Stories from Wednesday, September 11, 2013

By MATT SANDERS SEMO News Service Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said Monday he's decided to vote against a military strike in Syria as outlined by President Barack Obama, citing a belief that Obama's plan doesn't accomplish the country's goals. "After careful consideration and a number of briefings on this topic, I believe this strategy and the unknown response it may provoke are the wrong thing to do, and I will not support the resolution the President has asked for," Blunt said in a statement.. ...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Wednesday, John Kerry told the Senate not to worry about the cost of an American war on Syria. The Saudis and Gulf Arabs, cash-fat on the $110-a-barrel oil they sell U.S. consumers, will pick up the tab for the Tomahawk missiles...

Upcoming blood donation opportunities for Red Cross: noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff; 1-6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Clarkton High School in Clarkton, Mo.

By WALTER E. WILLIAMS No one can blame you if you start out in life poor, because how you start is not your fault. If you stay poor, you're to blame because it is your fault. Nowhere has this been made clearer than in Dennis Kimbro's new book, "The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires."...

Kramer Park in Neelyville, Mo., will be the site of the 20th Annual Neelyville Community Harvest Festival to be held Saturday, Sept. 21. The parade with Grand Marshals Gary and Debra Parish of Neelyville will begin at 9 a.m. with stage events beginning after the parade. Some of the activities planned are: gospel singing, horseshoe pitching tournament, Tau Psi Pageants, talent show, Bingo, street dance and a drawing for $500...

Doniphan, Mo. outdoorsman Robert Amendola, author of the recently-released book Today's Deer Hunting Handbook--The Complete Illustrated Guide for New and Experienced Hunters, will appear Sunday at the Poplar Bluff Orscheln Farm and Home store to talk deer hunting and sign copies of the book...

By MONA CHAREN Some defenders of Miley Cyrus' VMA performance don't understand what all the outrage is about. Justin Timberlake tweeted, "She's young. Take it easy on her." Lena Dunham worried about "slut shaming." Russell Simmons wrote "Just saw @MileyCyrus. What did I miss. She was having fun. #twerkmileytwerk." And Adam Lambert tweeted " ... Listen if it wasn't ur cup of tea -- all good but why is everyone spazzing? Hey -- she's doin something right. We all talkin."...

More than $6.5 million in prizes of $1,000 or more were awarded to Missouri Lottery player during August. Winners from this area include: Pick 4 winners: Charles Little, Poplar Bluff, $3,250 Edward McKinney, Poplar Bluff, $3,750 $4,000 Scratchers winners:...

Shallyn Ward of Poplar Bluff, Mo., is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Con-way Scholarship Program. The daughter of Con-way Truckload employee Lee E. Ward of the Poplar Bluff, Mo., facility, Shallyn is a junior at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, student council, tennis team and the National Honor Society. She is a recipient of the Leo Club 110 Percent Award and Most Outstanding Senior Award at Poplar Bluff Senior High...

Bailey Jaye and Ryan Charles Wells of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Allison Corinth Wells for their 8-pound, 3-ounce daughter born at 8:33 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 at Saint Francis Medical Center's Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Allison was 20.5 inches long...

David Pratte FISK, Mo. -- David Pratte, 56, of Fisk died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at his residence. He is survived by one daughter, Angel Jean of Poplar Bluff; two step-children, Richard Simmers and Felicia Simmers; one brother, Darrell Pratte of Rolla, Mo.; one sister, Sharon Berry of Poplar Bluff; niece and nephew, Ashley Garamella and Darrell Miller; and one great-nephew, Dennis Garamella...

NEELYVILLE -- The softballs in Neelyville are going to need washed before the next game. Poplar Bluff and the Lady Tigers drove the ball into the ground all game Monday. The Lady Mules ended up coming away with 12 hits to Neelyville's six and won 7-5...

A devastating start to their home opener cost the Poplar Bluff Mules in the long run Monday afternoon. The Mules dropped behind by two goals within the first five minutes and fell at Whiteley Park. They battled back to tie the game with less than eight minutes to play but took the loss in overtime, 3-2 to Anna-Jonesboro, Ill...

David Pratte FISK, Mo. -- David Pratte, 56, of Fisk died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at his residence. He is survived by one daughter, Angel Jean of Poplar Bluff; two step-children, Richard Simmers and Felicia Simmers; one brother, Darrell Pratte of Rolla, Mo.; one sister, Sharon Berry of Poplar Bluff; niece and nephew, Ashley Garamella and Darrell Miller; and one great-nephew, Dennis Garamella...

Brandon Brummett Brandon Brummett, 18, of Wappapello, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Sikeston, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Bailey Jaye and Ryan Charles Wells of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Allison Corinth Wells for their 8-pound, 3-ounce daughter born at 8:33 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 at Saint Francis Medical Center's Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Allison was 20.5 inches long...

Monday, Sept. 9 Pick 3 Evening: 5-0-5 Pick 3 Midday: 8-5-5 Pick 4 Evening: 9-3-0-5 Pick 4 Midday: 5-3-1-4 Show Me Cash: 18-23-28-31-34 Next jackpot: $75,000

The historical Stars and Stripes National Military Museum in Bloomfield, Mo., birthplace of the Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper in 1861, will join forces with area amateur radio clubs to honor America's military and recognize the achievement of supplying the soldiers with the Stars and Stripes newspaper for 152 years...

By DAR STAFF The Doniphan and East Carter softball teams scored runs in bunches Monday. Doniphan's Madison Pikey and Madison Turner each scored three times in a 13-10 win over Koshkonong. East Carter, meanwhile, scored 11 times in the bottom of the first inning of a 13-0 five-inning win over Couch...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Whitney Chatman and Brian Chronister attended high school at the same time and had the same desire to return to Poplar Bluff upon completion of college. They did not date in high school, but today they are happily married and both are enjoying working as pharmacists in Poplar Bluff...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor The Sparkman Quilting Group at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo., has delivered 48 quilts to tornado survivors in Moore, Okla. "We hand quilted some of the quilts and the others were machine quilted," said Marilyn Hastings, who started quilting in 1998...