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State honor for TRC student
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer The Missouri Community College Association will present a Three Rivers College student, who has overcome a number of challenges to become a rising star on campus, with a student leadership award today at its annual convention in Branson, Mo...
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Malden artist is Best of Show
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
A Malden, Mo., artist has been awarded Best of Show in the 63rd Annual Poplar Bluff Artists' Guild Regional Juried Art Exhibit. Yevgeny Sokolov won for his work, "Sleeping Monster," according to juror Catherine Mahoney. The public is invited to view this and the work of other winners during an opening reception to be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Margaret Harwell Art Museum. The work will be on display through Nov. 27...
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Busy time for P. Bluff native Linda Bloodworth
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
By BARBARA HORTON News Editor Developing strong female characters is a trademark of Poplar Bluff native, television producer and writer Linda Bloodworth Thomason. No one in her hometown was surprised to learn that the fourth of her Democratic Convention films, entitled "Shoulders," was about the 250-year struggle of women for equal rights...
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Babysitter is charged in death of Malden infant
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor KENNETT, Mo. -- A Malden, Mo., woman is in jail today charged with recklessly causing the death of a 9-month-old boy by shaking him while he was left in her care on Halloween. Breon Dannielle Lashay Hess, 24, was charged Thursday with the Class C felonies of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, abuse of a child and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child by Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey McCormick...
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Roger Baldwin was 76 Iconic Poplar Bluff businessman dies
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A pillar of the community has been lost with the passing of Roger Baldwin, according to those who knew the Poplar Bluff, Mo., businessman best. Baldwin, 76, had been in poor health and died Thursday morning at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center...
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Van Buren board puts super on leave
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer While no charges have filed in two alleged drunk driving incidents, a second Southeast Missouri superintendent has been placed on administrative leave. The Van Buren Board of Education decided Thursday to place superintendent Sonia Kuessner on administrative leave, special education director Lyn Reed confirmed today. Reed, who has been with the district more than 30 years, has been named as the interim superintendent...
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Is this Hillary's Watergate?
(Column ~ 11/05/16)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN After posting "A Presidency from Hell" about the investigations a President Hillary Clinton would face it was clear I had understated the gravity of the situation. Networks exploded with news that FBI Director James Comey had informed Congress he was reopening the investigation into Clinton's email scandal, which he had said in July had been concluded...
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Is Comey's revelation a gift for Clinton?
(Column ~ 11/05/16)
By MATT LEWIS Tribune Media Services Hillary Clinton probably has no idea what an unexpected gift FBI Director James Comey gave her this week by firing off that missive about her emails. We know that the odds are that Clinton will likely become president anyway. And if that happens, Comey's revelations will have accomplished two crucial tasks that helped pave the way to her having a shot at a successful presidency...
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The Cuba conundrum: Engage vs. embargo
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
A growing numbers Americans are invading Havana's Malecon - jogging, strolling and dancing to rumba buskers as waves pound the seawall. Cohibas clenched in teeth, they're toting away bottles of Havana Club rum, filling up Airbnb rooms and flying back to the states on JetBlue. U.S. hotel chains are planting stakes, as trade missions staffed by politicians and businesspeople stream in and out...
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Hearts for Rescue saves 100s of dogs
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
By Chelsae Cordia Staff Writer It's been nearly a year and a half since Director Kim Brooks and Hearts for Rescue began tackling the issue of canine abandonment and abuse in Southeast Missouri, and in that time, more than 300 dogs have been saved. The non-profit organization received its rescue license on June 1, 2015, from the Department of Agriculture, and Brooks says the group hit the ground running with the rescue of 32 pups the same week...
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Roy Lee, a Vietnam Veteran of the Month 'It drains you to be around death all the time'
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
By MARGARET SHACKLEFORD As part of the partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Poplar Bluff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces Roy Lee as Vietnam Veteran of the Month for October...
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O'Neal Elementary Students of Month
(Local News ~ 11/05/16)
O'Neal Elementary School has chosen their Students of the Month for September 2016. First grader Cameron Hall, son of Keith and Tracey Hall was nominated by his teacher, Amy Courtney. Cameron's favorite subject is math. His hobbies are: playing games, watching YouTube videos, and playing his X-box. He wants to be a firefighter...
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Citizenship Club meets
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
The Women's Citizenship Club met Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Twin Towers with 10 members in attendance. President Laverne Matthews called the meeting to order; Kathy Schneider led the club collect. Gladys Hill offered prayer and Gloria Hoovers led the Pledge of Allegiance...
