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Keeping our attitude in check (Column ~ 07/24/20)
The 2020 Olympic games have been postponed, but if they had been held, the opening ceremony would have taken place this Friday. With that in mind, I decided to write this week about a previous years’ Olympics. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London produced many new American heroes, especially 16-year-old Gabby Douglas, the petite gymnast who captured our hearts with her phenomenal skills and contagious smile. ... -
Cookson responds to Justice campaign ads
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/24/20)
To The Editor: As a Republican candidate in the Aug. 4 primary election for the Missouri 25th Senatorial District nomination, I have run a positive campaign on my solid qualifications to help solve issues facing Missouri government. However, the outrageously negative fabrications being distributed by Eddy Justice cannot stand unanswered. ...
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Police reports - July 24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/24/20)
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Kenneth L. Shoemaker, 48, of Advance was arrested at 1:33 a.m. Friday, July 24, on suspicion of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, possession of ammunition by a felon, driving while revoked and no seat belt. He was booked at the Cape Girardeau County Jail...
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City meetings, week of July 27, 2020
(Community News ~ 07/24/20)
Airport board The Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport Advisory Board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the city council chambers, 301 S. Fifth St. Items on the agenda include a runway reconstruction project; introduction of new board members; election of officers for the 2020-2021 term; and reports from the airport manager...
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Fire reports - July 24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/24/20)
County firefighters responded at 5:26 p.m. Thursday, July 23, a structure fire at 382 County Road 485. According to the report, the fire was contained to one room in the home, owned by Charles Sweeza. _ County firefighters responded at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 23, to a fire at Fifth and Foster streets in Harviell...
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BRTC graduation August 11 to include drive-in movie, mascot reveal, fireworks (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
POCAHONTAS, AR – Black River Technical College graduation to be held August 11 will be unlike any graduation event held across the state. Due to COVID-19, BRTC students who were to graduate in May 2020 were unable to attend a graduation ceremony. In order to honor them, BRTC officials announced a ceremony would be held on August 11... -
Federal prison ordered for five in drug, gun cases (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Five area residents recently were sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to such offenses as distribution of heroin and Fentanyl and weapons violations. Sentenced were: Freeman C. Williams Jr., 36, of Poplar Bluff; Jaquan Whitfield, 24, of St. Louis; Amber E. Wrinkle, 28, and Matthew Wade Stoutt, 35, both of Poplar Bluff; and Mark Luke Barks, 31, of Patterson... -
New bridge opens at Big Spring (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
VAN BUREN - Ozark National Scenic Riverways has announced the new Big Spring Bridge on State Route 103 is now open for use. Construction began in August 2018, replacing the previous bridge, which dated back to 1977, according to a National Park Service press release... -
Deadline extended for MHAM photography contest (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
The deadline has been extended for entries into the 33rd Annual Pictures by the People, hosted by the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Entries will be accepted until 4 p.m. Tuesday, said Steve Whitworth, museum director. The photography contest is open for residents who live within a 100-mile radius of Poplar Bluff. Entries will be displayed during the month of August at the museum... -
Information sought in home invasions (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
Local authorities are continuing to investigate two recent armed home invasions they believe are connected. The first at a residence in the 300 block of Meadow View Drive was reported to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department at about 5:15 p.m. July 17... -
Beverly J. Tuckerman (Obituary ~ 07/24/20)
Beverly J. Tuckerman, age 81, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, due to complications from ovarian cancer at her home surrounded by her children. Beverly was born Oct. 22, 1938 in Ithaca, New York, to the late William and Edna Bower. Beverly graduated from Ithaca High School in 1958. ... -
Helen Scripter (Obituary ~ 07/24/20)
HARVIELL — Helen Scripter, 79, of Harviell, died Thursday, July 23, 2020 in her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1940 to Oscar Lee Bower and Roberta Holman as one of six children. She married Veryl Scripter on Oct. 29, 1960 in Poplar Bluff. Helen was self employed in house cleaning. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, bird watching and ministry. She was a member of Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Corning, Arkansas... -
PB 2-year-old home safe after kidnapping, family friend charged (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
A local woman appeared in court Thursday after she was charged with kidnapping a 2-year-old from a Poplar Bluff home. Melonie D. Watkins, 35, appeared before Associate Circuit Judge C. Wade Pierce for arraignment on the Class A felony of child kidnapping... -
Storywalk to be held at Big Spring (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
VAN BUREN, Mo — Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Carter County Public Library are partnering to offer a Storywalk at Big Spring on August 1 and 2. -
What does it take to lead the 25th Senate District? Candidates weigh in (Local News ~ 07/24/20)
Four candidates will square off in Missouri’s Aug. 4 primary for the 25th Senate District seat being vacated by Doug Libla because of term limits. Each candidate was asked the same series of questions and their responses are listed in the order they appear on the ballot. ...
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