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

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New Madrid County evacuees return home in 1950
HistoryFebruary 8
New Madrid County evacuees return home in 1950Receding floods gave way to a flow of New Madrid residents in 1950, returning after weeks in emergency tent cities and the homes of friends during harsh winter weather. Other historical highlights include dangerous train encounters and a unique guilty plea.
Shelter Pet of the Month: Oreo
LifestyleFebruary 7
Shelter Pet of the Month: OreoFebruary's Shelter Pet of the Month is a charming business cat named Oreo.
1975: Happy birthday from the horse's mouth
HistoryFebruary 7
1975: Happy birthday from the horse's mouthA beloved local horse got a front-page birthday celebration on this day in 1975. Other articles from this date highlight a crashing mining company and city upgrades.
January TRC meeting covers programs, insurance
NewsFebruary 6
January TRC meeting covers programs, insuranceDuring the first meeting of the semester, the Three Rivers College board reviewed successful 2024 programs and recent equipment donations.
Train derailment rips up tracks in Wayne County
HistoryFebruary 6
Train derailment rips up tracks in Wayne CountyA derailment of unknown cause ripped up several hundred yards of track in Wayne County on this day in 1975. Most of the train cars were empty and no one was hurt. Civic growth and a closing nursing home dominated other headlines.
Fire and ice: Puxico burns and Bootheel freezes
HistoryFebruary 1
Fire and ice: Puxico burns and Bootheel freezes In 1925, a fire ravaged Puxico's business district, prompting a swift rebuild. By 1950, a severe ice storm crippled Poplar Bluff, causing widespread damage and power outages. Despite these disasters, communities showed remarkable recovery and determination.
Acquittal in 1925 followed by an armed standoff in 1975
HistoryJanuary 30
Acquittal in 1925 followed by an armed standoff in 1975The trial, appeal and retrial of a Butler County farmer finally ended in acquittal on this day in 1925. In 1975, law enforcement made the front page again when a family started an armed standoff over a repo order. 
From moonshiner to fugitive: The daring escapes of Hammie Shane in 1925
HistoryJanuary 29
From moonshiner to fugitive: The daring escapes of Hammie Shane in 1925In 1925, notorious moonshiner and escapee Hammie Shane outsmarted lawmen with daring escapes and a bulletproof jacket. Decades later, a 1975 kidnapping in Missouri was thwarted by bad driving and car trouble.
Car-motorcycle collision near Historic Rodgers Theatre
NewsJanuary 28
Car-motorcycle collision near Historic Rodgers TheatreA motorcycle-vehicle collision occurred in Downtown Poplar Bluff on Tuesday. One person was transported from the scene by EMS. Main Street has been cleared and reopened. 
Traffic surge in 1925: How a six-month-old highway became a safety concern
HistoryJanuary 28
Traffic surge in 1925: How a six-month-old highway became a safety concern In 1925, a new highway saw a dramatic increase in traffic, raising safety concerns at key crossings. Decades later, headlines shifted to high-speed chases and basketball victories in Poplar Bluff.
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