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Train Day observance Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Amtrak's fifth annual National Train Day will be celebrated at two historic Poplar Bluff depots from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free Amtrak information will be available in the Moark Regional Railroad Museum housed in the 1928 Frisco Depot across Fifth Street from the Black River Coliseum and in the Amtrak waiting room inside the 1910 former Missouri Pacific Depot between Second and Main streets...
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Indecision by state creates budget limbo
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Legislators may have budgeted a slight increase for education in the next fiscal year, but this does not mean individual schools will receive all of the money the state funding formula promises, administrators told the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education Thursday during the monthly meeting...
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Hearing on 8 Points plan
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A public hearing on the Eight Points Redevelopment Plan and Project will be conducted by the Poplar Bluff Tax Increment Financing Commission at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in City Hall. K2 Developers and THF Realty, both of the St. Louis, Mo., area, are in the process of acquiring 92 acres bordered by Oak Grove Road, Westwood Boulevard and Bypass 67 and creating approximately 580,000 square feet of commercial space plus a 120-room hotel...
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Other action E. Field demo bid accepted
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education accepted a bid Thursday during the monthly meeting for the demolition of the 75-year-old original Eugene Field Elementary building. This approximately $90,000 project is among $500,000 in construction and building maintenance spending to be scheduled in the next fiscal year, which begins July 1...
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Tie vote delays decision
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A decision concerning Poplar Bluff School District handbook revisions was delayed after a tie vote Thursday during the Board of Education's monthly meeting. Board president Steve Sells and members Dr. Rob Rowland and Kent Eyler voted against the changes, while Alana Robertson, Dr. ...
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Dexter Probation in police assault
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Dexter, Mo., man was placed on probation Thursday in connection with a September assault of a Dexter police officer. Terry W. Mace, 45, was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Associate Circuit Judge Joe Satterfield, who then suspended the execution of that sentence, and placed Mace on five years' supervised probation, according to entries in Casenet, Missouri's online court reporting system...
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Hearing on 8 Points plan
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A public hearing on the Eight Points Redevelopment Plan and Project will be conducted by the Poplar Bluff Tax Increment Financing Commission at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in City Hall. K2 Developers and THF Realty, both of the St. Louis, Mo., area, are in the process of acquiring 92 acres bordered by Oak Grove Road, Westwood Boulevard and Bypass 67 and creating approximately 580,000 square feet of commercial space plus a 120-room hotel...
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Other action E. Field demo bid accepted
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education accepted a bid Thursday during the monthly meeting for the demolition of the 75-year-old original Eugene Field Elementary building. This approximately $90,000 project is among $500,000 in construction and building maintenance spending to be scheduled in the next fiscal year, which begins July 1...
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Tie vote delays decision
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A decision concerning Poplar Bluff School District handbook revisions was delayed after a tie vote Thursday during the Board of Education's monthly meeting. Board president Steve Sells and members Dr. Rob Rowland and Kent Eyler voted against the changes, while Alana Robertson, Dr. ...
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Dexter Probation in police assault
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Dexter, Mo., man was placed on probation Thursday in connection with a September assault of a Dexter police officer. Terry W. Mace, 45, was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Associate Circuit Judge Joe Satterfield, who then suspended the execution of that sentence, and placed Mace on five years' supervised probation, according to entries in Casenet, Missouri's online court reporting system...
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Echoes of '67: Israel unites
(Column ~ 05/11/12)
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON -- In May 1967, in brazen violation of previous truce agreements, Egypt ordered U.N. peacekeepers out of the Sinai, marched 120,000 troops to the Israeli border, blockaded Eilat (Israel's southern outlet to the world's oceans), abruptly signed a military pact with Jordan and, together with Syria, pledged war for the final destruction of Israel...
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Along these lines Do All Dogs go to Heaven?
(Column ~ 05/11/12)
By NICK THOMAS My mother possessed the gift of hospitality. All who knew her marveled at her remarkable ability to charm people with spontaneous generosity and kindness. But her benevolence wasn't limited to humans. She had the greatest affection for animals too, especially the many dogs that inhabited our home over the years. ...
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When moms speak there is no veto
(Column ~ 05/11/12)
In an effort to move Jefferson City to the back burner briefly, we start out honoring mothers and all the work they do. Unlike legislation, which has to pass through two bodies (the House and the Senate), and then be signed by the Governor before becoming law. When moms speak, law is enacted immediately and there is no veto session to override...
