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‘Small Town Showcase’ podcast now airing, features Doniphan (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
Doniphan could soon become the destination for travelers all over the country, particularly any one seeking to visit a place which offers crystal, clean waters and rich history, along with southern hospitality. Tourists and vacationers will learn about Doniphan’s attractions by following the Missouri Humanities’ Small Town Showcase... -
From India to Poplar Bluff, ministry builds faith, teaches compassion (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
Vijay Kumar Biripe started the Thimmapuram Church of Christ in Kakindada, India, in 1985. Eventually, with time, his small and modest ministry continued to grow and his family began to help with responsibilities. “Everybody is involved in this work,” he said as he reflected on his past years with the international ministry... -
Poplar Bluff’s Walker Venable completes 26-mile St. Jude marathon (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
Grit. Determination. Drive. There are many adjectives that can be used when discussing Poplar Bluff’s Walker Venable. The Sikeston High School graduate, aged 23 years now, recently ran in the 2023 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend in December, finishing the 26.2-mile test of endurance in 4 hours, 44 minutes... -
Fly tying classes at Pulltite in January (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
EMINENCE, Mo. — Ozark National Scenic Riverways is offering a three-day series of free fly-tying classes at Pulltite Visitor Center on Saturdays in January. Prepare for the opening of trout season on March 1 by filling your fly box with hand-tied flies. Classes will be held on Jan. 13, 20, and 27. The classes run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and participants should plan to attend all three sessions, as each class builds on the previous session... -
Dash to the Past — Drill hits controversy, furnace flue flares up in gym (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
An oil operation in Broseley may have drilled into the city’s pockets. Prospector H.E. Springer was arrested on embezzlement charges but insists today he is innocent — or if he were guilty, that he would at least have stolen more. Poplar Bluff High School sustains heavy in smoke damage after a cracked furnace flue ignites the chorus room. In better news, former DAR editor John Stanard is named 2023 Man of the Year by the Optimists Club... -
Police reports — Jan. 1-2
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/02/24)
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Pamela Wallace reported at 10:42 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, her juvenile grandchild damaged the doors to her residence in the 2500 block of High Street after she locked the juvenile out. _ A forklift stolen from 4N Motorsports at 911 Wiseman Drive was recovered at 12:49 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, after a witness reported it was abandoned in the 600 block of Maple Street...
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Battle in the Bluff is back for second year (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
The cheer competition that drew over 1,500 spectators to Poplar Bluff last year is back and growing. Last year, the Battle in the Bluff drew 300 competitors from gyms across the region and 1,600 spectators. This year brings more gyms, more athletes and big plans for the future of the event... -
Sharon Moore (Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Sharon Kay Moore, 76, left her earthly home to enter her Eternal Resting Place in heaven Dec. 31,2023. Sharon was born March 1, 1947 to Walter Issac and Gertrude Nancy (Gilbert) Albertson. She married Jimmy Lee Moore June 1, 1991, in Festus, Missouri. He preceded her in death... -
Cathy McManus (Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Cathy McManus, was born Cathy Dee Rhodes May 26, 1952. She has a twin brother Gary Lee Rhodes. They were God’s gift to their parents Charles Edgar Rhodes and Bette Jane Rhodes. On Jan. 1, 2024, Cathy Rhodes McManus went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus... -
Overnight shed fire turns into three-alarm call (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
The Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating a shed fire located behind a one story structure at 910 N. 13th St. The fire also damaged the siding on the home at the same address. Chrystal O’Kelley, who lives at the address, reported to the Poplar Bluff police a building behind her residence caught fire after she allowed an adult male to spend the night in it... -
Deborah Kirkman (Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Kirkman, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday Dec. 30, 2023 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. She was born Nov. 27, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Homer and Lois Brandt (née Brawner). Debbie worked at First Midwest Bank in Poplar Bluff for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2020. ... -
Local hotels see occupancy boom ahead of eclipse (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
Expect a busy weekend Poplar Bluff. Occupancy rates for area hotels are already at 78% for the night before the April 8 eclipse, according to a company that tracks statistics for the hospitality industry. The city’s hotels saw an occupancy rate of 0% for the same date in 2023, reports Amadeus Hospitality, which recently released a report tracking advance stays booked in nine cities across the United States which will provide prime viewing for the eclipse... -
Joyce Battles (Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Joyce Battles, 88, daughter of the late Cecil Steele and Helen Ralph Steele, was born May 19, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, and departed this life Dec. 30, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Battles was a retired landowner with her husband Elmer. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, and she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and doing laundry... -
Terje Johannesen (Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Terje Johannesen was born Sept. 19, 1950 in Bergen, Norway. He died Dec. 28, 2023. He was 73 years old. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his children, Gretal Cacavollia-Larson of Rocky Hill, Connecticut , Thaddaeus (Krysti) Johannesen of Wallingford, Connecticut, Kent (Agnes) Johannesen of Oxford, Connecticut; grandchildren: Natalie Cacavollia, Carter and Autumn Johannesen, Luke, Emilia and Naomie Johannesen; his mother: Inger Johannesen; brothers, Kenneth (Debbie) Johannesen, Peter (Joyce) Johannesen; and several nieces and nephews.. ... -
Robert Osborn (Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Robert Joe Osborn, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec.31, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bob was born Dec. 4, 1932, to Thomas and Irene Osborn in Hendrickson, Missouri. He married the love of his life Marjorie Garrett... -
Alan Blume
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Alan Blume, 60, of Glennonville died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
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Wanda Asher
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Wanda Asher, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Malden, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Spring Creek Nursing in Cabot, Ark.
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Richard Hon
(Obituary ~ 01/02/24)
Richard “Rick” Wayne Hon, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Jan.1, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Poplar Bluff welcomes first baby of 2024 (Local News ~ 01/02/24)
Matthias Orion Moore Hargreaves arrived at 12:25 a.m. Monday to claim the title of first baby of the year born at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The baby boy weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces, measuring 21 inches long. Both mom and baby are reportedly healthy and doing well...
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