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In fatal Current River boat crash Testimony ends, jury gets case
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor VAN BUREN, Mo. -- A Carter County jury began deliberating this morning in the case of a Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman charged in connection with a 2009 boating accident on Current River that left two people dead and three others injured...
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"Bully" A film that should be seen
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Harassment is a frequent part of her daily school bus ride, a Butler County teenager told sheriff's department deputies last week. The attacks take the form of foul names, threats and rumors, and have been going on for a year. They follow her online, through Facebook postings...
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Day of Prayer Thurs.
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Believers throughout Poplar Bluff are encouraged to gather together Thursday as part of the 61st Annual National Day of Prayer. Locally, the day will be observed with a traditional prayer service at the Butler County Courthouse gazebo at noon and a contemporary prayer service at 5 p.m. at the Black River Coliseum Veteran's Memorial Wall...
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Plaque recognizes historic tree
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor For 82 years the magnolia tree, located on the corner of Second and Oak streets, has grown and blossomed. It was planted in 1930 when the construction of the old Poplar Bluff Hospital was finished. For years it offered shade to adults who came to the hospital and while waiting preferred to sit on the ground outside. ...
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In fatal Current River boat crash Testimony ends, jury gets case
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor VAN BUREN, Mo. -- A Carter County jury began deliberating this morning in the case of a Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman charged in connection with a 2009 boating accident on Current River that left two people dead and three others injured...
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"Bully" A film that should be seen
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Harassment is a frequent part of her daily school bus ride, a Butler County teenager told sheriff's department deputies last week. The attacks take the form of foul names, threats and rumors, and have been going on for a year. They follow her online, through Facebook postings...
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Day of Prayer Thurs.
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Believers throughout Poplar Bluff are encouraged to gather together Thursday as part of the 61st Annual National Day of Prayer. Locally, the day will be observed with a traditional prayer service at the Butler County Courthouse gazebo at noon and a contemporary prayer service at 5 p.m. at the Black River Coliseum Veteran's Memorial Wall...
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Plaque recognizes historic tree
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor For 82 years the magnolia tree, located on the corner of Second and Oak streets, has grown and blossomed. It was planted in 1930 when the construction of the old Poplar Bluff Hospital was finished. For years it offered shade to adults who came to the hospital and while waiting preferred to sit on the ground outside. ...
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In fatal Current River boat crash Testimony ends, jury gets case
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor VAN BUREN, Mo. -- A Carter County jury began deliberating this morning in the case of a Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman charged in connection with a 2009 boating accident on Current River that left two people dead and three others injured...
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Thanks for supporting Merchants Showcase
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/12)
To the Editor: The Three Rivers College chapter of Collegiate DECA recently held the 33rd Annual Merchants Showcase at the Bess Activity Center. On behalf of the organization and entire college we would like to take this opportunity to thank Poplar Bluff and the surrounding communities for supporting this event year after year. Because of the support you give, our students are given the chance to use the theories they have been learning in class and apply them to a "real life" situation...
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Cinco de Mayo is no. 15 for Esquivels
(Business ~ 05/02/12)
By JOHN WILLEY Staff Writer The past 15 years have been great for Francisco Esquivel, owner of Las Margaritas, 2144 N. Westwood Blvd., in the Poplar Bluff Square Shopping Center. He opened the doors on the Mexican restaurant on March 27, 1997, and the business has continually grown since then. Esquivel thanks everyone for their support and added he is really enjoying being part of such a "great, great town."...
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Standing tall to help a child
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/12)
To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone in the community who gave money to help support the Shriners Hospital for Children on Saturday April 14th in the Fill-a-Fez campaign! It was very humbling to talk to the local people who themselves, family or friends have been patients of our hospital and the impact it made on their lives. ...
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A president's best friend
(Column ~ 05/02/12)
By NICK THOMAS Most presidents welcome the company of a dog in the White House. The reason is simple: every Commander-in-Chief needs at least one faithful friend in Washington. For our current president, that loyal pal is Bo, a black and white Portuguese water dog the Obamas added to the family in 2009...
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Oak Grove Club meets
(Community News ~ 05/02/12)
Oak Grove Club meets The Oak Grove Homemakers Club met Wednesday, April 18, at Myrtles Café. President Dorothy Robbins offered thanks for the food. A tribute to Leta Sliger, a deceased club member, was given by the owner, Debbie Sliger, and her daughter, Lee Ann, by treating the club members to a complimentary meal in honor of Leta...
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The equality of Jon Will
(Column ~ 05/02/12)
WASHINGTON -- When Jonathan Frederick Will was born 40 years ago -- on May 4, 1972, his father's 31st birthday -- the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome was about 20 years. That is understandable. The day after Jon was born, a doctor told Jon's parents that the first question for them was whether they intended to take Jon home from the hospital. ...
