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Tolerance is a two-way street
(Column ~ 03/18/18)
By ADRIANA COHEN Throughout our educational system, labor force and pop culture, liberals everywhere push the notion of tolerance, inclusivity and diversity in virtually every aspect of our lives. They want even the most traditional and religious among us to part with traditional norms and accept a plethora of different lifestyles, marital constructs and sexual orientations -- including transgender men having babies and some boys dressing like girls -- not to mention transgender bathrooms...
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Keeping Farm in Family: Succession Planning Workshop offered March 27 in Van Buren
(Community News ~ 03/18/18)
If you own and care for a farm or forest, you probably have strong feelings about leaving your land in good condition for the next generation. But, have you shared your passion and vision with the loved ones you intend to pass your land onto? A smooth transition takes not only vision, but preparation and planning...
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Naylor student receives Kay Porter Memorial Scholarship to TRC
(Community News ~ 03/18/18)
Nicholas McNeal of Naylor has received the Kay Porter Memorial Scholarship for the 2018 Spring semester at Three Rivers College. McNeal is a 2017 graduate of Naylor R-II High School and is the son of Crystal and David McNeal. McNeal is a pre-engineering student...
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Freedom of speech includes right to remain silent
(Column ~ 03/18/18)
By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- Governments routinely behave badly, but sometimes their mean-spiritedness comes to the Supreme Court's attention. On Tuesday, it will hear oral arguments concerning the constitutionality of measures that California's government has taken to compel pro-life entities to speak against their own mission...
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E. Carter middle school honor roll
(Community News ~ 03/18/18)
East Carter R-II Middle School third quarter honor roll recipients include the following students: Sixth Grade Nathan Beecher, Rachel Beecher, Kaitlyn Boyer, Brooklyn Brewer, Delaney Bueche-Pearce, Gabrielle Campbell, Wyatt Chase, Kadence Cochran, Jaden Davis, Whitley Dobbs, Ciara Duckett, Daytona Emery, Nicole Freeze, Christopher Goodwin, Parker Hampton, Riley Hampton, Olivia Henderson, Brandon Hicks, Garrent Hill, Janica Jessop Holloway, Madison Hopkins, Isabella Larkins, Grace Lock, Karla Ochoa, Brenden Reynolds, Gabrielle Simpson, Samantha Simpson, Taya Todd, Samuel Way, Addison West, Audrey Whittom, David Wiley, Isabella Wylde. ...
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Girls State group grows thanks to generous businesses sponsor
(Community News ~ 03/18/18)
The largest number of Poplar Bluff High School juniors in recent memory will be participating in American Legion Auxiliary Girls State this summer at Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, thanks to several generous community sponsors. During the seven-day program from June 24-30, student delegates nominated by teachers will form a local government structure through a mock election and carry out responsibilities and duties as assigned, writing and voting on bills. ...
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Gene Woodsmall
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
Gene Woodsmall, 83, of Nixa, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He lived life on his own terms, expected a lot from those around him, took responsibility very seriously, made very few bad decisions, maintained a dignified persona, and was a private individual. ...
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Is GOP staring at another 1930?
(Column ~ 03/18/18)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN After the victory of Donald Trump in 2016, the GOP held the Senate and House, two-thirds of the governorships, and 1,000 more state legislators than they had on the day Barack Obama took office. A year later, Republicans lost the governorship of Virginia and almost lost the legislature...
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James L., and Thelma King
(Features ~ 03/18/18)
James L. and Thelma (Trout) King of Poplar Bluff, Mo. are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married March 25, 1958, in Hernando, Miss. They have three children: Karen Cox (Mark) of Mountain Home, Ark., James King Jr. of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Jeff King (Lori) of Poplar Bluff along with three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren...
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George Meyers
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
ELLSINORE, Mo. -- George Orvel Meyers, son of the late Henry Orvel and Helen (Daniels) Meyers was born Nov. 5, 1946 in Saint Louis, Mo., and departed this life on March 15, 2018 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He had attained the age of seventy-one years, four months, and ten days...
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Ineta Marie Smith
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Ineta Marie Smith daughter of the late Dick Cox and Macie Cox was born on Aug. 6, 1918 in Stoddard County and departed this life on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 99. She will be celebrating her 100th birthday in Heaven, surrounded by Angels and her friends and family who went before her...
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Dennis A. Burton
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
PUXICO, Mo. -- Dennis A. Burton, 58, of Puxico, Mo., died Tuesday, March 13,2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2018 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in the Morgan Sifford Chapel. Burial will be in the Puxico City Cemetery...
