Poplar Bluff NewsLocal news for Poplar Bluff, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Body found near Poplar Bluff, foul play suspected- July 15, 2008 The Butler CountyPoplar Bluff Major Case Squad was activated Saturday afternoon to investigate the death of an unidentified male found at a location east of Poplar Bluff.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/body-found-near-poplar-bluff-foul-play-s... Police Arrest Suspect for Murder in Butler County- July 14, 2008 Police are investigating a murder on Butler County. The body of 54-year-old John Griffin of Poplar Bluff was found about 1:30 Saturday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/police-arrest-suspect-for-murder-in-butl... "Hugging Robber" on the Loose- July 12, 2008 Missouri police are looking for a hugger-mugger. Officers report Heath Chandler was robbed of 25 bucks, by guy with a gun in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart in Poplar Bluff.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/hugging-robber-on-the-loose?fromrss=1 Few taking advantage of scholarship- July 10, 2008 Most area students are passing up tuition-free scholarships to community colleges, administrators say.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/few-taking-advantage-of-scholarship?from... No holiday traffic deaths reported by Highway Patrol in Southeast Missouri- July 8, 2008 In a time period that began Thursday at 6 p.m. and ended at midnight Sunday, no deaths in the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E were attributed to motor vehicle accidents.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/no-holiday-traffic-deaths-reported-by-hi... Poplar Bluff Woman Dies in Fire- July 7, 2008 An investigation continues into the fire death of a southeast Missouri woman, but authorities believe a cigarette is to blame.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/poplar-bluff-woman-dies-in-fire?fromrss=... Poplar Bluff Verdict- July 6, 2008 A Poplar Bluff woman has been convicted on criminal charges that she forged checks in order to steal money from the residential trust fund account of the nursing home where she worked as a bookkeeper.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/poplar-bluff-verdict?fromrss=1 Dexter plans annual July Fourth fireworks display- July 5, 2008 Dexter is adding a little "boom" to its annual fireworks display this year with a new pyrotechnical contractor and the promise of a bigger-than-ever fireworks show.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/dexter-plans-annual-july-fourth-firework... Police Search for Hugging Robber in Missouri- July 3, 2008 Police in the southeast Missouri town of Poplar Bluff are looking for the gunman who robbed a man at gunpoint, then gave him a hug before fleeing.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/police-search-for-hugging-robber-in-miss... Poplar Bluff Woman Convicted on Fraud Charges- July 3, 2008 A Poplar Bluff woman was convicted today on criminal charges that she forged checks in order to steal money from the resident trust fund of the nursing home where she was the bookkeeper.http://www.topix.net/city/poplar-bluff-mo/2008/07/poplar-bluff-woman-convicted-on-fraud-ch... |