High School Football Scores (229) Oct 27, 2008
Farmington 47, West Plains 28; Sikeston 35, Poplar Bluff; Sikeston 28. District 2. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Wild hogs overrun Missouri (30) Oct 27, 2008
So Hillis, the owner of a car dealership in Poplar Bluff, put in corn and soybeans on part of his 600 acres last year. And at the urging of a local state department of conservation agent, Hillis also planted rapeseed, a close cousin of cabbage that's thought to be a favorite of deer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Who's in? Who's out? 2008 a little harder to figure Oct 27, 2008
If Sikeston loses, their only chance at a playoff berth is that Poplar Bluff beats West Plains by the same amount or more than Sikeston loses to Farmington, otherwise West Plains gets their ticket punched. Class 4, District 2. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
North Carolina Favored in 2008-09 Pre-Season Poll by ACC Media Oct 27, 2008
Hansbrough a 6-9, 250-pound senior forward from Poplar Bluff, Mo. averaged 22. (Theacc.com)
Knights clinch playoff spot win with second-half surge Oct 26, 2008
Farmington secured a Class 4 playoff spot with the victory, and can add a district title next week by defeating Sikeston, which stunned Poplar Bluff Friday night with an interception return as time expired. After netting just one first down on its opening two drives of the night, the Knights finally struck with 10:01 remaining before intermission. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Candidate Profile Oct 23, 2008
Always yearning to learn, I was able to attend night classes in Poplar Bluff and graduated from Sterling College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1997. In 2006, I graduated from William Woods University with a Master of Education Degree. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
High School Football (323) Oct 20, 2008
DISTRICT 1: Farmington 65, Poplar Bluff 40 / West Plains 52, Sikeston 28. DISTRICT 2: DeSoto 32, Windsor: Imperial 9 / Festus 49, North County 27. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Knights roll on offense Oct 20, 2008
Poplar Bluff tried to run the ball to start th game , but they found Farmington s Achille s heel with a drive solely on passing and their first touchdown, but the game went sour before the Mules could implement their discovery. Farmington quarterback Zach Hibbitts found an open Krause for the Knights third touchdown, and Krause intercepted a Poplar Bluff pass a few seconds later and ran the ball back 46 yards for another score ... Poplar Bluff continued their air assault in the second half and... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Star trio, plus Psycho T, give Tar Heels a running start at title Oct 18, 2008
The 6-9 senior forward from Poplar Bluff, Mo. has 2,168 career points and needs 123 to become the school's leading scorer and pass Phil Ford, who played from 1974 to 1978. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lady Raiders end on high note, Knights win fourth in a row Oct 17, 2008
Farmington 3, Poplar Bluff 0. FARMINGTON Sophomore Connor Eaton scored less than two minutes into the action, and the Farmington defense stood tall on Wednesday night for a 3-0 soccer victory over Poplar Bluff and their fourth straight win ... John Schnurbusch stopped the only two shots from Poplar Bluff to record the win in goal. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Knights score last-minute goal to shoot down Hawks Oct 16, 2008
They will play again this evening at Poplar Bluff. Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Knightettes defeat another district foe Oct 15, 2008
FARMINGTON The Farmington volleyball team initiated much of the action along the net Monday night, and toppled its fourth district opponent this season with a 25-19, 25-19 home win over Poplar Bluff ... Poplar Bluff managed just eight kills on the night, but steady defense in the early going led to four consecutive errors on the other side ... Grace Griffith caught the sideline with a spike to bring Poplar Bluff even at 14-14 following a sprawling dig by Talkington. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Trojans and Hunters take first at Potosi Invitational Oct 14, 2008
Travis Blalock, Poplar Bluff, 5 ... Hannah Blalock, Poplar Bluff, 6. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ed Rickus (3) Oct 13, 2008
Ed Rickus Oct 12, 2008 - 08:06:05 CDT DONIPHAN Mr. Edward Lee Rickus, 65, of Doniphan, Missouri, formerly of Farmington, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center ... Ed was a member of Doniphan First Baptist Church; Missouri State Teachers Association; Doniphan Community Teachers Association; member and past president of the Doniphan Retired Teachers Association; and member of the Poplar Bluff Elks Lodge. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Clemson at Wake Forest Oct 10, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates:Clemson at Wake Forest. (Theacc.com)
Groups hope to re-establish Ozark chinquapins Oct 8, 2008
