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Veteran recalls fighting in Korea
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Today, July 27, has been proclaimed Korean War Veterans Day in Missouri by Gov. Jay Nixon. Dexter Mayor Joe Weber talks about being a fighter pilot during the war. By JONATHON DAWE SEMO News Service As a child, Joe Weber of Dexter, Mo., dreamed of flying through the air and engaging the enemy in defense of his country. By the time the Korean War started, Weber found himself well on the way to making his dream a reality...
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Accidental shooting 2 Kelly students face suspension
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
By TYLER GRAEF and RUTH CAMPBELL SEMO News Service Two Kelly High School students face possible school suspensions of up to a year as a result of the accidental shooting death of classmate Kaden Robert a month ago. One boy's mother, Libby Urhahn, confirmed Friday that although nothing is finalized, the Kelly's school district board of education is considering punitive measures because of the involvement of a weapon on school grounds...
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VA clinic for Cape proposed
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
By RUTH CAMPBELL SEMO News Service U.S. senators including Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., sent a letter last week to the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees, urging them to approve a provision to build 26 VA clinics, including one in Cape Girardeau...
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Wes Payne: TRC is strong, moving forward
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Reinforced concrete walls have sprung up almost overnight it seems from a muddy construction site visible just outside the window of the president's office at Three Rivers College. On a rainy Wednesday afternoon last week, the changes taking place at the college were much more apparent at the site of its new classroom building and community storm shelter than within the Westover Administration Building...
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M*A*S*H* camp appeals to future medical workers
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
By ELEANOR HASENBECK Staff Writer The newest generation of health care professionals in Southeast Missouri recently attended the Missouri Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Science and Health (M*A*S*H) Camp July 18 at the Twin Towers complex in Poplar Bluff, Mo...
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Gilmore, Copeland
(Features ~ 07/28/14)
Emily Paige Gilmore and Jordan Taylor Copeland, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo. exchanged vows Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Savoy Ballroom in Springfield, Mo. Officiating at the double-ring ceremony were Doug Osborn, Dave Elledge, William Turner III and Jason Jordan...
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TOPS 734 meets weekly
(Community News ~ 07/28/14)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Mo. 734 met 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 with Pam Kane calling the meeting to order with 10 TOPS and four KOPS present. Following roll call, Lou Ann Wrather read the secretary's report, which was approved. The best losers this week are Wanda Flurry for TOPS and Gladys Hill for KOPS. Each received a certificate and $3...
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Foster, Carl
(Features ~ 07/28/14)
Cassandra L. Foster and John L. Carl IV, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., plan to be married Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at the Living Truth Church in Poplar Bluff. Foster is the daughter of Dennis Minson and Lisa Bryant, both of Cascade, Mo. Carl is the son of John L. Carl III and Donna S. Carl, both of White Hall, Ill...
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Twin Rivers freshman briefing Aug. 11
(Community News ~ 07/28/14)
Twin Rivers High School will host ninth grade orientation in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, for all incoming ninth grade students. Important information will be distributed. Due to limited space only the ninth grade student and a parent/ guardian should plan to attend...
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Park Rangers Drummond, Towery retiring from Ozark National Scenic Riverways
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
Rick Drummond and Marty Towery, Park Rangers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, are hanging up their ranger hats after a combined service of 72 years of federal service, mostly at the Riverways. Drummond began his park career as a seasonal employee during the summer of 1975 and continued to work summers until he was selected permanently into a Law Enforcement Park Ranger position in 1979. ...
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Butts, McQueen
(Features ~ 07/28/14)
Kelly Butts of Fairdealing, Mo announces the engagement of her daughter, Christine Faith Butts, to John McQueen of Bloomfield, Mo. The bride also is the daughter of the late Robert Butts. She is a 2011 Doniphan High School graduate and attended Three Rivers College...
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Coe, Blume
(Features ~ 07/28/14)
Samantha Joann Coe and Jeffery Lynn Blume II, both of Austin, Texas, were married Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Events at East 96 in Lascassas, Tenn. The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Gary and Gail Coe of Smithville, Tenn. Blume is the son of Jeff and Dezra Blume of Broseley, Mo...
