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Ninth Annual Teamwork makes the Dream Work conference

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 11:22am
Ninth Annual Teamwork makes the Dream Work conference

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Ninth Annual Teamwork makes the Dream Work conference will be August 3 through 6 at the Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church.

The conference will include four days of preaching, teaching, singing and fellowship. Guest speakers include:

  • Pastor Marvin Sapp - Wednesday, Aug. 3
  • Pastor Jim Bakker - Thursday, Aug. 4
  • Pastor Marvin Winans - Friday, Aug. 5
  • Dr. Zachary Tim - Saturday, Aug. 6

Services will start at 7 p.m. and Saturday's culminating event will start 8 a.m. and include a full day of fellowship and festivities.

The Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church is located at 1875 Speedway Drive in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

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Coroner says water played a part in Black River death

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 5:58pm

The Butler County coroner says the man found in the Black River on Thursday was not a drowning.

The body of David Owen, 41, of Poplar Bluff was found Thursday.

According to Jim Akers, Butler County Coroner, it was not a true drowning death. Water did play a part in his death, but other physical problems were involved, according to the coroner.

The autopsy rules out foul play, said Akers and toxicology reports will have more details later.

Owen was seen swimming in the Black River with friends Wednesday.  

Witnesses say Owen was in the river when a fight broke out. They got out of the water and when they got back in Owen was gone. Water Patrol crews found Owens body in the water Thursday morning around 10:30. 

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FEMA deadline extended for individual assistance in Mo.

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 11:43am

The deadline to apply for individual disaster assistance for Missouri residents has been extended.

At the request of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to register for state and federal disaster assistance.

The new deadline is Aug. 26, 2011, according to FEMAs joint field office in Columbia, Mo.

"If you had damage, you must register with FEMA by Aug. 26, 2011. Don't prejudge your situation or feel that you may be taking something away from your neighbor," said Federal Coordinating Officer Libby Turner.  "We want to make every effort to reach all Missourians and ensure that they receive assistance for eligible losses."

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Searchers recover man's body from Black River

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 5:54pm

Poplar Bluff Deputy Chief Jeff Rolland says they have recovered the body of the man they were looking for in the Black River.

Police in Butler County say a missing persons case is not a death investigation.

Police want to know more about what lead up to the death of 41-year-old David Owen of Poplar Bluff. 

Owen was last seen swimming in the Black River with friends Wednesday.  

Witnesses tell us Owen was in the river when a fight broke out. They got out of the water and when they got back in Owen was gone. Water Patrol crews found Owens body in the water Thursday morning around 10:30. 

"He was about a half mile from where he was last seen," said Deputy Chief of Police, Jeff Rolland.

Police say they know alcohol was involved but they do not suspect foul play at this time.

"We know they started drinking around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon," said Rolland.

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Driver sent to hospital after driving off road

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 10:24am
Driver sent to hospital after driving off road

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a driver was sent to the hospital Wednesday night after driving off the road.

Gregory L. Spencer, 59, of Poplar Bluff was driving westbound on Route B about .1 mile from Poplar Bluff around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday when police say he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the road.

Police say Spencer was not wearing his seatbelt. He was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

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Schultz and Summers Engineering hosts reception welcoming new engineer

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 4:45pm

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Schultz and Summers Engineering will hold a welcoming reception on Thursday, July 28 for their new engineer.

Robert Hardin joins the company from Black and Vetch, a company in Kansas City, Mo. He has over 40 years of engineering experience.

“Convincing Robert to leave Kansas City and join our firm in Poplar Bluff was not easy," said owner Stan Schultz. "Thankfully, he loved Southeast Missouri and once he saw how his experience could help us continue to expand our business it was easy to get him on board.”

The reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Schultz and Summers Engineering, located at 4800 West Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

You can RSVP for the reception by contacting Debby Norris at 573-686-0806 or by e-mail at dlnorris@schultzandsummers.com

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Registration available for "Augmester" classes

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 4:28pm
Registration available for "Augmester" classes

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Three Rivers College has announced registration is available for their "Augmester" classes.

"Augmester" is a term coined by the school after after the success of the "Maymester" academic term. Like "Maymester," "Augmester" is an abbreviated term that allows students to earn more credit hours before the start of the fall semester.

The "Augmester" session will start July 29 and registration. Current students can register online.

"Augmester" will last until August 8. Students will meet for a class eight times, with some supplemental material on the online Blackboard system.

According to their enrollment Services, students will not be allowed to register for more than five credit hours, because of the accelerated nature of the coursework.

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