Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Agent John Taylor (left) and State Fire Marshal Butch Amann investigate a fire at Lively Stone Church of Go located at 522 Relieft St. Police officers received a call about 1 a.m. Wednesday. DAR/Corey Matthews


Republican
Western District Commission race
David Silverberg/Associate Editor

Western District Commissioner Jeff Darnell is being challenged by Lee Robertson for the Republican nomination in the Aug. 5 primary election. Read More


Currington tickets go on sale Friday
Donna Farley/Staff Writer

The Black River coliseum "must be doin' somenthin' right," announcing Monday morning country artist Billy Currington has added Poplar Bluff to his 2008 concert tour. Read More


ATF, fire marshals probe
Lively Ston Church fire
Michelle Friedrich/Associate Editor

State and federal investigators are on the scene of an early morning fire that caused extensive damage to the Lively Stone Church of God at 522 Relief St. Read More


Twin Rivers board decides 'no raises'
Donna Farley/Staff Writer

BROSELEY - Twin Rivers employees will not see a percentage raise this year, according to a decision by school board members at last night's monthly meeting. Read More


P.B. Junior High principal resigns
Donna Farley/Associate Editor

The Poplar Bluff Board of Education accepted the resignation of junior high Principal Bob Case during a special closed seasion meeting yesterday. Read More