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UCAN/Briggs run to draw 100 bikers
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer The United Cancer Assistance Network (UCAN) will hold its first Motorcycle Dice Run fundraiser on Saturday. The run is done in partnership with Briggs & Stratton and is the first fundraiser between the two. Registration for the bike run will begin at 8 a.m. at the parking lot of Briggs & Stratton on Highway 142. The 100-mile ride will begin at 10 a.m. and is expected to end around 1 p.m...
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Twin Rivers Safe house grant sought
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer The Twin Rivers R-X School Board discussed seeking a Federal Emergency Management Agency tornado safe room at Tuesday night's regular monthly meeting. Matt Winters with the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission first presented the Butler County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan addresses natural disasters including tornados, floods and earthquakes...
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Suspect is killed by Corn. officer
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor CORNING, Ark. -- A Corning man is dead after he allegedly attacked officers responding to a disturbance call at his home Tuesday night with a knife. Arkansas State Police special agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting, which left John Grant, 52, dead, according to state police Lt. Brant Tosh, Criminal Investigation Division Company F commander...
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Leniency in church arson
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor Having already completed an extensive treatment program and agreeing to make restitution, a Poplar Bluff, Mo., man will not be prosecuted for throwing Molotov cocktails into a local church, and then setting the church on fire when the devices didn't work as part of a strict agreement with the state...
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Suspect is killed by Corn. officer
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor CORNING, Ark. -- A Corning man is dead after he allegedly attacked officers responding to a disturbance call at his home Tuesday night with a knife. Arkansas State Police special agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting, which left John Grant, 52, dead, according to state police Lt. Brant Tosh, Criminal Investigation Division Company F commander...
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Poplar Bluff Briggs & Stratton hits 69 million milestone
(Business ~ 06/20/12)
Over 800 strong, a committed team of proud American workers at the Briggs & Stratton plant in Poplar Bluff, Mo., have been steadily working towards a key milestone - 70 million engines manufactured. During its first 23 years, the Poplar Bluff plant has consistently produced millions of engines each year while improving the efficiency of the facility and maintaining high quality standards. ...
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Now Korea is cleaning our clock
(Column ~ 06/20/12)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN "The entry into force of the U.S.-Korea trade agreement on March 15, 2012, means countless new opportunities for U.S. exporters to sell more made-in-America goods, services and agricultural products to Korean customers -- and to support more good jobs here at home."...
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Helping Mo. invest in jobs
(Column ~ 06/20/12)
Figures released last week by the U.S. Department of Commerce indicated that Missouri's economy over the last year has been stuck in neutral with barely any growth. Lagging behind the national average is unacceptable and is why we have fought to grow Missouri's economy by enacting policies that will put Missourians back to work in good-paying jobs. ...
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A silly presidential season
(Column ~ 06/20/12)
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney vs. Barack Obama is not exactly Jefferson-Adams or Lincoln-Douglas. No Harry Truman or Bill Clinton here, let alone FDR or Reagan. Indeed, it's arguable that neither party is fielding its strongest candidate. ...
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Faye Carter
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Faye Carter MALDEN, Mo. -- Faye Moore Carter, 58, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, June 18, 2012, in Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Mo. Mrs. Carter was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Gideon. She was a member of Stokelan Drive Christian Church in Malden and was a homemaker...
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Dottie Sandusky takes stand
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press She's been a constant, if silent, presence by Jerry Sandusky's side. Dottie Sandusky had not spoken publicly in more than six months until taking the witness stand Tuesday in her husband's child sex-abuse trial...
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Jackson man found guilty of kickbacks
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By JOE GAMM SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Cape Girardeau County jury Tuesday evening found a Jackson man guilty in the theft of more than $500,000 from a Sikeston, Mo.-based company. Sentencing for Jason Mitchell is scheduled for July 16. He faces up to 15 years in prison. The jury deliberated more than three hours in reaching its decision about 8:30 p.m., after a one-day trial...
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Bob Becker finalist for statewide award
(Community News ~ 06/20/12)
Bob Becker, a member of the Greenville R-II Board of Education, was selected as a finalist for the fourth annual Paul Morris Community Service Award established by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards' Association. This award is designed to recognize individuals who provide leadership to their communities through school board service as well as other community service activities. ...
