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Council mulls cab company with checkered past
NewsJanuary 7
Council mulls cab company with checkered pastCity officials are debating whether to re-approve Jay Jay's Cab Company to operate in Poplar Bluff. The business's history of license, insurance and safety violations quickly became the sticking point of the last council meeting.
MoDOT halts U.S. 60 road diet plan west of Black River
NewsJanuary 7
MoDOT halts U.S. 60 road diet plan west of Black RiverAfter hearing public opinion, the Missouri Department of Transportation has halved the scope of a proposed road diet.
Drainage District 7 workshopping tax options
NewsJanuary 3
Drainage District 7 workshopping tax options Drainage District 7 board members are meeting with legal counsel after a reassessment created a steep tax hike.
Nero fiddles and Poplar Bluff freezes
HistoryJanuary 3
Nero fiddles and Poplar Bluff freezesPoplar Bluff's history mirrors its present as icy storms loom, reminiscent of 1950's freeze. From electric plant milestones in 1925 to 1975's political critiques, the past echoes today.
Meet the candidates vying for key positions in Butler County's upcoming election
NewsJanuary 2
Meet the candidates vying for key positions in Butler County's upcoming electionThe upcoming Butler County election on April 8 features contested races in two school districts. Key candidates include incumbents and newcomers vying for pivotal roles.
Summer of giving: local charities and organizations shine with impactful events and milestones
NewsJanuary 2
Summer of giving: local charities and organizations shine with impactful events and milestonesThis summer, local charities and organizations in Poplar Bluff celebrated record-breaking events and milestones, from concerts and parades to new community centers and memorials, making a significant impact.
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NewsDecember 30, 2024
The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland gears up for a milestone 25th anniversary with ambitious pl...The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland is preparing for its 25th anniversary in 2025 with plans for an early opening of the Regional Workforce Development Teen Center. Attendance and community support are at all-time highs.
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NewsDecember 30, 2024
School board elections in Butler County: Who's in, who's out, and who's uncontested?Butler County's school board elections feature only one contested race among three districts. Neelyville has three candidates for two spots, while Poplar Bluff and Twin Rivers see incumbents running unopposed.
Missouri landowners face steep tax increases after 118 years without reassessment
NewsDecember 18, 2024
Missouri landowners face steep tax increases after 118 years without reassessmentLandowners in Drainage District 7 face massive tax hikes after a century without reassessment. Some bills increased by over 500,000%, as the district seeks funds for infrastructure upgrades.
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