Gerry Cormier of Cabot and Stephen Bost of Poplar Bluff, Mo. are looking for surviving Ozark chinquapin trees that are large enough to flower and produce nuts. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
New Winter Sports District Assignments Oct 3, 2008
Other schools include Cape Central, De Soto, Farmington, Gateway, Hillsboro, North County, Poplar Bluff, Rockwood Summit, Sikeston, Sumner, Webster Groves and Windsor. In Class 2 District 1 are area schools Owensville, St. Clair, St. James, Sullivan and Union. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Radio Affiliates Oct 3, 2008
University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Columbia/Jefferson City. (Mutigers.com)
Governor announces Farmington part of DREAM Initiative Sep 25, 2008
Previously Aurora, Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville, Chillicothe, Clinton, Excelsior Springs, Hannibal, Hermann, Kennett, Kirksville, Maryville, Mexico, Neosho, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, St. Joseph, Sedalia, Trenton, Washington, and West Plains were named DREAM communities. Together, they have received more than 46 million in state grants to rebuild, revitalize, and rejuvenate their downtowns. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
No. 6 Hornets face ‘toughest test by far' from Pirates Sep 20, 2008
Hannibal scored 24 straight points in the second half of last week's game against Poplar Bluff, leading to a 31-21 victory. The Pirates' offense was led by running back Jay'Kob King, who rushed for two touchdowns, and quarterback Ian Hatton, who was 10-of-13 passing for 135 yards and one touchdown. (Fulton Sun, MO)
W. Earl Leslie Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Leslie was born August 12, 1933, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith, and had retired from General Motors. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Pedal the Parkland Saturday Sep 15, 2008
Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Poplar Bluff and Vienna, Ill. Four rides are offered. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Fitz was a soldier, businessman and funloving prankster Sep 11, 2008
The Fitz family moved to Farmington from Poplar Bluff in 1936, at the start of Tom s junior year of high school. He graduated from Farmington High School as president of his senior class in 1939, which he considered one of the biggest honors of his life. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Political Campaign Signs Support Party Messages Sep 8, 2008
These Soldiers will join almost 600 Missouri National Guard members in support of hurricane response efforts in Louisiana, including a task force of military police from across the state, led by the 205th Military Police Battalion, Poplar Bluff; an aviation maintenance team from Springfield; the 7th Civil Support Team, located at Fort Leonard Wood; the 1221st Transportation Company in Dexter, Portageville and Sikeston; and Company A, 311th Brigade Support Battalion in Nevada and Lamar. The... (Saint Louis Front Page)
High School Football Week Two: Five Area Teams Notch Victories Friday Sep 6, 2008
Union 49, Poplar Bluff 14 Union's defense impressed for the second week in a row as the Wildcats blasted the Poplar Bluff Mules, 49-14 ... Poplar Bluff (1-1) came to Union as the top-ranked team in the Semoball ... For Poplar Bluff, linebacker Aaron Ellis had four tackles for loss. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Missouri Guard MPs Continue to Help Gulf Coast Sep 6, 2008
205th Military Police Battalion, Poplar Bluff. 1138th Military Police Company, West Plains. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
St. Francois County Ambulance crew in Louisiana Sep 4, 2008
The soldiers included 50 Citizen-Soldiers from the 1221st Transportation Company, located in Dexter, Portageville and Sikeston and 70 Citizen-Soldiers from Company A, 311th Brigade Support Battalion, located in Nevada and Lamar; a task force of military police from across the state led by the 205th Military Police Battalion in Poplar Bluff; an aviation maintenance team from Springfield; and the 7th Civil Support Team, located at Fort Leonard Wood. Captain Tamara Spicer said there are some from... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Blunt makes commission appointments Sep 3, 2008
Missouri State Employees Voluntary Life Insurance Commission: Eddy Justice, of Poplar Bluff, is the agent and owner of Eddy Justice State Farm Insurance Agency. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Mildred L. Bellew (2) Sep 2, 2008
She is survived by four sons, Russ Bellew of Hayti, Missouri, Doug Bellew of Cloverport, Kentucky, Rick Bellew of Poplar Bluff and Wendell Bellew of Fredericktown; three daughters, Tammy Bess of Fredericktown, Pam Honerkamp of Imperial, and Lisa Boyer of Birch Tree; one brother, Dallas McDowell of Maryland Heights, Missouri; and three sisters, Margie Shoemaker Jewell Sutton, and Theresa Frans all of Fredericktown. Mrs. Bellew had 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Death Notice for Friday, Aug. 29 Aug 31, 2008
