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Twin Rivers R-X looks into grants to build storm sheltersBROSELEY — The Twin Rivers R-X school board discussed applying for FEMA funding to build a storm shelter on each of the three campuses. Each campus will be submitted as a different project, which means they may not all get funded but the hope with applying that way is that at least some of the projects will be... -
Butler County coroner under investigation for past business dealings**UPDATE - MOORE DENIES WRONGDOING** Butler County Coroner Andy Moore is currently facing a criminal investigation, at the request of the Butler County prosecutor. The Missouri State Highway Patrol began investigation about one and a half to two months ago, MSHP public information officer Clark Parrott said in a statement. It was requested by the prosecutor... -
Friday evening house fire under investigation (7/20/19)The state fire marshal’s office has been called to investigate the cause of a structure fire that occurred Friday evening at 1106 Hickory. According to reports from the Poplar Bluff Fire Department, emergency services were called shortly after 5 p.m. to a possible structure fire... -
Coroner: Man died in Butler County jail of natural causes (7/16/19)A Poplar Bluff man died of natural causes Monday morning while being housed in the Butler County Justice Center. An autopsy was performed on the body of Donald Ray Herrold III, 44, Tuesday morning by Dr. Russell Deidiker at Farmington, said Butler County Coroner Andy Moore... -
Poplar Bluff council sets 500-foot buffer for medical marijuana facilities (7/15/19)Medical marijuana facilities will be have to maintain a 500-foot buffer between their front door and the edge of property where schools, churches or state-licensed daycares are located. Poplar Bluff City Council members voted 6-0 Monday on the limited buffer zone, opting not to go with the state maximum of 1,000 feet. Council member at-large Ron Black was absent, but had previously stated he opposed the reduced buffer zone... -
Poplar Bluff council approves sewer rate increase (7/15/19)Municipal Utility customers could see the first phase of a sewer rate increase in their August bills, after action Monday by the Poplar Bluff City Council. Base fees for residential customers will go from $7.25 per month to $11.25 per month in phase 1. The cost per 1,000 gallons will go from $2.0002 to $2.50...
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Less rain expected for area as storm tracks east; Generator needed to help storm spotters’ efforts (7/15/19) -
Poplar Bluff council to discuss sewer rate increase (7/12/19)Poplar Bluff residents could soon see a sewer rate increase that city officials have been discussing since 2012, when voters agreed to pay for nearly $19 million in system upgrades. The increase could represent an approximately 70% bump in the average residential sewer bill, once it is fully phased in...
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Poplar Bluff council expected to decide medical marijuana buffer Monday (7/12/19)A zoning decision expected Monday by Poplar Bluff City Council members will determine which side of the city limits most medical marijuana businesses will be allowed to operate. Council member say they must consider what residents want, rules established by the state, their own moral concerns, and how it could impact the city’s bottom line in making this decision...
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Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation board hires new director (7/12/19)A Poplar Bluff native with strong ties to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been chosen to succeed longtime Director Clark Allen, who retires in August. Lanny Corcimiglia, 48, was selected Wednesday by the park’s board of directors in an 8-1 vote. He will begin Aug. 5 at a salary of $65,000...
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James Weldon BradleyMALDEN, Mo. — James Weldon Bradley, 57, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Poplar...
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Sherry Don KesterMALDEN, Mo. — Sherry Don Kester, 66, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Poplar Bluff...
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Kelley 'JT' MikelMALDEN, Mo. — Kelley ‘JT’ Mikel, 79, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence....
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John R. McKimNEELYVILLE, Mo. — John R. McKim, 76, of Harviell, Mo., died July 21, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional...
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Stephen Michael HoehnMALDEN, Mo. — Stephen Michael Hoehn, 74, of Malden, died July 18, 2019 at the Ridgeview Center in... -
Byrrl (Pat) KeithPUXICO, Mo. — Byrrl (Pat) Keith, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, July 19, 2019 in Poplar...
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