Stories from Thursday, September 28, 2017

From Staff Reports Ripley County assistant prosecutor Kacey Proctor will be leaving at the end of the month to begin a one-year tour of active duty with the U.S. Army Reserves. Prosecuting attorney Christopher J. Miller said Monday Proctor has been called to active duty and will leave at the end of September for probable assignment in the Middle East for the next 12 months...

The railroad crossing on C Street in east Poplar Bluff will temporarily close to all traffic Monday, when improvements to the road begin. The closure is expected to last about a month, according to city planner Dennis Avery. Work on the south side of the crossing will include widening the turning radius at intersections for large vehicle traffic. Dips in the Bartlett Street intersection to the north of the crossing are also going to be improved...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Glenda Pauline Lewis, 68 of Campbell, Mo. died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. A memorial service will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Pastor Brett Randall officiating...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- An artistic tribute to local female military veterans was unveiled at the Stars & Stripes Museum and Library Friday afternoon, Sept. 22, with several of the artists themselves on hand to mark the occasion. Martinie Franks, who serves as the Women Veteran Program Manager at Poplar Bluff's John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, explained how the exhibit, entitled "HerStory," was established...

Employers, human resource managers and business owners in the South Central Region (Butler, Douglas, Ozark, Oregon, Howell, Texas, Shannon, Reynolds, Carter, Ripley, Wayne, and Wright counties) are invited to attend the free "Empower, Engage, Employ: Work Without Limits" inclusion Summit, 8 a.m. - noon, Thursday, Oct. 5, at First United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff...

By RANDY ZELLERS AGFC The purchase option for the new Five-Day Nonresident WMA Waterfowl Permits was added to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's licensing system this week, but the permit will not be needed until regular duck season begins. "We have had a few calls asking if these permits would be needed during the early teal season," said Caroline Cone, AGFC chief of staff. "But the permit is only necessary during regular duck season."...

I'm sure they are mightily proud of themselves, these athletes choosing to vent their frustrations through derision of the nation and its symbols. For the record, all pampered millionaires are free to register whatever distaste they wish for America or any president of their choosing, on their own time. But every pipe-fitter, office clerk and burger-flipper knows that they are not free to spout off when they are on the clock...

By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor Missouri's fall firearms turkey season, which opens Sunday and runs throughout the month of October, gets nowhere near the interest it once did, but for some, it's still a time-honored tradition that gets at least a little attention...

President Trump addressed the United Nations in a way our last President never did - he put America First. When President Trump delivered his speech to the United Nations, he stood strong in front of a group that was used to former President Obama apologizing for America's strength and power. ...

Darlene Casinger, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Mrs. Casinger, the daughter of the late Ozro and Ollie (Walker) Leach was born Aug. 30, 1929 in Corning, Ark. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mrs. Casinger was an Elementary School Teacher and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and socializing with friends...

Coming off a thrilling, title-clinching win over rival Jackson to remain unbeaten, the Poplar Bluff football team entered the state rankings this week and dealt with injuries. The Mules face another rival in Sikeston for homecoming, no less, Friday night...

Charles Howard 73, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis Mo. He was born on May 5, 1944 in Cape Girardeau to the late Charles and Ethel (Burns) Howard. He retired as a chief engineer on the river boat after 48 years of service. ...

Is it the beginning of the end of professional football? I don't know, but Quarterback Donald Trump threw a wild rhetorical pass intercepted by the National Football League that then fumbled the ball. Referees disguised as pundits issued their multiple penalties and here was a game everyone lost, especially the fans...

Before the votes were even tallied Wednesday, Ozark Foothills Conference coaches had to face a reality that there very well might be a case for three teams to take the top spot as Neelyville, East Carter and Clearwater were each separated by one game...

DONIPHAN -- No family has longer nor deeper ties to Doniphan sports than a father-son duo who will join the 2017 class of inductees into the DHS Sports Hall Of Fame. The late Richard 'Dick' Brumitt -- former college coach, dedicated booster and mentor -- will join his son, Dr. Tom Brumitt, in being enshrined during a banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday at His Place Fellowship...

The Doniphan R-I school board approved a motion petitioning for the district to change athletic conferences from the Ozark Foothills Conference to the Bootheel Conference. The move will require a vote of the Bootheel Conference schools, possibly coming as early as November, according to the Prospect-News...

Malden looks to claim SEMO East title Since losing their first game in Week 2, the Green Wave (5-1, 2-0 SEMO East) have been on a roll and are a win away from securing their fourth straight SEMO Conference title when the Bluejays visit the Swamp Friday...

Moark Regional Railroad Museum will be open extra hours this weekend to accommodate the expected large number of visitors to Downtown Poplar Bluff events. Located in the historic 1928 Frisco Railroad Depot, the museum will be open 5-8 p.m. Friday while the Cruise In and Sock Hop are taking place in the adjoining Black River Coliseum parking lot...

For the third straight week, Friday's importance has increased. First it was Sikeston, outside of the district and conference but important in terms of Dexter gaining respect from the region. Then it was homecoming against Caruthersville, a conference but not a district opponent. And now its Kennett, both a conference and district opponent...

The Poplar Bluff High School Class of 1990 isn't remembered for winning football games. In fact, Brian Taylor said the Mules varsity team didn't win a game his sophomore year. He said one of his favorite memories is watching Dale Gaebler's mule run the track after the team scored touchdowns, but, unfortunately it didn't happen very often when he played...