Daily American Republic

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

The Neelyville Tigers boys basketball team is using summer games and open practices to build an offense that builds on its strengths and exploits apparent weaknesses to their advantage.

The Neelyville Tigers boys basketball team is using summer games and open practices to build an offense that builds on its strengths and exploits apparent weakn...

06/24/2026

A section of the Black River Coliseum roof may be getting repaired — but it is only one piece of a much larger maintenance challenge.

From aging chillers and deteriorating locker rooms to crumbling pool plaster, officials say the nearly 30-year-old Coliseum and Aquatic Center have major needs that will take time and funding to address.

City Council is expected to consider roof repair bids July 6. What other repairs are on the list, how much could they cost and what does it mean for two of Poplar Bluff’s most-used public facilities?

Read the full story at darnews.com.

Poplar Bluff weighs $20K–$60K roof bids as long-delayed repairs, aging chillers and pool systems at Black River Coliseum and aquatic center strain budgets and w...

06/23/2026

In this weeks wrap up we remember Gene Bess "The Winningest coach in basketball!"

06/23/2026

State champion coach John David Pattillo is stepping down as Poplar Bluff’s head baseball coach, closing a decades-long career that shaped Mules athletes.

06/23/2026

Former Caruthersville star Terrell Green recalls how late Three Rivers coach Gene Bess has influenced him, including guiding him through his mother’s death, shaping his faith and still driving his three-time state title-winning coaching career.

Former Caruthersville star Terrell Green recalls how late Three Rivers coach Gene Bess has influenced him, including guiding him through his mother’s death, sha...

06/23/2026

Rely Quality Resources has opened at 844 Cedar St. in Poplar Bluff, offering ABA therapy and life and social skills training for people with developmental disabilities, led by BCBA Latoya Williams.

Rely Quality Resources has opened at 844 Cedar St. in Poplar Bluff, offering ABA therapy and life and social skills training for people with developmental disab...

06/23/2026

A scratcher bought in Butler County wins $50,000. Butler County players claim over $8 million in Missouri Lottery prizes in FY25.

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A scratcher bought in Butler County wins $50,000. Butler County players claim over $8 million in Missouri Lottery prizes in FY25.

06/22/2026

The Poplar Bluff R1 School Board approved a district budget of $71.9 million for fiscal year 2027 at their June meeting last Thursday.