dial 911, for non-emergencies the number is 573-448 3322. Lee Jones is the Fire Chief.

Police Department Law enforcement is by City Marshal, who is elected to a four-year term, and other police officers as authorized by the Board. The Clarkton Police Department is located at 208 S. Main Street. For emergency call, dial 911. The non-emergency number is 573- 448 3322. David Dillard is the Police Chief.

Utilities Clarkton operates its own water and sewer services.

For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall.

The water hookup deposit is $140.00 per house and $115.00 for housing.

Electric Service for the city is provided by Ameren UE. They can be contacted at 1-877-426-3736.

Liberty Utilities provides gas service to the city. The number to reach them is 885-872-3242.

Cable service is available from Sparklight, 1-844-5463278.

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Education The educational needs of Clarkton are served by the Clarkton C-4 School District.

The district serves Kindergarten through grade 12 and is located at 204 E. State Highway 162. Melanie Tipton is Superintendent of Schools; Elementary Principal is Rhonda Nichols; and Middle School/High School Principal is Jordan Bidewell; Jennifer Hobbs serves as Assistant Principal to both Elementary and High School.

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Welcome to Holcomb City of Holcomb

City Hall

Holcomb is a community located in the norther portion of Dunklin County. It was organized in 1845.

According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,134.

The community bears the name of Lewis Holcomb, a former county sheriff.

Holcomb is home to the famous Strawberry’s BBQ restaurant.

Holcomb City Hall is located at 214 Main Street. The City Clerk is Darrel Hamlett, and can be contacted at 573-7923610.

City stickers are required on all vehicles inside city limits.

They can be purchased at City Hall for $9 until August 1, and $11 after. Property taxes must be paid to purchase a city sticker.

Postal Service

The Holcomb Public Library is now located at 214 Main street. The telephone number is 573-792-3268.

The U.S. Post Office in Holcomb is located at 205 Church Street. The telephone number is 573-792-3601. Lobby hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am to 12:00pm, 12:30pm to 2pm. The Post Office is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Library

New to Holcomb?

• For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall.

A $125 deposit/connection is required to initiate service.

• Electric: Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, 1-800-558-6641.

• Gas: Liberty Utilities, 1-888-824-3434.

• Cable: Sparklight 1-844-546-3278.

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Government

Police Department

Holcomb has a mayor-council form of government.

Currently the mayor of Holcomb is Ricky Peters. City Clerk is Tammy Cornett.

The Board of Aldermen consist of Connie Harris, Cindy Wamble and Kim Hellebusch.

The mayor is elected to a two-year term in office, as well as aldermen from the two City’s two wards during municipal elections in April.

The Holcomb City Council meets every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Holcomb City Hall located at 214 Main.

The City Attorney is Jeff McCormick.

The Holcomb Police Department is headed by Chief of Police Charles Youngblood, and is located at 214 Main Street. For non-emergencies, call 573-792-3611. In an emergency dial 911.

Fire Department Holcomb Fire Chief, Collen Thompson, heads an all volunteer Fire Department located at 214 W. Main Street. For fire services, call 573-792-3610.

Utilities The City of Holcomb owns/operates their own water and sewer service.

There is a $100 deposit required to initiate water service as well as a $25 connect fee. Contact the city clerk to initiate service.

Electric service is provided by Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, which can be reached by calling 1-800-558-6641; and Ameren UE, which can be reached by calling 1-877-426-3736.

Liberty Utility is the city’s provider for gas service. They can be reached at 885-872-3242.

Cable and internet service is available from NewWave Communications. They can be reached at 844-546-3278.

Education The educational needs of Holcomb are served by the Holcomb R-III School District.

The District serves Kindergarten through grade 12, and is located at 102 Cherry Avenue. The phone number is 573-792-3113.

Dustin Benson is the Superintendent of Schools; Elementary Principal is Emily Heuring; and High School Principal is Jared Stockton.

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If you or someone you know is wanting to change their life and get into the Center, call 573-371-2020 and ask to speak to the overseer.

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Parks and Recreation Holcomb’s Park is located just off Highway 25, and offers residents a Baseball/Softball area, picnics, playground equipment and more. A veterans memorial for Holcomb area veterans is located within the park.

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Welcome to Hornersville City of Hornersville

Government

Hornersville is one of the oldest communities in Dunklin County. It was incorporated as a city of the fourth class in 1845. According to the 2020 Census, the city has a population of 576.

In addition to its many notable associations, Historic Hornersville is best known for being the home and resting place of W.H. “Major” Buster Brown; the home of the famous Wicker’s barbecue sauce; and a great place for outdoor sporting in the conservation area and swamplands near and around Pierce Landing.

Hornersville has a mayor-council form of government.

Terry Lee currently serves as mayor.

The Board of Aldermen are Bart Branum, Ronnie Brown, Pam Schlapak and Steve Greer.

The mayor is elected to a two-year term in office, as well as the aldermen. Municipal elections are held in April.

The Hornersville City Council meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Hornersville Community Center.

Postal Service The U.S. Post Office is located at 405 Pecan Street in Hornersville; and the telephone number is 573-737-2616.

New to Hornersville?

• For water service, contact the city clerk at city hall.

A $100 deposit is required to initiate service.

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City Hall The Hornersville City Hall is located in the Community Building at 300 Main Street. The telephone number is 573-7372616. The Hornersville City Clerk and tax collector is Penny James. The City Attorney is James Keen.

Fire Department The City of Hornersville has a trained volunteer fire department. Fire Chief is Terry Vaughn. The non-emergency number for the fire department is 737-2172. For emergencies, call 911.

Police Department Law enforcement is provided by a city marshal, who is elected to a two-tear term and such other officers as provided for by the Board of Aldermen.

Sabrina Kellums is the City Marshal.

The Hornersville Police Department is located at 300 Main Street; the non-emergency telephone number is 573-737-2172. For emergencies dial 911.

Airport The City of Hornersville operates the 640 acre municipal airport, which has a 2,648 foot hard surface runway.

The airport is located on Highway 164 east of Hornersville.

Modern steel storage hangars are located at the field for the convenience of aircraft owners.

While recreational flying occurs at the airport, it is predominately utilized by crop-dusters.

For more information contact Mike James at 870-2778288.

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Utilities Hornersville operates its own water and sewer service.

Steve Lewis is the water and sewer superintendent.

A $100 deposit is required to initiate water service.

Contact City Hall.

Electric Service is provided by Pemiscot Dunklin Electric Cooperative,1-800-558-6641.

Gas service for the city is provided by Liberty Utilities, 885-872-3242.

Cable and internet service are available from Sparklight, 844-546-3278.

Education The educational needs of the city of Hornersville are served by Senath-Hornersville School District.

Chad Morgan is the district’s superintendent. He can be reached at 573-7382669. His office is located in the school administration building, 803 South State Street in Senath.

