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Cement retaining wall crushes cars in Poplar Bluff parking lot as heavy rain saturates area Saturday
NewsFeb. 17
Cement retaining wall crushes cars in Poplar Bluff parking lot as heavy rain saturates area SaturdayA cement retaining wall collapsed in a Poplar Bluff parking lot, crushing five cars amid heavy rain. Authorities are investigating ownership and potential causes, but no injuries were reported.
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Jonathon Dawe
Prepare for icy roads and frigid temperatures as significant snowfall approaches
NewsFeb. 17
Prepare for icy roads and frigid temperatures as significant snowfall approachesPrepare for significant snowfall and frigid temperatures as a winter storm warning is issued from Tuesday morning to Wednesday. Expect heavy snow, icy roads, and wind chills dropping below zero.
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Joe McGraw
A life of service: Remembering Rev. Vernon Kneir's enduring legacy in ministry and community
NewsFeb. 17
A life of service: Remembering Rev. Vernon Kneir's enduring legacy in ministry and community Rev. Vernon Kneir, a respected Methodist pastor, left a lasting legacy in ministry and community service. He was a founding member of United Gospel Rescue Mission who was known for his wit and carpentry skills. He touched many lives through mentorship, weddings, an...
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Barbara Ann Horton
Two seriously injured in highway collision
NewsFeb. 17
Two seriously injured in highway collision Two men, one from Wappapello and one from Poplar Bluff, were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 67 near Neelyville. 
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Barbara Ann Horton
Poplar Bluff man arrested for kidnapping
NewsFeb. 14
Poplar Bluff man arrested for kidnappingA Poplar Bluff man, Johnathan Civili, has been arrested on charges of kidnapping, assault, and harassment. The investigation is ongoing.
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Samantha Tucker
There they grow again — FCC adds new building to Poplar Bluff operations
NewsFeb. 14
There they grow again — FCC adds new building to Poplar Bluff operations The Bluffs will serve patients with co-occurring disorders, some of whom could otherwise spend months in jail awaiting mental health treatment.
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Jonathon Dawe
State grants pave the way for safer roads and expanded facilities in Carter and Butler counties
NewsFeb. 14
State grants pave the way for safer roads and expanded facilities in Carter and Butler countiesCarter and Butler counties receive over $1.7 million in state grants for street repairs and facility upgrades. Funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program, these projects aim to enhance safety and boost local development.
Butler County's 2025 budget: Navigating grants, rising costs, and potential cash reserves dip
NewsFeb. 14
Butler County's 2025 budget: Navigating grants, rising costs, and potential cash reserves dipButler County's 2025 budget sees a 36.5% increase in expenditures, driven by grant expectations and rising departmental costs. Despite projected revenue shortfalls, officials remain optimistic, citing past successes in over-budgeting and under-spending.
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Joe McGraw
MAIN EVENT: Sweet Valentine’s activities for all ages
NewsFeb. 13
MAIN EVENT: Sweet Valentine’s activities for all agesWondering what to do this Valentine's Day? Look no further. This week's calendar has activities for couples and families on Friday, followed by a weekend of food, shows and classes.
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Samantha Tucker
Unoccupied single-engine plane flipped by larger aircraft's prop wash
NewsFeb. 13
Unoccupied single-engine plane flipped by larger aircraft's prop wash A single-engine plane flipped at Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport due to prop wash from a larger aircraft. No injuries were reported as the smaller plane was unoccupied. More details to follow.
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Donna Farley
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