Stories from Wednesday, November 4, 2015

By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor NAYLOR, Mo. -- The Naylor School Board recently accepted the resignation of a suspended assistant principal accused of sexually assaulting a female student on campus and directed its attorney to begin the process of revoking the man's teaching credentials...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Poplar Bluff City Council members voted Monday to hire St. Louis, Mo., law firm Husch Blackwell for legal services. Council members did not discuss the matter as they moved quickly through a brief workshop session, followed by a short action session that included approval of new rates at the Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center and acceptance of an additional section of a city street...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The city of Poplar Bluff is growing, but its government offices may have to shrink further before residents can afford to replace the buildings that house city hall, city court and the police department. Despite cutting space by more than 40 percent, early estimates for the three departments still come in over the $6 million budget set by officials...

Qulin MFA Oil annual meeting set The 2015 annual meeting of the Qulin MFA Oil Company bulk plant has been scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Lions Club, Fifth Street, Qulin, according to Larry Morris, local bulk plant manager. Activities at the meeting will include a business report for the 2015 fiscal year, election of delegates for the year to come and lunch, elections of delegates and drawing for prizes...

Qulin Middle School names their Honor and Merit Roll Students. Honor Roll 5th Grade: Hannah Bader, Kaydence Bequette, Jasmine Byrd, Jagger Crismon, Emma head, Tucker Hequembourg, Charly Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Carter Lewis, Hannah Patterson, Andrew Rodewald, Rachel Rommel, Sarah Tanksley, Isaiah White and Alexis Yeley...

Tree Board wars ahead Poplar Bluff citizens, beware! The city has figured a way to pass costs on to you. The people who are living on fixed income--watch out! With this new Tree Board this lady if she decides a tree needs to come down and it's on your property you better be ready to pay and you're not gonna get somebody local. ...

By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Cypress Creek Motorsports in Poplar Bluff is creating a buzz in the community with its custom work and service, rapidly becoming the area's premier dealer. According to sales manager Matt Griffin, one of biggest reasons for Crypress Creek's success is the passion for the industry felt by owners David and Mary Libla and the business's staff...

Marcus Tabanera is Sacred Heart's November Student of the Month. His is the son of Joan and Russel Tabanera. His family also includes his brother, Mavrik, and his sister, McKayla. He enjoys traveling and going to places with is family. His favorite activities are sports, such as basketball and soccer because he likes to have fun with his friends. ...

By MARGARET SHACKLEFORD As part of the partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Poplar Bluff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce Arthur Baucom as a "Hero of the Month" for November...

East Carter Middle School has released the names of their Honor Roll Students. 6th Grade Avory Alexander, Willow Anderson, Samantha Conaway, Wiliam coursey, Elizabeth Crowley, Jaci Douglas, Billy Emerson, Reagan Friedline, Kendrick Gholson, Preston Golden, Holden Hahn, Connor Hollis, Eli Marvin, Sarina McGavock, Jordan Moore, Rylee O'Dell, Payton Raymer, Cassidy Sullivan, Conner Sullivan, Madison Thurman, Emma Whittom, and Jake Wilder...

Something historic happened recently. While many eyes were focused on Hillary Clinton's testimony at the Benghazi Hearing on Capitol Hill, President Obama brazenly vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that funds America's national security and has been signed into law for each of the last 50 years. ...

Roy Lacey Roy Lacey, 60, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Berlin Robertson is 87, but he continues to sell cars and trucks -- something he has done for more than 65 years. He walks to work from his home, which is adjacent to Berlin Robertson Auto Sales on West Outer Road along U.S. 67 southwest of Poplar Bluff...

Charline Bond FISK, Mo. -- Charline Bond, 86, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday Nov. 1, 2015 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Bond was born July 29, 1929 at Fagus, Mo. She was a member of Twin Rivers General Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, reading and walking. ...

Kathryn Rose Randall PIEDMONT, MO.--Kathryn Rose Randall, 29, of Nokomis, Ill., formerly of Iron County, Mo.,died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Springfield, Ill. Visitation services will be held from 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m., Wednesday, at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will take place at Mt. View Cemetery in Des Arc...

Carrel John Holtzhouser MALDEN, MO. -- Carrel John Holtzhouser, 80, of Malden, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Malden. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Thursday at the church with Rev. Aulden LeBlanc and Rev. Robert Shelton officiating...

Wesley Leroy Gambling NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Wesley Leroy Gambling, 77, of Doniphan, Mo. passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at his home. Mr. Gambling was born March 30, 1938 at Bardley, Mo., to Emmett and Christine (McCallister) Gambling. On April 13, 1957, at Ellsinore, Mo., he married Lynda Tucker. She survives...

Brooke Stevens' second day on the job as assistant coach was also the second game of the preseason for the Three Rivers women's basketball team. Three Rivers coach Jeff Walk said he hired Stevens because he was looking for an assistant coach with the right personality more than anything, somebody who was going to get along with the players, who could be outgoing and recruit high caliber kids...

There weren't many people who foresaw the Westwood Baptist Academy soccer team embarking on a historic run in 2015. Since the program started in 2008, the Eagles have taken a few bumps and bruises, suffering through too many mercy-rule losses too count with just one win in the state tournament to show for it...