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Doniphan – The high school principal for Doniphan R-1 Schools today remains on administrative leave while authorities continue to investigate allegations of “inappropriate messaging” between the principal, Ron McCutchen, and a former student. Formal charges have not been filed in the case. The Ripley County Prosecutor, Chris Miller, is continuing this investigation of the case to determine if charges should be filed. Dr. Jennifer Snyder, superintendent for Doniphan R-1 Schools, confirmed that McCutchen remains at this point on administrative leave until it can be determined whether or not formal charges will be filed. The situation apparently involves a former Doniphan R-1 student who has since moved from the district.

Congratulations to the Poplar Bluff Mules Cheerleaders who won the Coaches Association 2014 State Championship. This is the teams second year in a row to win the title.   Photos courtesy of Jim Hoyt

Richard Woods, one Inman Brother, the gar with Charlie Woods (dad) hand on the gar, Columbus Clark in the background, and the other Inman brother. My dad was six feet tall. The scales on the gar were larger than a half-dollar. The famous alligator gar story all started one afternoon after my dad got home from work. There were several boys swimming in the “ole swimming hole” across the river from our house on North Riverview on the East Side of Poplar Bluff. All at once some cussing broke out loud enough for dad to hear. He hollered across the river for them not to use that kind of language and was promptly informed by a young voice, “If you

When I talk to individuals throughout the district, many have heard about the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to use 40-plus-year-old laws to close coal power plants, regulate puddles of water and restrict how children can help on family farms. This week, I am focusing on how another 40-year-old law, the Endangered Species Act, is increasingly used to erode private property rights, restrict how farmers use their land and water, and could destroy Missouri’s timber industry. Most everyone agrees there is value in preventing species from extinction. The problem with the Endangered Species Act is that it does not fulfill its mission of recovering species.  Since the law was enacted, more than 1,500 U.S. domestic species and sub-species have been listed

POPLAR BLUFF - The cobblestone streets practically echo Poplar Bluff’s past when downtown was the center of the city’s economic life. During October, two big events are scheduled to draw people in to the downtown area. First is the Iron Horse Festival, to be held Saturday, October 4. Later in October, the Iron Mountain Market Fall Festival will be held Saturday the 25th. Iron Horse Festival This year’s Iron Horse Festival will include perennial favorite events like the Grape Stomp Fundraiser for Cape Arrowhead. Three-person teams are behind organized, those wishing for information or to register for that event may call Judy at 573-686-1141. A Lucille Ball Look-Alike Contest will also be held there. Another highlight of the Iron Horse