Category Archives: MO – East Prairie

Ongoing Effects of 2011 Flood

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Gayle Harper

Nearly three months ago I shared with you the devastating effects of the great flood of 2011 on the people of Mississippi County, Missouri. I invited you to contact the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and implore them to … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Gayle Harper

In the first 24 hours after I put up the post “Tell the Corps: Do The Right Thing!” 265 people read the blog post. Many have emailed me, saying they were planning to or already had written Mr. Pogue at … Continue reading →

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Tell the Corps: Do The Right Thing!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Gayle Harper

This post will be longer than usual. I hope you will bear with me – there are some good people who could use your help. But first, some background. Mississippi County, Missouri, is a place where many people’s roots go … Continue reading →

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Stories of the Mississippi River Flood of 2011

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Gayle Harper

After my recent trip to the flooded area of southeast Missouri known as the bootheel, I came home to meet a previous commitment for the days since then. I am just now resurfacing to catch up with the news and … Continue reading →

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Dust, Southern Charm and Something Ancient

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Gayle Harper

I’ve visited this area of southeast Missouri known as “The Bootheel” before and made some friends I was happy to see again. Claudia and Randy Arington invited me to stay with them in the country outside of Charleston, MO. When … Continue reading →

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