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Adair County COVID-19 Case Rises to 71 June 5, 2020
Six more positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Adair County yesterday. The new cases brings the total number for the county to 71. There are now 29 people in isolation and 42 individuals who have left isolation. Four of the six new cases, two 33-year-old females, a 31-year-old male, and a 46-year-old male, are […]
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Blunt Calls for More Police Reviews June 5, 2020
Missouri’s Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is calling on the U.S. Attorney General to act in response to nationwide protests against police brutality. Blunt wrote in a letter that in the wake of the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, Americans are rightfully demanding justice and accountability. Blunt asked the […]
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Free Fishing Days Saturday and Sunday June 5, 2020
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days tomorrow and Sunday. During Free Fishing Days, anyone can fish without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during […]
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Movie in the Park Series Kicks Off Saturday June 5, 2020
The 2020 “Movie in the Park Series” will kick off on Saturday with a showing of Sonic the Hedgehog, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kirksville – Thousand Hills. Kirksville Parks and Recreation, along with several community sponsors, present a free “Movie in the Park” every Saturday night at dusk in the Ray Klinginsmith Amphitheater […]
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Adair County COVID-19 Case Count Rises to 65 June 4, 2020
Three additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Adair County yesterday. Two of the cases, a 30-year-old male and a 33-year-old female, are related to area meat-processing plants. The third case involves a 56-year-old male Adair County farmer. These new cases bring the total case count to 65. There are now 23 people in isolation […]
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South Franklin Street to Close for Asphalt Street Improvements June 4, 2020
South Franklin Street will temporarily close for asphalt street improvements today and tomorrow. South Franklin Street between Patterson Street and Shepherd Avenue will be closed to through traffic only
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Adair County Sheriff Commends Peaceful Protest June 4, 2020
The Adair County Sheriff is commending the participants in Tuesday’s peaceful protest in Kirksville at Rotary Park and Baltimore Street. The sheriff noted that during the protest, there were several individuals connected to the group that walked the protest route and picked up any trash and water bottles that might have been dropped on the […]
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Youth Alcohol Enforcement Campaign June 4, 2020
Law enforcement is gearing up for the Youth Alcohol Enforcement Campaign. Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other agencies will be participating in MoDOT’s Division of Highway & Traffic Safety Youth Alcohol Enforcement operation from June 5th through the 14th. According to the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, many substance-impaired drivers are […]
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Local Municipal Election Results June 3, 2020
Here are local results from the General Municipal Election. The Adair County Health Department Tax Levy increase has passed. Adair Co. R-1 School District Proposition K.I.D.S. has passed. For the Kirksville City Council, incumbents Rick Steele and Chuck Long will retain their seats.
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Peaceful Protest in Kirksville June 3, 2020
A peaceful protest was hosted in Kirksville, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and in memory of George Floyd. Protesters yesterday afternoon lined Baltimore Street holding signs and waving at vehicles driving by. Participants first gathered in Rotary Park where there were multiple speeches, singing and a moment of silence. The death of […]
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Entertainment News

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Cast Donates $100,000 Towards Bail Relief For Protesters

The cast of NBC’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has made a $100,000 donation to the National Bail Fund Network. Dan Goor, co-creator of the show, made

Amanda Seales Leaves ‘The Real’ 6 Months After Joining As Co-Host

After six months as a co-host on The Real, Amanda Seales is leaving the show. The 38-year-old actress announced her departure during an Instagram

Garth Brooks Reschedules Cincinnati Show For Second Time

Garth Brooks has postponed his upcoming stadium show at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium, which was planned for June 27. While there is no new

“Riverdale” Star Vanessa Morgan Alleges She is Paid Less Than White Co-Stars

“Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan announced she’s “not being quiet anymore” when it comes to the portrayal of black people in media. Morgan tweeted: “Tired

FOX NEWS

Hannity: In the 'new' Democratic Party, it's 'woke' to abolish law enforcement
In his Opening Monologue on Friday, "Hannity" host Sean Hannity said that it is clear, from the comments and actions of several Democratic Party officeholders across the country, that it is now en vogue to try to end the custom of police and law enforcement.
Charles Creitz
Biden clinches Democratic presidential nomination with latest delegate haul
Joe Biden is now the Democratic presidential nominee, after reaching the threshold of 1,991 pledged delegates needed to clinch his party’s nomination.
Paul Steinhauser
'Law & Order: SVU' to address George Floyd’s death and coronavirus pandemic in new season, showrunner says
"Law & Order: SVU" will address the death of George Floyd -- and the protests that followed -- in future episodes of the long-running NBC series, according to showrunner Warren Leight.
Mariah Haas
Cardinal Zen, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party, condemns Vatican’s silence on Hong Kong security law
A Roman Catholic cardinal and outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party is blasting the Vatican's silence on China's efforts to exert more control over Hong Kong, likening it to political pandering with little regard for faith.
Louis Casiano
Uber Eats stops charging delivery fees to black-owned restaurants
Uber said it will make changes to its ride-hailing app and Uber Eats delivery service to support black-owned businesses.
Nicolas Vega
Twitter search for 'racist' shows Trump's profile as top account
The Twitter algorithm has started to show a quirky result.
Peter Aitken
NY Times execs 'take turns apologizing' to staff amid Tom Cotton op-ed uproar: report
Top leadership at The New York Times reportedly took turns apologizing to its staff who were offended by the publishing of Sen. Tom Cotton's op-ed calling for troops to be sent to quell riots amid the George Floyd protests.
Joseph Wulfsohn
Martha MacCallum: Jobs report is 'vindication' for coronavirus 'lockdown rebellion'
The latest U.S. job numbers, revealed Friday, are a "boon" for President Trump and represent "vindication" for those who opposed coronavirus lockdowns, Martha MacCallum said.
Victor Garcia
3 Chinese nationals sentenced for illegally taking photos of Florida Navy base
Three Chinese citizens were sentenced to prison terms this week for illegally taking photographs of a Florida naval base.
Louis Casiano
Marc Thiessen on Biden reaction to May jobs report: Ex-VP seems to be 'rooting against' recovery
President Trump and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's respective responses to Friday's positive economic numbers were very revealing, conservative columnist Marc Thiessen and former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr., D-Tenn., said.
Victor Garcia