Hayden's BBQ was the meet point for hundreds of Mini Coopers today traveling from Memphis to St Louis on the corporate-sponsored road trip called "Mini's Take The States" Here are some photos, stories to follow: [flickr_set id="72157645769126030"]
Piedmont, Mo. - SEMO TIMES was contacted late Sunday night about an exceptional father-daughter duo from Piedmont who took third place in A-flight in the Piedmont Country Club tournament this weekend. Avery Green and her father, Jarred, scored 71 on the Saturday and 69 on Sunday for a score of 4-under par on the par-72 course. The tournament field of coed's was dominated by adults and the father-daughter pair appeared to the other competitors as just a darling twosome until the first day's scores were posted. The family reported that Avery's drive was used several times in the two-day event and her putter dropped a couple of putts. Jarred and mother, Kaylie, were extremely proud of Avery's performance. When Avery
The FASA, Fastpitch American Softball Association, held its World Series in Branson this weekend for seven different age divisions. The 14U division (meaning 14 years of age and under) had nineteen teams from Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma who had qualified to be in this year's event. The SEMO Sluggers team, coached by Julie Sievers, was formed with players from East Carter, Poplar Bluff, Naylor, Senath, Paragould, Batesville and Doniphan. After winning seven straight games in the tournament, the SEMO Sluggers met the Benton, Ar, Thunder Elite in the championship game. SEMO Sluggers held strong and won the game 6-4. Coach Sievers said "it was a team effort. We had hot bats and every pitcher threw strikes." Siever said
So after all the fights you’ve endured over the past year and a half, sitting here in the Mayor’s office, was it worth it? I think it will be once we have our new City Manager in place and things start improving in the city. Really, it’s not about me, it’s about the people who live in Poplar Bluff and about making it easier to make a living and raise their families. My family has endured a lot during my term on the city council. We do this because we want to make a difference. If I make a difference, then it’s worth it. What was going through your mind as you realized your side would be successful on election
New City Manager of Poplar Bluff will be Heath Kaplan Heath Kaplan will come to the city of Poplar Bluff from Muskegon, MI to serve as City Manager in mid August. Kaplan was the top pick from both the Selection Committee and the City Council. Kaplan brings a wealth of experience in government management. He holds a Master’s of Public Administration with a Public Management emphasis and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with an emphasis in Economics/ Accounting and Public Health from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. Kaplan has a proven track record in City Management and Financial Management. He will be moving to Poplar Bluff with his wife, Shannon, daughter Sydney, and son Scott
