Mark Twain National Forest proposing project near Greenville

Mark Twain National Forest's Poplar Bluff Ranger District is proposing new projects for it's forest lands near Greenville, Missouri.
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/18616230/mark-twain-national-forest-proposing-project-near-greenville

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 10:22:12 -0700

Proud to be American Workers: Briggs & Stratton's Poplar Bluff Plant Marches Towards 70 Million Engines Manufactured

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over eight hundred strong, a committed team of proud American workers at the Briggs & Stratton (NYSE: BGG) plant in Poplar Bluff, MO, have been steadily ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/proud-american-workers-briggs-strattons-154900970.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:49:00 -0700

2 accused of trafficking heroin in Butler County

Deputies say two people were taken into custody and accused of trafficking heroin at a home across the street from a Boys and Girls Club in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
http://www.kait8.com/story/18607479/2-accused-of-trafficking-heroin-in-butler-county

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 20:47:15 -0700

Minor quake rattles rural southeastern Missouri

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (AP) -- A minor earthquake has rattled a rural section of southeastern Missouri within the Mark Twain National Forest.    The U.S. Geological Survey says the tremor struck shortly after 5 p.m. Monday with a preliminary magnitude of 2.9 -- roughly the smallest magnitude generally felt by people.    The quake was centered about 15 miles southwest of Greenville, or 17 miles ...
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Minor-quake-rattles-rural-southeastern-Missouri-152385485.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 17:56:38 -0700

Earthquake Rattles Poplar Bluff

(AP) - A minor earthquake has rattled a rural section of southeastern Missouri within the Mark Twain National Forest. The U.S. Geological Survey says the tremor struck shortly after 5 p.m. Monday with a preliminary magnitude of 2.9 - roughly the smallest magnitude generally felt by people.
http://www.ktts.com/news/152407365.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 19:50:45 -0700

Bears come up short in Missouri trip

Although not being able to hold a halftime lead in their first game cost them a shot at a title in the Poplar Bluff (Mo.) Showdown, it was not a lost week for the Sylvan Hills Bears.
http://www.maumellemonitor.com/articles/2012/05/24/sherwood_voice/sports/spl001.txt

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:12:02 -0700

Kirkwood Girls Head To State Track Meet

The Kirkwood High School girls track team is flying high after winning the Class 4 Sectional 1 title May 19 at Poplar Bluff. Prior to the meet, arrangements were made for the Kirkwood seniors and Coach Roberta McWoods to hustle home for the start of graduation at Chafitz Arena.
http://www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com/Articles-Sports-i-2012-05-25-180563.114137-Kirkwood-Girls-Head-To-State-Track-Meet.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 06:04:18 -0700

Mobile meth lab found strapped to motorcycle

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (AP) - Missouri police officers have found methamphetamine in strange places. Now, they say they found a mobile meth lab strapped to a motorcycle.
http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-mobile-meth-lab-found-strapped-to-motorcycle-20120510,0,733570.story?track=rss

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:56:08 -0700

New hospital ahead of schedule in Poplar Bluff

Construction crews working on a new hospital in Poplar Bluff are a year ahead of schedule.
http://www.kait8.com/story/18254875/new-hospital-ahead-of-schedule-in-poplar-bluff

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:47:42 -0700

Police: Meth lab found on motorcycle

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri police officers have found methamphetamine in strange places. Now, they say they found a mobile meth lab strapped to a motorcycle.
http://www.wgem.com/story/18263018/police-meth-lab-found-on-motorcycle

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:23:09 -0700