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Future archeologist studies in Scotland: Connecting with world one dig at a time
(Local News ~ 07/28/14)
By CAROLYN SMITH Staff Writer When Southern Methodist University (SMU) student, Christy Stewart, daughter of Rev. David and Nancy Stewart of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was given an opportunity to study at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (pronounced Edinborough) Scotland, she didn't hesitate. ...
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Bureaucratic VA needs real reform
(Column ~ 07/28/14)
By JASON SMITH Congressman Forty-five years after American innovation sent man to the moon, the VA is still processing claims on paper. The Department of Veterans Affairs was created in 1930 and has been reluctant to accept technological and administrative advancements throughout its 84 year history. ...
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Right to Farm amendment wrong
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/28/14)
To the Editor, AMENDMENT 1 Sure, this amendment sounds great, but is it? Why is it we need to name a right we already have? It is a God given right to be able to grow our own food for eating, sharing & selling for profit. Our Constitution gives us the right also. ...
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Delavina Ferren
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Delavina Ferren PHOTO Delavina Ferren, 92, passed away peacefully to glory on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. She was born June 19, 1922 to John and Elizabeth Sappington at Floyd, Ark. She married Sam Ferren on Feb. 2, 1945. He preceded her in death June 20, 1956...
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Michael Perren
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Michael Perren photo flag NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Michael Anthony Perren, 49, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away July 22, 2014, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 7, 1964, at St. Louis, Mo., to James Aubrey Perren and Josephine (Fauchler) Perren...
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Alfred Bradshaw
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Alfred Bradshaw VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Alfred Glen Bradshaw, 80, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Friday, July 25, 2014, at his residence. Visitation will begin at noon Tuesday at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bill Orr officiating. Burial will be in the Gresham Cemetery...
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Elsie Blakeney
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Elsie Blakeney Elsie L. Blakeney, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 25, 2014. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.
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Elsie "Tootsie" Inscoe
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Elsie "Tootsie" Inscoe FISK, Mo. - Elsie Mae "Tootsie" Pickard Inscoe, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her residence. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk...
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'Jim' Bristow
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
'Jim' Bristow Baton Rouge, La. -- James "Jim" Norton Bristow, 62, of Baton Rouge, La., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, La. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for a later date, along with a detailed notice...
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Elmer Fortner
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Elmer Fortner DEXTER, Mo.- Elmer Dean Fortner, 79, of Boomfield, Mo., died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his home. Visitation will begin after noon today at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel...
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Delavina Ferren
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Delavina Ferren Delavina Ferren, 92, passed away peacefully to glory on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. She was born June 19, 1922 to John and Elizabeth Sappington at Floyd, Ark. She married Sam Ferren on Feb. 2, 1945. He preceded her in death June 20, 1956...
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Michael Perren
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Michael Perren NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Michael Anthony Perren, 49, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away July 22, 2014, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 7, 1964, at St. Louis, Mo., to James Aubrey Perren and Josephine (Fauchler) Perren...
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Raymond
(Obituary ~ 07/28/14)
Raymond Leathers DEXTER, Mo.- Raymond E. Leathers, 90, of West Plains, Mo., died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Dexter Cemetery. Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Speak Out 7/28/14
(Opinion ~ 07/28/14)
Thank you Charles! Having been with air-conditioning for almost two weeks was almost inbearable here a few weeks back. It was just repaired recently by a technician by the name of Charles. Yes, you heard me right, Charles! He works for one of the local HVAC companies here in Butler County and I just simply want to say this: his boss at Precision Heat & Air needs to give that man a raise. ...
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Raiders sign 6-7 forward
(High School Sports ~ 07/28/14)
A few more dunks were probably added to next season's Raider highlight film. Three Rivers College has signed Domonique Alexander, a 6-foot-7 athlete from Helen Cox High School in New Orleans. "We think he is a very athletic kid who can come in here and help us," Three Rivers coach Gene Bess said...
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