Stories from Friday, May 12, 2023

Daily American Republic Assistant Editor Samantha Tucker has been chosen by the Missouri Press Association to receive the William E. James Outstanding Young Journalist award. Tucker is one of four journalists who will be recognized with the award at the MPA’s 157th annual convention in September...

Willis Smith, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, May 11, 2023. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 14, at New Hope General Baptist Church, Silva, Missouri. Funeral service is at noon, Monday, May 15, also at New Hope General Baptist Church. Burial is in New Liberty Cemetery, Piedmont...

Jessie Ione Kincaid, 91, of Van Buren, Missouri, died May 11, 2023.

A mid-September completion is still anticipated for new westbound lanes on the Pine Boulevard bridge, according to Robertson Contractors project manager Ty Milner. “The deck has been poured and we’re working on the barrier curb. There will be some roadway items, new pavement, new sidewalk, that type of stuff will be on ongoing through the summer,” said Milner...

The region will see nearly $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan grant money for everything from removal of the vacant former Poplar Bluff city offices to the creation of a rodeo museum and food assistance for needy families. The funds are awarded through three state programs...

Oregon State honors students CORVALLIS, Ore. – Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter 2023 have been announced by Oregon State University. Students on the Honor Roll included: Poplar Bluff: Michael R. Beltz, senior, natural resources; Michelle J. Ginger, junior, zoology...

Two Poplar Bluff High School students placed first in the business management category during the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference held Sunday through Tuesday, April 16-18, in Springfield. Leading up to being named state champions, Bralin Duckett and Emma Tinsley competed against 44 teams across Missouri. ...

UNIVERSITY, Miss. — The University of Mississippi announced the following local students were named to the Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists. Dean’s Honor Roll: Charolyn Harris, Kennett Kayton Harris, Kennett Emma Thurman, Fisk The Dean’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester...

Poplar Bluff Police An employee at Empire Comfort Systems at 2450 S. 11th St. reported at 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, scrap metal was stolen from bins on their property. _ Elizabeth Hart, 46, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 9:12 a.m. Thursday, May 11, at the probation/parole community supervision center at 1441 Black River Industrial Park Road. ...

Poplar Bluff Fire Department Poplar Bluff firefighters responded at 10:08 a.m. Thursday, May 11, to 2012 Meadows Road to a report of an alarm sounding and smoke in a hallway. Upon arrival nothing was showing and the occupant stated dust set off the alarm...