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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 1d
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Caruthersville School District announces AMI day due to increased illness

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — The Caruthersville School District will hold an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) day Friday, Nov. 13, due to an increase in illness among students and staff. According to a district announcement, Friday will be designated AMI Day 1, and students will be required to complete...

Caruthersville, MO · 13h
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George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip Hosts 116 ‘Real Deal’ Street Cars for Drag Drive Repeat’s Short Circuit 2026

Drag Drive Repeat hosted the Short Circuit 2026 presented by DeatshWerks at George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip over the weekend on Nov. 6-7. This drag and drive-style event in Paragould, Arkansas brought 220+ participants (116 race cars) to one of the most infamous tracks in the country. The collection of cars at this event came from as far as Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Ohio and more. Everything from gassers to Adam Hodson’s GapTrain made passes on this historic strip of concrete poured a paycheck at a time back in the early 1960s.

Paragould, AR · 1d
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Bombers blast Rams in season opener

The Mountain Home Bombers finished off Paragould with a 15-0 run in the second half and ran to a 58-40 victory over the Rams in the season opener for both teams Monday night at The Hangar. Mountain Home scored the game’s first eight points, and the Bombers kept the Rams...

Mountain Home, AR · 3d
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Georgia-Pacific to invest $20 million in Anchor Packaging plant in Paragould

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Georgia-Pacific plans to add 10 to 20 jobs at its Anchor Packaging plant in Paragould as part of a $20 million expansion, according to a news release. The company plans to add two thermoforming lines, along with related equipment and infrastructure improvements, to the plant, which makes polypropylene and PET containers for the foodservice and food packaging markets.

Paragould, AR · 20h

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K8 Barton's Weather Deck Opens in Paragould

The community came together to celebrate the addition of a new K8 Barton's Weather Deck at Bland Park! When K8 News recognized the need for another weather deck for its meteorologists, they knew they wanted to bring the project to Paragould. With the help of the City of Paragould Parks Department, Bland Park was selected as the perfect location. The new weather deck will provide K8 meteorologists with a place to deliver weather updates while also offering a shaded space for families to relax and enjoy the park. Chamber Ambassadors, community members, and representatives from the City of Paragould, K8 News, and Barton's joined together to celebrate this addition with a ribbon cutting. We appreciate everyone who helped make this project possible and continue to invest in spaces that bring our community together!

Paragould, AR · 21h