She is survived by three brothers, John Busse, Poplar Bluff, Wayne Busse and wife Marie, Pacific, and Ed Busse and wife Patricia, Labadie; six sisters, Wilma Ellis, Hermann, Joyce Ohlendorf and husband John, Waterloo, Ill. Alice Horton and husband Melvin, Sun City, Ariz. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Friday Night Football: WHS, Union, St. Clair Triumph Aug 30, 2008
Union hosts Poplar Bluff next Friday night at Stierberger Stadium. Poplar Bluff has been one of the top teams in Southeast Missouri, according to a number of different polls. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Wildcats Visit Summit in Opener Aug 28, 2008
The home opener is Friday, Sept. 5, against Poplar Bluff at 7 p.m.. Poplar Bluff was one of six teams at Friday's jamboree in Farmington and looked formidable. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Groundbreaking held for airport terminal Aug 28, 2008
City council members awarded the contract for 392,000 to Indian Creek Construction, based in Poplar Bluff, during Monday evening s council meeting. Construction will begin immediately and should be completed within a few months. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Work begins on new terminal Aug 28, 2008
City council members awarded the contract for 392,000 to Indian Creek Construction, based in Poplar Bluff, during Monday evening s council meeting. The new terminal will include a conference room paid for in part by businessman William Bill Cooper. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Redhawks Host Southwest Baptist Thursday to Open Football Season Aug 26, 2008
Other network stations include Team 1380 in St. Louis, KSIM in Sikeston, KWOC in Poplar Bluff and KMAL in Malden ... Other network stations include KSIM, Sikeston; KWOC, Poplar Bluff and KMAL, Malden. (Gosoutheast.com)
Ground-breaking ceremony for airport terminal (2) Aug 25, 2008
The cost of the terminal building is 392,000 and contract award is pending with Indian Creek Construction of Poplar Bluff. The Farmington City Council is expected to award the contract at its regular meeting on August 25. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Breaking ground in airport terminal Aug 22, 2008
City council members plan to award a contract for 392,000 to Indian Creek Construction, based in Poplar Bluff, during last week s council work session. Construction will begin immediately and should be completed within a couple months. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Home sweet tax breaks Aug 22, 2008
Bill Foster of Poplar Bluff, say applying state historic tax credits for residential projects provides no benefit to the general public. "Unless you're going to set up your home with tours or something open to the public, I just don't see it," he said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Football Jamborees Run Friday, Saturday Aug 21, 2008
Clair, Cape Girardeau Central and Poplar Bluff. At Farmington, 7:30 p.m. session-Union, Farmington and Jackson. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Freshmen Add Significant Depth to Program Aug 21, 2008
Senior (Poplar Bluff, Mo. is new to the men's distance program, while juniors (Colorado Springs, Colo. (Airforcesports.com)
Accident injures Potosi woman (33) Aug 17, 2008
He was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Damage to the motorcycle was listed as moderate. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Gasoline as a Premium Aug 9, 2008
The line was so long at the station at Poplar Bluff, police had to direct traffic. More than 3,200 gallons of gasoline was sold at the station. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Redhawks Open Fall Football Drills on Tuesday Aug 5, 2008
For the third straight year, Redhawks games can be heard in St. Louis on Team 1380, KSLG Radio, 1380 AM. Other network stations include KSIM in Sikeston, KWOC in Poplar Bluff and KMAL in Malden. Erik Sean will be in his ninth season as the "voice" of the Redhawks. (Gosoutheast.com)
Lawmakers defeat cut to their own health care (2) Aug 3, 2008
Gayle Kingery, Poplar Bluff. Brad Lager, Maryville. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Melissa Dawn Meeker (32) Aug 3, 2008
She was born Nov. 22, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. to Terry and Teresa Wood. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
AP: Obama to Open 23 Rural Offices in Missouri Jul 30, 2008
Obama's campaign says the offices will be located in such cities as Hannibal, Warrenton, Poplar Bluff, Bolivar, West Plains, Farmington, Marshfield, Rolla, Union and Louisiana. The campaign did not have available a full list on Wednesday. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Joseph Ray McClure Jul 29, 2008
He was born April 17, 1936, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. After retiring from the United States Army Joe continued to work for the US government as a Civil Engineer. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Local choir students become global ‘ambassadors' Jul 28, 2008
He said he even met a vendor in Paris who was born in Poplar Bluff. Drew had these final thoughts on the trip. (California Democrat, MO)
18 Years, More Than 1,000 Medals Jul 26, 2008
