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Dash to the Past — Porter flees hotel after shooting
(Local News ~ 02/21/24)
A shooting occurs at the notorious Crown Hotel in 1924, and two local papers publish different details. Feb. 21, 1924 • Interstate American and the Poplar Bluff Republican agree a man was shot 10 p.m. last night in a notorious Poplar Bluff hotel. Beyond that, details are sketchy...
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Investigation underway in death of Dexter police dog
(Local News ~ 02/21/24)
A Dexter police dog has died, according to information released by the department. Chief Hank Trout shared details Tuesday that Apollo was discovered deceased inside his kennel Sunday. A necropsy was performed Monday at the Animal Health Center in Dexter. No additional details were released about the results of that exam...
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High school adds new programs to Project Lead the Way
(Local News ~ 02/21/24)
The Poplar Bluff R-I school board approved a proposed expansion of the Project Lead The Way Program that includes three new career paths for high school students. Senior High School Principal Dr. Valerie Ivy presented the new programs, Computer Science, Engineering, and Biomedical, which will begin in the 2024-25 school year...
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MAIN EVENT: Skate and eat for charity
(Local News ~ 02/21/24)
Would you rather support charities by roller skating or eating chili? If your answer to this very specific question is “both,” then this is the MAIN EVENT for you. Starting at 6 p.m. Thursday night, Oak Grove Elementary is hosting the St. Jude Skate City Night. The $3 entrance fee will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...
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Police reports — Feb. 20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/21/24)
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT A subject reported on Tuesday, Feb. 20, their daughter was causing property damage at the residence. A report was filed and sent to the Juvenile Office. _ Contact was made on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with a subject in reference to lost or stolen property. The victim stated the license plate from their vehicle was either lost or stolen. Dispatch entered the plate into M.U.L.E.S...