Above: Senator Doug Libla Addresses an Audience at the Black River Coliseum Poplar Bluff, Mo - In an effort to help our readers better understand the proposed amendments on the August 5 ballot, we asked state Senator Doug Libla to provide his insights as a legislator.
Were you surprised after the harsh coverage you received by the local newspaper that the St. Louis Post-Dispatch took notice of your fight? Having the Post-Dispatch come in and do a very thorough review was a surprise and I am thankful that they saw fit to do a detailed investigation and look into things more objectively rather than dismissing my concerns so harshly. It was a breath of fresh air to see some unbiased coverage for once. They were very professional and I feel honored that they took time to listen to my side and all sides for that matter. A lot has been made of Poplar Bluff Internet’s debt to City Cable which was sold the night before
When considering to be a part of the SEMO Times, I thought long and hard about the central role of a newspaper in a tightly-knit community such as ours. Though we live in the instant-information age of the internet, we will always look to the “paper” to supplement our information intake with local news, entertainment and sports, births and deaths, marriages and anniversaries, and even weekly sales and classified ads A local newspaper’s pivotal role in our daily lives carries with it a great responsibility. Our guideposts are simple: to be fair and objective, neutral and unbiased, thorough and informative. Most of all, we are obligated to treat all parties equally, regardless of who they are, and present both sides
UPDATED 7/29 - PB City Council voted unanimously to allow for up to one year contracts for City Manager position. Mayor Angela Pearson announced after a 1hr and 45min closed session that Heath Kaplan was offered the position of City Manager and he has accepted the position. Kaplan is currently Finance and Management Services Director for Muskegon County, Michigan. A special meeting of the Poplar Bluff City Council is being held tonight (7/29) at 6pm with two agenda items. First, the council will discuss (and possibly vote) on amending the city's ordinances: WORKSHOP ITEM: The City Council will review an amendment to the Code of Ordinances relative to term of office for the City Manager position. And then the Council
New Leadership Reflects Diversity, Stability and Experience At Trade Group’s Pinnacle KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 28, 2014 -- Robert Gessner, President of MCTV (formerly Massillon Cable TV), was elected Chairman of the American Cable Association, and Patricia Jo Boyers, President of BOYCOM, was elected ACA Vice Chairwoman, each to two-year terms, by a vote of the ACA Membership announced today at the 9th annual Independent Show. "This is a critical time because the issues have never been tougher or the stakes higher for the independent cable community," Gessner said. "I'm proud to lead ACA as the organization moves forward with its efforts to inform and educate policymakers on the vital role we play in the communications market and the need for public
