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Baldknobbers rescheduled
(Local News ~ 02/21/15)
The Baldknobbers concert scheduled for tonight has been postponed to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, due to the possibility of inclement weather. Pre-purchased tickets for the event will be honored on the rescheduled date.
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Foul play feared Kennett woman missing
(Local News ~ 02/21/15)
SEMO News Service Foul play suspected in woman's disappearance Police are calling the recent disappearance of a Kennett, Missouri, woman suspicious. The Kennett Police Department, Dunklin County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol continue to search for 46-year-old Deana R. Davison. She was last seen the night of Jan. 25 at the Super 8 Motel in Kennett...
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R-1 also looks at outsourcing transportation Attendance policy change
(Local News ~ 02/21/15)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Students facing suspensions from Poplar Bluff R-I schools will catch a break on make-up work after a vote by board members on Thursday to change the attendance policy. Superintendent Chris Hon says the change was made after a recent incident where a student was unable to make up work after a short-term suspension...
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Brutal cold can hurt pets as well
(Local News ~ 02/21/15)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer During this week's blast of winter weather, local veterinarians are urging the public to take precautions to ensure the safety of pets and livestock. A common misconception is that because of their fur, pets are immune to cold temperatures. However, experts say that just like humans, an animal's resistance to cold is a matter of body fat stores, health and coat and cold weather safety must be exercised...
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Area farmers look to Cuba
(Local News ~ 02/21/15)
By ERIN RAGAN SEMO News Service Missouri's governor recently heard Bootheel rice and cotton growers' hopes for a mission that will cover the potential for expanded agricultural trade between Cuba and the United States. Since January, Gov. Jay Nixon has been preparing for an early March trip to Cuba, where he plans to meet with members of the Cuban agriculture cabinet, government secretaries and public and private interests who represent transportation and commerce...
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Area lottery winners
(Community News ~ 02/21/15)
More than $9.1 million in prizes of $1,000 or more were awarded to Missouri Lottery players during January. Area winners of $1,000 or more include: Mega Millions winners: David Brawley, Ellington, $5,002 Judith Crain, Fairdealing, $5,000 Lotto winners:...
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Looking for that special candidate
(Column ~ 02/21/15)
By MIKE JENSEN Publisher Sikeston Standard Democrat Unless something happens soon, the 2016 Presidential election is shaping up to be a lackluster matchup that promises little change when what we need most is radical change from eight years of big government, runaway spending and racial politics that have bought this nation to its knees...
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Michelle O's 'cheese dust' disdain
(Column ~ 02/21/15)
By MICHELLE MALKIN Before the nation's Food Nanny guilt-trips you into ditching boxed dinners on a frazzled night, know this: The first lady profited from cheese dust before she was against it. In the new issue of Cooking Light magazine, Michelle Obama takes another sanctimonious stand against processed foods. ...
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Defining down econ. failure
(Column ~ 02/21/15)
By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- Two phrases that Daniel Patrick Moynihan put into America's political lexicon two decades ago are increasingly pertinent. They explain the insufficient dismay about recent economic numbers. Moynihan said that when deviant behaviors -- e.g., violent crime, or births to unmarried women -- reach a certain level, society soothes itself by "defining deviancy down." It de-stigmatizes the behaviors by declaring them normal. ...
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Marka Gribble
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Marka Gribble MALDEN, MO. -- Marka Lavonette Sullivan Gribble, 64, of Dyersburg, Tenn., died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday and continue until service time at 2 p.m. Visitation and the funeral will both be held at Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Malden. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...
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Sacred Heart Student of Month
(Community News ~ 02/21/15)
Sacred Heart Student of Month Sacred Heart's January Student of the Month is Hunter Tompkins. He is in the third grade. Hunter is the son of Heath and Ann Tompkins. He has one older brother and one younger brother. Hunter enjoys playing with his family and reading. His favorite book is The Hobbit. He likes reading because he learns about new things...
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Lake Road honor roll lists
(Community News ~ 02/21/15)
Lake Road Elementary School announces its honor rolls and perfect attendance list for the second quarter: A Honor Roll Second Grade: Elijah Hensley, Gabriel Henson, Mason Bridgewater, Ireland Gowen, Aaryn Johnson, Brelynn Thomas, Peyton Yarbrough, Blake Pirtle...
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Ruby Cook
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Ruby Cook MALDEN, Mo. -- Ruby Annie Laura Cook, 77, of Malden died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the Landess Funeral Home chapel in Malden. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Randy Zinn and Pastor Troy Sisk officiating...
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Leroy "Lee" Green
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Leroy "Lee" Green DEXTER, Mo. -- Leroy "Lee" Edward Green, 89, of Dexter died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Barry Winders officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...
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Ilene Jennings
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Ilene Jennings Ilene J. Jennings, 93, of St. Louis, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Puxico Nursing & Rehab Center. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Burial will be in the Duck Creek Cemetery in Puxico...