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CAAW's Art Show opens today
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
The Cultural Arts Alliance, Wayne Ozark Region, Inc. opens its third Annual Spring Art Show on Friday, May 11. The doors will be open at noon - 2 p.m. for local and regional dignitaries to vote for their favorite artworks with participating artists voting from 4 to 9 p.m...
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Malden in May is May 19
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
By COURTNEY LUKE SEMO News Service In just a few short days, one of Malden's premier events, Malden in May, will be held in Malden's downtown area. The Saturday, May 19 event, sponsored by the Malden Chamber of Commerce, is a day-long festivity that offers fun, food and competition for everyone. This year's function will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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Benefit motorcycle ride May 19
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
A motorcycle ride to benefit the Vision Christian Academy in Winona, Mo., will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The ride will begin at 1 p.m. at Lucky's Store in Birch Tree, Mo. Entry frees will be $10 per bike. Any type bike and all bikers are welcome to participate in the scenic ride and meal afterward. Door prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 573-604-0867...
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Black Creek Cemetery meeting
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
Black Creek Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. This business meeting will be held at the cemetery rain or shine. All people interested in the maintenance and upkeep of the Black Creek Cemetery are urged to attend...
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Edward Cheeks
(Obituary ~ 05/11/12)
Edward Cheeks Edward Nathaniel Cheeks, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.
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Bobby Nimmo
(Obituary ~ 05/11/12)
Bobby Nimmo MALDEN, Mo. -- Bobby Gene Nimmo, 61, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Malden, Mo., died Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Whispering Pines Nursing Center, Fayetteville, N.C. Mr. Nimmo was born May 23, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. He retired from service in the U.S. ...
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Madelyn Pickens
(Births ~ 05/11/12)
Travis and Angelic Pickens of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Madelyn Elizabeth for the 7.5-pound, 18.5-inch long daughter born at 6:28 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Madelyn has two siblings, Megan Webb and Marcus Pickens...
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Twidwell to be honored
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
Longtime Wayne County Clerk and well-known gospel singer, Glendell "Booge" Twidwell will be honored posthumously as an "Alumnist Of The Year" by the Greenville Alumni Association at its 87th annual banquet to be held on May 26. The "Alumnist of The Year" award was developed in 2008 by the officers of the Greenville Alumni Association to honor those individuals who have shown longtime dedication, commitment and leadership to the Greenville Almuni Association. ...
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Markham Springs festival June 2
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
The 12th Annual Old Tyme Country Festival will be held at Markham Spring Recreation Area on Saturday, June 2. Vendors of crafts or food who wish to participate have until May 20 to reserve their booth. Craft booth space (10' x 15') is $25; Food booth space (15'x20') os $35. After May 20, fees will increase by $10 per booth...
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Man finds signed Picasso in thrift store
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An unemployed Ohio man was browsing at his local thrift store for items he could restore and resell when he spotted a Picasso poster with the word "Exposition" written across the front, some French words, and the image of a warped round face. He handed over $14.14 for what he saw as a nice commercial print...
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Lycan pitches pardon for 3R
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
JOPLIN -- The Three Rivers Raiders got a solid outing from Jonathan Lycan to extend their season Thursday. Lycan struck out 12 in a complete-game win for Three Rivers as it beat North Central 6-1 to stay alive in the Region XVI tournament Thursday at Joplin Athletic Complex...
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Eagles land 3rd title
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
After losing to Neelyville earlier this spring, Naylor had all the motivation it needed. The Lady Eagles struck first and scored throughout as they beat Neelyville 8-1 in the title game of the Ozark Foothills Conference tournament Thursday at Rains Field...
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Mules look to change postseason fortunes
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
The fourth seed has been lucky the last two years at the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 tournament, upsetting the top seed to reach the final each time while Jackson won the title in 2010. This year, the Poplar Bluff Mules hope to keep that lucky streak going...
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Clearwater, Twin Rivers prepare for Class 2 run
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
PIEDMONT -- The Clearwater Tigers and Twin Rivers Royals are only kidding themselves to not have the goal of a rematch. The host Tigers wrapped up a solid regular season Thursday with a 3-0 win over the Royals. Both teams enter district play Saturday as top seeds in their respective tournaments and the Ozark Foothills Conference rivals could very well meet again May 21 in a MSHSAA Class 2 playoff...
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Redbirds send coach out with win
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
East Carter gave coach Angie Bowman a proper send off Thursday afternoon. The Lady Redbirds beat Twin Rivers 6-1 in the third-place game of the Ozark Foothills tournament at Rains Field as Bowman coached her final game after 16 seasons. "I think we came out ready to play today," Bowman said. "Twin Rivers has always been kind of a rival...