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Welcome to KENNETT City of Kennett Kennett is one of the oldest towns in Dunklin County, established in 1846 on the site of a Delaware and Shawnee Native American village. Kennett was first named Chilletecaux, after a Delaware American Indian tribal chief who was living here at the time. Because residents found the name difficult to spell and pronounce, the town name was changed to Butler in 1849. Confusion with the county of the same name led the state legislature to rename the city Kennett, in honor of the then-mayor of St. Louis, L.M. Kennett. Kennett was incorporated as a city in 1873. It is the hometown of three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Sally Stapleton, 11-time Grammy Award winner, Sheryl Crow, as well as country music stars, Trent Tomlinson, David Nail, and Noll Billings of Blackjack Billy.

Kennett is the county seat, located mid-point in Dunklin

County between Arbyrd and Malden. According the 2020 U.S. Census, Kennett has a population of 9,898.

Kennett is home to the Delta Fair, held each year in late September and the Fall Into Arts Festival in September.

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• Water/Sewer service: CLGW, 573-888-5366 • Electric: CLGW, 573-888-5366 or Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Co-Op, 800-558-6641 • Gas: CLGW, CLGW, 573-888-5366 • Cable: Sparklight, 844-546-3278 or Pemiscot-Dunklin Fiber, 573-757-6641 • Housing Authority: 573-888-4612 28

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Government The city has a mayor-council form of government comprised of an elected Mayor and 10 councilmen, two from each of the five wards. The mayor serves a fouryear term and councilmen also serve two-year terms.

One councilman, from each of the five wards, is elected during city elections each April.

The City Council meets in the Municipal Building, located at 200 Cedar Street, at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Jake Crafton is the mayor. Current councilmen are Randy Carter, Lisa Dry, Mark Bryant, Harry Gaddis, James WAynick, Dennis Pelts, Kevin Swain, Steve Panousis, Jake McKuin and Bill Palmer. The city clerk is Brenda Ellis. She can be reached at 573-888-9001. The city attorney is Terry McVey, 573-888-4664.

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City Hall The Kennett City Hall is located at 200 Cedar Street . The telephone number is 573-888-9001. Brenda Ellis is the city clerk.

Post Office The USPS office in Kennett is located at 201 North Main Street. Lobby hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturday 9-11 a.m. Telephone 573888-2588

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Police Department The Kennett Police Department (KPD) is comprised of well-trained and experienced officers, who meet both state and national standards in professional training through the Police Officers’ Standards Training (POST) program. They participate in upgraded training annually. Chief Kenny Wilson leads the department. KPD is now home to K-9 Officer Rocky. His handler is Officer Aaron Mays. KPD also includes a three-officer team, dedicated to the Kennett Housing Authority. These officers work to provide a safer living environment for residents within the Housing Authority and assist KPD’s road officers when needed. KPD headquarters are located at 200 Cedar Street. Call 573888-4622, 4623 or 4624.

The Kennett Fire Department (KFD) employs 36 full-time and part-time firefighters, as well as medical first-responders. The team undergoes extensive annual training in firefighting, fire suppression and rescue techniques, in addition to emergency medical procedures, meeting the standards of the National Fire Protection Association. KFD is accredited through the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and it has been recognized by that office as a Homeland Security Response Team. KFD added three full-time paramedics to the team in 2020. It allows the departemnt to provide advanced life support on all calls in the city of Kennett.

It’s manned 24-hours a day 365, days a year. The team is assigned to and operates out of the Squad 51 vehicle. KFD operates three fire stations. Station One, used for housing department vehicles and equipment only, is located at 309 St. Francis Street (573-888-4512). The newly constructed Station Two is located at 1701 First St., and is fully staffed (573-888-4412). Station Three, also fully staffed, is located at the intersection of St. Francis Street and the North By-Pass. For emergencies, call 911. To report fires outside the city limits, call 573-888-4511. Chief Lance Davis leads the department assisted by Assistant Chief Tyler Roberts.

The Kennett Fire Marshal Dennis Hamlett works in fire inspection, as well as prevention and public education. Call 573-888-5337.

911 Communications/Dispatch 911 Communications and Dispatch Center Kennett’s 911 Communications and Dispatch Center is the reception point for all 911 calls generated within the city and throughout the county, as well as requests for medical service. The center forwards calls to the appropriate divisions. It also monitors all calls, while officers are onscene, tracking for safety, security and accountability.

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Chamber of Commerce

Tourism Fund for the Kennett City Council.

Kennett Chamber of Commerce is governed by a 15-memWhen it was founded in 1946, the Kennett Chamber of ber board of directors. Chamber committees help steer the Commerce established as its mission the advancement of board and membership in the continuing the commercial, industrial, civic well-being of Kennett and task of improving the community and quality of life for its its citizens. The founders felt they could do more for their residents. community by working together as an organized group than as individuals. The Kennett Chamber of Commerce be- The 2023 Chamber officers are: came an officially chartered organization on July 22, 1957. Executive Director: Danny Ray Today, the Chamber serves nearly 300 members ranging President: Jill Rickman Vice President: Terry Bruce from individuals to industries.

Along with promoting the economic advancement of the Treasurer: Chase Burch community, the Chamber manages marketing and tourism The 2023 Board members are: Chase Burch, Charolyn Hilfor the city. The Chamber does this by managing the City burn, Katie Penn, Jill Rickman, Chad Stone, Terry Bruce, Angie Folkes, Craig Jameson, Juan Toscano, Jackie Tice, Tracy Ellis, Brent Jones, Christian Johnson, Kim Short and Madison Robinette. Board members are elected to three year terms, serving on a rotating basis.

The Chamber office is located at 1601 First Street. The telephone number is 573-888-5828 (toll-free number is 1-866848-5828); Fax: 573-888-9802; E-Mail:info@kennettmo. com. The Chamber also maintains two websites: www. kennettmo.com and www.visitkennett.com.

Housing Authority The Kennett Housing Authority office is located at 900 Kennett Street. Valerie McRill serves as Director. The Housing Authority can be reached by calling 573-8884612; adult TDD only 888-4613.

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The Kennett Memorial Airport is centrally located at the east end of town. The airport is owned and operated by the City, with oversight in the hands of an appointed Airport Advisory Committee. The airport features two runways (one concrete, at 5,000 feet, and one asphalt, at 3,012 feet).

The Kennett Memorial Airport also houses Jewell Aviation, a nationwide leader in airplane and jet engine overhaul and maintenance. Jewell also offers aircraft rental and flight training, as well as in-stock serviceable plane parts.

The airport terminal is open to travelers 24/7 and features a flight briefing room, a pilot’s lounge, conference facilities, and online computer access for filing flight plans and checking weather patterns. There is also a shuttle van, available 24/7 to travelers overnighting in Kennett, along with complimentary vehicles for shorter trips in town. For information call 573-888-1339.

