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Alley Mill to reopen sooner
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
EMINENCE, Mo. -- Alley Mill is expected to reopen to the public sooner than expected, with nearly $500,000 in renovations progressing ahead of schedule. If there are no unforeseen delays in the next couple of weeks, Ozark National Scenic Riverways tentatively plans to open Alley Mill on weekends in July and daily from Aug. 1-17, according to a press release...
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Clay County runoff is Tues.
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor All the polling places in Clay County, Ark., will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for the primary runoff election. Democratic voters will decide a primary contest for West Oak Bluff constable between the incumbent, Fred Bucy, and Terry Robertson...
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Credit Union robber gets a 4-yr. sentence
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Malden, Mo., man was sentenced Monday afternoon to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbing the Poplar Bluff Federal Credit Union. David Lee Joiner, 27, was sentenced to 46 months on one felony count of bank robbery by U.S. Distinct Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr., said Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Hahn...
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But Bernie man can stand trial Death penalty is withdrawn
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Stoddard County judge has deemed a Bernie, Mo., man mentally fit to stand trial for brutally stabbing another man to death. Presiding Circuit Judge Robert Mayer entered his order Thursday in the case of Allen Dale McCoy, aka "Smurf," a day after the state withdrew its intention to seek the death penalty against McCoy, who mental health officials reportedly classify as retarded, but competent to stand trial...
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Captive deer Herd regulation on separate tracks
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By AMITY SHEDD SEMO News Service The definition of captive deer and how they are managed in Missouri could be decided before the state Department of Conservation opens the topic for public comment. The department's Conservation Commission late last week approved proposed amendments to regulations of hunting preserves and wildlife breeding facilities that hold members of the cervid, or deer, family, including white-tailed deer...
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Among other action P&Z OKs bank plat request
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A request by Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc. to approve the final plat to subdivide the property at the northeast corner of Shelby and Oak Grove roads was recommended for approval by the Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night...
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Probation for man in Carter sheriff case
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A federal judge placed a former Ellsinore, Mo., man charged as part of an investigation into suspected illegal activities committed while Tommy Adams was Carter County sheriff, on probation Monday afternoon...
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Squirrel blamed 4,000 in city lose electricity
(Local News ~ 06/11/14)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A squirrel at the River Substation caused a power outage to approximately 4,000 Municipal Utility customers at 7:32 a.m. today. Power was returned to the last of those customers at approximately 8:25 a.m., after crews were able to reroute power, according to electric department Superintendent Lyndell Coleman...
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Charlie Harvell
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Charlie Harvell CAMPBELL, Mo. - Charlie Harvell, 76, of Campbell died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery...
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Is Obama blundering into Syrian mess?
(Column ~ 06/11/14)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN With his address at West Point, President Obama succeeded where all his previous efforts had failed. He brought us together. Nobody seems to have liked the speech. A glance shows that the New York Times and Washington Times, the Financial Times and Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal were all disappointed with it...
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Larry Ormsby
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Larry Ormsby DONIPHAN, Mo. - Larry David Ormsby, 65, of Doniphan, died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jim Baggett officiating. Burial will be in the Center Hill Cemetery...
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Emptiness at West Point
(Column ~ 06/11/14)
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON -- It is fitting that the day before President Obama was to give his grand West Point address defending the wisdom and prudence of his foreign policy, his government was urging Americans to evacuate Libya. Libya, of course, was once the model Obama intervention -- the exquisitely calibrated military engagement wrapped in the rhetorical extravagance of a nationally televised address proclaiming his newest foreign policy doctrine (they change to fit the latest ad hoc decision): the responsibility to protect.. ...
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Nolen D. Parker
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Nolen D. Parker PIEDMONT, Mo. - Nolen D. Parker, 91, of Brunot, Mo., died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Services will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Brunot. Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery...
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Judy Murdock
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Judy Murdock DONIPHAN, Mo. - Judy Kay Murdock, 61, of Gatewood, Mo., died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Murdock, daughter of Homer and Marie (Yarbrough) Smith, was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Doniphan. She worked as a mail carrier. Mrs. Murdock enjoyed shopping and was a member of the Ponder Church of Christ...
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Greenville 4Q honor roll
(Community News ~ 06/11/14)
Greenville School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Seniors: Cullen Barks, Brandon Bates, Emily Bratton, Thomas Costephens, Zach Davis, Bailey Faries, Garrett Gromer, Wayne Hesley, Brittany Hill, Sarah Hillis, Tyler Logsdon, Dakota Norden, Kaci Payne, Dorthy Robinson, Corinne Rose, Jessica Shaffer, Amber Smith, Dakota Stilts, Chelsea Studdard, Maria Tibbs, Bailey White...
