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5.13.11 SEMO Times

In this week’s SEMO Times, we reported on the dialogue that led the state to the decision to approve two hospital construction projects slated for Poplar Bluff, as the city becomes an even greater medical hub.

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5.6.11 SEMO Times

This week’s edition picks up where the last SEMO Times left off, exploring the federal rules and regulations reportedly preventing Butler County from having adequate levees; plus we look into the role social media has played in keeping the community up-to-date on flood conditions.

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4.29.11 SEMO Times

In this week’s cover story, the SEMO Times explores the bigger picture with regard to the Great Easter Flood of 2011. Was Butler County set up for failure? An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirms how the first levee that breached was identified to be in “unacceptable” condition prior to the rainfall [...]

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4.22.11 SEMO Times

In this week’s edition, the owners of Moon Beam Mandolins gear up for MerleFest; we interview the veterinarian from the original Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom” about his upcoming seminar; social media gurus discuss the relevance of the Merchants Showcase in the Facebook era; Mike and Zach reveal their secret to their award-winning barbecue; and [...]

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4.15.11 SEMO Times

With aggressive lobbying taking place in Jefferson City for and against certificates of need for two local hospital projects, we conducted in depth interviews with the CEOs of  Poplar Bluff Medical Partners and Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in this week’s edition. Click the cover to be brought up to speed on all the implications [...]

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4.8.11 SEMO Times

The cover story of this month’s homes and lifestyle magazine is about a family of dentists that has been practicing in Poplar Bluff since 1949, plus we got up close and personal with Three Rivers College President Dr. Devin Stephenson in a new segment we are introducing to the 573.

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4.1.11 SEMO Times

In this week’s edition, voters hitting the polls Tuesday are given a chance to get to know the Poplar Bluff school board and city council candidates, Q&A style; area youth pastors discuss the ‘Rethink’ movement that’s about to launch at Rodgers Theatre; Mark Cozart reveals what the spirit of Mark Twain pulled off at Three [...]

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3.25.11 SEMO Times

In this week’s edition, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center provides an update on its proposed $170 million medical campus on PP Highway; Ken Birt announces he is starting a cancer caregiver’s support group; Mike Cook from the Donut House is our ‘expert;’ and a slew of local contributing writers–some returning favorites, and some new to [...]

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3.18.11 SEMO Times

This week we documented the evolution of the not-for-profit Bread Shed, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary; talked Mark Twain with an expert, who is coming to Three Rivers College next weekend; and Danny Sisco, the SEMO Times’ gift that keeps on giving, shared some blind insight.

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3.11.11 SEMO Times

This week’s edition of the SEMO Times features an exclusive story about the future of the proposed Eight Points development.

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March 573 Magazine

The cover story of this month’s homes and lifestyles magazine is about a Poplar Bluff company’s journey from an abandoned farm house to a state-of-the-art facility with multiple branch offices. Click the cover to read.

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2.25.11 SEMO Times

This week’s edition profiles Poplar Bluff’s main three civic organizations. The Boys and Girls Club gears up to launch a new website. Our expert talks genealogy. Amber Richardson predicts the Oscars. And Almost Famous features Poplar Bluff’s own Justin Bieber…? Enjoy.

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2.12.11 SEMO Times

This week we visited with Ed Silkwood, who has been working in the field of medicine locally  for 55 years. Fork in the Road went to China Garden; we have the pleasure of introducing Tech Talk with Bret and Judy Ladewig; and a movie review with Amber Richardson.

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February 573 Magazine

This month we featured 40 business professionals under the age of 40. Check it out.

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1.27.11 SEMO Times

Check out the ALL NEW SEMO TIMES under the editorial direction of Tim Krakowiak featuring the story of a man who is overcoming being blind to compete in local mixed martial arts events.

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