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VAlentines for Veterans performers visit VA
VAlentines for Veterans performers visit VA
By DONNA FARLEY Associate Editor
VIDEOS, photos from VA and concert
Cloyd Cook celebrated a special birthday Friday. The World War II veteran turned 97, with a celebration that included artists Rodney Atkins and Tiera. The VAlentines for Veterans concert performers made a stop during the morning at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center ahead of the evening event at the Black River...
Blind in one eye, the draft sent Randall Merimee to Vietnam anyway
Blind in one eye, the draft sent Randall Merimee to Vietnam anyway
By DONNA FARLEY, Daily American Republic
When Randall Merimee looked at the vision chart with his left eye for the draft board in 1968, the 17-year-old could only identify the sticks of the top 'E'. Everything else was lost to the haze Merimee had dealt with since childhood. He was legally blind in that eye, and every specialist his father took him to said nothing could be done...
Proctor starts Butler County PA office transition into new system
Proctor starts Butler County PA office transition into new system
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH, Daily American Republic
The Butler County Prosecuting Attorney's office is in transition. That transition includes a newly elected prosecutor, Kacey Proctor, who took over Jan. 1, and a move from paper files to a paperless case management system. "It's been challenging, but also it's been fun to be able to really set up an office the way I think it should be run," said...
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Kiwanis Club's pancake day to raise funds for Bacon Park upgrades
By BARBARA ANN HORTON, Daily American Republic
Pancakes and Kiwanis are a recipe for success for youngsters in the Poplar Bluff area. Children are the primary focus for the local Kiwanis Club and for 81 years, the club members have hosted an annual pancake day to raise funds to benefit them. This year's event will be from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 16, at the Poplar Bluff Junior High...
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    Being prosecutor a childhood dream for new official in Carter County
    VAN BUREN — Hannah Pender knew at a young age she wanted to be a lawyer and more specifically Carter County’s prosecuting attorney. “I watched ‘Legally Blonde’ when I was like seven,” Pender explained. “There was a man who used to live by the Jolly Cone...
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    Following death of student, R-1 reviews safety measures
    The Poplar Bluff R-1 School District is continuing to take steps to ensure the safety of its students following the death of an Early Childhood student. Earlier this month a wall-mounted table fell and struck 4-year-old Bradley Sullivan. The wall-mounted tables were removed from the Early Childhood Center after the district’s property and liability insurance provider, Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC), finished its on-site investigation last week...
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    Poplar Bluff Library closed today and Monday (2/15/19)
    Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Director, Sue Crites Szostak, has announced the library will be closed today and Monday, Feb. 18 for the Presidents' Day holiday. Normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. For more information please them on the web at www.poplarbluff.org...
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    No school for R-I today, Monday (2/14/19)
    The Poplar Bluff R-I Schools are not in session today for a teacher collaboration day nor on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The regular class schedule will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
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    Malden Beta Club to host princesses for fundraiser (2/14/19)
    The Malden High School Commons area will be transformed into a beautiful ballroom filled with Disney Princesses, sweet treats and magical surprises. The MHS Beta Club will be hosting “A Royal Celebration” on Saturday, Feb. 23. Three different time options are available at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. to limit the party sizes so each guest can interact with the princesses...
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    VAlentines for Veterans Concert
    On Friday February 15, 2019, the Black River Coliseum in downtown Poplar Bluff hosted VAlentines for Veterans. Attendees braved the fierce cold to enjoy country music performances from Rodney Atkins and opening performer, Tiera.
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    Dancing With the PB Stars, Junior Edition
    The 2019 Dancing With the PB Stars Junior Edition event, a fundraiser for Sacred Heart School, was held Feb. 9 at the Rodgers Theatre in Poplar Bluff.
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    2018 Badge of Honor Benefit Run proceeds recipients
    The Badge of Honor Benefit Run is an event to honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect and serve the citizens of their communities. Proceeds of the monies raised from this event will be distributed among four distinguished law enforcement support groups, dedicated to assisting police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical personnel. The MASTERS is a non-profit organization designed to assist the families of Missouri State Troopers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Similar to The MASTERS, The BackStoppers provides needed support and financial assistance to the spouses and children of all local and county police officers, firefighters, publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs and volunteer fire protection units, who have lost their lives performing their duty. The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police is dedicated to improving the working conditions of police officers so they are able to provide quality law enforcement services to the communities they have sworn to protect. The proceeds from this event will also be used to help the Local Missouri Fraternal Order of Police fund community programs like the Annual Shop with a Hero Program, where law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical personnel shop with children to purchase Christmas gifts during the holiday season. Starting in 2019, part of the proceeds will also assist Supporting Heroes. Supporting Heroes mission statement: “Our mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of public safety heroes who give their lives in the line of duty – by caring for the loved ones they leave behind.”
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    Intermission at the VAlentines for Veterans Concert (2/16/19)
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    VAlentines for Veterans performers sing Happy Birthday to WWII veteran (2/15/19)
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    An Interview with Randall Merimee Vietnam Veteran (2/15/19)
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    Dexter's Waldner places fourth at state wrestling tournament (2/16/19)
    By Kyle Smith -- Dexter Statesman
    Dexter junior Travis Waldner won his second consecutive all-state medal Saturday at the Missouri Class 2 state wrestling tournament at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Waldner placed fourth in the 138-pound class a year after finishing third at 126 pounds...
  • Dexter's Waldner places fourth at state wrestling tournament (2/16/19)
  • Chaffee releases updated district basketball schedule (2/16/19)
  • Defending champion Dexter girls basketball receives top seed for district tournament (2/16/19)
  • Dexter boys basketball draws No. 4 district seed (2/16/19)
  • Lady Raiders travel to Mineral Area looking for 16th straight win Saturday (2/16/19)
  • Raiders aim for regular-season sweep of Mineral Area Saturday (2/16/19)
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  • State Rep. Hardy Billington, Dist. 152, to hold listening post, Feb. 22
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  • Bobby Wood
    TASKEE, Mo. —Bobby Wood, 72, of Taskee, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18 at Highway Missionary Baptist Church near Taskee. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m., also at the church. Burial will follow Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Rucker Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...
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    Robbie Payne
    FISK, Mo. — Robbie Payne, age 92, of Fisk, passed away peacefully at her home on the farm where she had lived for 45 years on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Mrs. Payne was born March 25, 1926 in Hamilton, AL, daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Webb. ...
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    Donald Doyle Kemp
    PIEDMONT, Mo. — Donald Doyle Kemp, age 83, of Mill Spring, entered into Heaven Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. He was born August 29, 1935 in Saco, Mo., the son of Delbert Kemp and Bernice (Spain) Kemp...
  • Pamela Jane Freeman
    ELLSINORE, Mo. — Pamela Jane Freeman, 54, of Ellsinore, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at her residence. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Mt. Zion General Baptist Church in Ellsinore. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com...
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    Brenda Robards
    FISK, Mo. — Brenda Robards, age 70, of Broseley, Mo., died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Robards was born March 21, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of late Chester and Mary Cooley. Mrs. ...
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