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Mike Shane

Columnist, Tall Tales

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Mike Shane is a veteran, Poplar Bluff resident and board member for the Poplar Bluff Museum.

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Capture the flag — with a helicopter
LifestyleFebruary 7
Capture the flag — with a helicopterTwo artifacts in the Poplar Bluff Museum are tied to stories of daring maneuvers and risky missions during the Vietnam War.
TALL TALES: Discover Poplar Bluff's hidden history through the eyes of a passionate educator
LifestyleJanuary 31
TALL TALES: Discover Poplar Bluff's hidden history through the eyes of a passionate educator Discover the hidden history of Poplar Bluff through the dedication of Clinton Salyer, a passionate educator who transformed the local museum into a rich educational resource, preserving stories and artifacts.
All the bells and whistles are at the MoArk Train Museum
LifestyleJanuary 23
All the bells and whistles are at the MoArk Train MuseumThe MoArk Train Museum in Poplar Bluff celebrates the town's rich railroad history with restored train cars, artifacts, and model railways. 
Discovering the fruit of a dark tree
LifestyleJanuary 17
Discovering the fruit of a dark treeA family researching their genealogy uncovered disturbing relics of the slave trade. What do you do when your family tree reveals horrific fruit?
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LifestyleDecember 26, 2024
Honoring Troop E: A tribute to Missouri's dedicated highway patrolmen The Poplar Bluff Museum pays tribute to Missouri's Troop E, honoring the brave highway patrolmen who have served since 1937. The exhibit remembers their sacrifices, including those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Discover the hidden stories of Poplar Bluff's iconic McGruff the Crime Dog
LifestyleDecember 19, 2024
Discover the hidden stories of Poplar Bluff's iconic McGruff the Crime Dog Poplar Bluff Museum showcases the legacy of McGruff the Crime Dog, a 1990s icon in crime prevention. Discover his impact on the community and his new role in the museum's First Responders exhibit.
Breaking barriers: The untold stories of Poplar Bluff's female railroad pioneers
LifestyleNovember 8, 2024
Breaking barriers: The untold stories of Poplar Bluff's female railroad pioneersDiscover the inspiring stories of Poplar Bluff's female railroad pioneers, Darline Thurman and Fay Stroud Middleton, who broke barriers in the male-dominated rail industry. Visit the MoArk Museum to learn more.
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