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Dash to the Past — Citizens petition for P.O.By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorA decision looms for the historic Poplar Bluff Post Office in 1974, and citizens aren’t letting the building go down without a fight. Alternate proposals and a heavily signed petition were presented at the most recent city council meeting.
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Dexter branch manager promotedA Dexter branch manager is being promoted to executive vice president and chief credit officer for Farmer Credit Southeast Missouri. Mark Zabelin joined Farm Credit Southeast Missouri as a loan officer in 2003 at the Dexter branch, and was promoted to senior loan officer in 2012. Since 2017, he has served as vice president and branch manager at the Dexter office...
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FREE ACCESS: PBPD searching for three suspects after high-speed chase (3/18/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorPoplar Bluff police are searching for three suspect at large after a high-speed chase Monday morning. The Poplar Bluff Police Department was notified at 5:06 a.m. of a vehicle pursuit entering the Poplar Bluff area. Officers of the Corning Police Department were pursuing a vehicle northbound on Highway 67. On responding, PBPD discovered the vehicle had crashed on Highway PP east of the Highway 67 bypass, and four occupants fled on foot...
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KC Wolf coming to Poplar Bluff for the eclipse (3/18/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterHe kept the crowd roaring as they cheered the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in the last two consecutive Super Bowls. Now, he will be coming to Poplar Bluff.
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Twin Rivers Middle School Beta Club score high at Missouri State Beta Convention (3/18/24)From Staff ReportsThe Twin Rivers Qulin Middle School staff and students are celebrating their victory at the recent Missouri State Beta Convention in Branson.
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Twin Rivers board adopts cautious approach (3/18/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterBROSELEY — Different schools in different districts are known to be competitive with each other in sports and other extra-curricular activities, but an increasing area of concern is remaining competitive for faculty.
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Crafts, food vendors sought for LeveEclipse (3/17/24)NEW MADRID, Mo.—New Madrid officials say they have one of the best places to view the upcoming total eclipse and now are seeking vendors to enhance visitors’ experience. On April 8, New Madrid will be a prime viewing location of the total solar eclipse which will stretch from Mexico across the United States and into Canada, according to New Madrid Chamber Executive Director Christina McWaters. ...
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Veterans urged to get screened during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (3/17/24)March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the team at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center wants veterans to understand the importance of regular screenings and their role in preventing the disease. “We want to promote healthy living that can decrease a person’s risk of developing preventable conditions, including the importance of screening for colorectal cancer,” said Ashley Aubuchon, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Program manager at the medical center, in a press release from the VA.. ...
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Dash to the past - Teen Houdini makes jailbreak (3/16/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorPoplar Bluff experiences juvenile crime waves 25 years apart, with an escape artist in 1949 and a quartet of burglars in 1974. The city is also rocked by tragedy after three children die in a house fire.
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Chamber of Commerce hosting cleanup day before eclipse (3/15/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff WriterPresident of the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce Steve Halter expects an additional 20,000 people in town for the April 8 eclipse. If the numbers hold, the event would be the largest influx of people to the city since President George W. Bush visited in 2004.
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Ward waives prelim - arraignment scheduled (3/15/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterA small cluster of protesters gathered Thursday afternoon on the east side of the Butler County Courthouse in anticipation of Stormy Ward’s preliminary hearing.
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Twin Rivers students and faculty wear ‘Lids for Lucas’ (3/15/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterTwin Rivers freshman Lucas Wilkerson has had a tremendously difficult year — a year filled with tragedy and grief culminating in the loss of a parent. The student body and faculty of Twin Rivers High School want to help make things a little better.
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PBJH instructor arrested for alleged inappropriate messages (3/15/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterAn instructor with Poplar Bluff Junior High School was arrested at the end of February in relation to an alleged inappropriate relationship with at least one minor student.
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Dash to the Past — Missourians marvel at mobile museums (3/15/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorTwo unique exhibits are highlighted on today’s date: a mobile museum on the rails, and a world of mechanical miniatures. In crime news, six Malden residents are arrested in 1974 for burglaries in eight states, and a seventh is on the run. 100 years ago...
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Woman on mission to revive county Democrat party (3/14/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterThe Butler County Democratic Central Committee isn’t technically dead, but it does appear to be on life support.
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Local author, artists publish children’s book about the night sky (3/14/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorA bedtime story for Dan Holland’s children has become a children’s book about the night sky, colorfully illustrated by two local artists. In keeping with its celestial theme, “Twinkle the Star Mouse” is releasing in time for this spring’s total solar eclipse.
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Veterans invited to learn about VA services during April 3 town hall (3/14/24)A town hall will be held April 3 in Poplar Bluff by John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. This event offers the opportunity to learn about services available to veterans in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. Doors will open at 3 p.m. at the Brown-Mabry American Legion Post 153, located at 2320 Kanell Blvd. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and is expected to last about one hour...
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Dash to the Past — Amtrak rolls in (3/13/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorOver 1,000 Poplar Bluffians celebrate Amtrak’s first run through the city in 1974. Despite mechanical and legal issues, the train’s inaugural run from St. Louis to Laredo proceeded smoothly for passengers.
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Sunshine Week highlights a vital law (3/13/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff WriterMarch 10-16 is Sunshine Week for more reasons than setting the clock forward. Established in 2005, the week commemorates the importance of transparent government as the result of legislation like Missouri’s Sunshine Law.
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Dog ruled dangerous and vicious after alleged series of attacks (3/13/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff WriterWhen Thomas Casey’s dog bit Michael Barrett down to the bone, Barrett decided he’d had enough.
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Main Event (3/13/24)By DONNA FARLEY EditorTwo of the big E’s are featured this week in MAIN EVENT: eclipse and Easter.
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Dog ruled dangerous and vicious after alleged series of attacks (3/13/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff WriterWhen Thomas Casey’s dog bit Michael Barrett down to the bone, Barrett decided he’d had enough. After bringing a complaint to the city council at the beginning of March, members forwarded the issue to the Poplar Bluff Animal Control Board. The board held its open hearing Tuesday...
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Sunshine Week celebrates key transparency law (3/13/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff WriterIt’s Sunshine Week for more reasons than setting the clock forward. Established in 2005, the week commemorates the importance of transparent government as the result of legislation like Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Passed in 1973, the Sunshine Law guarantees citizens’ access to records, information, and votes of their government. There are some restrictions such as information prohibited from being released by law or operational guidelines of law enforcement...
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Fears of noncitizens voting prompt GOP state lawmakers in Missouri to propose driver's license label (3/13/24)By SUMMER BALLENTINE ~ Associated PressJEFFERSON CITY -- All Missouri driver's licenses would be labeled with a U.S. citizenship stamp under a bill approved Tuesday by Republican House members, who argued the change is needed because of an increase in illegal border crossings. The bill, which needs another vote of approval to move to the Senate, is part of an effort by GOP lawmakers nationwide who fear more immigrants could lead to noncitizens voting -- a practice that is already federally prohibited...
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Dash to the Past — Fire district plans growth (3/13/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorThe Butler County Volunteer Fire Protection District prepares for a massive expansion in 1974. The board authorized the sale of $500,000 in revenue bonds to finance nine new buildings and three trucks.
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