• Robin Williams – The Face of Inner Pain

    It seems nearly impossible to fathom that someone as brilliant and funny as Robin Williams could be so tortured emotionally that he takes himself out of the human race. Yet, last week, one by one, each of us across the whole globe, fixed our attention on the sad news of this beloved actor’s suicide. Sometimes, a blip of news in the vast sea of information we are bombarded with daily, seems to slap us so hard in the face that we can almost hear the collective groan rippling through space and time. Then we all try our best to reckon with reality. And what a devastating reality Robin Williams’ death reveals - that someone who, by his very nature, brought

    Aug 26,
    - by Toni Becker

  • Petition Drive – Sunday, July 31, 2-6pm — We need you!

    We are planning on hitting the streets of Poplar Bluff to collect signatures. 500 signatures in one afternoon is possible if you help us! We are all meeting in the Bluff Estates Shopping Center in front of Artfully Framed just before 2pm. FAQ: I don't really know what to say. What can I do? No problem, we'll pair you up with someone who does and you can be there for support! Call 300-4567 and say: I'm ready to help on Sunday! FAQ: What do I need to bring? Good walking shoes. And if you have a clipboard and pen, bring those too! Call 300-4567 and say: I'm ready to help on Sunday! FAQ: I can't really walk, is there something

    Jul 26,
    - by Brian Becker

  • Pony League: semo.net Surfers Take It ALL! 1st Place!

    semo.net Surfers faced the back-to-back season undefeated PB Landscaping team in the Pony League Championship game on Tuesday night as the underdog in everyone's mind...except of course the Surfers'. This is the fourth time in two years that coaches Brian Becker and Mike Coleman have faced off. The first three games each ended in a Surfer loss by a single run. This time Surfers' coaches, Brian Becker and Bryan Cooper, knew that the key to winning the game was convincing the team to swing the bat while facing the fierce pitchers of PB Landscaping. An uphill battle to be sure, the Surfers knew they would once again be facing star pitcher, Tristen Francisco. Francisco is one of the best (and

    Jul 22,
    - by semoadmin

  • Press Conference Video — Check It Out

    Edited Clip - courtesy of ThisIsSemo.com Full Video Stream - courtesy of SEMO Times Report from Tyler Profilet from KFVS-TV You must be a registered Voter and live in the City of Poplar Bluff.

    Jul 21,
    - by Brian Becker

  • Press Release: Grassroots Movement Strives for 3,000 Signatures in 60 Days to Bring “Open Access” Back to Poplar Bluff

    According to Doug Bagby, City Manager of Poplar Bluff, MO, "roughly 2,900 signatures" are needed to place the Open Access Petition on the ballot. Mr. Bagby further commented that "If you do acquire the correct number of signatures…the City Council will abide by the 'letter of the law' and the 'spirit of the law' and honor the vote of the public whichever way it turns out." A grassroots effort is underway to secure 3,000 Poplar Bluff registered voter signatures in 60 days, dubbed “3k60”.

    Jul 21,
    - by semoadmin
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