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Samantha Tucker is assistant editor for the Daily American Republic and Dexter Statesman.

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1975: Snow day puts sledders on the front page
HistoryMarch 13
1975: Snow day puts sledders on the front page In March 1975, a snow day in Southeast Missouri delighted students with unexpected sledding adventures. Other headlines covered a Poplar Bluff park debate, telephone upgrades, and a lightning-struck home.
Birds take over northwest Poplar Bluff
NewsMarch 12
Birds take over northwest Poplar BluffIn 1975, Poplar Bluff faced a real-life "The Birds" scenario as 100,000 grackles and cowbirds roosted on the town's edge. Conservation efforts struggled to disperse the flock, raising health and nuisance concerns.
1925: Famous family’s feud leads to historic murder trial
HistoryMarch 11
1925: Famous family’s feud leads to historic murder trialMurder in Bollinger County — or was it? At trial, the defense insists the indictment against a wealthy farmer's widow was influenced by family strife. On this date in 1950, crews cleared 19 cars from a train derailment near Dexter.
GALLERY: Protesters rally outside John J. Pershing VA Medical Center against DOGE job, funding cuts
NewsMarch 8
GALLERY: Protesters rally outside John J. Pershing VA Medical Center against DOGE job, funding cutsDemonstrators gathered near John J. Pershing VA Medical Center on Saturday to oppose job and funding cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE.
TUCKER Hegseth’s photo purge threatens history, veterans’ legacies
opinionMarch 7
TUCKER Hegseth’s photo purge threatens history, veterans’ legaciesThe Pentagon's recent order to remove all diversity, equity, and inclusion-related content has flagged around 26,000 historical military images, including those of war heroes and veterans, sparking controversy.
1950: Grocer fights off gunmen in attempted robbery
HistoryMarch 7
1950: Grocer fights off gunmen in attempted robberyA 53-year-old Malden store owner drove off a pair of robbers with quick thinking in 1950. His heroic story is featured alongside accounts of snow storms, insurance fraud and basketball battles in this weekend's Dash to the Past.
1925: Stoddard County couples plan real-life 'wife swap'
HistoryMarch 5
1925: Stoddard County couples plan real-life 'wife swap'Two Bloomfield couples decided to divorce and remarry each other's spouse in 1925. The love quadrilateral was complicated when all four were arrested. Other historical headlines include valuable pennies and high-speed chases.
Date ruined by unromantic gun accident in 1925
HistoryMarch 4
Date ruined by unromantic gun accident in 1925No charges were filed after a revolver went off during a date in 1925, injuring one person. He was expected to recover. In other news, new education opportunities for veterans opened, renovations of a public pool began, and a murder investigation went back to squar...
Fredericktown strikes oil in 1925...maybe
HistoryMarch 1
Fredericktown strikes oil in 1925...maybeWhat's banana oil, and what does it have to do with an exploding well in 1925? Read on to find out.
Banana oil or black gold? The curious case of Fredericktown's flammable wells
HistoryFebruary 28
Banana oil or black gold? The curious case of Fredericktown's flammable wellsIn 1925, Fredericktown was abuzz with speculation when a local man's well was found full of flammable liquid. Was it a reservoir of oil or a leak from nearby gas stations? The mystery gripped the town.
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