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Ripley Co. death is investigated
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
Staff Reports Authorities are investigating the weekend death of a 92-year-old rural Ripley County woman. The Ripley County Sheriff's Office reports Dorthy I. Ludwig, 92, died Sunday at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an incident sometime Saturday. Details are limited at this time due to the ongoing nature of the investigation...
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City mgr. pact extended 1 yr.
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The contract of Poplar Bluff, Mo., city manager Mark Massingham has been extended one year with a 2 percent raise, following a unanimous vote Monday of the city council. The council also voted to accept bids for an airport lighting project and a beverage provider at the Black River Coliseum. ...
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Water main break impacts PB industry
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A damaged line hampered water service for nearly a day for 13 businesses in Poplar Bluff's industrial park, where more than 2,500 people are employed. Approximately 1.3 million gallons of treated drinking water was dumped into Pike Creek as utility crews battled flooding to shut off broken main...
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River rose 5-ft. in 1 hr.
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Approximately 50 campers were impacted in the early morning hours of July 4th when an isolated thunderstorm caused the Current River to rise five feet in one hour. While no one was injured, a pop-up camper, a pickup truck, and several RVs and boats were caught in the high waters...
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3.0 quake near Caruthersville
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer The United States Geological Survey reports a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:51 p.m. Monday, 3.1 miles southwest of Caruthersville, Missouri. The epicenter was pinpointed at a depth of 5.6 miles within 1,000 feet of the intersection of Route D and County Road 524 in Pemiscot County. No major damage or injuries were reported...
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Man arrested on prostitution charge
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Butler County deputies arrested a Poplar Bluff man on suspicion of patronizing prostitution, and are also seeking charges against two females who allegedly tried to rob the accused during an incident early Friday at Hilliard Access to Black River...
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Solution for a NATO problem
(Column ~ 07/07/16)
By MARKOS KOUNALAKIS The Sacramento Bee via Tribune News Service The Brexit result is a shock to the international financial system and a threat to post-cold war stability, and it raises tensions in a region with a historically bad war habit. Brexit dealt a new blow to European integration and collective strength, and it adds pressure to a further weakened European Union already facing strategic challenges from places like Russia...
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After Brexit, a Trump path to victory
(Column ~ 07/07/16)
By PATRICK BUCHANAN Some of us have long predicted the breakup of the European Union. The Cousins appear to have just delivered the coup de grace. While Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU, England voted for independence. These people, with their unique history, language and culture, want to write their own laws and rule themselves...
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Forrest Marvin (Jack) Jarvis Sr.
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Forrest (Jack) Marvin Jarvis Sr., age 84, of Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Wappapello, went home to meet his Lord and Savior, May 18, 2016 at his home. He died of natural causes. Born Oct. 21, 1931 in Oka, W. Va. to Cyrus and Bessie Lloyd Jarvis who preceded him in death along with eight siblings and one daughter; Mary Jarvis...
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Why do they hate Hillary?
(Column ~ 07/07/16)
By MONA CHAREN "Why do people hate Hillary Clinton so much?" a reporter from the Canadian Broadcasting Company asked me this week. I responded that the pitiless rancor of American politics today is out of all proportion to our real challenges -- but it's worth recalling how Hillary Clinton earned her miserable reputation. ...
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Bill Bennett
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Bill Bennett GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Bill Paul Bennett, 84, of Greenville passed away June 27, 2016. Services were held July 1, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.
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Charlotte Moore
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Charlotte Moore ELLINGTON, Mo. - Charlotte Sue Moore, daughter of the late Vernon and Lucille (George) Moore, was born on August 11, 1948. She passed away suddenly at home on July 1, 2016 at the age of 67. Charlotte accepted Christ as her Savior when she was a child and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Ellington. She loved her church and the Lord, and was a serious Bible student. Over the years, she played the organ, taught a Sunday School class, and sang solos...
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Cecil Roberts
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Cecil Roberts Cecil Roberts, 90, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, July 4, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc.
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Loretta Mouser
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Loretta Mouser Loretta Genevieve Mouser, daughter of the late Otto and Edna Coffey was born on December 13, 1930 in Essex and departed this life at her daughter's home on July 2, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 85. Mrs. Mouser attended Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. ...
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Trenia L Mason
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Trenia L Mason DEXTER, Mo. - Trenia L. Mason, 47, of Dexter, died Mon. July 4, 2016 at Southeast Healthcare of Stoddard County in Dexter. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thurs., July 7, 2016 at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Missouri...
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Cheryl J. Crismon
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Cheryl J. Crismon Cheryl J. Crismon, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 3, 2016, Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.
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Evelyn
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Evelyn Bernice Benton KENNETT, Mo. - Evelyn Bernice Benton, 74, of Belton, Mo., died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Benton was born Feb. 5, 1942 in Qulin, Mo. and was a member of the Oglesville General Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons; Gerald (Kay) Dunscombe of Belton, Mo. ...
