Dunklin County Court Reports-Division 1

On September 17th, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed by those who wrote it. On that day 234 years later, we continue to celebrate the signing of the Constitution and the rights and responsibilities it affords each of us. Each of us are encouraged to study the historical events that led to the framing the the Constitution in September 1787; to remind the public that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation for its way of life; and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve the U.S. Constitution.

Proclamations were signed by Caruthersville mayor Sue Grantham and Kennett mayor Chancellor Wayne and the Pemiscot County Commissioners, Mark Cartee, Noble Nelson and Baughn Merideth. Proclamations were also signed by Caruthersville School Superintendent JJ Bullington with Carson Riggs, Josiah Lockridge, Isabel Escandon and Lucky Singleton signing as witnesses. These students were also given a copy of the book “Constitution Translated for Kids”. This book is a simple translation of the entire U.S. Constitution, written for a 5th grade level, with the original 1787 text alongside a translation in the first ever side-by-side look at our most supreme legal and political document. Written by Cathy Travis. Ms. Travis is a native of Jonesboro, AR and a graduate of Arkansas State University.

Proclamations were also signed by Caruthersville Elementary School Principal Misty McDowell Rhine with students Mia Dominguez and Khristian Caruthers as witnesses; Caruthersville Middle School Principal Stephanie McGraw with students Amanda Rawlings, Morriah Morgan and Maurice Bryant signing as witnesses; Caruthersville High School Principal Dr. Nancy Hutchison with Carter Long, Maggie Scott Avis, Kaydance Swanson and Trey Thompson as witnesses - each reaffirming the ideas the framers had in 1787; Pemiscot County R-3 School Principal Tracie Miller with Olivia Richardson and Andrew Cunningham signing as witnesses,

Constitution Week yard signs were placed in yards in Caruthersville and Kennett.

Books about the Constitution were donated to the Caruthersville Public Library.

Displays/Posters were set up at Caruthersville Public Library, Kennett City Hall, Pemiscot County R-3 School, Kennett Elementary School, Caruthersville Middle School and the Pemiscot County Courthouse.

Groups met at the Caruthersville Seawall and the First Baptist Church bell in Kennett to ring bells at 4:00 pm on September 17th to ring bells at the same time bells were rung as the signers finished signing the Constitution 234 years ago.

Gayoso Chapter, NSDAR would like to thank all those who have helped spread the word about the U.S. Constitution September 17-23.