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Cape streaker charged
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
Park streaker charged with sexual misconduct, meth possession Southeast Missourian A Cape Girardeau man found naked Tuesday in Arena Park is facing charges. Michael W. Marberry, 56, has been charged with sexual misconduct involving a child by indecent exposure and possession of a controlled substance, both felonies, online court records show...
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R-I proposes $52M budget
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer The Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education received the initial budget for 2015-16 during a Thursday work session. The board will vote on the budget next Thursday at the regular monthly meeting. The budget reflects revenue of $52,175,409 and expenditures of $51,487,585 for the upcoming fiscal year...
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Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By KATHERINE WEBSTER SEMO News Service Heavy rain and flooding across the state have prompted Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency in Missouri. "As significant flooding continues to impact large portions of the state, I have directed state emergency management personnel and the Missouri State Highway Patrol to take action to assist local communities and protect the public," Nixon said in a news release. ...
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But no major problems seen 2-4 inches of rain is expected here
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Butler County Emergency Management Agency personnel met Thursday to discuss possible flooding in the area as tropical storm Bill moves across the Midwest, but they do not expect the upcoming rain to create any major issues here...
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At annual EMA meeting Craig Meador gets top honor
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Craig Meador, the founder of the Poplar Bluff Severe Weather Response Team, was presented the second Lloyd Miler Award during the Butler County Emergency Management Agency dinner meeting in the United Gospel Rescue Mission Thursday night...
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Jackson man hits $398K lottery prize
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By KATHERINE WEBSTER SEMO News Service Jackson is home to a new Missouri Lottery winner. Benny Myers, 65, went straight to St. Louis to claim his prize after learning he won $398,000 playing Show Me Cash, a daily draw game, according to a news release from the Missouri Lottery...
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Against parole officer who shot Dexter man $1M award upheld
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- A federal appeals court issued an opinion Wednesday affirming a $1-million award for the children of a Dexter parolee, who was fatally shot by a state fugitive apprehension agent attempting to arrest him in 2008...
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Sikeston family on new TV show
(Local News ~ 06/20/15)
By JILL BOCK SEMO News Service SIKESTON -- The fyi Network is considering a new show that will fit with its mix of lifestyle and reality programming. This one, however, will have a familiar look for Southeast Missouri residents. At 8 a.m. Saturday, "Small Town, Big Style," will debut on the network, featuring Sikeston residents Sarah and Ty Ferrell and Ty Ferrells' mother, Frannie. The show combines the talents of the three Ferrells as they renovate a house in the 30-minute pilot...
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Speak Out 6/20/15
(Opinion ~ 06/20/15)
Bring back channel guide I'm not happy with New Wave either. Why can't we have a channel guide? I know it is all reruns but at least we could tell when Gunsmoke or whatever was coming on. This New Wave is like they are punishing the customer instead of making him happy. I will wait a little while longer. If guides don't come back on, I am going to switch. Thank you...
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In Rombauer Another side to sewer issue
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/15)
To the Editor: This letter is in response to the article circulated by the Daily American Republic on Monday, June 15, 2015, entitled Rombauer sewage issue by Eleanor C. Hasenbeck. First, I would like to point out that the article was written with absolutely no attempt to contact the current residents for their side of the story. ...
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US can't lead from behind
(Column ~ 06/20/15)
President Obama didn't have a strategy to train Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIS. In fact, at a press conference in Germany he made it clear that the he had "no complete plan." That's almost exactly the same thing he said 10 months ago, when he admitted "we don't have a strategy yet." Just two days after this week's admission, the president suddenly authorized up to 450 more troops to be sent to Iraq to advise Iraqi forces. Americans deserve better than knee-jerk foreign policy...
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TOPS 734 meets
(Community News ~ 06/20/15)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) MO 734 was called to order at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. In attendance were nine TOPS and four KOPS members when Leader Linda Morgan called the meeting to order. The secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved...
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SEMO St. scholarships
(Community News ~ 06/20/15)
SEMO St. scholarships The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2015-2016 academic year: Dalton Manuel of Dexter was awarded the University Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. Manuel is the son of Darrel Manuel of Dexter and Nicole Manuel of Puxico. He is a 2015 graduate of Dexter High School...
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Culver- Stockton Dean's List
(Community News ~ 06/20/15)
Culver- Stockton Dean's List Culver-Stockton College announces its Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. Students from the local area to earn this distinction include: Ashley Hoffman, freshman elementary education & early childhood major of Advance and Roger Taylor, senior music education major of Poplar Bluff...
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Twin Towers activities
(Community News ~ 06/20/15)
The week at Twin Towers begins at 9 a.m. Monday when the P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) class meets in the Assembly Room. This is a great class to help with flexibility and it also meets at the same time and in the same place on Wednesday...
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Shirla Jean
(Obituary ~ 06/20/15)
Shirla Jean Rathjen Howard DEXTER -- Shirla Jean Rathjen Howard, 79, of Dexter departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County. Mrs. Howard, daughter of the late Fred Rathjen and Melba Noland Rathjen, was born on June 27, 1935 in Gouldbusk, Texas...
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Babysitting class deadline is July 13
(Community News ~ 06/20/15)
Register now for a free babysitting course. The Butler County University of Missouri Extension Center and the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will offer a Babysitting Basics Short Course on Friday, July 17. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library. The Babysitting Basics workbook, meals, and snacks are provided by the sponsors. The course is free of charge...
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