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Clara Ollinger, of Bloomfield, Mo. has been named to the Truman State University, in Kirksville, Mo., President’s Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2019 semester. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester grade point average of 4.0 and must complete 12 semester hours of credit...

The Designing Women Foundation recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to college-bound female seniors for their academic achievements in a presentation at the Bloodworth House. Poplar Bluff High School recipients of the annual scholarships were: Cara Bubanovich, who plans to major in nursing at Missouri State University; Marina Johnston, who plans to major in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University; Katelyn Moeller, who also plans to major in nursing at Central Methodist University; Jillian Page, who plans to major in international finance at the University of Alabama; and Sophia Rowland, who plans to major in engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.. ...

East Carter R-II Schools in Ellsinore, Mo. has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls. Sixth Grade Grayson Bradford, Sierra Brannon, Daniel Burgess, David Callahan, Elizabella Carlson, Adalaide Carter, Chase Carter, Anna Crowley, Zoie Davis, Kayleigh Drum, Ella Fuller, Ethan Gambling, Parker Golden, Logan Gower, Mykencie Hutchison, Kaelyn Jessop, Elijah Kappes, Alexis Lipe, Gavin Loftis, Georgia Musser, Joshua Pflum, Lauren Phelps, Eli Scott, Kaleb Stahl, Aubrey Thompson, Brylie Trotter...

Chelsea Marquis, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. was recently presented with a degree from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences College of Nursing. UAMS is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run university in the state of Arkansas. The main campus is located in Little Rock and consists of five colleges including one graduate school, seven institutes, a statewide network of community educational centers, and the UAMS Medical Center...

Lyon College in Batesville, Ark. recently announced Ridge D. Hester, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Lyon College is a private residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Batesville, Ark...

Mikayla Smith, from Puxico, Mo., qualified for the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu...

Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced Kabrien Rogers, senior psychology major from Naylor, Mo., has been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester...

Hillview Elementary in Neelyville has announced its second semester honor rolls. 3rd QUARTER A HONOR ROLL Second Grade: JW Adams, Annabella Anderson, Kaylee Digges, Maddux Dobbins, Gracie Gillespie, Luke Gofton, Sonny Hanna, Dyllan Kelly, Bastian Mann, Ben Rapert, Kourage Robison, Molly Rush, Chloe Turner, and Adalynn Williams...

Most recent Missouri State Board of Education member, Mary Schrag of the 8th Congressional District, along with Kimberly Bailey of the greater Kansas City area, toured Poplar Bluff Schools on Wednesday, May 8, before participating in a luncheon with area superintendents...

Neelyville Elementary has announced its fourth quarter ‘A’ and ‘B’ honor rolls. ‘A’ Honor Roll Third Grade: Alicia Barker, Richard Bunton, Landon Burdin, Mason Cosgrove, Ethan Davis, Mallory Dicken, Dawson Fowler, Devon Gore, Zimri Hogan, Peyton Lamkin, Andrew Lingle, Jacen Litterst, Brayden Newcomb, Morgan Oliger, Trenton Sisson, Moriah Stone, Eli Stotts, Zaine Stull...

Brandon Jewell, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was recently named to the Columbia College dean’s list for the Spring Semester (January-April 2019): well, Fort Leonard Wood - MO To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale...

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Poplar Bluff has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls. ‘A’ Honor Roll First Grade: Eva Ashcraft, Lily Clausen, Caden Coleman, Lydia Crihfield, Addison Littrell, Diego Martinez, Thomas Njoh, Zachary Pestillo, Brendan Popp, Ella Pry, Waylynn Slavings, Mavrik Tabanera, Cooper Tinsley...

Jameson Dvorak is Sacred Heart School’s student of the month. Jameson is in Ms. Denise’s Kindergarten class. His family includes his mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, three brothers and one sister. Jameson loves Ms. Denise’s room because it helps him to learn. He also loves learning about Jesus...

Tanya Burkhart is in first grade and is the daughter of Misty Ward and Bobby Burkhart. Her teacher is Ms. Cathy Burnett and chose Tanya because she “has worked very hard this year to improve her reading and math skills. She is a hard worker in reading and math and is always willing to try new and hard concepts”. Ms. Burnett says Tanya does not give up when things get hard and is a great friend and helper...