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Shock brings local Republicans, Democrats together following weekend assassination attempt (Local News ~ 07/15/24)
Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, local Democrats and Republicans found common ground in their shock at the event. “I was thanking God that he was OK,” state Rep. Hardy Billington (R-Poplar Bluff) remarked. He believed God intervened to save Trump’s life... -
In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and 'cool it down' (Local News ~ 07/15/24)
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday urged Americans to reject political violence and recommit themselves to resolving their differences peacefully, saying the upcoming presidential election will be a "time of testing" in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump... -
'A Face in the Crowd' screens at Rodgers Theatre (Local News ~ 07/15/24)
Attorney Clifford “Joe” Cole and Amanda Robinson Lane, both of Piggott, stepped back in time Sunday afternoon as they watched “A Face in the Crowd” on the big screen at the Rodgers Theatre in Poplar Bluff. Cole, who was 4 years old during the filming in his hometown, shared information with the moviegoers. His mother was an extra in the production and his family has provided many artifacts from the movie for the small Arkansas community to display... -
Dash to the Past — A professional job (Local News ~ 07/15/24)
Thieves targeted a local business in 1949, leaving little to no evidence behind. Police believe they are a team of professionals. In other news: a man who attacked the police chief reveals he’s an asylum patient from Kankakee, and he seems to be suffering from dementia; and the Dexter City Council delves into waste management options... -
Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate (State News ~ 07/15/24)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. -
Police reports, July 15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/15/24)
Officers were dispatched Monday, July 15, to the 300 block of North 10th Street in reference to trespassing. The owner of the property decided to not pursue charges. _ Officers were dispatched Monday, July 15, to the 100 block of South C Street in reference to property damage. A window was broken and a witness identified the suspect. Charges have been files...
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Police reports, July 15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/15/24)
Officers were dispatched Monday, July 15, to the 300 block of North 10th Street in reference to trespassing. The owner of the property decided to not pursue charges. _ Officers were dispatched Monday, July 15, to the 100 block of South C Street in reference to property damage. A window was broken and a witness identified the suspect. Charges have been filed...
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