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But hooray, warmer weather on the way 9.5 snow, then bitter cold
(Local News ~ 03/07/15)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Removal of 9.5 inches of snow from streets, driveways and sidewalks on Thursday was followed by record cold Friday morning. The temperature fell to 10 degrees at 6 a.m. today at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport, breaking a 95-year-old record. The previous low on March 6 was 11 in 1920...
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75+ crashes on Wednesday 10-vehicle pile-up on 67
(Local News ~ 03/07/15)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor Law enforcement officials across Southeast Missouri worked more than 75 crashes during Wednesday's winter storm, including a 10-vehicle pile up in Butler County. The pile-up, according to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, occurred at about 4:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Highway 67, at the bottom of the hill, just past the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E Headquarters...
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But R-1 the most Early ed. bill hurts everyone
(Local News ~ 03/07/15)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Poplar Bluff R-I schools will lose more than a quarter-million dollars next year pending a fix to a 2014 early education bill, according to associate superintendent of finance Rod Priest. HB 1689 was designed to give unaccredited districts the chance to count preschoolers on subsidized lunch in daily attendance figures, providing funding for those programs...
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Plant potatoes in March
(Features ~ 03/07/15)
The potato is probably the most important vegetable crop grown in the world. It is considered the backbone of the American diet. I love this veggie! Old timers say to plant Irish potatoes on St. Patrick's Day. However, according to the University of Missouri's Vegetable Planting Calendar, you can plant anytime between March 10 and 30...
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Speak Out 3/7/15
(Opinion ~ 03/07/15)
Still snowbound It could only happen in Poplar Bluff. It is eight o'clock on Friday evening. It started snowing on Sunday afternoon. We have not seen a snow plowing our neighborhood all week. Tonight the snow plow came through our neighborhood and guess what? Drove through the neighborhood with the blade up and made no attempt to pile the snow, so guess what? Our street is still snowbound. It could only happen in Poplar Bluff!...
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Best of times or worst of times?
(Column ~ 03/07/15)
By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Last week, John Kerry seemed to be auditioning for the role of Dr. Pangloss. Despite jihadi violence across the Middle East and ISIS terror in Iraq and Syria, Kerry told Congress, we live in "a period of less daily threat to Americans and to people in the world than normally -- less deaths, less violent deaths today than through the last century."...
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Clara Farris
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Clara Farris PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clara B. Farris, 94, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at her home near Annapolis. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.
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Raiders sign Redbirds ace
(High School Sports ~ 03/07/15)
The Redbirds' ace has chosen a college, but may have to wait until he graduates to start focusing on the next level. East Carter pitcher Logan Saffle signed with Three Rivers College recently. "It feels good, looking forward to playing," Saffle said. "I wanted to play here. It was really the only place I wanted to play. It is close to home, I like the team."...
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John W.
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
John W. Albertson John W. Albertson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Albertson was born Dec. 18, 1929 in Williamsville, Mo. to the late Walter and Gertrude (Gilbert) Albertson. He enjoyed fishing, working on lawn mowers and going to flea markets...
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Rev. Steven
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Rev. Steven Edwards Rev. Steven Lane Edwards, 62, was born Oct. 3, 1952, in Pontiac, Mich., to parents Eldon and Bonnie (Hendricks) Edwards. He passed away at home in Edmond, Okla., surrounded by family, Wednesday, March 4, 2015, after a long struggle with cadasil...
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Edwin Wheat
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Edwin Wheat Edwin Wheat, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at his home. Services are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.
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Jessica Moore
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Jessica Moore Jessica Moore, 37, of Butler County passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Services are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.
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Geneva Pickens
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Geneva Pickens Geneva Helen (Brooks) Pickens passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Geneva was born on June 17, 1927, in Slick, Okla., to the late Dewey and Nancy (Wright) Brooks. Her family moved to Ripley County when she was very young and she attended the Bennett school through the 8th grade...
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Morris to play softball at TRC
(High School Sports ~ 03/07/15)
The most prolific scorer in Clearwater basketball history will be playing outdoors next fall. Lexi Morris signed to play softball at Three Rivers College recently. "I think I have a possibility of going farther in softball than I do in basketball," Morris said. "I don't really have the height to go far (in basketball). As much as I hate to not play basketball, I just feel like this is going to be a good fit."...
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Billie Sadler
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Billie Sadler Billie Mack Sadler, 71, of Poplar Bluff, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Sadler was born Nov. 16, 1943, in Poplar Bluff, to the late William and Hilda Sadler...
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Margie Tubb
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Margie Tubb Margie Louise Tubb, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Tubb was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Leeper, Mo., to the late Walter and Gertrude Albertson. She had worked at Florsheim Shoe Company. She attended Oak Grove New Beginning Church and the Cowboy Church. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, eating out and picnics...
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PBHS cheerleaders thank the sponsors
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/07/15)
To the Editor: The Poplar Bluff High School cheerleading team would like to thank the sponsors who made their trip to the national cheerleading competition in Florida. They are: Platinum Sponsors Cane Creek Sod Gold Sponsors Sterling Bank Robertson Construction...
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Gary Stage
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Gary Stage Gary Stage, 67, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 29, 1947, in Yakima, Wash. He was in the United States Army, and he was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles. He worked for the railroad and Hyde's Catfish. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cleaning vehicles...
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Rebecca K. Small
(Obituary ~ 03/07/15)
Rebecca K. Small Rebecca K. Small, 67, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Small was born June 23, 1947 in Saginaw, Mich. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and making greeting cards. She was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church and taught Sunday school. She loved her church family...
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