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Ellsinore's city clerk is facing felony
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Ellsinore's city clerk was charged Monday with stealing more than $14,000 from the Ellsinore Nutrition Center, where she previously served as its administrator and allegedly claimed personal mileage reimbursement on a center-owned car...
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Powerball sales triple in PB
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer The Powerball jackpot was a record $1.4 billion as of Monday morning and not surprisingly, Poplar Bluff ticket sales have tripled and in some cases quadrupled according to local retailers. "Our sales have quadrupled, at least," said Danny Metz, owner of Nick's Corner Store. "Every day we see more and more people coming in hopes of winning the big jackpot."...
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Hunt on for Doniphan Casey's robber
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Doniphan authorities continue to investigate a weekend armed robbery at Casey's General Store in which a small amount of cash was stolen. "During our investigation, we have turned up a couple of other crimes, and we arrested a young man for other crimes, but we have not made any arrest on our armed robbery," according to Doniphan Police Chief Mark Rodgers. "Unfortunately, we have not come up with anything...
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Alma Weaver
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Alma Weaver Alma Earline Weaver, 88, of Wappapello died Dec. 30, 2015, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. A Celebration of Life was held Jan. 4, 2016 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Wappapello. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wappapello Eagle Children's Fund, 9103 Hwy. T, Wappapello, MO 63966...
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Nellie Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Nellie Smith Nellie Ruth Smith, 88, of Puxico died Jan. 5, 2016 at the Puxico Nursing Center in Puxico. Services were held Jan. 9, 2016 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. Jamie Jones of Dexter officiated. Burial followed in the Puxico Cemetery...
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Chamber holding active shooter seminar
(Business ~ 01/13/16)
What are the warning signs of a potential active shooter? Are you prepared for these dangers and what to do if you recognize them? Poplar Bluff Police Deputy Chief Jeff Rolland and Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Dennis Rainey will help business owners, managers and employees learn how to recognize and deal with such a situation during an Active Shooter Prevention Seminar from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the chamber's community room, 1111 West Pine Blvd...
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Vivian Reed
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Vivian Reed Vivian "Jackie" Reed, 89, formerly of Puxico, died Dec. 28, 2015, at Huntsville Health Care in Huntsville, Ala. Services were held Jan. 2, 2016 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Chapel in Puxico. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery...
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Kneibert becomes part of St Francis
(Business ~ 01/13/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Kneibert Clinic, a multispecialty clinic in Poplar Bluff, Mo., has joined Saint Francis Healthcare System. Effective Jan. 1, all providers at Kneibert Clinic are Saint Francis Medical Partners, physicians and providers employed by Saint Francis Healthcare System...
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Mary Blankenship
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Mary Blankenship Mary Blankenship, 71, of Wappapello died Jan. 5, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Services were held Jan. 9, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.
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Will Mideast allies drag us into war?
(Column ~ 01/13/16)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN The New Year's execution by Saudi Arabia of the Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr was a deliberate provocation. Its first purpose: Signal the new ruthlessness and resolve of the Saudi monarchy where the power behind the throne is the octogenarian King Salman's son, the 30-year-old Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman...
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Richardson issues call to action
(Column ~ 01/13/16)
The opening day of the 2016 legislative session was marked by a speech from House Speaker Todd Richardson in which he called upon members to work together to, "find answers to the seminal challenges of our time and make tough decisions." Richardson reminded members that the Missouri House of Representatives "cannot be a place where inaction, infighting and indifference define us. This must be a place where we tackle and solve real problems."...
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Voters are to blame for ethics problems
(Column ~ 01/13/16)
To the Editor: I spent three days in Jefferson City at the Capital Building this past week. I repeatedly heard the term 'ethics reform' bandied about and heard many opinions about what kind is needed. To a person, everyone I discussed this with believes we need to make more laws to govern the behavior of our elected officials, and we very well may. ...
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John Geary
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
John Geary BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- John L. Geary, 59, of Aquilla, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will immediately follow with Kenny Spirit Wolf of Poplar Bluff officiating...
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Melvin Cagle
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Melvin Cagle DEXTER, Mo. -- Melvin Lee Cagle, 90, of Stoddard and New Madrid County died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation was Sunday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Donnie Ford of Fruitland, Mo., officiating. Interment followed in the Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, Mo...
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John Geary
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
John Geary BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- John L. Geary, 59, of Aquilla, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will immediately follow with Kenny Spirit Wolf of Poplar Bluff officiating...
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Gabriel Allen Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Gabriel Allen Smith Gabriel Allen Smith, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Gabriel was the infant son of Michael Smith and Kimberly Blackman, both of Poplar Bluff. Private services will be held at a later date...
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Melvin Cagle
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Melvin Cagle DEXTER, Mo. -- Melvin Lee Cagle, 90, of Stoddard and New Madrid counties died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation was Sunday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo. Funeral services were held Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Donnie Ford of Fruitland, Mo., officiating. Burialfollowed in the Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, Mo...
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Aubrey
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Aubrey "A.J." Cox CORNING, Ark. - Aubrey Johnson "A.J." Cox, age 88, of Hockessin, Del. passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Born in Biggers, Ark, he was the son of the late Borden Cox and the late Thelma (Johnson) Cox Hayes...
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Brenda K. Brent
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Brenda K. Brent Brenda K. Brent, 65, of Vandalia, Ill. died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 3, 1950 in Poplar Bluff to the late Edward J. Brent and Elizabeth Meyer Brent. Brenda had been a long time resident of the Poplar Bluff area before moving to Illinois...
