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Historic Doniphan church destroyed by fire (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
A Doniphan historical treasure which dates back to 1851 was lost in a fire during the early morning hours of April 24. At about 4:12 a.m., a call came through Doniphan Dispatch that The Doniphan United Methodist Church, one of the town’s oldest buildings, was in flames. The page went out at 4:13 a.m., and the first firefighters arrived on the scene at about 4:20 a.m., according to Doniphan Fire Chief Brian Byrd... -
MAIN EVENT — 90s themed bingo, book giveaway, Opry at the Rodgers (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
This weekend offers multiple chances to listen to music or enjoy family-friendly events. Three Rivers College will host a 1990s-themed music bingo Friday at the Bess Activity Center. The event includes food trucks. Saturday also offers the opportunity for tunes, with Opry at the Rodgers featuring the Moon Pie Band... -
Governor Parson signs copies of new book in Poplar Bluff (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
“What a great day to be down here in Southeast Missouri,” Governor Mike Parson said at the Libla Family Sports Complex at Three Rivers College on Tuesday, where he signed copies of his new biography, “No Turnin’ Back.” “Nobody ever believes you’ll have a book written about you,” Parson remarked... -
Dash to the Past — Child acquires dynamite sticks (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
Citizens of Piedmont felt robbed in 1924 when the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company reneged its promise to retain a local freight depot. MP’s decision wasn’t illegal, but murder and lighting dynamite in the street are, and those were the headlines 50 and 75 years ago... -
24th High School Juried Art Exhibit on display through Sunday (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
The 24th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit remains on display through the end of this week, and visitors to the Margaret Harwell Art Museum are invited to enjoy it. High school students from Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Neelyville, Malden, Bernie, East Carter and Greenville participated this year. An extra category this year was the Total Eclipse Special Award since the show ran with eclipse festivities... -
Dash to the Past — PB officials go to D.C. (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
On this date 50 years ago, Poplar Bluff officials announce a trip to Washington, D.C. in response to a proposed change in federal grant guidelines that would disqualify Southeast Missouri’s cities from funding. -
Area part of national Take Back Day (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
Police departments in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Doniphan, Malden and Kennett will accept unused and unwanted prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs... -
Cagle receives nursing excellence award (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
Michele Cagle, a registered nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for 12 years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award. -
R-I Board executive session actions taken (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
The Poplar Bluff R—I Board of Education voted Thursday on the following employment actions. -
Bonnie Medley (Obituary ~ 04/24/24)
Bonnie Mae Prewett Medley, born Jan. 4, 1930, in Dixon, Missouri to Mattie Gaddy Prewett and Richard Prewett, died April 21, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bonnie was united in marriage to Luther Medley May 24, 1952, in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 2013... -
Lori Hunt
(Obituary ~ 04/24/24)
Lori Mae Hunt, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her residence.
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Robert Wood (Obituary ~ 04/24/24)
Robert “Leon” Wood, 89, of Greenville, died Monday, April 22, 2024, in Ellisville, Missouri. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, April 26, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service is at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 27, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial following in Rucker Cemetery, Williamsville, Missouri, with full military honors... -
Keep Your Selfie Healthy with PBRMC (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
In May, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, PBRMC will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor and sleep disorders... -
GHS names Students of the Month (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
Greenville High School has named its March Students of the Month. Cole J. Steward and Clayton L. Wood have been named March Students of the Month for Greenville High School. Cole is the son of Todd and Emily Steward of Piedmont. Clayton is the son of Todd and Nikki Wood of Greenville... -
Thinking Outside the Gardening Box (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
University of Missouri Extension horticulture and agronomy specialists invite residents to explore alternative methods of gardening in an in-person program scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Van Buren at The Beavers Teeth Axe Throwing Brew & Chew (restaurant)... -
11th annual Leadership Day signifies new era for Eugene Field (Local News ~ 04/24/24)
Eugene Field hosted its 11th annual Leadership Day on Friday themed “in our leadership era,” a nod to pop icon Taylor Swift’s ‘eras tour,’ before a full house of community leaders and education partners in the gymnasium. The event showcased the Leader in Me program through which the elementary school has achieved four re-certifications since obtaining its prestigious lighthouse status under the initiative in 2016...
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