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Northside Ctr. entertainment
(Community News ~ 06/20/12)
Northside Ctr. entertainment Bill Hendrickson will provide entertainment at the Northside Nutrition Center's Fish Fry Friday. Entertainment will be provided between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The menu includes fish sandwich/catfish, potato wedges, slaw, bun/cornbread, cake...
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Kathy Weekley
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Kathy Weekley GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Kathy Weekley, 52, of Silva, Mo., died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes in Greenville, Mo. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...
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Ruby Brown
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Ruby Brown Sikeston, Mo. -- Ruby Lee Brown of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Mac Neal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn, Ill. Mrs. Brown was born July 17, 1928, in Parma, Mo. She had lived with her son in Chicago, Ill., for the past four years. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church...
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Lavieve Adkins
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Lavieve Adkins BERNIE, Mo. -- Lavieve Adkins, 88, of Bernie, Mo., died Monday, June 18, 2012, in St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Adkins was born on Jan. 4, 1924, in Ardmore, Okla. She had been a school teacher in Lancaster, Handcock and White Oak Schools in her early years, later she was employed by Brown Shoe Co., in Bernie for 26 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bernie General Baptist Church...
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Donald Miller
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Donald Miller FISK, Mo. -- Donald A. Miller, 79, of Wappapello, Mo., died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Miller was born April 18, 1933 in Fisk, Mo. He had lived at Wappapello since 1985. Mr. Miller formerly had lived at Rockford, Ill., for 33 years where he worked at Borg-Warner until retiring in 1985. He served in the U.S. Army. He attended Lakeland Assembly of God Church at Wappapello, Mo., and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors...
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Thunder strikes down Mules twice
(High School Sports ~ 06/20/12)
In the battle of the Poplar Bluff summer squads, Ethan Boyer notched a game-winning hit to give the Thunder the sweep. After winning the first game 14-6 in five innings, the Thunder scored one run in the bottom of the seventh to win the second game 8-7 over the Poplar Bluff High team Tuesday at Strenfel Memorial Field. The Thunder are now 23-1 on the season...
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Evelyn Jones
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Evelyn Jones SIKESTON, Mo. -- Evelyn Jones, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, June 11, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Jones was born March 22, 1941, in Chicago Heights, Ill. She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff and was an active member of the Usher board until her health failed her. A hobby of hers was creating collages from her favorite photos...
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Two Cape golfers lead at Mo. Amateur
(High School Sports ~ 06/20/12)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A pair of local golfers were atop the leaderboard Tuesday after the opening round of the 105th Missouri Amateur. Brevin Giebler shot a 3-under-par 69 at Dalhousie Golf Club to take a 2-stroke lead over fellow Cape Girardeau player Brent Holmes and Dixon's Jace Long...
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On display through Friday Heart Gallery helps children find homes
(Local News ~ 06/20/12)
By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer Children in need of adoptive families can be seen through the Heart Gallery of Missouri on display here. The Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division began the Heart Gallery to showcase youth in foster care who are in need of adoption. This is the gallery's third year in Poplar Bluff...
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Lavieve Adkins -- Bernie, Mo.
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Lavieve Adkins -- Bernie, Mo. Donald Miller -- Wappapello, Mo. Evelyn Jones -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ruby Brown -- Chicago, Ill. Henrietta Baumgardner -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Kathy Weekley -- Silva, Mo. Faye Carter -- Malden, Mo.
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Faye Carter
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Faye Carter MALDEN, Mo. -- Faye Moore Carter, 58, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, June 18, 2012, in Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Mo. Mrs. Carter was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Gideon. She was a member of Stokelan Drive Christian Church in Malden and was a homemaker...
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Helping Mo. invest in jobs
(Column ~ 06/20/12)
Figures released last week by the U.S. Department of Commerce indicated that Missouri's economy over the last year has been stuck in neutral with barely any growth. Lagging behind the national average is unacceptable and is why we have fought to grow Missouri's economy by enacting policies that will put Missourians back to work in good-paying jobs. ...
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Lavieve Adkins -- Bernie, Mo.
(Obituary ~ 06/20/12)
Lavieve Adkins -- Bernie, Mo. Donald Miller -- Wappapello, Mo. Evelyn Jones -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ruby Brown -- Chicago, Ill. Henrietta Baumgardner -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Kathy Weekley -- Silva, Mo. Faye Carter -- Malden, Mo.
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