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Food Rite seeks tax dist.
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A public hearing will be held March 6 concerning the creation of a special taxing district in east Poplar Bluff, Mo. The city council voted Tuesday to hold a hearing regarding a community improvement district for Food Rite, a grocery store on Sycamore Street...
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Unlikely trio's unexpected visit
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By CHELSAE CORDIA Staff Writer Homeward Bound is an adventure film featuring the story of three beloved pets, two dogs and a cat, who travel across the country, trying to find their way home. Shadow, Chance and Sassy trek over mountains and cross rivers, battling the elements, in what can be called an "incredible journey."...
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Black history event at the VA
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By CHELSAE CORDIA Staff Writer Black History Month is in full swing and one local medical facility is hosting an open event to honor the heritage of their patients and community members. The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center's celebration will feature an art gallery, tasty treats and a jazz festival Thursday afternoon...
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Man sentenced in meth seizure
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A 2016 traffic stop in Butler County has landed a man in federal prison for nearly six years after authorities found more than 1 1/2 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Jeffery Allen Chastain, 45, was sentenced to 70 months incarceration on the felony of possession of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute by U.S. ...
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In pedestrian's death Dad, son face a court date
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Puxico, Mo., father and son are to appear Thursday in a Stoddard County courtroom in connection with an apparent high-speed crash that left a pedestrian dead. Wesley G. Faries and his father, Garey L. Faries, are to appear before Associate Circuit Judge Joe Satterfield for arraignment on their charges...
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City OKs contract for firemen
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A proposed contract for 18 city firefighters does not include new benefits, but will require renegotiation this summer, city manager Mark Massingham said Tuesday. The city council passed the contract to the March 6 voting session. It will be effective until Sept. 30 of this year, if approved...
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Arson gets PB man 2 years
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff, Mo., man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday after having earlier pleaded guilty to felonies relating to a fire at his home and illegally possessing a firearm. Dallas Lee Tanner was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment on the felonies of use of an instrument of interstate commerce (telephone) to convey false information concerning an attempt to damage or destroy a building by fire and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm by U.S. ...
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Says Paducah Weather Service Don't count out late snowstorm
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By MARYBETH NIEDERKORN SEMO News Servcice Though much of the Midwest has seen unseasonably warm and dry weather so far this winter, frozen precipitation can't be ruled out for the rest of this season, said Kevin Smith, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky...
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Donna Sue Davis -- Cape Girardeau, Mo.
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Alida Marie Mattingly -- Wilhelmina, Mo. Bessie Louella Huckeby -- Gideon, Mo. Shirley Keeney-Polk -- Piedmont, Mo. Elsie W. Hogg -- Bento, Ark.
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How often have athletes snubbed the president?
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer The routine is familiar. The president makes a few bad jokes. The championship-winning team presents the leader of the free world with a personalized jersey. Everyone smiles for the cameras. Nothing political about that, right?...
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Make America great again
(Column ~ 02/23/17)
By GREG ALLEN I rarely take inspiration from watching a movie, but I did for this piece. In the 1983 film "Mr. Mom" Michael Keaton and Teri Garr play a couple battered by hard times. Keaton's character, Jack Butler, loses his job at the auto plant. Garr's character, Caroline, must then make a living for the family at the ad agency where she's employed and Jack is thrust into the role of taking care of the kids...
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Patriotism, not nationalism
(Column ~ 02/23/17)
National Review has sparked an important debate about nationalism. As someone who has been accused throughout her life of excessive love of country (can't count the number of times I've been reproached for arguing that despite slavery, Jim Crow and the internment of Japanese-Americans, our country is eminently lovable), I feel a bit awkward rebutting anything that travels under the name "Love of Country." Nevertheless, I must join Jonah Goldberg, Yuval Levin, Ben Shapiro and others in demurring from Rich Lowry and Ramesh Ponnuru's defense of nationalism.. ...
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Is the left playing with fire again?