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Redbirds send coach out with win
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
East Carter gave coach Angie Bowman a proper send off Thursday afternoon. The Lady Redbirds beat Twin Rivers 6-1 in the third-place game of the Ozark Foothills tournament at Rains Field as Bowman coached her final game after 16 seasons. "I think we came out ready to play today," Bowman said. "Twin Rivers has always been kind of a rival...
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Genealogy group meets
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
The Butler County Genealogy Society met Thursday, April 26, at Twin Towers. Attending were 30 members and guests. The meeting was called to order by President June Allen. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given and approved. President Allen introduced Shon Griffin from the Poplar Bluff Public Library. He thanked the society for the recent memorial volumes about the U. S. Army. The books contain 60,000 names of soldiers from 1812-1905...
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Boyers' HR lifts Neelyville
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
NEELYVILLE -- Cody Boyers lifted off in the eighth inning as the Neelyville Tigers beat Doniphan 6-4 Thursday in Ozark Foothills Conference play. Boyers' 2-run homer gives the Tigers (17-5) momentum going into the district tournament. Neelyville tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the seventh on a balk...
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Dorris Fox
(Obituary ~ 05/11/12)
Dorris Fox PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Dorris M. Fox, 81, of Patterson, Mo., died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born on Sept. 23, 1930, to the late Cleecy Deering and the late Virgie (Page) Deering, in the old Greenville Community. She graduated from Patterson High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1948...
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State to help replace roads and bridges damaged by floods
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon Wednesday announced the state would provide nearly $1.5 million in additional assistance to help Wayne County and several Missouri communities in repairing or replacing roads, bridges and other public infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the devastating floods of 2011...
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Along these lines Do All Dogs go to Heaven?
(Column ~ 05/11/12)
By NICK THOMAS My mother possessed the gift of hospitality. All who knew her marveled at her remarkable ability to charm people with spontaneous generosity and kindness. But her benevolence wasn't limited to humans. She had the greatest affection for animals too, especially the many dogs that inhabited our home over the years. ...
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Edward Cheeks
(Obituary ~ 05/11/12)
Edward Cheeks Edward Nathaniel Cheeks, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.
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Black Creek Cemetery meeting
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
Black Creek Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. This business meeting will be held at the cemetery rain or shine. All people interested in the maintenance and upkeep of the Black Creek Cemetery are urged to attend...
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Bobby Nimmo
(Obituary ~ 05/11/12)
Bobby Nimmo MALDEN, Mo. -- Bobby Gene Nimmo, 61, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Malden, Mo., died Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Whispering Pines Nursing Center, Fayetteville, N.C. Mr. Nimmo was born May 23, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. He retired from service in the U.S. ...
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Clearwater, Twin Rivers prepare for Class 2 run
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
PIEDMONT -- The Clearwater Tigers and Twin Rivers Royals are only kidding themselves to not have the goal of a rematch. The host Tigers wrapped up a solid regular season Thursday with a 3-0 win over the Royals. Both teams enter district play Saturday as top seeds in their respective tournaments and the Ozark Foothills Conference rivals could very well meet again May 21 in a MSHSAA Class 2 playoff...
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Markham Springs festival June 2
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
The 12th Annual Old Tyme Country Festival will be held at Markham Spring Recreation Area on Saturday, June 2. Vendors of crafts or food who wish to participate have until May 20 to reserve their booth. Craft booth space (10' x 15') is $25; Food booth space (15'x20') os $35. After May 20, fees will increase by $10 per booth...
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Genealogy group meets
(Community News ~ 05/11/12)
The Butler County Genealogy Society met Thursday, April 26, at Twin Towers. Attending were 30 members and guests. The meeting was called to order by President June Allen. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given and approved. President Allen introduced Shon Griffin from the Poplar Bluff Public Library. He thanked the society for the recent memorial volumes about the U. S. Army. The books contain 60,000 names of soldiers from 1812-1905...
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Dorris Fox
(Obituary ~ 05/11/12)
Dorris Fox PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Dorris M. Fox, 81, of Patterson, Mo., died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born on Sept. 23, 1930, to the late Cleecy Deering and the late Virgie (Page) Deering, in the old Greenville Community. She graduated from Patterson High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1948...
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Boyers' HR lifts Neelyville
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
NEELYVILLE -- Cody Boyers lifted off in the eighth inning as the Neelyville Tigers beat Doniphan 6-4 Thursday in Ozark Foothills Conference play. Boyers' 2-run homer gives the Tigers (17-5) momentum going into the district tournament. Neelyville tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the seventh on a balk...
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