Stories from Wednesday, March 29, 2017

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A developer that promised to give preference to veterans at a proposed low income housing complex faced opposition Monday during a Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission meeting from residents who say the project is not in the best interest of the city or existing landowners, and deny additional housing is needed...

By TYLER GRAEF SEMO News Service For three and a half decades, Cape Girardeau's West Park Mall has helped bolster the city's reputation as a regional hub. While some malls have struggled as a result of internet retailers' increasing share of sales, others, such as West Park, have been rethinking what it means to be a mall, why people come and how to attract them in the years ahead...

By CHELSAE CORDIA Staff Writer With the recent announcement of financial trouble by Sears Holdings Corporation resulting in the closure of several full-line stores, John Ross wants to assure shoppers it's no reflection of the status of his Sears Hometown Store in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Peoples Community Bank was recently recognized as the No. 10 performing bank in the country by SNL Financial, a top banking publication. The top 100 performing community banks under $1 billion in assets were published on March 10. This list is released annually and measures community banks on overall performance, including efficiency, earnings and past due loans. ...

To the Editor: (I am addressing these concerns to our Congressman Jason Smith.) The 8th Congressional District is the poorest district in the state. Nine of its ten counties are the poorest. This is compounded by Missouri being in the lower half of poorest states in America. The people of this district need help, not the wealthy few or large corporations...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN "The senator from Kentucky," said John McCain, speaking of his colleague Rand Paul, "is working for Vladimir Putin ... and I do not say that lightly." What did Sen. Paul do to deserve being called a hireling of Vladimir Putin?...

Sacred Heart School announces it third quarter honor rolls. A Honor Roll: First Grade: Isabella Gillihan Second Grade: Macey Savat, Katie Acre, Audrey Cato, Rion Tenchavez, Ireland Byrne, Palyn Bourd, Rylee Kanell Third Grade: Gracie Massey, Selina Shi, Marcus Tabanera...

Valeria Palma-Ramirez scored Poplar Bluff's first goal at Mules Stadium before Shelbey Johnson netted a hat trick Monday night. The Mules doubled their season goal total and earned their first shutout with a dominating 6-0 win over Murphysboro (Ill.)...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Playing in a rare spring game at Capaha Field, the Raiders picked up their first Region XVI sweep of the season. Ryan Hunter and Riley Hickerson homered and Three Rivers College beat St. Charles College 7-2 in the opener and 13-8 in the nightcap Sunday...

Gaylord Lenn Harvey VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Gaylord Lenn Harvey, 77, son of the late McKinley and Ethel (Hampton) Harvey was born Jan. 30, 1940 in Poplar Bluff and departed this life Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his residence in Doniphan. Gaylord had resided in Doniphan for the last 15 years. ...

J. D. Rudisill J. D. Rudisill, 72, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at his sister's home in Oran, Mo. Mr. Rudisill was born Oct. 1, 1944 in Miner, Mo. He served in the U. S. Army reserve, retiring as Staff sergeant. J. D. worked as a contractor by trade...

Jimmy Don Kennedy FISK, Mo. -- Jimmy Don Kennedy, 63, of Wappapello, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Kennedy was born Monday, June 1, 1953 in Kennett. He is survived by his wife: Dena Kennedy of Wappapello; two sons: Justin and Nicholas Kennedy: Step-children: Sherry Johnson and Jim Kennedy; three brothers: Gary Kennedy and wife Darcy of Abilene, Kan., Joe Kennedy and wife Darla of Dexter, and Steve Kennedy and wife Lora, of Smithboro, Ill...

Lee Roy Fowler PIEDMONT, Mo -- Lee Roy Fowler, 93, of Piedmont, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home chapel. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

Manuel McKinley Mims MALDEN, Mo. -- Manuel McKinley Mims, 68, of Malden died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Rev. Eric Garris officiating...

Merle Moore Merle Marie Moore, 93, of Poplar Bluff went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 25, 2017. Merle was born Feb. 12, 1924 in Rombauer. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and treasured her church family. She was strong in her love for God and enjoyed reading the Bible, doing puzzles, birdwatching and cooking...

Phyllis Pauline Lawrence SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Phyllis Pauline Lawrence, 73, Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Mercy Hospital. She was born Oct. 22, 1943 in Campbell, the daughter of Everett and Pauline (Swinney) Duty. She was an excellent seamstress, she enjoyed reading and writing poems and short stories. She was a Christian and was a member of Harvest Ministries. She will be missed by her family and friends...

Robert Parrish DEXTER, Mo. -- Robert Parrish, 71, of Dexter, son of the late Homer D. Parrish and Dianie Ritchie Parrish was born July 14, 1945 in New Madrid County and departed this life Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Parrish was a former owner and operator of a Dump Truck in Dexter for many years and a resident of Dexter...