(Column ~ 02/23/17)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN To those who lived through that era that tore us apart in the '60s and '70s, it is starting to look like "deja vu all over again." And as Adlai Stevenson, Bobby Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey did then, Democrats today like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are pandering to the hell-raisers, hoping to ride their energy to victory...
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Sick and tired of all the protesters
(Column ~ 02/23/17)
To the Editor: What I am about to write about I am trying to figure where to begin because no matter what I say there are people who will not get it or will get it but not read into the whole picture or scheme of things. I wrote a few weeks ago how this past election was probably the most controversial election ever. Boy did I hit that one on the head...
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The deep state targets Trump
(Column ~ 02/23/17)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN When Gen. Michael Flynn was forced to resign as national security adviser, Bill Kristol purred his satisfaction, "If it comes to it, prefer the deep state to the Trump state." To Kristol, the permanent regime, not the elected president and his government, is the real defender and rightful repository of our liberties...
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Speak Out 2/23/17
(Opinion ~ 02/23/17)
Good riddance '16 There is no love lost as 2016 exits, but some gratitudes and farewells are in order. Goodbye President Obama, your stagnant economy, executive orders, unaffordable healthcare, ISIS expansion and divisive legacy. Jimmy Carter thanks you -- he never looked so good...
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Spring reading program for kids at library
(Community News ~ 02/23/17)
Spring reading program for kids at library The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library's Children's Spring Reading Program runs from Feb. 27 through April 2 this year. Reading can turn into rewards as children earn chances to win prizes by turning in reading logs. The program is open to children and young adults between the ages of 3 and 17. This no-cost program entertains and engages children while strengthening their reading skills...
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WWII vet still affected by experiences in Germany
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer (EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was first published Friday, but due to a technical error that deleted part of the story, it is being reprinted in its entirety.) A local man who served in Nazi-occupied Europe recently shared his life story, saying despite the passage of 60 years the atrocities he witnessed in Germany still bother him...
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But US languishes Life expectancy continues rising
(Local News ~ 02/23/17)
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) -- While most people born in rich countries will live longer by 2030 -- with women in South Korea projected to reach nearly 91 -- Americans will continue to have one of the lowest life expectancies of any developed country, a new study predicts...
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Doniphan, Saxony sail into showdown
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/17)
PIEDMONT --Saxony Lutheran and Doniphan sailed into the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 championship game with a pair of blowout semifinal wins Tuesday night. The top-seeded Crusaders scored the final 17 points of the half to beat Woodland 96-42 before the second-seeded Dons knocked out host Clearwater 77-34...
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Thayer ousts Lady Dawgs
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/17)
VAN BUREN -- Through 24 minutes, the biggest lead for either Van Buren or Thayer was six points. But when the fourth quarter started, the wheels fell off for the Lady Dawgs. Trailing by two, third-seeded Van Buren didn't score another point until the final 30 seconds of the game and fell to No. 2 Thayer 53-42 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 semifinals Tuesday night...
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Puxico advances to 1st district final
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/17)
STEELE, Mo. -- When Puxico girls basketball played its first varsity season in 2012-13, it won four games and lost to Neelyville by 45 points in the first round of the district tournament. The Lady Indians got nine wins the next year, which was the freshman season for the current seniors, and lost in the first round of districts by 27 points. Next year, they won nine games again, and lost in the first round by 33 points. Last year, they won 13 games, and lost in the first round by 13 games...
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Sixth-seeded Camels run past Bernie late
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/17)
STEELE, Mo. -- It took 25 minutes for somebody to put together a run. After 3 1/2 quarters of back-and-forth play, Campbell found a way to create a 12-point run through the first half of the fourth quarter, and it was enough to beat Bernie 61-44 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 semifinals...
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Bobby Lee Elledge
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Bobby Lee Elledge WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Bobby Lee Elledge, 78, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Mr. Elledge, the son of the late Buford and Wilma Rienert Elledge, was born July 27, 1938 in Wayne County. He was the owner and operator of the Wappapello Trash Service before retiring in 2005. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid dog lover and a collector of many things...
