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Riverways hosting B.A.R.K. Ranger hike April 27 (Local News ~ 04/09/19)
EMINENCE, MO: Come celebrate National B.A.R.K. Ranger Day at Ozark National Scenic Riverways with a B.A.R.K. Ranger hike at Alley Spring on Saturday, April 27, from 10-11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. Join a Park Ranger to hike your active four-legged friends up the overlook trail or, for a leisurely pace, along the spring branch trail. ... -
Eugene Field names March students of the month (Community News ~ 04/09/19)
Eugene Field Elementary in Poplar Bluff has announced its March students of the month. Alison Bell is in first grade and is the daughter of Greg and Christy Bell. She was nominated by her teacher, Mr. Morgan Jay. Mr. Jay says Alison consistantly exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional student, always following school and classroom expectations, displaying the “7 habits of opportune moments.” He goes on to say Alison is always upbeat, bringing a positive influence to those around her and showing excellent sportsmanship in work and play.. ... -
Jacks Fork River reopens at Alley Spring (Local News ~ 04/09/19)
Eminence, Mo. - The temporary emergency closure of the Jacks Fork River at Alley Spring has been lifted. The damaged pedestrian bridge has been completely removed, allowing floaters and river users to once again safely enjoy the Jacks Fork River beneath the Highway 106 vehicle bridge... -
Georgia Ann Maple
(Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Georgia Ann Maple, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 8 at Cedargate Healthcare. A graveside service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Luke officiating. Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com...
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Francis Ann Warbritton
(Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
PIGGOTT, Ark. — Francis Ann Warbritton, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died April 4, 2019 at St. Louis Univ. Medical Center in St. Louis. Visitation will be held Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott with cremation to follow. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy Ellen McAnulty (Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Dorothy Ellen McAnulty, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Mark Twain Care Center. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel with funeral services following at noon. Pastor Kevin McAnulty will officiate with burial following at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com -
Katheia Campbell (Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Katheia Campbell, 64, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Qulin, Mo., died Friday, April 5, 2019. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and from 9-9:45 a.m. Friday, April 12 at LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12 at the church, with the Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Graveside committal is at approximately 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 12 at Qulin Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. -
Kenneth Hicks Sr. (Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
PIEDMONT, Mo. — Kenneth Winfred Hicks Sr. 87, of Barnhart, Mo., died April 6, 2019. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. in the Piedmont chapel. Burial will be at Montgomery Cemetery, Silva, Mo. with full military honors. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com -
Special prosecutor appointed after election complaint filed in Stoddard County (Local News ~ 04/09/19)
BLOOMFIELD — A formal complaint was made to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department on Monday regarding the administration and certification of the recent municipal election. After the complaint was made, Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver was notified, and he then filed a motion seeking the appointment of a special prosecutor... -
Fred Junior Abbott
(Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
DONIPHAN, Mo. — Fred Junior Abbott, 77, of Doniphan, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery near Doniphan...
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Joe Marion Scales (Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
BERNIE, Mo. — Joe Marion Scales, 84, died April 8, 2019 at Cypress Point Healthcare in Dexter, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at the funeral home. Burial will full military honors will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. -
Daniels named R-1 High School Teacher of the Year (Local News ~ 04/09/19)
A quirky sense of humor, comical obsession with her two pugs, a love for llamas and silly nature are just part of what propelled art teacher Meg Daniels to be selected as the Poplar Bluff High School 2019-20 Teacher of the Year as well as secondary grade level Teacher of the Year... -
No changes to R-1 board, Scott remains president (Local News ~ 04/09/19)
Citizens will not see much change with the Poplar Bluff R-1 Board of Education following last week’s local election. During the board’s reorganization session Tuesday afternoon, John Scott was voted to return to his role as board president and Ken Davis will continue to serve as vice president...
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