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Linda Gail Powell
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Linda Gail Powell DEXTER, Mo. - Linda Gail Powell, 59, of Bernie died Wed., June 29, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., today, July 5 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Steve Kirkpatrick of Bernie, Mo. officiating...
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Mrs. Virgel
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Mrs. Virgel Weeks Eagan CAMPBELL, Mo. - Mrs. Virgel Weeks Eagan, 74, of Ripley, Ohio, formerly of Campbell, died Sat. July 2, 2016 at Eastgatespring of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Thurs., July 7 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m. at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home in Campbell is in charge of arrangements...
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Dorothy L. Eastham
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Dorothy L. Eastham Dorothy L. Eastham, 81, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born on May 25, 1935 in Melrose Park, Ill. and was of the Lutheran faith. Mrs. Eastham was active in politics, having served ten years as Secretary of the Butler County Republican Central Committee from 1970 to 1980. ...
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Dems, GOP are tested by fringes
(Column ~ 07/07/16)
By ALBERT R. HUNT Bloomberg View via Tribune News Service Republicans and Democrats share a challenge: staving off the fanatics. For the Republicans _ leaving aside Donald Trump for the moment _ the test comes from the right-wing House Freedom Caucus threat to impeach Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen. The charges against this official, who is respected by Republicans and Democrats alike, are flimsy. Congress has not impeached an executive branch official in 140 years...
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Bettie Deason
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Bettie Deason WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Bettie Deason, 82, of Williamsville, Mo. died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Ruegg Funeral Home Williamsville. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11 a.m. also at the Williamsville Chapel. Burial will be at Summit Methodist Cemetery, Summit, Ky. Pastor Bill Vail will minister to the family. Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. is in charge of arrangements...
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Thinking beyond stage one
(Column ~ 07/07/16)
A recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce dramatically increased tariffs on some Chinese steel products, such as cold-rolled steel, which is used to make appliances, cars and electric motors. Tariffs were raised by 500 percent on some other Chinese steel products. ...
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Cecil G. Roberts
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Cecil G. Roberts PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Cecil G. Roberts, 90, of Piedmont, formerly of Cleveland, Texas, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional medical Center. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery...
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Why squash plant has no squash?
(Features ~ 07/07/16)
By SARAH DENKLER Horticulture Specialist University Extension It is often the case that cucumber, watermelon or squash may have beautiful flowers but no fruit. This mystery can often be frustrating to those who want something to eat. Why does this happen?...
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Vysha
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Vysha Lashaie Sanders FISK, Mo. -- Vysha Lashaie Sanders, 44, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday June 24, 2016 surrounded by her family at The Manor in Poplar Bluff where she resided because of her many medical needs Miss Sanders was born Nov. 14, 1971 at Sacramento, Calif. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses, having a deep faith in what the Bible tells us that she will live on earth again. She shared her faith with anyone that would listen...
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Cheryl
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Cheryl Jean Crismon Cheryl Jean Crismon, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday July 3, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Cheryl was born April 2, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Linwood High School in Linwood, Mo. and was a homemaker...
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Why Trump is routing the free traders
(Column ~ 07/07/16)
By PATRICK BUCHANAN In Tuesday's indictment of free trade as virtual economic treason, The Donald has really set the cat down among the pigeons. For, in denouncing NAFTA, the WTO, MFN for China and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, all backed by Bush I and II, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, Trump is all but calling his own party leaders dunderheads and losers...
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Vernon taking shot at PGA career
(High School Sports ~ 07/07/16)
Carr Vernon wasn't exactly a household name in Poplar Bluff golf circles 10 years ago. Growing up the son of a golf and baseball enthusiast, Vernon played golf for fun, but mostly carried a bat in one hand, a leather glove in the other and was driving liners more than tee shots...
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Chad Franklin Nall
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Chad Franklin Nall MALDEN, Mo. -- Chad Franklin Nall, 39, of Nashville, Tenn., died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tenn. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service Thursday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., in Malden. Funeral will be at 6 p.m., Thursday at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden...
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Dolly Lou New
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Dolly Lou New MALDEN, Mo. -- Dolly Lou New, 81, of New Madrid, formerly of Campbell, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Golden Living Center in New Madrid. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., in Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden...
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Virgel Weeks Eagan -- Ripley, Ohio
(Obituary ~ 07/07/16)
Dorothy Eastham -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Dolly Lou New -- New Madrid, Mo. Chad Franklin Nall -- Nashville, Tenn. Cecil G. Roberts -- Piedmont, Mo. Bettie Deason -- Williamsville, Mo. Vysha Lashaie Sanders -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Cheryl Jean Crismon -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...
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Sibling argument ends in stabbing
(Local News ~ 07/07/16)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer A sibling squabble Tuesday afternoon on Mulberry Street ended with a knife to the leg of a Poplar Bluff man and his sister facing felony assault charges. Amanda Vinson, 26, of the 800 block of Mulberry, was arrested at her home at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday on suspicion of second-degree assault, a class C felony. She was booked in the Butler County jail...
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