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Steffen L. Hastings
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Steffen L. Hastings, 27, of Piedmont, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com
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Authur Gene Cassinger
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Authur Gene Cassinger, 83, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 in the Current River Nursing Center at Doniphan, Mo. He was born May 5, 1934 at Coon Island, Mo., to the late Arthur Cassinger and Opal Bowman. He is survived by his children; Bill Cassinger and (Marie) of Fairdealing, Kevin Cassinger and (Amy) of Ellington, Mo., Richard Cassinger and (Molly) of Salem, Mo., Cathy Purller (Dale) and Connie Watson both of Silex, Mo., Mary Louise Cassinger and Lowell Gene Cassinger both of Jackson, Mo., sisters; Dorothy Mullins (Cecil) and Ann Holland (Charles) both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Wanda Wagner of Fairdealing, Bonnie Petty (Harley) of Neelyville, Mo., and Darlene Chitwood of Doniphan, as well as one brother, Tim Cassinger and Teresa of Neelyville.. ...
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Wanda M. Morgan
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
DEXTER, Mo.-- Wanda M. Morgan, 87, of Essex, Mo., Friday, March 16, 2018, died at the Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter until the time of service at 1 p.m. with Bro. Rick Breeden of Bloomfield and Bro. Dale Holman of Dexter officiating. Burial will be in the Essex Cemetery in Essex with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...
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Debbie Pence
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
CORNING, Ark. -- Mrs. Debbie Pence, 60, of Corning passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Born Oct. 15, 1957 in Jonesboro, Mrs. Debbie Pence was a retired florist. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, watching HGTV, bossing people around, spending time with grandkids, and attending grandkids sporting events. She was of Christian Faith...
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Downey K. Cookson
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
PUXICO, Mo. -- Downey K. Cookson, 81, of Puxico, Mo., died Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Kimberling City, Mo. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Brown General Baptist Cemetery in Puxico with Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Arrangements are by Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico with full military rites...
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Flynn Logan Wyatt III
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
Flynn Logan Wyatt III, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his residence. He was the third child of Flynn and Minnie Wyatt of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Flynn graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1981 and joined the U.S. Navy. After proudly serving his country he joined the Boilermakers Union. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved his family and outdoors...
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Barbara Shearrer
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Barbara Shearrer of Patterson, Mo., died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com
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Johnson, Rowland net hat tricks in season opener
(High School Sports ~ 03/18/18)
It took all of two minutes for Shelbey Johnson to score her first goal of the season. By the end of the night, she had five as Poplar Bluff beat West Plains 10-0. Johnson's final goal, where she rifled a shot to the far post from 10 yards out, envoked the mercy rule with 37 minutes, 31 seconds left in the second half...
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Fritts opens season on fire for Mules
(High School Sports ~ 03/18/18)
Turner Fritts homered in each of Poplar Bluff's first three games, and the Mules recorded two key pinch hits in a 7-6 extra-inning win against Glendale on Saturday. The Mules beat East Carter 16-6 in their season opener Friday night at PBHS. They traveled to Springfield on Saturday and beat Carthage 8-5 before rallying to defeat Glendale...
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Johnny Edward Stiber, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/18/18)
Johnny Edward Stiber, Jr., 66, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his home. Born Aug. 13, 1951, to Alice (Taylor) Vandermark in Poplar Bluff, he died after walking his beloved dog Milo, who preceded him in death, on a sunny spring afternoon 40 years to the day after his father's death...
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Sievers hired as next Mules football coach
(High School Sports ~ 03/18/18)
For the past 30 years David Sievers has been on the sideline coaching the Poplar Bluff Mules football team. Next fall will be a little different. Sievers was officially hired Thursday night by the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education to be the head coach of the Mules...
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Raiders open region schedule with sweep
(High School Sports ~ 03/18/18)
Summer Shockley has now won four straight games for the Lady Raiders. After starting and winning both games Thursday against Ellsworth, Shockley did the same thing, but in a different order, as Three Rivers beat State Fair 3-0 in the opener and 12-3 in five innings in the nightcap to open the Raiders' Region XVI season...
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Twin Rivers gets one hit, loses opener
(High School Sports ~ 03/18/18)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Midway through the season opener, Austin Copeland stepped to the plate with Chaffee baseball trailing by a run. The senior had just taken over on the mound, and with that in the back of his mind, he produced a solo home run. That blast energized Copeland and his teammates and was the first of three runs the host Red Devils scored in the fourth and fifth innings as they claimed a 3-1 win over Twin Rivers on Friday in Chaffee, Missouri...
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