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Code Enforcement

Humane Department

Code Enforcement officer Victor Mode, Donnie Folkes and team handle all building inspections in Kennett, including inspection and permits for both new and remodeling construction projects. The department also enforces city zoning codes and investigates property maintenance violations.

Donnie Folkes is the Property Maintenance officer. It meets the national standards set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in disaster management. The Code Enforcement team also adheres to state and national building and property management codes, such as FEMA License Bureau Flood Plain Management and International Code Council The Missouri Authorized Fee Agent office, Motor Vehicle, policies.

Marine and Driver’s Licensing Bureau is located at 103 South Main St. in Kennett. Amanda Pickard is the agent.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is now openthe last Saturday of every month 8:30am-12:30pm. The testing of driver license applicants is conducted each Wednesday in Kennett at the National Guard Armory, 1450 North By-Pass. Exams are given from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Drivers license printing does not occur at the bureau but are mailed to the individual.

The number to the license office is 573-888-6744.

The Kennett Humane Department (KHD) is responsible for investigating cases of animal abuse and leash law violations within the City. KHD also operates Kennett’s Animal Shelter, with a goal of avoiding euthanization when at all possible. It partners with no-kill shelters throughout the country to adopt out animals to forever-homes. Tena Petix is the KHD Officer, and is assisted by Kayla Gozell. Reach the department at 573-888-4622.

Applications can be picked up Monday – Friday in the lobby of the main office and on the front of the building

Dorothy Drake-Maintenance, Karen Cuff-P.H. Manager, Valerie McRill-Executive Director, Gretta Mitchell-Financial Manager, Vikki Moore-Occupancy Manager

• Established in March 1965 • 300 Public Housing Units • Government Grants to maintain and update safe, sanitary and efficient housing • Voluntary Board 6 Commissioners with one being a resident of housing

Kennett Housing Authority

(573) 888-4612

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Utilities City Light Gas & Water The electric, water, natural gas, sewer, and internet needs of Kennett are met by City Light Gas & Water (CLGW), a city owned utility governed by the Board of Public Works that is appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council.

Superintendent of Utilities Jamie Chitester manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of CLGW. The CLGW administrative offices are located at 303 S. Anthony St. in Kennett. Office hours are 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Driveup window hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The telephone number is 573-888-5366. For after-hours emergencies, call 573-888-2888.

Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative Parts of Kennett and Dunklin County receive electric service from Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative. The cooperative serves Pemiscot, Dunklin and New Madrid Counties. The Cooperative is temporarily headquarted in Kennett at 805 First Street while their rural Hayti offices are renovated. The cooperative’s management team includes Chief Financial Officer Cheryl HIcks, General Manager Jamie Vaughn, Electric Operations Manager Jacob Waddell, Fiber Operations Manager Jack Davis, Staking Engineers Andy Malone and Forrest Wilkison, Purchasing Manager Tim Crawford, Fiber Optics Manager Tyler Lindsey, Office Manager Brandy Rister, Member Services Manager Scott Petty and Administrative Assistant Gayla Willett. The cooperative’s Board of Directors are elected annually by a membership vote, held during the summer months.

Board of Directors include President Justin Rone, Vice President Keith Jones, Secretary/Treasurer Bill cunningham, and Directors Danny Glass, Greg Gibson, Steve Droke, Greg Harris, Steve Worrell and Ray Van Carver. To learn more about Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, call (573) 757-6641 or visit www.pemdunk.com.

Telecommunication services are provided by AT&T Missouri (1-800-288-2020), Socket Communications (888-8869) and NewWave Communications (888-863-9928).

Internet connections are provided by AT&T (1-800-2882020), Sparklight (1-888-863-9928), City Light, Gas and Water (573-888-5366) and Socket Communications (573-8888869), Pemiscot-Dunklin Fiber, 573-757-6641.

Environmental Services Residential trash pickup in Kennett is provided by private firms. Residents may make arrangements with the firm of their choice.

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Public Library

Sharp Disposal LLC (573-344-0514) L&J Sanitation (573-717-1581) Smithson Disposal (573-888-2457)

The Dunklin County Library is a county-wide public library system, with a total of eight locations throughout Dunklin County. Branch libraries are located in Campbell, Cardwell, Recycling services The Cotton Boll Sheltered Workshop provides paper, plastic Clarkton, Holcomb, Hornersville, Malden and Senath.

The main branch of the library is located in Kennett at 209 and other recycling services.

For metal-based recyclables, including aluminum, copper, N. Main St., and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 573-888brass and lead: Wilson Recycling (573-888-5882, Missouri Route 25 at Ken- 3561, or visit online, http://dunklin-co.lib.mo.us.

The director of the library system is JoNell Minton, who may nett’s northern border) WW Recycling (573-888-4050, 1912 Independence Ave., in be contacted at the main library or by email at jonell@ dunklin-co.lib.mo.us.

Kennett) The Dunklin County Library is tax-supported and is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees: Ken Lentz, President; Will Mobley, Vice-President; Holly Combs, Treasurer, Leon Godley, Secretary; and Wilma Chilton, Board Member.

All library branches are connected electronically and share a common database. Material at all libraries may be viewed on an electronic catalog and requested from other branches

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The Kennett O.A.K.S. (Older Adults Keep Serving) Senior Nutrition Center is now located at 100 Harrison St. in Kennett.

The center’s mission is to provide healthy aging through nutritious meals, beneficial supportive services and social interaction to area seniors. The center currently provides social activities such as BINGO on Monday and Friday, as well as music and entertainment on Thursday. Throughout the month they provide health screenings and a Foot Clinic on the first Thursday of the month, they also have a new library and exercise room.

The OAKS is a non-profit organization that provides to seniors, 60 years and older hot, nutritional meals in the dining room at a suggested donation of $3 a plate that includes dessert and a drink. For homebound seniors who do not have a homemaker or someone to pickup their meals, Meals on Wheels provides frozen meals to seniors in Kennett, Senath, Cardwell, Arbyrd, and Hornersville. For a menu or for more information about their services call Christina Nixon, Administrator, at 573-888-9852, email at KennettOAKS@clgw.net, visit their website at www.KennettOAKS. com or follow them on Facebook.

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Media Newspaper Residents of Kennett enjoy access to the local newspaper, the Delta Dunklin Democrat, which publishes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The newspaper also provides many themed, monthly newspaper inserts, catalogs and special editions. All of these are Rust Communications publications.

The Delta Dunklin Democrat newsroom and administrative offices are located at 203 First Street in Kennett. The award-winning newspaper has served the region since 1888, originally named the Dunklin Democrat.

The newspaper is delivered to subscribers via the U.S. Postal Service, making the newspaper the Kennett Post Office’s largest account.

