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PBPD property/ OWNER list
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
The following properties have been posted by the Poplar Bluff Police Department. Properties are separated by ward. Within each ward, listed first by properties that are posted and second by properties the police department believes need to be demolished...
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Ellsinore man accused in ex-sheriff case Richard Kearbey charges dismissed
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor The charges against an Ellsinore man who had been accused of multiple felonies resulting from an investigation into the alleged wrongdoings committed while Tommy Adams was sheriff recently were dismissed. Richard Lee Kearbey, 49, the father of a former Carter County deputy, was supposed to stand trial next week in Butler County on the Class B felony of first-degree burglary, three Class C felonies of second-degree arson and the Class C felony of receiving stolen property.. ...
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His second offense; teen killed the first time Teen guilty of gun at Kelly High School
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
By BEN KLEINE SEMO News Service The same high-school student who brought the gun to school that killed Kaden Robert two years ago pleaded guilty in court Thursday to having brought a weapon onto campus again. Landon Urhahn, 18, of Benton, Missouri, pleaded guilty to felony unlawful use of a weapon Thursday in Scott County Circuit Court...
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Police listing names APPROX. 130 OF PBSSRqs dangerous properties
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer (This is the first of a two-part series that concludes Sunday.) On Christmas Eve, city firefighters were called to a fire at a vacant structure just a block off one of the busiest streets in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Although the two story white rental house with rotted floors and broken windows hadn't had utilities or a tenant for a long time, it was filled with smoke. A fire had quickly climbed from the basement to the attic...
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Twin Towers activities
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Remember to spring forward Sunday so you won't be late for all the activities going on at Twin Towers this week. Monday morning always means exercise. A healthy way to start the week by joining the P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) class which meets at 9 a.m. in the Assembly Room. Tuesday 3/15...
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2-day event sponsored by PB Tree Advisory Board Seminar on tree care, maintenance
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Professional training for tree trimmers, municipal employees and citizens interested in learning proper tree care and maintenance will be offered next month by the Poplar Bluff City Tree Advisory Board. Arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company will conduct a two-day arboricultural training session March 17 and 18. ...
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Greenville Jr. High honor roll
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Greenville Jr. High honor roll Greenville Junior High School students earning places on the third quarter honor roll are: Eighth Grade: Makayla Alberson, Laney Barfield, Dylan Barks, Erin Bennett, Christina Chaffin, Jacob Clifford, Leeann Craig, Novalee Crutchfield, Bryce Estes, Patrick Friley, Bobbi Gann, Britney Geer, Ross Greer, Cali Harty, Abigail Houghton, Bailey Johnson, Hannah Jones, Zaalilyah Luke, Hayden McDaniel, Gunner Meloy, Amanda Montgomery, Faith Richmond, Joey Sattel, Matthew Sims, Landon Smith, Dakota Smith, Ethan Stone, Jayden West. ...
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A Republican establishment in panic
(Column ~ 03/12/16)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Donald Trump "appeals to racism." "[F]rom the beginning ... his campaign has profited from voter prejudice and hatred" and represents an "authoritarian assault upon democracy." If Speaker Paul Ryan wishes to be "on the right side of history ... he must condemn Mr. Trump clearly and comprehensively. The same goes for every other Republican leader."...
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Cookson reports on House activities
(Column ~ 03/12/16)
State Operating Budget Headed to the House Floor for Discussion The House Budget Committee met for several hours over the course of two days to work out the final details of the Fiscal Year 2017 state operating budget. After much discussion and several amendments, the approximately $27.1 billion spending plan is now headed to the House floor for discussion...
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GOP needs to let process work out
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/12/16)
To the Editor: I am a common sense Conservative and a Republican. Like many Americans, I have been concerned about the direction our country has been heading for the last seven years. Among the many issues I see is that our economy has been stagnant, our national defense has gone down and the federal government has been trying to impose rules that will increase the cost of our utilities. ...
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Sacred Heart honors student
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Sacred Heart honors student Sacred Heart's preschool student of the month is Natalya Johnson. Her family includes her parents, James and Melissa, an older brother Myles and her dogs, Goldie and Haydes. Natalya enjoys hugs and kisses from her family...
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Greenville High School honor roll
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Greenville High School Students earning places on the third quarter honor roll are:Seniors Collten Alwes, Benjamin Becker, Leslie Becker, Noah Berrong, Brenden Cate, Ty Clubb, Justin Darnell, Jacob Dorris, Morgan Faries, Kylie Francis, Amy Gipson, Anthony Hudson, Rye Huff, James Hughey, Cody Jackson, Tristin Johnson, Dakota Lee, Brianna Leonard, Amanda McDaniel, Grant Miller, Itzel Montes, Caleb Morrison, John Norton, Cheyenne Rains, Kayla Scherr, Autumn Scott, Makenzy Smith, Sara Stovall, William Studdard, Christa Sutton, Morgan Taylor, Aaron Thurston, Sarah Tibbs, Trynton Tompkins, Kelsey Toombs, Harley Trammell, Cora Walk, Jacob Weaks, Curtis Willard. ...
