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Ducketts donate fire truck to WilliamsvilleBy BARBARA ANN HORTON Staff WriterLove of family and community fueled the desire of Poplar Bluff businessman Paul Duckett and his wife, Hazel, to donate a fire truck to his home town of Williamsville. The couple donated a 1,000-gallon Ford pumper, one of 100 restored vehicles Duckett had in his collection, to Williamsville, said Sandy Joy, the town’s mayor. She described Duckett as an entrepreneur and philanthropist...
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Roger Desgranges retires after 65 yearsBy JOE McGRAW Staff WriterFew people can say they have done anything for 65 years, let alone a job. For Roger Desgranges, tax accounting has been a lifelong passion. After six-and-a-half decades in the industry, he completed his last tax day this past April 15. Roger Desgranges, started working with his father, following service in the Navy and graduation from Arkansas State University...
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National Day of Prayer events in Poplar BluffFrom Staff ReportsThe local National Day of Prayer service will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the gazebo on the lawn of the Butler County Courthouse. “We just need the Lord to help us,” said Pastor Greg Gilberto of Northpoint Nazarene Church. He along with Dave Elledge, pastor of The Bluff Church, are organizing the event...
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24th High School Juried Art Exhibit on display through Sunday (4/24/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER, Assistant EditorThe 24th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit remains on display through the end of this week, and visitors to the Margaret Harwell Art Museum are invited to enjoy it. High school students from Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Neelyville, Malden, Bernie, East Carter and Greenville participated this year. An extra category this year was the Total Eclipse Special Award since the show ran with eclipse festivities...
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Dash to the Past — Child acquires dynamite sticks (4/24/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorCitizens of Piedmont felt robbed in 1924 when the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company reneged its promise to retain a local freight depot. MP’s decision wasn’t illegal, but murder and lighting dynamite in the street are, and those were the headlines 50 and 75 years ago...
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Governor Parson signs copies of new book in Poplar Bluff (4/24/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff Writer“What a great day to be down here in Southeast Missouri,” Governor Mike Parson said at the Libla Family Sports Complex at Three Rivers College on Tuesday, where he signed copies of his new biography, “No Turnin’ Back.” “Nobody ever believes you’ll have a book written about you,” Parson remarked...
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MAIN EVENT — 90s themed bingo, book giveaway, Opry at the Rodgers (4/24/24)By DONNA FARLEY EditorThis weekend offers multiple chances to listen to music or enjoy family-friendly events. Three Rivers College will host a 1990s-themed music bingo Friday at the Bess Activity Center. The event includes food trucks. Saturday also offers the opportunity for tunes, with Opry at the Rodgers featuring the Moon Pie Band...
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Historic Doniphan church destroyed by fire (4/24/24)By DEBRA TUNE The Prospect-NewsA Doniphan historical treasure which dates back to 1851 was lost in a fire during the early morning hours of April 24. At about 4:12 a.m., a call came through Doniphan Dispatch that The Doniphan United Methodist Church, one of the town’s oldest buildings, was in flames. The page went out at 4:13 a.m., and the first firefighters arrived on the scene at about 4:20 a.m., according to Doniphan Fire Chief Brian Byrd...
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11th annual Leadership Day signifies new era for Eugene Field (4/24/24)Eugene Field hosted its 11th annual Leadership Day on Friday themed “in our leadership era,” a nod to pop icon Taylor Swift’s ‘eras tour,’ before a full house of community leaders and education partners in the gymnasium. The event showcased the Leader in Me program through which the elementary school has achieved four re-certifications since obtaining its prestigious lighthouse status under the initiative in 2016...
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Thinking Outside the Gardening Box (4/24/24)University of Missouri Extension horticulture and agronomy specialists invite residents to explore alternative methods of gardening in an in-person program scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Van Buren at The Beavers Teeth Axe Throwing Brew & Chew (restaurant)...
