Presiding commissioner sells Ed’s Huntin Stuff
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Ed’s Huntin Stuff, located at 411 W. Pine St., is under new management and ownership. Justin Campbell of Poplar Bluff recently purchased the store from previous owner Ed Strenfel. The hunting shop has been in business since about 1995. “I’ve been into archery since I was 10 years old,” Campbell said. “It’s [...]
Heartland Express offering free beer tasting next weekend
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Recent studies show that microbreweries and craft brewers have become more and more popular in the United States during the last few years. The Brewers Association reported in 2010 that there were more than 1,700 breweries operating in the U.S., crafting nearly 10 million barrels of beer a year. Because so few [...]
Exotic Grill aiming to reopen by Valentine’s Day
By Liz Ellis, Reporter “There will be nothing like it in Poplar Bluff. I guarantee it,” stated Paul Boyer, contractor for the Exotic Grill’s new location. “It’ll be something to see when it’s done.” The renovations of Exotic Grill’s new location at 207 N. Westwood Blvd. are nearing completion. The business closed their old location on [...]
Sonic gets a facelift
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The renovation bug has been going around Poplar Bluff, and yet another business was caught up in the remodeling—the Sonic restaurants on Westwood Boulevard and on Broadway have been remodeled and both are open for customers. “Real glad it’s finally happened,” said C.J. Davis, assistant manager at the South Westwood Sonic. “They’ve [...]
Press Release: Booths on sale for 33rd annual Merchants Showcase
Preparations are under way at Three Rivers College for this year’s Merchants Showcase, sponsored by Collegiate DECA and coordinated by business and marketing students. The 33rd annual showcase will be held April 27-28. Booth sizes and prices are 5-by-8 foot for $160 and 10-by-10 foot for $210 for indoor booths; outdoor booths are $135 for 18-by-18-foot. Area [...]
Southern Bank opens branch at Three Rivers College
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Southern Bank announced Tuesday the grand opening of their newest branch inside Three Rivers College, downstairs in the Westover Administration Building. “I think it’s great because our bank is really involved with the community,” said Courtney Littrell, manager of the new bank. “We do a lot of community events, and this really [...]
Press Release: Kissinger & Kirkman to hold free seminar at Three Rivers
January is Financial Wellness Month and the Academic Resource Commons staff at Three Rivers College is providing the public with the resources needed to meet financial goals. Financial consultants Sharon Kissinger and Erick Kirkman will be speaking about “Getting Your Financial House in Order,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Rutland Library. Kissinger [...]
McDonalds South remodeled, owner says Doniphan restaurant is next
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The southern branch of McDonalds in Poplar Bluff reopened two weeks ago after a full remodel of the inside and outside of the building. The remodeling, which began in late October, lasted for nine weeks before the new look was unveiled. The trademark yellow and red of the McDonalds has been, [...]
Press Release: Schultz and Summers Engineering makes prestigious ‘hot firm’ list
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Every year since 2000, ZweigWhite has recognized the most successful architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms with The Zweig Letter hot firm list. Over the years, the “hot firm” designation has become synonymous with success in the industry. Last year marks the first time Schultz and Summers Engineering has been named to The [...]
Maya’s opens new party room
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Maya’s has undergone a renovation to the upstairs portion of the Mexican restaurant and it will be open to the general public for seating beginning this weekend. The area will seat about 80 people, and has been under construction for about two months. “For me, I was excited because it was [...]
Expert: Heating your home
By Liz Ellis, Reporter As the temperature outside drops lower and lower, the importance of a good heating system in the home becomes more and more apparent. But most people are not simply interested in a name-brand heater—it’s the lower utility bills that we all want. Aire Solutions owner Tim Funke outlined a few ways that [...]
Expert: Motorcyles
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Within the motorcycle community, there is a cultural debate about Harleys versus foreign-made bikes. Many people swear by one or the other, and because of franchise issues, many stores that sell motorcycles can only sell one or the other. But not at Ice Cycles, located at 3029 S. Westwood Blvd. “We’re [...]
Expert: Embalming
By Liz Ellis, Reporter SEMO Times: What’s your name, and what do you do? Dora Burns: Dora B. Burns, and I am an embalmer and funeral director for Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff and Neelyville. ST: So, what exactly does an embalmer do? Burns: I preserve the body so a family may have a [...]
Press Release: SSE performs emergency repair work on Birds Point Levee
EAST PRARIE, Mo. – Last May, the United States Army Corps of Engineers intentionally blew up the Birds Point – New Madrid Floodway levee, flooding over 130,000 acres with up to 23 feet of water, damaging hundreds of buildings and homes in the floodplain. In addition to the property damage, the blast and ensuing floodwaters left [...]
Black Friday Shopping Guide: Deals at 8 local stores on Westwood Boulevard
By Liz Ellis, Reporter For many people, Black Friday means getting the best deals on the perfect gifts for loved ones. It means getting up early and standing in line for hours at the store, hoping to get that one item for someone special. But most of all, it means sales on everything and deals [...]
