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Decisions on how we cover tragedies are never easy (Editorial ~ 05/07/22)
It feels like our community has been rocked by tragedy almost on a weekly basis recently. When these tragedies happen, our newsroom has difficult decisions to make about what to report and how. We get questioned often about why we make the decisions that we do, and we want to be open and honest about our process... -
Pair charged after assault of youth (Local News ~ 05/07/22)
A pair of Butler County residents face charges of child endangerment and assault in relation to an incident that occurred in March at a local playground. Jesse B. Chaffin, 41, of Qulin and Miranda J. Gregory, 39, of the 1800 block of County Road 450 were booked Wednesday at Butler County jail on charges of Class B felony of first degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in serious physical injury and the Class D felony of second degree assault... -
Commission awards $8M in contracts to Southeast district (Local News ~ 05/07/22)
More than $8 million in road improvement projects have been awarded for Southeast Missouri. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the contracts during its regular meeting on May 4. Awarded contracts include pavement repair contracts, improved lighting, erosion control, chevron installation, and striping... -
Ray wins library giraffe raffle (Local News ~ 05/07/22)
Blane Ray won the giraffe raffle at the Poplar Bluff Library. The raffle was part of the Book in the Bluff reading of “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. Pictured from left are Rachel Butler, library employee Christopher, Lofty the giraffe and Ray... -
Tigers sing on floor of Missouri House (Local News ~ 05/07/22)
Rep. Hardy Billington joins the Neelyville High School Lady Tigers as they sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives, April 16. -
Divorces -- 36th Judicial Circuit:
(Court News ~ 05/07/22)
Divorces recently finalized in the 36th Judicial Circuit include: Dallas Thornton v. Candis Thornton Cynthia Andersen v. Kevin Vass Sabrina Blount v. Clay Blount April D. Sipes v. Richard H. Sipes Krista D. Ward v. Michael S. Ward Nicholas B. Miller v. Abbagaile K. Helmers...
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PBHS seniors get scholarships from volunteering (Local News ~ 05/07/22)
Three seniors were awarded the Poplar Bluff High School Blood Drive Scholarship. Olivia Kirkman, Emily Lovette and Salah McCormick all met the requirements of attending PBHS their senior year, planning to attend an accredited college or university within the country, remaining in good academic standing and generally being good citizens. All three have been involved in multiple student and community groups throughout their high school careers...
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