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County Fair to double fun
(Local News ~ 06/09/14)
From Staff Reports The Butler County Fair will be double the fun this year with events July 4-5 and Sept. 10-12, the local fair board recently announced. "The fair board wanted to keep some activities that were very successful on the Fourth of July, but they also wanted to move the fair back to the fall," said Phyllis Flanigan, University of Missouri Extension program director...
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Stoll graduates Summa Cum Laude from Southeast
(Local News ~ 06/09/14)
Ryan Stoll of Poplar Bluff, Mo., graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southeast Missouri State University May 17, earning a BS degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting; he earned a GPA of 3.96. Stoll was one of nine graduates out of 1,400 to earn Academic Distinction as a result of significant research completed in the field of his major...
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Paul L. Snedeker
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Paul L. Snedeker DONIPHAN,Mo. -- Paul L. Snedeker, 84, of Naylor, Mo., died Monday, June 2, 2014, at the John J. Pershing Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. Chaplain Bill Hatch will officiate...
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Hydro Adventures honors service personnel in June
(Local News ~ 06/09/14)
During the month of June, Service Personnel along with one guest can save on regular admission to Hydro Adventures. The discount applies to all Fire, Police, Health care, Veterans and Active Military personnel. Proper identification is required at time of purchase. The discount will end June 30...
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Ylonda Barks
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Ylonda Barks Ylonda Barks,74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Friday, June 6, 2014, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1940, to the late Delbert Switzer and Nettie Tillman Switzer in Doniphan, Mo. Ylonda was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Pentecostal faith...
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Leta Fox
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Leta Fox PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Leta P. Fox, 94, of Patterson, Mo., passed away at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo., on Friday, June 6, 2014. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Rowland-Woods Cemetery at Patterson, MO...
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By BRIDGET CURNUTT
(Local News ~ 06/09/14)
By BRIDGET CURNUTT DAR Graphic Designer
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Billy O'Barr
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Billy O'Barr NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Billy Dale O'Barr, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1944, at Clarkton, Mo., to the late WilliamMonroe O'Barr and Goldie E. Tune O'Barr Tippit...
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TOPS 734 meets weekly
(Local News ~ 06/09/14)
TOPS Mo. 734 Take Off Pounds Sensibly was called to order at 10 a.m. May 28 with 12 TOPS and four KOPS were present as leader Linda Morgan called the meeting. Lou Ann Wrather read the secretary's report and said the report stands approved. Kathy Browning was reinstated after a long absence. The members were happy to see her back...
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Butler Co. 4-H starts rifle club
(Community News ~ 06/09/14)
Butler County 4-H is excited to start a new 4-H Rifle Club in Poplar Bluff. The goal of this project is to teach safe and responsible use of shooting sports equipment, sound decision-making, self-discipline and concentration. 4-H Shooting Sports promotes the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior...
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John and Vickie Perry
(Features ~ 06/09/14)
John and Vickie Perry, of Juneau, Alaska, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by cruising the islands of Hawaii, then spending a week at their vacation cabin, named Perrydise. The couple was married May 13, 1989 at First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff...
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Rahm, Miller
(Features ~ 06/09/14)
Shannon Rahm and Josh Miller, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo. announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bruce and Susan Rahm, also of Poplar Bluff. The couple will be married Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Westwood Center Ballroom in Poplar Bluff...
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Freida
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Freida Dickerson Frieda K. Dickerson, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Greenville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Mo. Mrs. Dickerson was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Lowndes, Mo., to the late William and Rosa Barker Street. She was a member of Twin Oaks Southern Baptist Church and was a homemaker...
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Gertrude
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Gertrude Dillinger Gertrude Marquerite Dillinger, 80, of Dexter, Mo., died Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Home at Dexter. She was born June 9, 1933, at Dudley, Mo., where she spent most of her life before moving to Dexter. Mrs. Dillinger was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, cooking, growing flowers and feeding birds. She was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ...
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Oscar Dement
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
Oscar Dement DEXTER, Mo. -- Oscar Lee Dement, 88, of Dexter died Friday, June 6, 2014 at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel. Tim Russell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hagy Cemetery...
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Speak Out 6/9/14
(Opinion ~ 06/09/14)
Kudos to crime force I'd just like to commend the State Crimes Task Force for a job well done. And, I'd also say to Chief Danny Whiteley, you better be careful. Look what happened to the other people who did a good job in Poplar Bluff. Ol' Ed's gonna...
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AA one-lane this week
(Community News ~ 06/09/14)
Highway AA between Butler County Roads 602 and 620 will be reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area...
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H. B. Starnes Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/09/14)
H. B. Starnes Jr. Harrison B. "H.B." Starnes Jr., 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., escaped the bonds of Earth on Tuesday June 3, 2014, at his home and is now basking in the sunshine of his Creator. He was born July 18, 1924, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to Harrison B. Starnes Sr. and Vera Starnes. They preceeded him in death...
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Pitching holds up for Mules
(High School Sports ~ 06/09/14)
Poplar Bluff Senior Babe Ruth coach Steve Edwards really couldn't have asked for a better night from his pitchers. Lucas Tibbs spun a three-hit shutout in the opener Friday against Portageville while Joe Darlin and Lane Spencer combined to hold back the Bulldogs in the night cap as the Mules won 9-0 and 7-4 at Strenfel Memorial Field...
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