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Ozark Rivers Bluegrass Festival
(Community News ~ 06/11/14)
Ozark Rivers Bluegrass Festival The 4th Annual Ozark Rivers Bluegrass Festival takes place in Eminence, Mo., Friday-Sunday, June 20-22. Headling this year's event will be New Mexico's Triple L Band and several of Missouri's leading bands, including Rural Roots, Casey Freeland and the Atta Boys, the Alex Riffle Band, Jim Orchard & the Boys, Missouri Tradition, Big Mill and Friends Pickin' and Highway 32...
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TOPS 734 has meeting
(Community News ~ 06/11/14)
Tops Mo 734 Take Off Pounds Sensibly was called to order at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4. 10 Tops and 5 Kops were present as leader Linda Morgan called the meeting. The best losers this week were Kathy Browning for Tops and Kim Joiner for Kops. The best losers for May were Linda VonRuedgsich for Tops and Lou Roach for Kops. Each monthly loser received red roses compliments of Rob's Flowers...
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Debbie Cantrell
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Debbie Cantrell DEXTER, Mo. - Debbie K. Cantrell, 63, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Alice Fowler and Bro. Dale Rogers officiating...
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DWI Victim Impact Program Monday night
(Community News ~ 06/11/14)
DWI Victim Impact Program Monday night The next SEMO Driving While Intoxicated Victim Impact Program will begin at 6 p.m. Monday on the third floor of the Butler County Courthouse in the Division 1 Courtroom. Registration for those required to attend starts at 5:30 p.m...
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Destroying US civilization
(Column ~ 06/11/14)
By MIKE JENSEN Publisher Sikeston Standard Democrat Amnesty will be the final straw that fundamentally transforms the future of this once-great country. Through years of ever-growing federal assistance, we have created a permanent non-working class of citizens unwilling to perform the entry level, lower paying jobs...
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Speak Out 6/11/14
(Opinion ~ 06/11/14)
Revenge for pet dumping This goes out to all the cold heartless people who continually dump and abandon animals at various business, county roads, highway center medians, and people's homes. You should be ashamed of yourself. You should never ever be allowed to own an animal, ever! But do remember, Karma is a very ugly real thing and you will get yours, one way or the other. ...
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Speak Out 6/11/14
(Opinion ~ 06/11/14)
Revenge for pet dumping This goes out to all the cold heartless people who continually dump and abandon animals at various business, county roads, highway center medians, and people's homes. You should be ashamed of yourself. You should never ever be allowed to own an animal, ever! But do remember, Karma is a very ugly real thing and you will get yours, one way or the other. ...
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John Siebert
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
John Siebert MALDEN, Mo. - Aloysius John Earl Siebert, 9, of Essex, Mo. died Friday, June 6, 2014 at Piggott Comunity Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Visitation will be held noon till service time Wednesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Bradshaw Chapel. Burial will take place in Stevens Cemetery in Malden...
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Rinda Secrest
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Rinda Secrest CAMPBELL, Mo. - Rinda Diana Secrest, 57, of Holcomb, Mo., died Friday, June 6, 2014, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery...
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Ralph
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Ralph Pennington FISK, Mo. - Ralph "Shorty" Junior Pennington, 69, of Qulin, Mo., died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. There will be a memorial service at a later date. White-Sanders Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Beulah Brown
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Beulah Brown DEXTER, Mo. - Beulah Fay Brown, 89, daughter of the late Eugene Lane and Ida Mae Cole Lane, was born on June 4, 1925 in Vinson, Mo. and departed this life on June 7, 2014 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Beulah was a resident of Poplar Bluff, a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and dancing. ...
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Victor Moss
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Victor Moss FISK, Mo. -- Victor Moss, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday at his residence. He was born May 9, 1949 in Manhattan, Kans. He had a Master's Degree in Natural Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church...
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Sgt. Bergdahl a war hero or deserter?
(Column ~ 06/11/14)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN "We needed to get him out of there, essentially to save his life." So said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, an Army sergeant in Vietnam, of Barack Obama's trade of five hard-core Taliban leaders at Guantanamo for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a Taliban prisoner for five years...
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Jack C. Bess
(Obituary ~ 06/11/14)
Jack C. Bess DEXTER, Mo. -- Jack C. Bess, 93, son of the late W. L. Bess and Dora Napier Bess, was born on May 16, 1921 on a farm near Bloomfield, Mo. and departed this life on June 8, 2014 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was united in marriage to Pauline Gunter on May 30, 1942. Mrs. Bess survives at the home...
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