Subscriptions are $8 per month, $23.50 for three months, $47 for six months, and $93 annually. Out of Dunklin County rates are slightly higher. A stand-alone all-digital, e-edition of the newspaper is available for $7.00 per month, or $77.00, annually. Subscriptions to the e-edition are located on the paper’s website, at http://www.dddnews.com.

The newspaper’s phone number is 573-888-4505. Faxes may be sent to 888-5114.

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Cable TV Sparklight provides Kennett’s digital cable television. With offices located in Kennett and southeast Missouri, Sparklight offers customer service representatives locally, 24 hours a day. The company provides a range of additional services, including high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, digital telephone with many complimentary features, and business packages. Local community programming is available on Cable Channel 2. Local and regional news coverage is available on Cable Channel 21, known as “Your Hometown Channel.”

Sparklight is located at 717 Route VV West, on the South By-Pass in Kennett. Contact 1-888-863-9928 .

Radio KBOA-AM/1540, and KTMO-FM/106.5 are located at the intersection of Routes VV and O in Kennett (573-888-4616).

KXOQ-FM/104.3 “The Quake,” a member of the Fox Radio Network, (573-888-9878).

KAUF-FM/104.3 is affiliated with the American Family Radio network, offering Christian programming (573-888-5974).

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Education Kennett Public School District #39 is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district includes the Early Learning Center (for pre-schoolers), Masterson Elementary School (K-2), South Elementary (3-5), Kennett Middle School (6-8), Kennett High School (9-12), and the Kennett Career and Technology Center (KCTC), which also serves six area school districts: Southland, Senath-Hornersville, Holcomb, Clarkton, Malden and Campbell. In addition to career training classes, KCTC also offers an adult basic education program.

The district’s Special Education Program, available in all grades, includes services in deaf education, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, educable mentally handicapped services, orthopedically handicapped services, and speech therapy. The district offers a “Parents As Teachers” program. It is voluntary and free to the families of all children, from birth through age 5. The program is designed to provide practical, effective help for all families, including single, first-time and expectant parents.

Dr. Chris Wilson is the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Richie Leeker is the Assistant Superintendent.

Masterson Elementary School Masterson Elementary School strives to provide a positive learning environment that is conducive to learning for all children in grades pre-school through second. With many programs in place to provide extra assistance to students in need, the goal is success for all. Masterson is located at 1600 Ely Street; phone 573-717-1115. Tina Qualls is the Principal.

South Elementary School Serving over 500 students in grades three through five, the administrators and staff of South Elementary School take great pride in educating the leaders of tomorrow. South Elementary is located at 920 South Kennett Street; the telephone number is 573-717-1130. Michelle McMullan is the Principal.

Kennett Middle School The Kennett Middle School is a newly constructed one story building. The building connects to the renovated sixthgrade building.

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The middle school offers efficient heat, air and electrical systems, no asbestos, state-of-the-art fire alarms, a science lab, and advanced media center as well as high seismic standards in case of an earthquake.

KMS offers a rigorous and diverse curriculum to students in grades six through eight. KMS is located at 510 College Avenue. The telephone number is 573-717-1105. The Principal for KMS is Nathan Baker.

Kennett High School The current Kennett High School (KHS) campus was established in 1954 and is located at 1400 West Washington. In 2008, the campus was renovated, which included the in-

stallation of new doors, windows, flooring, air conditioners, and heating units.

Kennett High School offers a wide variety of courses focused on meeting the needs of today’s students. KHS can be reached at 573-717-1120. The Principal for Kennett High School is Chad Pritchett.

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING Kennett Career and Technology Center Vocational education at the Kennett Career and Technology Center is perhaps best summarized in the school’s motto, “Prepare Today for Tomorrow’s Pay.” Classes are available to post-secondary students on a tuition basis. Length of program duration can be shortened by attending class for a full day. Financial aid is also available in most programs, for students who qualify. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Area Vocational Technical School.

A vocational guidance and placement program is in place at the Center to help students better understand their individual interests, needs, and abilities. The program coordinator also assists students in matters such as course selection,

vocational goals, and career preparation. The placement program also provides job-seeking services, ensuring that students make a smooth transition from the classroom the working world. The Center is located at 1400 West Washington and can be reached at 573-717-1123.

PRIVATE SCHOOL Kennett Christian Academy The Kennett Christian Academy is a co-educational private school affiliated with the Pentecostal religion. The school offers classes from first grade through high school. The Academy has a one-to-six teacher-to-student ratio. Kennett Christian Academy is located at 1321 South By-Pass, and can be reached by calling 573-888-2520.

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Health Services Dunklin County Health Department The County Health Department was established in 1922.

For more than 75 years the Dunklin County Health Department has provided services to residents of Dunklin County. The department offers flu and pneumonia vaccines and other immunizations, communicable disease follow up, community health education, a tuberculosis program, STD screening and treatment, blood pressure and glucose screenings, cholesterol and prostate screening, temporary Medicaid cards, birth and death certificates, lead screening, AIDS testing/screening, environmental services, and vital records.

The department provides valuable prenatal services such as maternal and child health, infant mortality reduction program, and WIC program.

The WIC Division is located within the clinic and may be reached at (573) 888-9441.

There is a full time registered dietician who works in both the Kennett and Malden offices.

Lisa Johnson is director of the department. The administrative offices and clinic are at 402 Recovery Road in Ken-

nett. Telephone (573) 888-9008. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Medic One Ambulance Service Medic One Ambulance Service provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) crew, working 24-hours, seven days a week, responding to the region’s emergency needs. Medic One also offers the Care Partner Program which provides the lowest possible cost for medically necessary ambulance transportation.

For more information on Medic One contact 870-333-5277.

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FCC Behavioral Health FCC Behavioral Health is a private, non-profit, certified community behavioral health organization. Founded in 1976, FCCBH has a proven history of working with individuals to provide a wide range of services promoting person-centered recovery and wellness. We work with individuals of all race, creed, gender, disability and sexual orientation and proudly serve the needs of Dunklin County.

It can be overwhelming when you or someone you love is struggling with emotional or behavioral health issues. The effects of COVID-19 have compounded those feelings of depression, suicidal ideations, and isolation. Our dedicated team is here to help provide the tools necessary in the journey towards recovery and wellness. At FCC Behavioral Health our goal is to treat the whole person with a focus on our five core values: Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence.

Services include screening, comprehensive assessment, crisis response and intervention, individual, group and family therapy, psychiatry, community support, psychosocial reha-

bilitation, medication-assisted treatment, and many more. We also collaborate with families, school and healthcare systems, and other networks to create an individualized plan for our consumers. Depending on the service, our team may work with consumers in their homes, in the community, in the school, or in one of our residential or outpatient facilities.

Studies have shown that 1 in 5 Americans will suffer a mental health illness in their lifetime. FCC Behavioral Health is here to help. For additional information on our range of services and locations, you can find us on the web at www. fccinc.org, on Facebook at @FCCBHORG, or by calling our offices at 573-888-5925. We also have a 24/7 crisis line: (800) 356-5395.

