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Bernard Allen
(Obituary ~ 04/19/23)
Bernard L. Allen , 81, of Naylor, passed away on April 16, 2023, at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri surrounded by his family. Bernard was born to Martin VB Allen and Lena Simmons Allen on Oct. 10, 1941 in Grafton, Illinois. He soon moved to Naylor where he remained for most of his life. ...
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Cheryl Hillis
(Obituary ~ 04/19/23)
Cheryl Martin Hillis, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Cheryl was born July 4, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of the late Russell and Rosemary Martin. She loved her church family. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff...
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Catherine Almond
(Obituary ~ 04/19/23)
Catherine Almond, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.
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Fire reports — April 11-18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/19/23)
Poplar Bluff Fire Department Poplar Bluff Firefighters responded to building fire at South F and Plum streets at 10:42 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. According to Capt. Toby Tuggle’s report, the small structure or shed was burning on the ground when they arrived. The seven firefighters used 500 gallons of water to put out the fire. The building owner was Phillip Lee of South F Street...
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TRC board reorganizes, celebrates enrollment
(Local News ~ 04/19/23)
The Three Rivers College board of trustees reorganized on Wednesday before discussing positive developments in enrollment and campus events. Edie Dilbeck was named temporary secretary and Dr. Wesley Payne was temporary chairman for the duration of the reorganization. The new order of trustees is Eric Shalk, chairman; Darren Garrison, vice chairman; Dr. Tim Hager, secretary; Dr. Amber Richardson, treasurer; Gary Featherston, member; and Chris Williams, member...
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‘The Green Murders’ crafts drama, comedy on PBHS stage
(Local News ~ 04/19/23)
The Poplar Bluff High School Drama Club is set to perform “The Green Murders” at the Kay Porter Theater located at 1302 Victory Lane. The production will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Written by PBHS Language Arts and Drama Instructor Nick McDaniel, the screenplay follows Harold Green, who invites guests to his home for a will-reading after his father’s sudden death. ...
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Sheriff's reports — April 16-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/19/23)
Butler County Sheriff Devin Walker Griggs, 28, of Poplar Bluff, was booked at the Butler County jail at 11:51 p.m. Sunday, April 16, for writ of habeas corpus with no bond. _ Michael Ray Belt, 56, of Wappapello, was booked at the Butler County jail at 12 a.m. Monday, April 17, for fourth degree assault...