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Clint E. Wallis, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Clint E. Wallis, Sr. Clint E. Wallis, Sr., 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Clint, the son of the late George and Bertha (Gunn) Wallis, was born Jan. 22, 1931 in Keener Springs. ...
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Gary Lynn Kenser
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Gary Lynn Kenser Gary Lynn Kenser, 63 of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at the John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Kenser was born Feb. 24, 1953 in Fairdealing. He was a member of Green Forest Church of Christ, Grandin Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge Poplar Bluff, and two year past commander of the DAV Chapter in Poplar Bluff. ...
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Evelyn Diaz
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Evelyn Diaz DEXTER, Mo. -- Evelyn Diaz, 89, of Kansas City, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at the North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Bloomfield Cemetery with with Rev. Steve Tippen of Bloomfield officiating...
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Elois Watson
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Elois Watson Elois Watson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.
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Donna Sue Davis
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Donna Sue Davis CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Donna Sue Davis, 73, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 31, 1943 in Somerville, N. J. to Jess Edward and Eleanor Shiffer Rehrig...
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1960 PBHS class luncheon
(Community News ~ 02/23/17)
1960 PBHS class luncheon The Poplar Bluff High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Dexter BBQ in Poplar Bluff. All members, spouses and friends welcome. Questions? Call 798-9261 or 321-0778.
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William Dale
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
William Dale "Buddy" Bailey FISK, Mo. -- William Dale "Buddy" Bailey, 65, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Bailey was born June 04, 1951 in Qulin. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a carpenter and had built several homes in the Poplar Bluff area...
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Shirley
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Shirley Keeney Polk PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Shirley Keeney Polk, 85, formerly of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at the Morningside Assisted Living Center in Washington, Ill. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont...
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Melba
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Melba Louise Harner VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Melba Louise Harner, 84, of Van Buren, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A Graveside Service was held Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 in the Van Buren Cemetery with Rev. David Grubb officiating...
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Mary Lorraine Kingston
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Mary Lorraine Kingston MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lorraine Kingston, 56, of Gideon, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held Monday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Graveside funeral was held at 3 p.m, Monday at Stanfield Cemetery with burial in Stanfield Cemetery...
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Larry Dale
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Larry Dale Barnes, Sr. MALDEN, Mo. -- Larry Dale Barnes, Sr., 76, of Malden, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation was held Monday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Landess Funeral Home Chapel in Malden with Rev. James Hamlett officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m., Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Jerry (Butch) Thompson
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Jerry (Butch) Thompson SIKESTON- Jerry Neal (Butch) Thompson, 75, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1941 in Scotland, Ark., son of Audie Charles and Elva Mae Trotter Thompson. He and Deloris Jean Elsperman were married May 25, 1985...
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Gladys Mae Stultz
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Gladys Mae Stultz MALDEN, Mo. -- Gladys Mae Stultz, of Parma, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden...
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Louella Huckeby
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Louella Huckeby GIDEON, MO. - Bessie Louella Huckeby, 95, of Gideon died Tuesday, Feb. 21,2017, at Gideon Care Center. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home of Gideon. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Father Daniel Robles officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...
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Alida Marie
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Alida Marie Mattingly CAMPBELL, Mo.- Alida Marie Mattingly, 95, of Wilhelmina died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday with rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Glennonville, Mo. with the Father David Dohogne officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Wilhelmina.s...
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Elsie W. Hogg
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Elsie W. Hogg Elsie W. Hogg, 105, of Benton, Ark., died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the Heartland Rehab Center in Benton. The arrangements sre pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.
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Margie Ann Mathis
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Margie Ann Mathis DEXTER, Mo. - Margie Ann Mathis of Dexter, 78, daughter of the late Ralph and Fanny Siler Griffy, was born in Bloomfield, Missouri on Dec. 24, 1938, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017,...
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Shirley
(Obituary ~ 02/23/17)
Shirley Keeney-Polk PIEDMONT, Mo - Shirley Keeney-Polk, 85, formerly of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the Morningside of Washington Assisted Living Center in Washington, Ill. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...
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