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Twin Towers activities
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
Monday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. offers three choices: exercise with the P.A.C.E (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) class in the Assembly Room, Bingo, Altrusa Room, or The Holdens in the dining room. Tuesday, 9 a.m., Foster Grandparents will meet in the Snider Room. Then at 6 p.m., there will be a church service in the Assembly Room. This is also ELECTION DAY!...
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Grace Fellowship hosts 'Share the Warmth'
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
As cold fronts become more prevalent we are reminded to change our closets over to winter clothing - if we have warm clothing, that is. Grace Christian Fellowship in Poplar Bluff wanted to make sure that any who needed coats and other winter items had an opportunity to get them...
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Doniphan student gets scholarship
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
Shaylee Ficke Patterson, 18, of Poplar Bluff, has been awarded a $500 study grant from the Ripley County Livestock Producers Association to help underwrite her nursing studies at Three Rivers College. The grant fund is administered by the Three Rivers Community College Foundation...
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Free chilli for officers
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
Free chili for all officers All uniformed officers are invited to a fee chili dinner at the First United Methodist Church Election Day on Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Tell your fellow officers and stop by and enjoy the free chili...
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Redhawks faces tough test in Jacksonville St.
(High School Sports ~ 11/05/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --There's nothing to hide when it comes to how dominant the Jacksonville State football team has been in Ohio Valley Conference, but drawing the Gamecocks on homecoming might be Southeast Missouri State's best advantage. The two forces will collide at 1 p.m. Saturday when the Gamecocks, who are ranked No. 2 in both Football Championship Subdivision national polls, visit Houck Stadium to face the Redhawks...
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Linda Morris
(Obituary ~ 11/05/16)
Linda Morris DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Linda Morris of Gatewood, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Johnston Chapel Cemetery...
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Frank Thomas
(Obituary ~ 11/05/16)
Frank Thomas DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frank Thomas, life-time resident of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...
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Shockley picks Three Rivers
(High School Sports ~ 11/05/16)
Three Rivers College's first softball signing of the fall was a big one, and an emotional one for its coaches. Summer Shockley texted her future coaches on Monday that she was ready to sign. They had her signed before lunch the next day. "It is pretty special. Anybody that follows softball in our area knows Van Buren has been really good the last few years and she has been a big part of it," Three Rivers coach Jeff Null said...
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Naylor-to-Three Rivers pipeline adds Gargac
(High School Sports ~ 11/05/16)
Gracie Gargac was a change-of-pace pitcher as a freshman. The different look to put in the circle when hard-throwing Shayna Tharp was off. Through work and commitment, Gargac turned herself into a dominant, All-State pitcher for Naylor and signed Tuesday to play for Three Rivers College next season...
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Mules teammates pick LU-Belleville
(High School Sports ~ 11/05/16)
A pair of lifelong friends fulfilled a childhood dream on Thursday. Before they stretched into imposing left-handers on the mound, before their pitches started moving faster than any law-abiding car, it was whiffle ball that brought Ronin Rice and Tanner Tibbs together...
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Qulin Lions Club dinner is Sunday
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
Qulin Lions Club dinner is Sunday Qulin Lion's Club Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday. Menu includes: turkey and ham, dressing, potatoes, green beans and corn, salad and more. Adults, $8; children, $5. Children under five eat free.
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Gospel concert in Naylor Sun.
(Community News ~ 11/05/16)
Gospel concert in Naylor Sun. Golden Road Quartet Concert will be in concert beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Naylor First Christian Church is located on Jackson Street across from the Post Office in Naylor. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall afterward. The event is sponsored by the Women IN God's Service (WINGS)...
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Delora Crumb
(Obituary ~ 11/05/16)
Delora Crumb PUXICO, Mo. -- Delora Crumb, a longtime resident of Wapppapello, Mo. died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.
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Robbin Brown
(Obituary ~ 11/05/16)
Robbin Brown DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Robbin Jean Brown, 53, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at her residence in rural Doniphan. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. at Brakebill Cemetery in Middlebrook, Ark...
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Shirley Jean
(Obituary ~ 11/05/16)
Shirley Jean McMillen GIDEON, Mo. -- Shirley Jean McMillen, 63, Caruthersville, Mo. died Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tenn. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Gregory Cemetery in Kennett. Burial will be in Gregory Cemetery in Kennett...
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Roger Baldwin
(Obituary ~ 11/05/16)
Roger Baldwin Roger Woodard Baldwin, 76, prominent businessman of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Roger, the son of the late Woodard and Frances Baldwin, was born on Dec. 17, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. ...
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