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Mary Lou
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Mary Lou McPherson Mary Lou McPherson, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Service. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel...
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Jeanne L. Foster
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Jeanne L. Foster Jeanne L. Foster, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at St. Anthony's Medical Center St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.
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Erma L. Arnold
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Erma L. Arnold FISK, Mo. -- Erma L. Arnold, 80, of Fisk, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Arnold was born Oct. 12, 1935 in Fisk, the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Elizabeth Hayes Fields. She was a member of Ash Hill General Baptist Church and was a member of the Mole Hill Cemetery Board. ...
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Mules hold off late rally by Royals
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/16)
Poplar Bluff built a 25-point lead in the third quarter and seemed to be cruising until the final 10 minutes Monday night. Twin Rivers used a 24-7 run to cut the margin to single digits, got within five points with 104 seconds to play but couldn't complete the comeback. The Mules ate enough clock and sank 3 of 4 free throws in the final minute to hold on for a 69-61 win at Peters Gym...
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Ray Pennington
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Ray Pennington Rayburn Pennington, 78, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.
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Yvonne Jackson
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Yvonne Jackson CAMPBELL, Mo.-- Yvonne Jackson, 71, of Holcomb, Mo. died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell. Burial will be at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...
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Arthur Dykes
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Arthur Dykes Arthur Dykes, 74, of Malden, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 8, 2015 at his residence in Malden. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com
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Mildred Ross
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Mildred Ross VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Mildred Louise Marshall, 97, daughter of the late Hughie and Idell (Russom) Smith, was born March 24, 1936 in Risco and departed this life Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 in the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Mrs. Marshall had served as assistant pastor for many years. ...
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Randy
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Randy Scott Morales NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Randy Scott Morales, 51, of Doniphan, Mo. passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Morales was born May 27, 1964 in Flint, Mich. He worked as a housekeeper at the John J. Pershing V. A. Medical Center. His hobbies included martial arts and instructor in Combat Hapkido. He served in the U. S. Army as an army ranger as well as serving in both Korea and Somalia...
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Carroll Harwell
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Carroll Harwell Carroll Harwell, 74, a local Poplar Bluff business owner, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at his residence. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral chapel...
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Randy Jones
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Randy Jones Gordon Randall "Randy" Jones, 62, of Jackson died Jan. 6, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Services were held Jan. 11, 2016 at Watkins Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. Steve Jones of Puxico officiated and Rex Jones of Jackson assisted...
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Helen B. Warren
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Helen B. Warren GREENVILLE, Mo. - Helen B. Warren of Greenville, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016; at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from noon - 2 p.m. Friday at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville with the funeral services following at 2 p.m. also at the Greenville Chapel. Burial will be at Cool Springs Cemetery at Taskee, Mo...
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Mavis Swinford
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Mavis Swinford PIEDMONT, Mo. - Mavis Swinford, 89, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 11, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Home- Piedmont, Mo. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont, Mo. Services will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday, also at the Piedmont Chapel...
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J.C. Abernathy
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
J.C. Abernathy DONIPHAN, Mo. -- James Charles Abernathy, 73, of Fairdealing, Mo., died Sunday morning, Jan. 10, 2016, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation was Tuesday morning at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Ronnie Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery in Grandin...
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Aubrey Johnson "A.J." Cox -- Hockessin, Del.
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
John L. Geary -- Aquilla, Mo. Melvin Lee Cagle -- Stoddard and New Madrid counties Brenda K. Brent -- Vandalia, Ill. Gabriel Allen Smith -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mary Lou McPherson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arthur Dykes -- Malden, Mo. Yvonne Jackson -- Holcomb, Mo...
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Lady Raiders minus assistant coach
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/16)
The Three Rivers faithful who took the long road trip to Moberly and Sedalia over the weekend may have noticed something new about the Lady Raider bench. Three Rivers' athletic facilities and equipment manager William Hilburn was next to women's coach Jeff Walk. Hilburn, who is usually at the scorer's table, was still keeping stats like he always does during games, just in a new spot...
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Lady Bearcats roll past Kennett
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/16)
DEXTER -- The Lady Bearcats used the inside-outside combination of Krysten Garrison, Harley Allen and Chaylea Mosby to beat Kennett 50-36 on Monday. Garrison, a sophomore forward, was 6 for 10 shooting for 12 points and added nine rebounds for the Lady Bearcats (11-2)...
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Bloomfield man wins $100,000 on scratcher
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
A Bloomfield resident found a $100,000 Missouri Lottery Scratchers prize just in time for 2016. Mark Sadler, 52, purchased his winning "Escape to Margaritaville" Scratchers ticket on Dec. 24, 2015, from Bloomfield C Mart, 405 State Highway 25 in Bloomfield, and uncovered his top prize on New Year's Day...
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University of Missouri singers to be here Sat.
(Local News ~ 01/13/16)
The University Singers, the premier vocal ensemble from the University of Missouri-Columbia, will perform a concert at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the First United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St. Under the leadership of Dr. R. Paul Crabb, the Singers have been recognized as one of the top university choirs in the United States. ...
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Mack Hamlett
(Obituary ~ 01/13/16)
Mack Hamlett DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Roy McArthur "Mack" Hamlett, 72, of Holcomb, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at his residence. Visitation and funeral were Tuesday morning at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Clay Garvin officiated. Burial was in the Warm Springs Cemetery...
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