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Mingo visitors center opens Monday
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor PUXICO, Mo. -- After nearly five years of planning and construction, with innumerable delays along the way, Mingo National Wildlife Refuge's new, 11,500-square-foot visitor center will open for business Monday. "It's been a long, drawn out process," said refuge manager Ben Mense. "We're excited about it opening and excited to bring new opportunities to folks from Puxico and other surrounding areas."...
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PB mom named parent of year
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A Poplar Bluff woman named Parent of the Year by a state group says some of the most important lessons she learned as a mother are to accept her son for who he is, make time for herself and ask for help when it's needed...
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Kidwell disbarred
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor The Daily American Republic learned Friday a former Poplar Bluff, Mo., attorney was disbarred earlier this year after he apparently continued to represent clients following the suspension of his law license. Paul Andrew Kidwell's disbarment came after he agreed to voluntarily surrender his law license, which already had been suspended by the Missouri Supreme Court twice...
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Students go the distance Racked up 17,200 miles on Lake Road track
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer If the distance Lake Road Elementary students walked and ran this school year were laid out on a map, it would stretch from New York to Los Angeles six times. About 300 first through fourth graders have racked up more than 17,200 miles on a track that was paved in September...
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Mayor PEARSON: 'we do not intend to dismiss others'
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Many people in the community have expressed concern about certain other city officials losing their jobs under the new coalition on the Poplar Bluff City Council. "We do not intend to dismiss any other employees," Mayor Angela Pearson said Saturday. "City Clerk Pam Kearbey is doing a good job and is valuable to the city. She is needed."...
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Mayor appoints search group
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Appointment of a city manager search committee was announced by Mayor Angela Pearson Saturday. "The committee will do a nationwide search to find the best person possible," Pearson said. "I had talks with community leaders who are highly capable of helping select the best city manager Poplar Bluff has ever seen."...
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Duncan resigns
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor City Attorney Wally Duncan submitted his resignation letter to interim City Manager Mark Massingham Friday. "For the past 27 years, it has been my honor and privilege to have served as attorney for the city of Poplar Bluff," Duncan said. "During my tenure, I have seen many positive developments in the city, and the role of the city attorney has grown with those developments."...
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Wed 60 years Jerry and Jean Proffer
(Features ~ 05/12/14)
Jerry and Jean Proffer, lifelong residents of Poplar Bluff, Mo., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Palace of Praise Fellowship Room. The couple was married April 2, 1954 in Poplar Bluff. They were longtime members of Collins Chapel General Baptist Church...
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Rodger, Linda Miller
(Features ~ 05/12/14)
Rodger and Linda Miller of Puxico, Mo., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a drop in reception from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the First Baptist Church, 202 W. Richardson Ave., Puxico. Hosting the event will be their three children: Dee and Tracy Hurt of Creston, Iowa, Jeff and Sonja Miller of Dexter, Mo., and Rodger, Jr. and Tammy Miller of Dudley, Mo. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
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Haines, Hoggard
(Features ~ 05/12/14)
Cory and Mary Haines of Mahomet, Ill. announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Marie Haines of Joelton, Tenn. to Ethan Mitchell Hoggard, also of Joelton. Hoggard is the son of Kevin and Carmen Hoggard of Harviell, Mo. The couple will be married this month at Burdoc Farms, Crofton, Ky...
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Jump start to good health
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By CAROLYN SMITH Staff Writer Judy Woodfin of Poplar Bluff, Mo. recently won the PARC's Ultimate Fitness Challenge -- a 12 week challenge which consists of individualized personal training and weekly fitness routines. "I entered the competition because I needed to get back to exercising and eating right. I felt the challenge would make me accountable . . . and it did," Woodfin said...
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Gregory, Jackson
(Features ~ 05/12/14)
Kelly Nicole Gregory and Joseph Carter Jackson, both of Cape Girardeau, Mo., are engaged. Gregory is the daughter of Michael and Janet Gregory of Washington, Ind. Jackson is the son of Daniel and Cynthia Jackson of Poplar Bluff, Mo. The couple will be married Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Evansville, Ind...
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Local winner grabs $8,000 in Lottery prizes
(Local News ~ 05/12/14)
By ALEX WEST Staff Writer Lucinda Owens of Poplar Bluff, Mo., enjoys playing the lottery but when her Scratchers ticket was entered into the "Dashing Through the Snow" holiday promotion through the Missouri Lottery there was one prize she was not initially interested in winning...
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Mossman, Schlueter
(Features ~ 05/12/14)
Krista Paige Mossman of Jonesboro, Ark., and Brandon Charles Schlueter of Bono, Ark. are engaged. They plan to be married at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Mossman is the daughter of Keith and Melanie Mossman of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Schlueter is the son of Gary and Suzanne Schlueter of Bono...
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Business owner says: Bagby was only doing his job
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/12/14)
To the Editor: Last night, last year's "Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year" was suddenly fired by the new City Council. Doug Bagby has served our city for over 30 years. As City Manager, he has led our city to unprecedented prosperity. Doug has always worked at the behest of the City Council, carrying out his duties as directed, and now he is fired by the new City Council for executing the duties of his office as directed by the previous administration...
