Stories from Saturday, October 31, 2015

The University of Missouri Extension is offering a program targeted at farm women, women landowners and new farmers. The course consists of six classes starting from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Carter County Nutrition Center in Van Buren, Mo. The deadline for registration is Monday...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Deferred maintenance projects, made possible by nearly $2 million in new state funding, are underway at Three Rivers College. "In a few years, Three Rivers will have a very different looking campus," Dr. Wesley Payne, president of the college, said during an interview. "We have 36 months to utilize the money so we can self-perform much of the work."...

Disclaimer: The following is for entertainment only. The Daily American Republic does not confirm or deny the existence of possessed guitars, self-playing xylophones or shadow people. By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Poplar Bluff like many towns in America is full of urban legends and haunted tales, but one downtown business has been the subject of paranormal investigators more than any other has...

Pray for the rude [email] Dear Speakout, I would like to get my point across about rude people in Poplar Bluff. Sometimes we have to consider the source, because we don't know what they are going through in life. We as Christians need to pray for people like that, but should point out that their behavior is not appropriate. You know who you are....God Bless You...

One in five people will have a panic attack once in their lifetime. What would you do when this happens to a student, loved one, or church member? Attend the Youth Mental Health First Aid course to recognize symptoms of mental health problems, how to help, and how to guide the youth to professional help. ...

Sue Dock MALDEN, Mo.--Sue Dock, 83, of Dexter, formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 at her residence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., Saturday at the Landess Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Burke officiating...

By MONA CHAREN Jeb Bush's campaign may be mortally wounded. Limping in the polls despite his massive war chest, he stooped (almost literally if you check the body language) to attacking Marco Rubio in an attempt to revive his fortunes. Rubio's response, suggesting that Bush had been "told" to attack him, seemed like a bull's-eye. ...

By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON -- At a certain point, you have to realize you can't hit a fastball. House Republicans don't quite get that they are hopeless at oversight hearings. They keep losing -- and now the chairman of the House Oversight Committee has just introduced articles of impeachment against IRS Commissioner John Koskinen...

Joel Todd CAMPBELL, Mo. - Joel Todd, 73, of Campbell, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2 at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, MO. with Mr. James Powell officiating. Landess Funeral Home in Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

Dorothy Hall DONIPHAN, Mo. - Dorothy Hall, 94, of Doniphan, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion.

Maggie Young DONIPHAN, Mo. - Maggie Young, 85, of Doniphan, died today, Oct. 30, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion.

SEMO News Service A Cape Girardeau man already was facing a likely felony charge for possession of methamphetamine, but he picked up two misdemeanors after police said he tripped an officer on the way to the squad car. Cape Girardeau Police Department officers responded to 1825 Bloomfield St. at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday for a call of damaged property, Cape Girardeau public information officer Adam Glueck said...

Maxine Pierce Chilton Maxine Pierce Chilton passed from this life peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89. She is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years, Robert Anthony Chilton. Together they resided at Stones River Manor, Murfreesboro, Tenn. She is also survived by her three daughters, Muriel Chilton Miller (Victor) and twins, Sheila Chilton Ring (Richard) and Kaylea Chilton Mangrum (Donnie); by her grandchildren: Rodney Gwatney, John Mangrum, Karrie Peterson Price, Paul Peterson, Lea Mangrum Bartch, Hailee Ring Truelove and Phillip Mangrum; and great-grandchildren: Julea Bartch, Dallas Truelove, Bowen Truelove, Emma Bartch, Tucker Bartch, Chloe Truelove, Audrey Mangrum, Andrew Mangrum, Derek Gwatney, Ashley Gwatney, Kayleigh Gwatney, Austin Gwatney, Tray Gwatney, Payton Peterson and Seth Peterson.. ...

Poplar Bluff's usual physical style of play did more harm than good and provided favors all night for an already potent Farmington offense Thursday. The top-seeded Knights scored four first-half goals, capitalizing on two penalty kicks to down the defending champions 5-1 and claim the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 championship at Whiteley Park...

Lois Swigert Bonnie Lois Swigert, 90, of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the Colonial Home in Doniphan. Mrs. Swigert, daughter of O. J. and Rose (Dale) Smith, was born March 20, 1925, in Bardley, Missouri. She had retired as an employee of Vitronic Manufacturing in Doniphan and had attended First Church of God...

Dr. Joseph H. Mick Dr. Joseph H. Mick, 64, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born on September 19, 1951 to John and Helen (Johnson) Mick in Sikeston, MO. Joe graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1969. ...

The Southeast Missouri State football team is looking at its final four games of the season as its fourth quarter of the season and wants to try to finish coach Tom Matukewicz's second year with a surge. The Redhawks begin their last stretch of the season with a 1 p.m. game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday at Houck Stadium...

Charles Fox Charles F. Fox, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away today, Oct. 30, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Fox was born July 27, 1948 in Paragould, Ark. He was a lifetime resident of Butler County and attended Grace Christian Fellowship and Midland Church. He was retired from the Poplar Bluff Police Department. Mr. Fox enjoyed car shows, drag racing and his beloved dog Harley...