This is the Reason They Call Poplar Bluff Little Chicago
Staff Reports Poplar Bluff, MO – Buying election ads with taxpayer funds, writing tickets for passing out political literature, conducting an investigation they have no authority to, HAVING ARMED POLICE…
SEMO Decides – The Real Winners and Losers
Staff Reports POPLAR BLUFF, MO – The elections are done and over and the winners are mostly apparent, but there were more winners and losers than the election returns would…
Press Release: THREE RIVERS NOMINEES RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE
A major donation, a workforce training partner, and the leadership of employees and a student from Three Rivers College received statewide recognition from the Missouri Community College Association. Receiving awards at the…
Laptop pilot program engages students like never before
When school board member Alana Robertson began as a teacher at Poplar Bluff Schools over three decades ago, there was not a single computer in the building let alone her…
Peter Kinder: Battle Tested
Staff Reports Carthage, MO – Whatever happens today Peter Kinder will always hold an important place in the history of the Missouri Republican Party, and will always a place of…
Press Release: THREE RIVERS COLLEGE NOW REGISTERING FOR SPRING, WINTER SESSION
Registration is now open for the Three Rivers College Winter Session and the Spring semester. Registration for Winter Session continues through Dec. 16 with classes beginning Dec. 17. Registration for…
Conversation with John Diehl, Part 3
Recently we sat down with Representative John Diehl current chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee, and who is standing for Floor Leader in the next General Assembly. Here is…
Deer expert predicts strong deer harvest
The effects of this year’s hemorrhagic disease outbreak might not become evident for several years. Deer and hunter numbers remain strong in Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY–How will this year’s historic drought and higher-than-normal…
Press Release: Attorney General Koster files felony charges against Florida man for bilking elderly Missourians in sweepstakes scam
Jefferson City, Mo. -– Attorney General Chris Koster said today he has charged a Florida man with numerous felony charges related to a recent sweepstakes scam targeting elderly Missouri residents. Koster charged Patrick…
School officials to listen to patrons and address expected growth
Poplar Bluff Schools scored a ‘B’ or better on most performance indicators, according to a recent public survey released to the school board on Tuesday, Oct. 23. At no cost…
Nixon Tours the Bootheel with Swinger
Cardwell, MO – Monday Governor Jay Nixon toured the bootheel with 25th district senate candidate Representative Terry Swinger. They visited Trinity Marine in Caruthersville one of the largest employers in…
Conversation with John Diehl, Part 1
Recently we sat down with Representative John Diehl current chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee, and who is standing for Floor Leader in the next General Assembly. Semo Times: …
Fast Times at 8 Points: School Board Drops Bombshell on 8 Points Project, THF Responds by Announcing First Retailer
Staff Reports POPLAR BLUFF, MO It has been a roller-coaster 24 hours for the 8 Points project. In a stunning turn, the Poplar Bluff School Board voted 6-0 (with typically-opinionated…
Politicos Show Surprise at POLITICO’s Removal of David Catanese from Akin Story
Staff Reports David Catanese St. Louis, Missouri – Surprise, disappointment and accusations of political correctness run amok is the reaction from several Missouri leaders to Politico’s removal of top political…
The Exit Interview with Jason Crowell Part III: His Future and the Softer Side of the Senator
Last week we sat down for the first in our Exit Interview series with term limited legislators leaving state government. We expected our conversation with State Senator Jason Crowell to…