FCC Behavioral Health also has an, open to the public, primary care clinic located at 900 State Highway V V in Kennett to continue to serve the health and wellness of our community. For additional information or to schedule an appointment contact them at 573-559-2365.

Community Aid/Services

Delta Children’s Home The Delta Children’s Home provides a caring and welcoming environment for young people in need who have been removed from their homes by the Dunklin County Juvenile Office and Missouri Children’s Division due to abuse or neglect.

Organized in 1961 as a 501(c)3 non-profit group, the homes are governed by a 12-member board of directors, members of which are appointed by the Division III Judge of Dunklin County to volunteer for a three year term.

The Delta Children’s Home works closely with the Missouri Children’s Division and meets the requirements of the state of Missouri for housing children in foster care.

Two homes are operated by the board with foster parents living in each home and providing for the daily needs of the children.

Children are received into the homes at any time during the day or night, seven days a week, and often with very little advance notice.

The largest single source of funding for the Delta Children’s Home is the annual auction and bake sale held each fall.

Items for the auction are donated by area residents and merchants then auctioned to the highest bidder. Donations are also accepted throughout the year.

Dunklin Day Activity Center The Dunklin Day Activity Center is a day habilitation center for developmentally disabled adults, offering a community integration program. The director is Ashlie Dobbins. The center is located at 320 Kennett St. and is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. The phone number is 573-888-1727.

Cotton Boll Sheltered Workshop The Cotton Boll Sheltered Workshop is located on Industrial Drive in Kennett. The Workshop is a recycling center, currently accepting the following: cardboard, white paper, mixed paper, newspaper, #1 plastic and #2 plastic, aluminum cans, cotton modular tarps, John Deere plastic, books, cell phones, toners, ink jets, magazines, clothes with no tears or stains, shoes that are paired, DVDs/CDs and cameras. They do not accept glass items and the facility requests that all items turned in for recycling be clean. There is also a thrift store located at the center. They accept gently used clothing, shoes, books, bicycles, and furniture just to name a few. Workshop employees ask that all clothing brought in be clean and ready to wear. The manager for the Workshop is Angie Benson, who currently supervises 40 employees.

Hours for the facility are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cotton Boll Workshop employees work 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more Dunklin County Caring Council information concerning the recycling program or other mat- The Dunklin County Caring Council is a group of individuals ters, the workshop may be reached at (573) 888-2666.

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To inquire about our affordable housing, please contact the number listed below or one of the apartment complexes.

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who have banded together with a mission to link services and resources to enhance the opportunities for children and families in the community to achieve their highest potential.

The Council works to meet the needs of the total community and partners with various facets of the community including the public sector, private sector, schools, and faith-based organizations to meet that goal. Some of the programs supported by the Caring Council are ICARE (Individual Cancer Assistance Relief Effort), CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Family Treatment Court Programs, Healthy Schools/Healthy Communities, Christmas Toy Chest, Rotary Little Free Library and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors.

The Dunklin County Caring Council is governed by a seven-member board of directors representing all segments of the community. Carrying out the policies established by the board is an Executive Director, Venna Oldsen.

The Caring Council is located at 311 Kennett Street in Kennett. The telephone number is (573) 717-1158.

The R.A.C.K. The Regional Activity Center and Kitchen (The RACK), located at 313 Kennett St, is a facility used to promote healthier lifestyles in Kennett. The RACK features a learning kitchen equipped with the necessary appliances and tools to teach kids and their families how to prepare and enjoy healthy meals and snacks, through the Taste Buddies cooking classes. New this year is an activity program for youth, Play Buddies. This program combines outdoor play focused on keeping children physically active followed by enrichment activities to keep those creative/thinking skills flowing. For more information about The RACK, please contact the Dunklin County Caring Council.

Community Garden The Community Garden is located on a seven-acre plot at the corner of Vandeventer and Commercial Streets. The Garden provides healthy food and nutritional crop awareness throughout the community. It is an extensive outreach campaign that has helped provide food to those who need it. The only payment required is a 50/50 sharing program.

For every bag picked, the individual is asked to pick one for the Garden, in order to distribute to those who are unable to pick for themselves. Individual plots are also available for rent on the west side of the garden. For more information about the Kennett Community Garden, contact the St. John A.M.E. Church at 314—974-4876.

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Parks and Recreation Parks Kennett has six city parks scattered throughout the community: Del-Mo, Indian, Jones Memorial, Mitchell, Oak Haven and Willoughby. Most feature playground equipment, picnic facilities and restrooms. Jones Memorial, Willoughby and Mitchell Parks also have walking trails, while Indian Park boasts a state-of-the-art complex of baseball and softball fields.

Dunklin County Museum The Dunklin County Museum is located on the northeast corner of the downtown Courthouse Square in Kennett. The building was remodeled in 2011-2012, receiving an exterior facelift and interior upgrades. For many years, the museum building originally housed Kennett City Hall. The town’s original jail also sits in the building, with the old prison bars serving as an interesting architectural note. The museum is Kennett’s only building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum is open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. each Wednesday. On Saturday it opens by appointment. Call 573888-3659.

There is no admission charge. The museum is a not-for-profit institution, founded in 1976, and it is operated by the Dunklin County Museum Board.

Music Kennett is most widely known for its longstanding music traditions. Kennett is hometown to recording artists : Sheryl Crow, David Nail, Trent Tomlinson, as well as operatic tenor soloist, Limmie Pulliam. Their talents grow from long standing traditions that run through the community’s schools, churches, and many different performing art venues.

Each year the Friends of Music sponsor a concert in the park.

Local musicians come together to form the Kennett Municipal Band, which consists of approximately 40 members. The concert is held in conjunction with the city’s Independence Day festivities. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Baseball Kennett’s Little League Baseball is sponsored by the Kennett Boys Baseball Association.

Little league baseball teams are based on two-year age levels: 5 and 6 year olds; 7 and 8 year olds; 9 and 10 year olds, and 11 and 12 year olds. An exception is 13 through 15-year-olds who play the same teams.

Kennett’s baseball program has been very successful in the past, with the all-star teams from Kennett winning several district and state tournaments, and with the state tournament being held in Kennett on a few occasions as well.

ed multi-lane facility. Phone: 573-888-9400. Seven days a week 3pm to closing.

Swimming The Sheryl Crow Aquatic Center, one block south of the Courthouse Square, at 211 Kennett St., has a junior olympic sized pool, a children’s pool, splash pad, water slide and pool house with locker rooms. Call (573) 888-5557.

The Kennett Country Club has a private pool and is located at U.S. 412 and Mo. Highway 84 East. For information about the Country Club phone (573) 888-9921.

Fishing Soccer An abundance of fishing prospects are nearby including The Kiwanis Club of Kennett sponsors a Soccer League.

