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After mayor's reprimand for accusations Pearson issues apology
(Local News ~ 09/26/13)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Councilwoman Angela Pearson, who made accusations against several city officials and community leaders, apologized Tuesday night after being reprimanded by Mayor Ed DeGaris. "I'm very sorry," said Pearson, who released the accusations to the news media on Aug. 19 after asking state and federal agencies to investigate alleged "corruption" in the city...
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Another tenant for Eight Points
(Local News ~ 09/26/13)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor City Manager Doug Bagby had more good news about the future of the Eight Points Commercial Development during the Poplar Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday night. "We met with another tenant for about three hours Thursday. The business is not ready to make an announcement, but they want to proceed rapidly," Bagby said. "They will be ready to let bids in late February or early March."...
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At education committee hearing A+ requirement draws criticism
(Local News ~ 09/26/13)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A recent administrative change to the A+ program may prevent the state scholarship program from helping the very vocational students it was created to serve, Malden Superintendent Ken Cook told an interested group of lawmakers Tuesday evening at Three Rivers College...
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Puxico R-VIII breaks record
(Local News ~ 09/26/13)
Students at Puxico R-VIII Schools set out to break their record See You at the Pole attendance this year, and did so with 471 students, teachers and community members. "We're very excited," said Fellowship of Christian Students sponsor Marla Townsend. ...
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PB students gather to pray
(Local News ~ 09/26/13)
By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer For 14-year-old Poplar Bluff eighth grader Kyler Carr, gathering at the flagpole to pray at 7 a.m. is worth the extra effort it takes to get to school early. Carr and about 125 other junior high students met at the building's flag pole Wednesday morning as part of See You at the Pole. The nationwide, student-led event encourages teens to pray for their families, friends, schools, teachers and nation...
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Ziva Marie David
(Births ~ 09/26/13)
Karena Elizabeth and Richard Lee David of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Ziva Marie David for their 4-pound, 7-ounce daughter born at 8:23 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center's Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Ziva was 17 3/4 inches long...
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Speak Out 9/26/13
(Opinion ~ 09/26/13)
Memory short on chemicals As an American I'm tiring of our Secretary of State feigning back to a 1925 law prohibiting the use of chemical weapons while our political mind set is short, it was the United States that provided chemical weapons to Saddam Huessin to use against the Iranians. ...
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Full house for law workshop
(Business ~ 09/26/13)
By ALEX WEST Staff Writer Attendees of the equal employment opportunity and employment law training workshop got more than they bargained for when their workshop trainer introduced himself as a former drill sergeant and immediately laid down the law...
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Is sun peeking through war clouds?
(Column ~ 09/26/13)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is sometimes credited with the proverb, "God has a special providence for fools, drunks and the United States of America." Observing the unfolding of the Syrian crisis, the Iron Chancellor was an insightful man...
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Gail Files
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Gail Files Gail Louise Files, 40, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at her residence. Ms. Files was born in Springfield, Ill., on Dec. 26, 1972. She was raised by Jack and Peggy Files, who survive of the home in Sikeston, Mo...
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Samanth Nicole Allen
(Births ~ 09/26/13)
Cherry Sue and Richard Lee Allen of Doniphan, Mo., have chosen the name Samanth Nicole Allen for their 7-pound, 7-ounce daughter born at 4:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center's Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Samantha was 20 inches long...
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Ona Whittenburg
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Ona Whittenburg Ona Mae Whittenburg, 90, of Caruthersville, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, Mo. Ona was born Sept. 16, 1923. She was the former owner of The Jewel Theater. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy Harlan and Deborah Hicks; a daughter-in-law, Fay Whittenburg; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren...
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Morgan
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Morgan Whittington Morgan Whittington, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.fowlersullivanfuneralhome.com.
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7 Dons get RBI in rout
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/13)
DONIPHAN -- Two teams that are just trying to find their way met on the baseball diamond Tuesday afternoon. This fall, Doniphan has been looking to replace two stars from last year's team and improve at the plate while Van Buren, with a new coach, is suffering from some injuries while acclimating some new players...
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Wayne
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Wayne Strickland GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Wayne Strickland, 81, of Silva, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the New Hope General Baptist Church in Silva. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with Pastor Dan Ross officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the New Prospect Cemetery at Silva...
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Lady Royals, Puxico take steps forward
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/13)
PUXICO -- Twin Rivers run-ruled Puxico in five innings, but both coaches felt like their teams took a step toward its long-term goals. The Lady Royals batted around in the third inning and scored eight runs in route to a 14-2 road win Tuesday. "Puxico is vastly improved from years past. Their pitcher threw strikes today and they hit the ball," Twin Rivers coach Dustin Benson said...
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Clearwater earns key OFC victory
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/13)
ELLSINORE -- Haden Clark got of of a big jam Tuesday. Clearwater's big right-hander forced the East Carter's Logan Saffle to fly out to right field with the bases loaded as the Tigers escaped with a 7-3 Ozark Foothills Conference win. Clearwater (5-3, 4-2 OFC) broke open a one-run game in the top of the seventh as it scored three runs...
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Howard
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Howard McFadden Howard Dale McFadden, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at noon Friday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. Burial with full military honors will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...
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R-1 hears of healthy snack grant
(Local News ~ 09/26/13)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Boxes of apples, kiwi and bananas sat almost empty Tuesday afternoon in the front lobby of Lake Road Elementary. As part of a $68,000 fruit and vegetable grant the school leaves a variety of healthy snacks out during the day for students, who take as many as they want throughout the day...
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Nikki Hayes
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Nikki Hayes FISK, Mo. -- Nikki Michelle Hayes, 46, of Wappapello, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Hayes was born May 22, 1967, at St. Louis, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Michael Hayes; one son, Tyler Hayes of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; her mother, Ida Miller of Poplar Bluff; two brothers, David Jenkins and Brant Miller, both of Poplar Bluff; and young men she helped raise, Joseph, Deven, Jonathan, Zack and Tyler...
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Bruce Mosebach
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Bruce Mosebach Bruce Andrew Mosebach, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at his brother's residence in Benton, Mo. Graveside service with full military honors will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo., with the Rev. Jim Schremp officiating...
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Alfred Gadberry
(Obituary ~ 09/26/13)
Alfred Gadberry DEXTER, Mo. -- Alfred W. Gadberry, 76, of Dexter died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors. Arrangements were conducted by Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter...
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