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Online health help at library
(Community News ~ 05/02/12)
Online health help at library This week at the Poplar Bluff Public Library: How to make sense of online health information? When it comes to managing your health and taking care of your body, it's important to have accurate information at hand to help you make decisions. While calling a doctor or a nurse is one option, turning to the millions of web-based health resources available to consumers online might be more convenient...
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Public radio group to meet
(Community News ~ 05/02/12)
Public radio group to meet The Black River Public Radio Formation Committee will hold a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room of the Poplar Bluff Public Library. All interested persons are invited to attend and join the effort to bring public radio to the community...
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Mules 4th seed in district
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
After blowing a 6-run lead, the Poplar Bluff Mules bounced back in dramatic fashion Tuesday. Garrett Wiley provided the game-winning 2-run hit with one out in the bottom of the seventh, lifting the Mules to a wild 13-12 win over Campbell at Strenfel Memorial Field...
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Tigers, Redbirds in final
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
ELLSINORE -- Against an Ellington squad missing some key players, the East Carter Redbirds came out a little flat Tuesday afternoon in the semifinals of the Black River League tournament. But once the Redbirds got in business, it was hard for them to slow down...
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Lady Royals cruise past Dexter 13-2
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
DEXTER -- Kailee Hicks had two hits and two RBIs for Twin Rivers as it cruised past Dexter on Tuesday, 13-2. Kalyn Snider had three hits and two RBIs while scoring two runs and Lexi Stockton had three RBIs in the win. Brittany Johnson had two hits and scored a run for the Lady Royals (14-6)...
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Mary Lou Fields
(Obituary ~ 05/02/12)
Mary Lou Fields MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lou Fields, 85, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Malden, Mo., died Friday, April 27, 2012, in Grand Prairie. Mrs. Fields was born Sept. 7, 1926, at Campbell, Mo., to Ranzy Dell Baggett and Hess Stella Lowery Baggett. She was a member of First Christian Church in Malden and was a housewife...
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Irvin Emmons
(Obituary ~ 05/02/12)
Irvin Emmons Irvin Clifford Emmons, 76, of Doniphan, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan. Mr. Emmons was born March 30, 1936, in Doniphan, Mo. He was retired from General Motors in St. Louis. Mr. Emmons was a member of the Fairview Church of God and served in the U. S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the Doniphan V.F.W. Post #3485 and enjoyed all outdoor activities...
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A president's best friend
(Column ~ 05/02/12)
By NICK THOMAS Most presidents welcome the company of a dog in the White House. The reason is simple: every Commander-in-Chief needs at least one faithful friend in Washington. For our current president, that loyal pal is Bo, a black and white Portuguese water dog the Obamas added to the family in 2009...
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Irvin Emmons
(Obituary ~ 05/02/12)
Irvin Emmons -- Doniphan, Mo. Mary Lou Fields -- Grand Prairie, Texas
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Thanks for supporting Merchants Showcase
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/12)
To the Editor: The Three Rivers College chapter of Collegiate DECA recently held the 33rd Annual Merchants Showcase at the Bess Activity Center. On behalf of the organization and entire college we would like to take this opportunity to thank Poplar Bluff and the surrounding communities for supporting this event year after year. Because of the support you give, our students are given the chance to use the theories they have been learning in class and apply them to a "real life" situation...
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Public radio group to meet
(Community News ~ 05/02/12)
Public radio group to meet The Black River Public Radio Formation Committee will hold a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room of the Poplar Bluff Public Library. All interested persons are invited to attend and join the effort to bring public radio to the community...
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Tigers, Redbirds in final
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
ELLSINORE -- Against an Ellington squad missing some key players, the East Carter Redbirds came out a little flat Tuesday afternoon in the semifinals of the Black River League tournament. But once the Redbirds got in business, it was hard for them to slow down...
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Irvin Emmons
(Obituary ~ 05/02/12)
Irvin Emmons Irvin Clifford Emmons, 76, of Doniphan, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan. Mr. Emmons was born March 30, 1936, in Doniphan, Mo. He was retired from General Motors in St. Louis. Mr. Emmons was a member of the Fairview Church of God and served in the U. S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the Doniphan V.F.W. Post #3485 and enjoyed all outdoor activities...
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Mary Lou Fields
(Obituary ~ 05/02/12)
Mary Lou Fields MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lou Fields, 85, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Malden, Mo., died Friday, April 27, 2012, in Grand Prairie. Mrs. Fields was born Sept. 7, 1926, at Campbell, Mo., to Ranzy Dell Baggett and Hess Stella Lowery Baggett. She was a member of First Christian Church in Malden and was a housewife...
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Tigers, Redbirds in final
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
ELLSINORE -- Against an Ellington squad missing some key players, the East Carter Redbirds came out a little flat Tuesday afternoon in the semifinals of the Black River League tournament. But once the Redbirds got in business, it was hard for them to slow down...
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Irvin Emmons
(Obituary ~ 05/02/12)
Irvin Emmons -- Doniphan, Mo. Mary Lou Fields -- Grand Prairie, Texas
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