Lake Jerry P. Combs at Kennett; Wappapello Lake near PopRegistration is the first Monday and Tuesday after school lar Bluff, Clearwater Lake near Piedmont; Duck Creek at begins in August.

Puxico; access to river fishing at Black River; Castor River; Soccer play begins the first week of September and runs to the Mississippi River; and the St. Francis River. the end of October. Games are played at Indian Park.

To be eligible, players must be between the ages of 5 and Hunting 18, before Aug. 1.

Everyone who hunts or traps in Missouri must have an apEach participant must bring a birth certificate for proof of el- propriate hunting or trapping permit or qualify for an exigibility at the time of signups. There will be no exceptions. emption. The issuance of a hunting or trapping permit does All players must provide their own shin guards. For more in- not authorize trespassing on private lands. Remember that formation on the soccer program or camp log on to www. your behavior reflects on all hunters and trappers. Respect kennettkiwanisclub.org. the rights of private landowners. Hunting seasons in Missouri are set for the following game: Basketball Coyotes; crows; deer (firearms/muzzleloader/archery seaA community basketball league for children is sponsored by sons); turkey (archery/firearm seasons); bullfrog; green the Kennett Kiwanis Club. frog; pheasant; quail; rabbits; ruffed grouse; squirrels; rail; There are teams for boys and girls and every child who snipe; woodcock; teal; doves; ducks, geese and beaver. For enrolls is assigned to a team–there are no tryouts. more information, log on to the Missouri Department of During the season four games are played each evening Conservation website: http://mdc.mo.gov/. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. No games are played on Wednesday. The season culminates with a two- Golf week long tournament. Game admission is 50 cents.

Kennett Country Club located on Hwy. 84, 888-9921 also For more information on Kiwanis basketball, log on to www. offers an 18-hole golf course with bermuda fairways and kennettkiwanisclub.org. greens. Memberships are available, but not required for use of this course.

Bowling Kennett Lanes is located at 1315 St. Francis in Kennett. Hiking and Bike Trail Balls and shoes are available to rent at the newly renovat- The city’s newest recreational attraction is a paved hiking

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and biking trail which connects First Street and North Bypass along Frisco and Compress Roads. This trail gives citizens and guests a safe area to get exercise. The trail is just less than one mile and there are parking spaces available at the North Bypass for users to leave their cars and then walk.

Palace Theater The Kennett Palace Theater, located at 224 First St. offers new movie releases. The theater was built in 1915, expanded in 1927, and restored within the last decade.

For movie titles and show times call 573-919-0190 or 573-873-6427.

Semo Little Theater SEMO Little Theater, Inc. was formed as a state non-profit organization in 1985 to provide an outlet for creative community involvement, while seeking to produce quality entertainment.

SEMO Little Theater Performing Arts Center is maintained by the group, and is home to theatrical productions, live music, and more. In addition to its stage presentations, SEMO Little Theater has been active in the schools, presenting short skits, plays, and readings to younger students, and in the Dunklin County Library system, participating in the Library’s Summer Reading Program.

SEMO Little Theater, Inc, also presents annual cash awards (including the Terrence Van Hunter Memorial Award) to area high school graduates with an interest in the performing arts.

SEMO Little Theater, Inc., is made up completely of volunteers with an interest in the performing arts. Anyone wishing to become involved in any facet of the theater is invited to attend a meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, at the SEMO Little Theater Performing Arts Center.

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Fairs/Festivals Fall Into Arts Festival The Kennett Alliance for the Arts (KAFTA) host the Fall Into Arts Festival every September.

Fall Into Arts is a two-day festival that brings local artists, live music, theatrical performances, and great food to Downtown Kennett. All events take place around the Kennett square. The event is designed for all ages to enjoy with a variety of activities and scheduled entertainment. There are adult and youth competitions and shows, vendors for arts/crafts/food, an activity zone, bounce houses, story time and more.

For information visit www.kafta.org.

Delta Fair The annual Delta Fair welcomes all of its many friends from southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas to the largest fair in this area. Continued emphasis will be placed on Agriculture, 4-H, FFA, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (formerly Future Homemakers) shows and exhibits.

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Also, one of the largest Art shows in this 3-state area will be exhibited and shown in the American Legion Building on the Fairgrounds, along with many Household Arts, Hobbies, Home Baking and Food Preservation shows and exhibits.

A well-rounded program of “Family Fun” will be provided in the nightly FREE grandstand attractions. Gold Star Amusements will provide clean, first-class rides on the midway for the enjoyment of all ages.

The Delta Fair is a member of the Missouri Association of Fairs and Agricultural Exhibitions and an Associate member of the Arkansas Fair Association.

The Delta Fair Board consists of President Dennis Pickard, Vice-President Michelle Lane, Treasurer Nelda Morgan, Secretary Brenda Ellis, and members Pam Abbott, Scott Anderson, Brad Carter, Marty Cato, James “Jingo” Cole, Frank Crafton, Cindy Henderson, Blake Bowers, Michelle Lane, Regina Lee, Dell McClelland, Jan McElwrath, Eva McMahan, Terry McVey, Danny Rhew, Wiley Tucker, and Roger Wheeler.

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Welcome to Malden City of Malden Malden is a city in the northeast corner of Dunklin County, Missouri located near the intersection of Missouri Route 25 and U.S. Route 62. Malden was platted in 1877 by a railroad official. Some say the community has the name of Colonel T. H. Mauldin, a county judge, while others believe the name is a transfer from Malden, Massachusetts. A post office called Malden has been in operation since 1877.

In 1889 Malden became a fourth-class city. It was called the “metropolis of the north end of the county” as the city continued to grow and establish its first government. In addition, bonds were issued for the purpose of erecting water works and electric light works.

The city continued to prosper and grow during the next several decades, adding citizens and businesses. The population was 3,792 at the 2020 census.

New to Malden?

• Water/Sewer service: Board of Public Works, 573-276-2238.

• Electric: Board of Public Works, 573-276-2238, or Ozark Border Electric Cooperative, 573-276-3214.

• Gas: Liberty Utilities, 885-872-3242 • Cable: Sparklight, 844-546-3278 • Occupancy Permit: Board of Public Works 573-276-2238.

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City Hall City Hall is now located inside the Community Center at 607 N. Douglass Street. The city administrator is Ivone Smith. The city treasurer/financial officer is Angela Earnheart. The city clerk is Mandy Lewis. She can be reached at 573-276-4502. The city attorney is Jonce Chidister, and the Municipal Judge is John Welch.

Government The city has a mayor-council form of government comprised of an elected Mayor and 8 council members, two from each of the four wards. The mayor serves a four-year term and councilmen serve two-year terms.

One councilman, from each of the four wards, is elected during city elections each April.

