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Samantha Tucker

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Samantha Tucker is assistant editor for the Daily American Republic and Dexter Statesman.

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OBEC, Municipal Utilities working around the clock to restore electricity.
NewsMarch 15
OBEC, Municipal Utilities working around the clock to restore electricity.OBEC and Municipal Utilities are tirelessly working to restore power after over 10,000 outages were reported in Butler, Carter, Ripley, and other counties. Crews face tough conditions but reinforcements are arriving.
FREE ACCESS: Tornado damages buildings and vehicles in north Poplar Bluff neighborhoods
NewsMarch 15
FREE ACCESS: Tornado damages buildings and vehicles in north Poplar Bluff neighborhoodsA tornado struck Poplar Bluff, heavily damaging buildings, vehicles, and trees in several neighborhoods. Heritage Title and Duncan Law Firm lost roofs, with Bluff Estates seeing significant impact. No injuries reported yet.
1975: Successful heart surgery saves baby's life
HistoryMarch 14
1975: Successful heart surgery saves baby's lifeIn 1975, a premature baby named Claudia DeAnn McClure was saved by a successful heart surgery, and her family was overjoyed. Other notable events in history include a jewel heist and new milk regulations.
1975: Snow day puts sledders on the front page
HistoryMarch 13
1975: Snow day puts sledders on the front page In March 1975, a snow day in Southeast Missouri delighted students with unexpected sledding adventures. Other headlines covered a Poplar Bluff park debate, telephone upgrades, and a lightning-struck home.
Birds take over northwest Poplar Bluff
NewsMarch 12
Birds take over northwest Poplar BluffIn 1975, Poplar Bluff faced a real-life "The Birds" scenario as 100,000 grackles and cowbirds roosted on the town's edge. Conservation efforts struggled to disperse the flock, raising health and nuisance concerns.
1925: Famous family’s feud leads to historic murder trial
HistoryMarch 11
1925: Famous family’s feud leads to historic murder trialMurder in Bollinger County — or was it? At trial, the defense insists the indictment against a wealthy farmer's widow was influenced by family strife. On this date in 1950, crews cleared 19 cars from a train derailment near Dexter.
GALLERY: Protesters rally outside John J. Pershing VA Medical Center against DOGE job, funding cuts
NewsMarch 8
GALLERY: Protesters rally outside John J. Pershing VA Medical Center against DOGE job, funding cutsDemonstrators gathered near John J. Pershing VA Medical Center on Saturday to oppose job and funding cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE.
TUCKER Hegseth’s photo purge threatens history, veterans’ legacies
opinionMarch 7
TUCKER Hegseth’s photo purge threatens history, veterans’ legaciesThe Pentagon's recent order to remove all diversity, equity, and inclusion-related content has flagged around 26,000 historical military images, including those of war heroes and veterans, sparking controversy.
1950: Grocer fights off gunmen in attempted robbery
HistoryMarch 7
1950: Grocer fights off gunmen in attempted robberyA 53-year-old Malden store owner drove off a pair of robbers with quick thinking in 1950. His heroic story is featured alongside accounts of snow storms, insurance fraud and basketball battles in this weekend's Dash to the Past.
1925: Stoddard County couples plan real-life 'wife swap'
HistoryMarch 5
1925: Stoddard County couples plan real-life 'wife swap'Two Bloomfield couples decided to divorce and remarry each other's spouse in 1925. The love quadrilateral was complicated when all four were arrested. Other historical headlines include valuable pennies and high-speed chases.
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