Arbyrd News

Ken Johnson and Keith Williams, both members of the Senath Volunteer Fire Department, recently made a presentation at the Senath Lions Club meeting, explaining the many services the department provides and the supplies and materials the department utilizes.

Kennett Police Department Communication Supervisor, Captain Mark Goddard, along with Lance Davis, of the Kennett Fire Department, explained to the Kennett City Council on Tuesday problems with the City of Kennett communications service, along with the approximate costs of $150,000 to $200,000 to totally update and repair the system.

The City of Hornersville is in the process of getting in the holiday spirit, after kicking things off with the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday night.

The City of Senath recently lost a well-known resident who became highly decorated while serving his country during World War II, as Alvie Woodrow Wilcox passed away on Thursday, Nov.

The Arbyrd City Council voted, during a meeting on Monday, November 16, to raise the water rate by a total of $5, within three years, and raise the sewer rate by a total of $5, within three years.

The Arbyrd City Council discussed solutions to the trash issue on Monday, including one solution to enforce the current city ordinance on trash.

Country music superstars, The Bellamy Brothers, headlined the 2009 Cotton Pickin' Festival at Arbyrd, entertaining the large crowd with several of their number one and top ten hits, all while trying to help the city raise money for its park.

The Bellamy Brothers will be headlining the fourth annual Cotton Pickin' Festival on September 12, following the opening band, Jaded, of Kennett, performing at 6:30 p.m. The Bellamy Brothers will take the stage at 8 p.m. The Bellamy Brothers have been a large part of country music for more than 30 years, according to their biography.

Citizens of Arbyrd attended their city council meeting on Monday to voice concerns with the city's trash service.

Charles Crawford of Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative was present at the Arbyrd City Council meeting on Monday, addressing concerns from the city concerning area utilities.

Funds will support addition of 16 Early Literacy Stations The Dunklin County Library will soon be offering additional Early Literacy Stations at various branches throughout the organization, made possible through a grant administered by the Missouri State Library division.

The Arbyrd City Council recently sent a letter of invitation to a representative from Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative to attend the city council meeting on Monday.

Due to the amount of rain during the spring months, Dunklin County farmers are behind schedule according to maturity dates.