and also in similar games throughout Missouri: at Columbia, Hannibal, Perryville, Poplar Bluff and St. Joseph. When the Hinkles are asked what particular events they compete in, they're likely to mention only three categories in which they do not compete. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Whiskey Creek Jul 25, 2008
Last weekend, they played in Poplar Bluff at the Highway W Club and the owners liked them so much they asked them to come back Aug. 15-16. The band cut a CD about three months ago in Nashville with producer and live radio show host, Billy Block. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Roy Williams Previews The 2008-09 Tar Heels Jul 13, 2008
The 6-9 senior from Poplar Bluff, Mo. is second in scoring at UNC with 2,168 points and needs just 123 points to pass. (Tarheelblue.com)
Public hearing set for U.S. 67 improvements south of Poplar Bluff Jul 4, 2008
"We're very grateful to all those residents along Route 67 south of Poplar Bluff who took the time to send in comments during the review period and voice their support of the project.". Krapf says now that the project has funding, work can get started on the design, leading to the improvements that residents in that area have long awaited. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Let's Hug It Out! Jul 4, 2008
(07-03) 18:12 PDT Poplar Bluff, Mo ... Police in the southeast Missouri town of Poplar Bluff are looking for the gunman who robbed a man on Monday night, then gave him a hug before fleeing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Man accused of robbing, then hugging Mo. victim Jul 4, 2008
Police in the southeast Missouri town of Poplar Bluff are looking for the gunman who robbed a man on Monday night, then gave him a hug before fleeing. The victim, Heath Chandler, 31, of Naylor, told police he was in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store when a man approached and put a semiautomatic gun to his stomach. (AZCentral -- News)
Beloved local coach dies Jun 20, 2008
Sechrest was born and raised in Poplar Bluff. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Sechrest served from 1946-48 in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ben Hansbrough And Scott Martin Join Irish Basketball Program Jun 20, 2008
- University of Notre Dame men's basketball coach has announced that Ben Hansbrough (Poplar Bluff, Mo ... In high school, Hansbrough was a two-time first-team all-state performer for Class 5A Poplar Bluff (Mo. (Und.com)
These rocks are all they're cracked up to be Jun 16, 2008
Vendor Mike Lutton, Poplar Bluff, saw a little boy scouring the rocks in the parking lot for treasures, so he went right over and traded him some polished stones for the ones he d picked up in the lot. When I was a little kid, Mom got me out of her hair by sending me out to the driveway and telling me to find her some pretty rocks, he said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Connelly to Wed Threlkeld Jun 14, 2008
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mitch and Betty Threlkeld, Poplar Bluff, and Howard and Irma Pelster of Washington. The bride-elect is a graduate of Weatherford High School and the University of Texas at Austin where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Poplar Bluff man masters rock, paper, scissors Jun 11, 2008
The construction worker from Poplar Bluff was tops among 200 contestants at a qualifying event in Poplar Bluff. He'll compete against 300 others at the national event June 21-22 with a chance to earn 50,000. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No comments posted. Jun 11, 2008
Poplar Bluff man masters rock, paper, scissors ... The construction worker from Poplar Bluff was tops among 200 contestants at a qualifying event in Poplar Bluff. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Meyer concludes teaching career at Sacred Heart May 31, 2008
As a 3rd grade student, Meyer looked up to her teacher and from that moment on she was inspired. "I always said I would be a 3rd grade teacher after I had her," Meyer said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Danforth Center hosts energy policy roundtable May 29, 2008
Bond's tour also includes stops in Springfield, Joplin, Poplar Bluff, and Palmyra, Mo. the Danforth Center received a more than $1. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Community colleges cut classes to curb gas costs May 29, 2008
Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Mo. gave it a trial run last year and recently made it a permanent summer feature. (USA Today -- News)
Kennett assumes VSO duties (234) May 28, 2008
Kennett said some of the benefits he has helped with so far include getting medical attention and prescription benefits for veterans through the local clinic as well as the Veteran s Administration hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He said he has also assisted with helping obtain education benefits for veterans. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Memorial Day 2008 May 26, 2008
Hannah Reasons came from Poplar Bluff, Mo. for Sunday's service at Raleigh National Cemetery. (News & Observer)