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GHS names Students of the Month (4/24/24)Greenville High School has named its March Students of the Month. Cole J. Steward and Clayton L. Wood have been named March Students of the Month for Greenville High School. Cole is the son of Todd and Emily Steward of Piedmont. Clayton is the son of Todd and Nikki Wood of Greenville...
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Keep Your Selfie Healthy with PBRMC (4/24/24)In May, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, PBRMC will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor and sleep disorders...
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R-I Board executive session actions taken (4/24/24)The Poplar Bluff R—I Board of Education voted Thursday on the following employment actions.
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Cagle receives nursing excellence award (4/24/24)Michele Cagle, a registered nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for 12 years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award.
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Area part of national Take Back Day (4/24/24)Police departments in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Doniphan, Malden and Kennett will accept unused and unwanted prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs...
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Dash to the Past — PB officials go to D.C. (4/24/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorOn this date 50 years ago, Poplar Bluff officials announce a trip to Washington, D.C. in response to a proposed change in federal grant guidelines that would disqualify Southeast Missouri’s cities from funding.
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DiCiro named 2024 Distinguished Alumni at TRC (4/23/24)from Staff ReportsThree Rivers College has selected Dr. Sonya DiCiro to receive its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. A public reception in her honor will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. May 6, with the award presentation beginning at approximately 5 p.m., at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
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145k came to Butler County for eclipse (4/23/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff WriterThe influx of eclipse tourists to Butler County surpassed community planners’ wildest expectations.
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Mayor honors Crime Victims Rights Week (4/23/24)By JOE McGRAW Staff Writer“We must listen to survivors,” Mayor Shane Cornman stated to a gathering of Probation and Parole employees and representatives of Haven House on Monday.
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Teacher of the Year banquet honors educators (4/23/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorPoplar Bluff teachers and families gathered Monday night to celebrate standout educators at the annual Teacher of the Year banquet, held at Poplar Bluff High School.
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Dash to the Past — High on the hog (4/23/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorAn ag student made headlines on this day in 1924 for more than tripling his hogs’ weight in eight weeks with a new feeding method. In later news, Butler County provides free chest x-rays to detect tuberculosis, and a former Kennett woman’s murder remains unsolved in California.
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TRC board reorganizes with Garrison as chairman (4/22/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorDarren Garrison is the new chairman of the Three Rivers College board of education. The board reoganized before reviewing recent accomplishments and approving employee benefits. Outgoing chairman Eric Schalk passed the gavel to Garrison at the start of Thursday’s meeting. The remaining positions are as follows: Dr. Tim Hager, vice-chairman; Dr. Amber Richardson, secretary; Gary Featherston, treasurer, Chris Williams, member; and Schalk, member...
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Arbor Day celebrated at Hendrickson Park (4/22/24)By ALICEA HULL Contributing WriterThe city of Poplar Bluff hosted Arbor Day at Hendrickson Park on Saturday morning. City mayor Shane Cornman opened up the event and introduced the importance of hosting Arbor Day. He was followed by Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation’s Lanny Corcimiglia, who welcomed everyone for coming out and introduced special guests John Francis, Tree Board member; Kathern Harris, Wheatley Program coordinator; Jane Hansmann, Garden Club coordinator and hostess of the event; Judy Duncan, who presented the Arbor Day skit; and Kelvin Morant with Parks and Recreation.. ...
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Atchison sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole (4/22/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterJEFFERSON CITY — Drew Atchison finally learned his fate on Friday, as he was sentenced to life in prison without any chance of parole. The sentence came after his conviction on three first-degree murder charges, as well as charges of child kidnapping and armed criminal action.
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Dash to the Past — Cow causes freak train accident (4/20/24)By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant EditorHeadlines from this weekend include a bovine train accident, a famous local dollmaker’s craft and a barfight between two New Madrid city officials. April 20, 1924 — No issues available • After a week of effort, almost all major forest fires in Southeast Missouri are extinguished, and forecasted rain is bringing relief from the dry and windy conditions behind the blazes...
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