The City Council meets in City Hall, located at 607 N. Douglass St., the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Current council members are Debra Wilkerson, Lynette Jenkins, Terri Lefler, Robert House, Drew Joyce, Harold Jones, Bo Beckett and Casen Coleman.

Denton Kooyman is the mayor.

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Postal Service Utilities Malden owns and operates its own city water and sewer systems. The Superintendent for those systems is Kurt Krepps.

The Board of Public Works provides electric, water and sewer service to Malden residents. To establish service, call 573-276-2238 or stop in at their office, now located inside the Malden Community Center at 607 N. Douglass St. You will need to get an occupancy permit issued by the Board of Public Works before services can be connected.

Liberty Utilities supplies the city of Malden with natural gas. The phone number is 885-872-3242. The city of Malden has a contract with Allied Waste Systems for trash removal. The company, based in Dexter, can be reached by calling 1-573-624-8135. For those who live outside the city limits, Ozark Border Electric Cooperative, located on Highway J, west of Malden, offers rural electric service. For more information, call 573-276-3214 during regular business hours. Sparklight serves as the cable provider for the area. They can be reached at 844-546-3278.

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Residents moving to town or changing addresses are urged to contact the Malden Post Office at 573-276-4483.

City, rural and post office box mail delivery are all available at the Malden office, located at 107 N. Douglass. The Malden Post Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday to serve customers’ postal needs. As an added benefit, the lobby is open 24 hours daily. Mail leaves the office at 4:30 p.m. each weekday and on Saturdays.

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Department of Public Safety The Police Department, Fire Department and the Emergency Management Agency comprise what is now the Malden Department of Public Safety. The DPS provides 24-hour service to the citizens of Malden, and also assists other agencies. The Department of Public Safety is led by Director Jeff Mitchell (who also serves as Chief of Police) and Fire Chief Jonn Johnson.

The Department of Public Safety consists of eleven police officers, of which eight are assigned to Patrol Division and three are administrative, but assist patrol. The Police Division has one Humane Officer and numerous Reserve Police Officers. There is one DPS Officer, which is assigned to Fire Division, but is available to assist the Police Division. The Fire Division has three Engineers, one Building Official and numerous Volunteer Firemen. The Communications Division operates 24/7 and consists of four Communication Operators/Dispatchers. The DPS also monitors weather conditions and has weather spotters ready during a potentially dangerous weather event.

Offices of the DPS are located at 112 E. Laclede Street and can be reached by calling 573-276-2211.

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Airport The Malden Regional Airport is a public-use airport with two 5,000-foot runways with LPV Approaches that serve the general aviation, business, medical, agriculture, military and corporate aviation needs of southeast Missouri and

beyond. Malden’s Regional Airport is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, which identifies airports that are significant to natioanl transportation. The airport is connected to the Malden Industrial Park, which makes Malden the ideal location for corporations. Strategically located, the airport makes a great stop for fuel, layovers, and friendly service.

The Pilot’s Lounge is accessible 24-hours-a-day and has a comfortable lounge area with cable television, internet connection, conference room, restrooms and vending. Pi-

lots are not charged a landing or tie down fee. A courtesy car is available by calling the airport (573-276-2279) or the FBO (573-776-4406). Motel accommodations are available at the Malden Airport Inn (573-276-5144). Ground Communications Outlet (GCO) operated on frequency 135.075 for Pilots to connect on the ground by radio with Memphis Center (4 clicks) or with FSS Wx Brief (6 clicks).

The Malden Airport has a DTN weather station that provides instant, unlimited access to regional and national weather data. Aviation fuel (100 LL) is available on a 24-hour basis from an automated credit card pumping station called a Stand Alone Ramp Attendant (SARA). Aircraft repairs are available through Tango Charlie Aviation. The airport has an elevation of approximately 289-295 feet above mean sea level. Elevations vary little in all directions.

Please feel free to contact the airport at any time for more information or to discuss hangar rentals. The Airport office is located at 3077 Mitchell Drive, Malden and can be reached by phone at 573-276-2279 or by email at airport@maldenmo.com. David Blalock is the Airport Manager.

Malden’s sole hotel, The Malden Airport Inn, is located on the Industrial Park and has a conference room available for meetings and celebrations. Handicapped rooms and non-smoking rooms are available. For information, or to reserve a room, call 573-276-5144.

Library The Malden branch of the Dunklin County Library is now located at 1203 Stokelan Drive, and features state-of-theart technology. New computers are online to assist in your search. The library is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Branch Librarian is Sarah Snider. Telephone 573-276-3674.

Transportation Malden is the headquarters for the Dunklin County Transit System. The DCTS bus system provides service to all citizens, young or old. It allows anyone to travel at a low cost to locations on a fixed route. Handicapped persons in wheelchairs are also able to travel on DCTS, as the system provides a bus equipped with a wheelchair lift. Medicaid transportation is provided when authorized. For more information about DCTS, call 276-5806.

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Nutrition Site At the Demaree-McDonald Malden Nutrition Center, 117 E. Main (corner of East Main and Decatur streets), hot meals are served daily from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to those 60 years of age and older or to those who are disabled for a suggested donation oof $4. Anyone may eat at the Nutrition Center for the price of only $6 per plate. The center is open Monday

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through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to the in-house and to go meals that average nearly 100 each day, the Nutrition Center provides over 200 meals to homebound seniors daily. Four routes service seniors locally, in Malden, Clarkton and Risco. Bingo is sponsored by local businesses throughout the year.

For additional information, call 2763266 or email: malden.nutrition@ gmail.com.

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For community events and organization meetings, consider the Malden Community Center. Malden opened its Community Center in August of 1975 and it contains 14,950 square feet of accommodating space. It is electrically heated and fully air conditioned. The L.G. Heise Auditorium, which has a seating capacity of 800 people, is the largest room in the building.

The large stage, which hosts many pageants and other community events, is fully curtained and has access to a complete public address and audio/visual system. A catering kitchen adjoins the spacious auditorium.

There are also three sizable meeting rooms, the largest of which will accommodate 75-80 people. To contact the Community Center regarding rental space, call City Hall at 573-276-4502.

Education The Malden R-I School District is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education which serves approximately 1,100 students in northernmost Dunklin County including the city of Malden. The curriculum provides its students with a wide range of educational opportunities which prepare them for employment or further education. The district participates in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP). The district is continually reviewing its curriculum and assessment outcomes to determine what changes are needed to constantly improve instruction within the district. The district has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the A+ Program. Through this program, students meeting certain criteria will qualify for tuition free schooling to certain junior colleges and technical schools throughout the state of Missouri for the first two years following high school. An exceptional program is in place for special needs students. In addition to district students, the Malden R-I School District provides services for special needs students of surrounding school districts through its special education cooperative. Also housed with this program is the Parents As Teachers Program, a Pre-School Program for four year olds, which is offered free of charge, and an Early Childhood Special Education Program for three and four-year-old students with special needs. Persons seeking more inforAnswer Book

mation about the Malden R-I School District or who would like a tour of its facilities should contact the Central Office at 573-276-5794. The Malden Headstart Center, under the sponsorship of the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Council, is located on the Malden Industrial Park. For more information, call 573-276-3678.