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Kid's reading program at the library
(Community News ~ 02/21/15)
"Chill Out and Read" with the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library's Children's Winter Reading Program, which runs through March 27. Reading can turn into rewards as children earn chances to win prizes by turning in reading logs. The program is open to ages 3 to 17. This no-cost program entertains and engages children while strengthening their reading skills...
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Geraldine Thompson
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Geraldine Thompson ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Geraldine (Geri) Thompson, 66, of St. Louis died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Cedar Hill, after an eight year battle with cancer. Mrs. Thompson was born Oct. 15, 1948, in Poplar Bluff. ...
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Betty Jo Ragland
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Betty Jo Ragland Betty Jo Ragland, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Westwood Hills Care Center. A private service will be at a later date. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Gorty Aslin
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Gorty Aslin BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Gorty Lowell Aslin, 90, of Bloomfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. The funeral will follow at 5 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alice Fowler of Bloomfield officiating. Burial will be in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Louis John Jones
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Louis John Jones PIEDMONT, Mo.--Louis John Jones, 82, of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis. Visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 23 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont with the service following at 1 p.m. in the chapel...
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Wanda Hostetler
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Wanda Hostetler CAMPBELL, Mo.--Wanda Hostetler, 78, of Holcomb, died Wednesday, Feb. 18 at her residence. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Landess Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Beam officiating. Burial will be at Loyd Cemetery in Holcomb...
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John Daniel Faries
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
John Daniel Faries MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- John Daniel Faries, 88, of Wappapello died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at the Monticello House in Jackson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. There will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. conducted by West View Masonic Lodge. Visitation will also be from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at 2 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello with Pastor Bruce Pittman officiating...
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Donald Stubbs
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Donald Stubbs Donald Stubbs, 63, of Wappapello, Mo. died at his residence Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. Mr. Stubbs was born April 29, 1951 in West Plains. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the army and had served in Vietnam. His hobbies were his family, fishing, coon hunting, watching westerns and bull riding...
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Norman Gillespie
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Norman Gillespie DEXTER, Mo. -- Norman Dean Gillespie, 85, of Dexter, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Clinton D.
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Clinton D. Summers, Sr. FISK, Mo. - Clinton D. Summers, Sr., 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at his residence. Visitation will be from 2 -3 p.m. on Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the church with Bishop Ron Webb and Dr. Bill Vail officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery at Poplar Bluff. A full obituary will be in Sunday's paper...
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Velma Grubb
(Obituary ~ 02/21/15)
Velma Grubb Velma L. Grubb, 88, of Fisk, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Southeast Health Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Adam Mathias officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Chapel Cemetery at Broseley...
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FIRE
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/21/15)
City firefighters responded at 12:40 p.m. Saturday to a grass fire at 2245 Autumn Road. Firefighters reported the blaze was almost out upon arrival. They put out remaining hot spots. _ City firefighters responded at 11:46 a.m. Monday to a non-injury motor vehicle accident at 900 West Pine. Responders stood by until a tow truck came...
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Raiders make case for top seed
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/15)
The tourney table is all but set. Three Rivers defeated MSU-West Plains 75-56 on Thursday at the Bess Activity Center to secure at least -- and very likely -- the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Region XVI Tournament. "I like this team, but I don't want to see the season come to an end," Three Rivers coach Gene Bess said. ...
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Whippets are top dogs in district bracket
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/15)
Entering this season, the Ellington Whippets had won just 21 games over Jeff Berry's first four seasons as head coach. My how things have changed. With 18 wins this year, the Whippets find themselves with their first winning season since 2009-10. Most importantly, they are the team to beat in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Tournament at Bismarck where the Whippets (18-4) are seeded first...
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MSU fall graduates
(Community News ~ 02/21/15)
Missouri State University announces its fall graduates. They are: Broseley: Donnie Ham, BSED; Poplar Bluff: Alexa Hon, MS; Stephen Patty, BSED, Magna Cum Laude; Alexandra Thomas, BS, Magna Cum Laude; Van Buren: Jonna Crider, BS; Kennett: Rachel Henderson, BS; Portageville: Megan Davidson, BSED; Ellington: Lina Price, BSED, Cum Laude; and Piedmont: Melissa Megl, BS...
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3 Mules advance to Day 2
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/15)
COLUMBIA -- Matt King won his opening match at the 85th annual MSHSAA wrestling championships Thursday. The Poplar Bluff senior moved into the quarterfinals of the 120-pound Class 3 tournament with a technical fall while Chance Moore, Steven Haley, Tanner Dunivan and Josh Lewis each lost their opening-round matches...
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Winona holds off Elington's late comeback
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/15)
ELLINGTON -- The host Whippets outscored Winona 25-16 in the second half. But the Wilcatds escaped Ellingotn with 50-49 win Thursday night. Sophomore Marshon Morrissey led the Whippets (18-4) with 23 points. Wesley Sharp made two 3s and totaled eight points while Shaun Chilton made a 3 and had seven points...
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