Stories from Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Poplar Bluff, Mo., native who enjoys people, will start work on Aug. 29 as the new director of the Black River Coliseum. "I know I have a big challenge. I look forward to it," said Bobby Godwin, who is 47. "I enjoy outings, and I enjoy people. I treat all people the same. I hope people enjoy the time they spend at the coliseum."...

On Wednesday, the new commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's St. Louis District used his first visit to Wappapello Lake to present an award honoring the project's staff for meritorious service during this spring's historic flood event. Col. Christopher Hall was named the 50th commander of the 28,000 square mile area in July, barely two months after the entire region was inundated with excessive rain and the lake experienced the highest crest in its 70-year history...

The recent renewal of the grant funding for the Southeast Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force will make equipment upgrades and more training possible as officers continue their fight against Internet crime. The SEMO Cyber Crimes Task Force, based at the Poplar Bluff Police Department, received a grant totalling $105,206 to continue its effort to fight online criminals who often seek to entice children and deal in child pornography...

Neelyville R-IV administrators and teachers decided earlier this week to use the additional 25 minutes at the end of each school day as "Tiger Time." The period will be used as an intervention for students who need help in certain subjects and enrichment for students who are already doing well...

A Poplar Bluff, Mo., native who enjoys people, will start work on Aug. 29 as the new director of the Black River Coliseum. "I know I have a big challenge. I look forward to it," said Bobby Godwin, who is 47. "I enjoy outings, and I enjoy people. I treat all people the same. I hope people enjoy the time they spend at the coliseum."...

Neelyville R-IV administrators and teachers decided earlier this week to use the additional 25 minutes at the end of each school day as "Tiger Time." The period will be used as an intervention for students who need help in certain subjects and enrichment for students who are already doing well...

The recent renewal of the grant funding for the Southeast Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force will make equipment upgrades and more training possible as officers continue their fight against Internet crime. The SEMO Cyber Crimes Task Force, based at the Poplar Bluff Police Department, received a grant totalling $105,206 to continue its effort to fight online criminals who often seek to entice children and deal in child pornography...

On Wednesday, the new commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's St. Louis District used his first visit to Wappapello Lake to present an award honoring the project's staff for meritorious service during this spring's historic flood event. Col. Christopher Hall was named the 50th commander of the 28,000 square mile area in July, barely two months after the entire region was inundated with excessive rain and the lake experienced the highest crest in its 70-year history...