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Lend a hand, help keep park clean
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/12/14)
Dear Editor: Recently there was a Speak Out article citing trash as an issue at Kiwanis Bacon Park. Let me assure the writer that the Poplar Bluff Kiwanis Club is very anxious to have a clean park. We have a great relationship with Poplar Bluff Schools and between their personnel and our volunteers, we do what we can to maintain and beautify the park. However, we have messy guests that have access to our beautiful park 24/7...
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Coming end to racial preferences
(Column ~ 05/12/14)
By WALTER E. WILLIAMS Last week's U.S. Supreme Court 6-2 ruling in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action et al. upheld Michigan's constitutional amendment that bans racial preferences in admission to its public universities. Justice Sonia Sotomayor lashed out at her colleagues in a bitter dissent, calling them "out of touch with reality." She went on to make the incredible argument that the amendment, which explicitly forbids racial discrimination, itself amounts to racial discrimination. ...
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Council actions childish
(Column ~ 05/12/14)
In baseball they call it Bush League. In everyday life it would be called petty, childish and vindictive. The way Doug Bagby was treated by certain members of the City Council during its meeting Monday night was beyond belief for a so-called civilized body...
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TRC announces dean's list
(Community News ~ 05/12/14)
Three Rivers College has released its 2013 Fall Dean's Lists. Students from the area named to the list follow: Kelly L. Burch, Jordan E. Ellenburg, Elizabeth J. Hill, Megan B. Hurlebusch, Courtney N. King, Jodie L. McGowan, Kayla M. Norman, Jennifer R. ...
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Albert Moore
(Obituary ~ 05/12/14)
Albert Moore MALDEN, Mo. -- Albert Dale Moore, 79, of Campbell, Mo., died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his home. Visitation and funeral services were held Saturday by Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.
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Veda Jones
(Obituary ~ 05/12/14)
Veda Jones WASHINGTON, Mo. -- Veda Pauline Jones, 82, of Washington, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Cedarcrest Manor Care Facility in Washington. Mrs. Jones, daughter of the late Floyd White, and his late wife Ora Plumley, was born Dec. 8, 1931 in Nimmons, Ark. She received her education from Poplar Bluff High School and Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Mo...
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Hugh White
(Obituary ~ 05/12/14)
Hugh White SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Hugh White, 79, died April 23, 2014, in Tuscon, Ariz. White was born April 7, 1935, to Troy and Grace White, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn Gerber of Los Angeles; one son, Troy White of Phoenix; and one brother, Bud White of Poplar Bluff, Mo...
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Mules blast 4 HRs, set up showdown with Notre Dame
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/14)
NEW MADRID -- The Mules hit a season's worth of home runs Saturday as Poplar Bluff set up a showdown for the conference title. Alex Lewis went deep twice, Lucas Tibbs hit his first career homer as did sophomore Tristen Francisco who hit a grand slam to cap Poplar Bluff's 16-3 win at New Madrid Central...
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Wayne Tyree Price IV
(Births ~ 05/12/14)
Lyvanda Blackman and Wayne Price III of Poplar Bluff, Mo. have chosen the name Wayne Tyree Price IV for their 5-pound, 13-ounce son who was born at 11:43 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Wayne IV was 20 inches long...
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Jaxon August Bringer
(Births ~ 05/12/14)
Jaxon August Bringer is the name chosen by Wesley and Jayde Bringer of Poplar Bluff, Mo. for their 7-pound, 3-ounce son who was born Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at 11: 11 a.m. at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jaxon was 21 and one-half inches long...
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Crowder, errors knock out Raiders
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/14)
JOPLIN -- The Raiders took a step forward Thursday, but three Friday errors set them back, and ultimately down. Three Rivers had its season end Friday with a 5-2 loss to Crowder in the third round of the Region XVI Tournament. The Raiders committed three errors in the outing, each of which contributed to Crowder's first three runs...
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Women's role in Ag honored at fair
(Community News ~ 05/12/14)
SEDALIA, Mo. - Starting today, applications are being accepted for the second annual Missouri Woman in Agriculture Contest, hosted by the Missouri State Fair to applaud the significant contributions women make to the state's leading industry. According to Fair Director Mark Wolfe, the title will be awarded in two age divisions, with each winner receiving a $1,000 donation from Monsanto for a non-profit, agriculture-related cause of her choice...
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Mules, Lady Mules can't catch Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Jackson won just one more event than the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules, but claimed the SEMO North Conference title by 26 points Friday with nine runner-up finishes. Poplar Bluff freshman Lexi Hafford won two events while Cassidy Harris, Makala McCauley, J.J. Ellis and Soley Webb each won a race...
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Lady Mules top Hurricanes 1-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/14)
JONESBORO, Ark. -- The Poplar Bluff Lady Mules soccer team snapped a six-game losing streak and a coinciding goal-less streak Friday evening with a 1-0 victory over Jonesboro (Ark.). Sophomore Taylor Worley scored an unassisted goal in the first half. The ball bounced off a Lady Hurrican defender before Worley settled it and shot it in from 10 yards out. The goal was her team-leading third of the season...
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