Stories from Saturday, May 28, 2016

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A local organization that helps more than 30 non-profits serve communities across the region has been recognized for the strides it has made since it was created. The Ozark Foothills Regional Community Foundation received the "Most Improved" award during a conference held recently in Springfield for its 49-member affiliate network...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A community organization that helped shape the future of Poplar Bluff was recognized this week for 70 years of service. The Rotary Club stepped up to advocate for a new hospital to be located here following the expansion of the veterans administration, said Ed Lewis, who was also honored for 50 years of membership. ...

By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Poplar Bluff schools officials are exploring a new visitor management system that would require a state-issued identification scan. The system would perform checks for sex offender status, custody and other alerts. Superintendent Chris Hon said while the district is always looking for better security options, a recent incident, where a person falsified their identity and checked out a student, prompted administrators to explore additional protocols...

By BEN KLEINE SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The crash killed a pregnant mother and severely injured her husband. The incredible story of an emergency cesarean section and a surviving baby captured attention from across the world. Heroes who arrived at the scene and performed CPR to keep the baby alive, even though the mother was dead, were praised for their actions...

By TRUDY RUBIN The Philadelphia Inquirer via Tribune News Service Given America's long-running battle with Islamist terrorists - a battle that won't end soon - we need to know which countries support terrorists under the table. Especially when those countries are supposed to be allies...

Henry Miller DONIPAHN, Mo. -- Henry Miller, 69, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Southeast Health Center of Ripley County. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...

Arcie Idabelle Middleton Arcie Idabelle Middleton, 95, of Florissant, Mo., died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at St. Charles, Mo. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, Mo. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN If China begins to reclaim and militarize Scarborough Shoal, says Philippines President Benigno S. Aquino III, America must fight. Should we back down, says Aquino, the United States will lose "its moral ascendancy, and also the confidence of one of its allies."...

Roger Paul Collier PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Roger Paul Collier, 74, of Piedmont died Friday, May 27, 2016, in Fredericktown, Mo. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Defending their MSHSAA Class 3 state title may be difficult for the Poplar Bluff girls track and field team while the boys are looking to run down some hardware this weekend. Senior sprinter Denzel Britton heads into the preliminary races Friday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. with one of the top times in the 100 meters this spring. He's also qualified in the 200 and is a member of two of Poplar Bluff's three relays...

To the Editor: This letter is written to thank all who came out to the Dedication of the new Grand Staircase and to all those who participated in getting this project completed. Space and time will not permit us to list all who contributed in any way, but we want to thank the many individuals, businesses, civic organizations who donated to the project the local funds needed for the project: Missouri Department of Transportation for the grants, Ozark Regional Planning Commission, Concrete Strategies of St. ...

Alvie Leo Johnson NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Alvie Leo Johnson, 88, of Harviell, Mo., died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Colonial Home in Doniphan, Mo. He was born Jan. 15, 1928 in Fagus, Mo. His parents were Talmadge Johnson and Gertha Hollowell Johnson...

Pat Watkins DEXTER, Mo. -- Pat Watkins, 85, passed away at her home in Dexter Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The daughter of the late Perry Delmar and Bessie Lee Hendrick Daniel, she was born in Dexter, Mo. on Jan. 14,1931, and Pat lived all her life in Dexter. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Dexter and the Elks Lodge in Dexter...

David Michael Resnik David Michael Resnik, 59, of Poplar Bluff passed to eternity Wednesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Resnik was born March 10, 1957 in Poplar Bluff to Sylvester B. and Clara E. Resnik. They preceded him in death...