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2019 SCAA Boys Basketball Tournament (Local News ~ 01/15/19)
Here are the brackets for the SCAA boys varsity and junior varsity basketball tournaments that start Monday, Jan. 21 at Bloomfield High School. -
Twin sisters use love of performing to bring joy to others
(Local News ~ 01/15/19)
“It’s amazing that we were impacted in the same way, by the same play,” says Rebecca Taylor. “Yes, it was life-changing for both of us,” agrees identical twin Grace. The 24-year-old sisters, who are currently back at their family home outside Bloomfield, are referring to the musical “Wicked.” They saw the award-winning production in Chicago when they were 14, and although they had previously been exposed to many cultural art forms — including musical theatre — there was something about this particular selection that struck a mutual artistic chord.. ...
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Stoddard County Commission agrees to construction of a county morgue
(Local News ~ 01/15/19)
Stoddard County officials are working toward a county morgue with former Presiding Commissioner Greg Mathis no longer donating space at his funeral home since leaving office. According to Presiding Commissioner Danny Talkington, the county is looking at constructing a stand alone building as a morgue near the jail expansion project on land already owned by the county...
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Puxico school board considers contract; reviews programs
(Local News ~ 01/15/19)
The Puxico School Board held its monthly meeting at the administration building. The meeting was opened with a prayer lead by board member Dusty Stroud. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The board then moved on to the payment of monthly bills. The board reviewed the list of bills due. After a motion by board member J.W. Mattingly, the board approved the payment of the bills with a unanimous vote...
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Bloomfield students get a chance to see the stars
(Local News ~ 01/15/19)
People look up at the sky and dream of touching the stars. Students at Bloomfield Elementary were able to get close to that. This is because a Mobile Planetarium made a stop at Bloomfield School’s FEMA building. “I love it, I love it, it’s great,” said science educator and program presenter Lucia Brimer, when asked about the kids’ excitement during the program...
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Glendell Wayne Woodrow
(Obituary ~ 01/15/19)
Glendell Wayne Woodrow, 68, of Advance, passed away January 14, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1950 at Centralia, IL, the son of Thomas and Melba Bradshaw Woodrow. Glen had been the owner/operator of PGS Home Improvements for many years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was very active in military organizations such as; Task Force USA, Freedom of the Road Riders, Patriot Guard and American Legion. ...
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Bernie aldermen approve raises; amend city ordinance
(Local News ~ 01/15/19)
The Bernie Board of Aldermen held its regular monthly meeting Jan. 7 in the Bernie Municipal Courtroom. The first order of business was to address the concerns of a Bernie citizen. Alicia Baugh informed the board that she believed her meters were not being read correctly and they were being estimated instead. Mayor James Tilmon assured her that he would look into the situation and make sure the meters would be read correctly. The previous meeting’s minutes were then read and approved...
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