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Child care facilities recognized
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Three local child care centers, Christian Community Child Care Center, Little Hearts Daycare, and Unity Academy of Poplar Bluff have adopted new guidelines for physical activity and have been recognized by the state of Missouri as Move Smart Child Care Centers...
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Eugene Field honor roll
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Eugene Field Elementary School staff announced the students on the third quarter honor roll A Honor Roll A Honor Roll Third Grade: Owen Burkhead, Dereck Burton, Patiance Cochran, Jayson Dillon, Triston Dixon, Hannah Kee, Nicholai Lane, Reece Prenger, Stetson Pullum, Aaron Shaw, Jesse Thurner...
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Lady Eagles avenge loss for another shot at title
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- It had been almost a year since the Naylor and Walnut Grove met in the state final and a sense of deja vu fell over the Hearnes Center. In a rematch of last season's MSHSAA Class 1 championship game, it was Naylor's turn to let a 10-point lead dwindle down to single digits...
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Rotary Club Casino Night Saturday
(Community News ~ 03/12/16)
Rotary Club Casino Night Saturday The Poplar Bluff Rotary Club will host its annual Casino Night, 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn. Tickets are $25. Table sponsorships, which include two tickets, are $100. Mouse race sponsors, including six tickets, cost $300. Couples tickets are available for $40...
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Lady Tigers roll again, face defending champs
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- In a year's time, March has gone from agony to exhilaration for the Neelyville girls basketball team. For the past three years, this weekend has meant the Lady Tigers have fallen short of reaching their ultimate goal by one game. Now, they can't stop winning the big ones...
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Will be held Saturday Cape car auction to go on after founder's death
(Local News ~ 03/12/16)
By BRIDGET BROWN SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- On Saturday, Smith's Auction Co. will hold its annual Spring Collector Classic Car Auction at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. But one person will be noticeably absent. Sherm Smith of Dexter, Missouri, founded Smith Auction Co. LLC in 1993, and since 1994, he had brought his car auction to Cape Girardeau and the Show Me Center every year...
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Clarence D.
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
Clarence D. Anderson Clarence D. Anderson, 81, of Wappapello, Mo. died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.
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IBERIA 65, Bloomfield 58
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Nathan Newell thought it looked good. It felt good. It just didn't go in. The Wildcats had the ball with the score tied and 52 seconds on the clock. They held for the final shot and got the ball to Noah Vandiver, but his jumper rimmed out and the refs called for a jump ball on the rebound with 0.1 seconds left...
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Lady Tigers face three-time defending state champs
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
Despite surpassing what any team at Neelyville has done in school history, the Lady Tigers biggest test of the season may still lie ahead. Roughly 48 hours after ending New Haven's season with a 63-45 drubbing in a MSHSAA Class 2 semifinal, Neelyville will return to Mizzou Arena to face three-time defending champion Crane (31-1) at 2:40 p.m. Saturday...
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Back in final, Lady Eagles face second-ranked Mound City
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
The Naylor Lady Eagles are back in the game that eluded them by four points a season ago. After a 37-32 victory Thursday, Naylor (23-7) will face Mound City (29-1) in the MSHSAA Class 1 state championship at 6:40 p.m. Saturday at Mizzou Arena. The Panthers only let two leads slip away in Thursday night's semifinal against Glasgow before pulling away for a 57-52 victory...
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Betty Webb
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
Betty Webb FISK, Mo. -- Betty Webb, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk.
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Dr. Floyd Northington
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
Dr. Floyd Northington DEXTER, Mo. -- Floyd C. Northington, DO, 88, of Dexter died Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery with full military honors...
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Marvin E.
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
Marvin E. Kesterson Marvin E. Kesterson, age 92 years, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Brookdale Skyline Care Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born July 30, 1923 in Naylor, Mo., the son of Joe and Pearl Armour Kesterson. He married Sondra Lorene Neil on July 26, 1970 in St. Louis, Mo...
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Raiders give up 7 early runs in loss
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Raiders couldn't overcome a rough start. Three Rivers played IMG Academy even from the third inning on, but gave up seven runs -- all with two outs -- in the first two innings and eventually lost 12-5 on Thursday in Bradenton, Fla...
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Tammie
(Obituary ~ 03/12/16)
Tammie Charlene Clifton Tammie Charlene Clifton, 55, of Bonne Terre, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Bonne Terre. Ms. Clifton was born June 22, 1960 in Poplar Bluff and was of the non-denominational faith. Until her illness she had worked as a coder in the Health Care industry. Ms. Clifton enjoyed spending time with her family, photography and genealogy. She was also musically talented and could play any instrument she touched...
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Walnut grove 59, Gideon 54
(High School Sports ~ 03/12/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Through four quarters of the MSHSAA Class 1 semifinal at Hearnes Center, the Gideon boys basketball team twice held leads of at least seven points -- in the first and third quarters -- and never trailed Walnut Grove by more than three...
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