Carie Fowler is superintendent of schools. Robert Ison is the high school principal, Aaron Bidewell is the Assistant High School Principal. Misty Thomas serves as the elementary school principal. Current members of the Malden School Board include President, Ben Brown, Vice-President, Denton Kooyman, Treasurer, Wes E. Shelton, Secretary, Jessica Carpenter, and members, Matt Rhine, Jeff Mitchell, Carolyn Cornman and Ken Lentz.

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Parks and Recreation

Power Plant Park is located at the south end of town on South Beckwith Street, across from the City of Malden Malden has five parks conveniently located throughout Power Plant. This park includes an open pavilion, basketball the city. These parks cover a total of 350 acres and include court and playground equipment. tennis courts and baseball and softball fields.

• Located on West Park Street, Malden’s largest park, Frisco Bootheel Youth Museum Park, contains three sections of playgrounds, two open pa- The Bootheel Youth Museum offers children exciting, invenvilions, restroom facilities, the Scout Hut, water fountains, tive (and educational) fun! For more information contact barbecue grills and benches. The park also features a newly the museum online or call 573-276-3600. This is a not-foropened walking trail and will include a splash pad for sum- profit educational institution whose primary focus is to promer 2024. vide programs and exhibits, in collaboration with schools, • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, is located on East Broad- colleges, and community organizations, in the fields of water Road. It has playground equipment, a large lighted math, science, natural resources, human relations, and basketball court, a walking trail, playground equipment, the arts. Did you know that memberships to the Bootheel two open pavilions with bbq grills, water fountains and re- Youth Museum (BYM) includes the Association of Science stroom facilities. and Technology Centers Travel Passport? As a member of • Watson Memorial Park is located in the Malden Industri- the BYM you are eligible for benefits such as free general al Park adjacent to tennis courts. The park includes water admission when you travel outside of your local area. features, walking trails, an open pavilion, barbecue pits, a volleyball court and baseball fields. RV hook-ups are near Malden Historical Museum the park.

The Malden Historical Museum was founded in 1955 by • Located just off Business Highway 25 on the city’s north Mary Kochtitzky, who began collecting historical informaend, Blades Park has playground equipment, an open pa- tion and articles from area residents. The museum was vilion and barbecue pits. originally housed in one room in the back of the Malden • Library which was founded by Mary’s sister Elise Kochtitz-

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ky Byrd. Residents of the area donated a number of antiques to the museum for display and soon the meager space wasn’t large enough to display all of its collection and displays were changed using a rotating system. In 1980 Floyd and Vera Brown donated their home at 201 North Beckwith Street to the museum. Following extensive renovation, the Malden Historical Museum opened its doors at its new home in 1983 and has much more space to display its ample collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia. The museum receives no financial assistance from the city, state or national governments and is solely funded by memberships, memorials and donations.

Malden Army Airfield Museum The terminal building at the Malden Airport houses the Malden Army Airfield Museum, overseen by the Malden Army Airfield Preservation Steering Committee (MAAPS).

The museum was opened in the interest of preserving artifacts and memorabilia from a time when the Malden Airport housed an Army flight training center. For more information, contact the museum at 573-276-2279.

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The country club is located on the Industrial Park at 2290 Stuart Street, off Arnold Blvd. The restaurant is open to the public. For more information, call 573-276-9991.

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Welcome to Senath City of Senath

Government

Senath is a farming community in southern Dunklin County on U.S. 412. It was incorporated as a fourth class city in 1882, and today has a population of 1,571, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

The city has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected to a two year term and members of the Board of Aldermen are elected to two year terms.

There are two aldermen elected from each of the city’s two wards on alternate years in the Municipal Election each April.

Joe Lane is the Mayor of Senath, his office number is 573-738-2833.

Members of the Board of Aldermen are Patsy Davis, Ray Ivy, Christian Castro and John Ridings. The Board meets the second Monday of each month at City Hall.

City Hall The Senath City Hall is located at 301 West Commercial Street and houses most of the city offices. The telephone number is 573-738-2346. The city clerk is Sarah Layne. The city tax collector is Kathy Morgan.

Residents of Senath are required to buy and display a city sticker on their vehicles. The stickers cost $5 and may be obtained at the city hall. The deadline is February 15.

New to Senath?

• Water/Sewer service: City Hall, 573-738-2346 • Electric: Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, 573-888-824-3434 • Gas: Liberty Utilities, 885-872-3242 • Cable: Sparklight, 844-546-3278, or Pemiscot-Dunklin Fiber, 573-757-6641

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A city marshal, elected to a four-year term, is the chief law enforcement officer and supervises other officers as authorized by the Board of Aldermen. Omar Karnes serves as the city marshal.

The police department is housed in the city hall. The non-emergency number is 573-738-2818. For emergencies, dial 911.

The City of Senath operates its own water and sewer service. Lonnie Rice currently serves as superintendent over the department. A $100 deposit is required to initiate service. Electricity for the city is provided by Pemiscot Dunklin Electric Cooperative, 888-824-3434. Liberty Utilities provided natural gas to the city. They can be reached at 885-872-3242. Cable is provided by Sparklight, 888863-9928, or Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber, 573-757-6641

Fire Department Senath has a volunteer fire department, over which Kent Montgomery serves as fire chief.

The fire department is located on South Main Street. The non-emergency number is 573-738-2313 or 738-2013. For emergencies, dial 911.

Postal Service The U.S. Post Office in Senath is located on West Commercial Street. The number to reach them is 573-738-2018.

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Library The Senath branch of the Dunklin County Library is located at 108 North Main Street. For more information on programs at the library, contact them at 573-7382363.

The library is open from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Parks and Recreation Williamson Park in Senath hosts a variety of events annually including the Senath Womens Club’s Walk for a Cure, the Senath Fall Festival, and the Senath Christmas in the Park event.

Education The educational needs of the city of Senath are served by Senath-Hornersville School District.

Chad Morgan is the district’s superintendent. He can be reached at 573-738-2669. His office is located in the school administration building, 803 South State Street.

HIGH SCHOOL The Senath-Hornersville High School is located at 800 South State Street in Senath, and can be reached at 573738-2661. Jared Gurley is the High School Principal.

MIDDLE SCHOOL The Senath-Hornersville Middle School is located at 601 School Street in Hornersville. The phone number is 573737-2455. The middle school houses grades five through eight. Anthony Mauricio serves as the Middle School principal.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Senath-Hornersville Elementary is located at 802 State Street in Senath, and houses grades Pre-K through fourth. The Elementary principal is David Bradshaw.

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