The country artist and winner of the 10th season of American Idol is coming to Poplar Bluff, MO on April 16, 2016. Tickets go on sale on Monday, February 29, 2016.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Via Ticketmaster
Donate to Charity for a Chance to Meet the Cast of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"
Do you want to meet Ben Affleck? Do you want to ride in the Batmobile? Do you want to fly in a helicopter with Superman himself, Henry Cavill? Of course you do!
Omaze is giving comic-book movie fans an opportunity to win the ultimate "Batman v Superman" experience.
Who will win? You and a friend will be among the first to find out when you meet the cast at the red carpet premiere screening of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! You’ll fly with Henry Cavill in a helicopter, snap a photo with Ben Affleck, and wreak havoc on the red carpet by teaming up with Jesse Eisenberg for celebrity photobombs. Oh, one last thing... you're also going for a spin in the Batmobile. Isn't it nice when they all just get along? Flights and hotel included.
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Not only will you be entering for a chance to win this amazing experience, you will also be helping out these great causes:
Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI)
Founded by Ben Affleck, Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI) is a grant-making and advocacy organization whose singular mission is to help bring stability and self-sufficiency to Congo. ECI enables change through community-based approaches that are essential to creating a sustainable and successful society in eastern Congo.
The SEED Project
Talent and intelligence are equally distributed around the world, it is opportunity that is not. The SEED Project uses basketball and education to develop the next generation of African leaders. Nominated by Jesse Eisenberg.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Founded by naturalist Gerald Durrell, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust pursues its mission of saving species from extinction through its 3 core areas: worldwide conservation projects, training programs & the Wildlife Park in Jersey. Nominated by Henry Cavill.
There are also great perk packages for various donation amounts!
VISIT Omaze.com TO DONATE AND ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
Cardinals Launch 2nd Annual Ultimate Fan Video Contest
Ultimate Fan Winner to Enjoy Opening Day from President’s Box.
ST. LOUIS, February 17, 2016 – As pitchers and catchers report to Jupiter for spring training today, the St. Louis Cardinals have launched the 2nd Annual Cardinals Ultimate Fan Video Contest to challenge fans to create videos demonstrating their excitement for the 2016 season. The fan who proves they are the ultimate Cardinals fan will win the Ultimate Opening Day VIP experience - - four tickets in the President’s private box.
The 2nd Annual Cardinals Ultimate Fan Video Contest, which runs through April 1st, is another in a series of #CardsFanFlix promotions the team has deployed to encourage fans to create and share videos that celebrate the St. Louis Cardinals.
“We can’t wait to see all of the submissions to the 2nd Annual Ultimate Fan Contest as we know how excited our fans are for the start of baseball,” said Ron Watermon, Vice President of Communications. “Given all the amazing videos our passionate and creative fans created last season, we expect the bar to be set high for whomever will be crowned the 2016 Cardinals’ Ultimate Fan.”
Seventy fans submitted videos as part of the Ultimate Fan promotion last year and Robbie Sondag, a minister from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, won the first Ultimate Fan contest in 2015 with a music video he produced and set to a very catchy, original rap song he composed.
Fans who participate in the 2nd Annual Cardinals Ultimate Fan Video Contest are being asked to create a video up to two minutes in length that proves they are the Ultimate Cardinals Fan. While fans must respect copyright laws and keep things in good taste, they are encouraged to be creative, show off their talent and convey their enthusiasm for the St. Louis Cardinals. Fans can submit a video via Vine, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo or any other public platform, but in order to be eligible for the contest they must provide the Cardinals a link to the video and complete a short submission form on the contest web page (cardinals.com/ultimatefan).
The 2nd Annual Cardinals Ultimate Fan Video Contest is one of several #CardsFanFlix fan engagement initiatives the team has undertaken to encourage fans to create videos that celebrate the team. Last season, hundreds of fans collectively participated in the various #CardsFanFlix video engagement promotions which included the Ultimate Fan Video Contest, Take Me Out to the Ballgame Music Video contest, 2015 All-Star Video the Vote promotion, Ultimate Fan Broadcaster Contest, Greatest Postseason Moments Contest, #12inStL Fan Video Rally, and the team’s season-long celebration of Red Schoendienst’s incredible 70+ years in major league baseball, #LoveRed2.
Through the #CardsFanFlix fan engagement initiative, the St. Louis Cardinals hope to tap into the increasing trend of user-generated video content made possible by advances with mobile technology and social media.
Fans can learn more about #CardsFanFlix at cardinals.com/fanflix and can learn more about taking part in the Ultimate Fan Video Contest, as well as view video submissions from other fans, at cardinals.com/ultimatefan. Fans can join the conversation with #CardsFanFlix.
Children's Spring Reading Begins March 7 in Poplar Bluff
The Children's Spring Reading program starts March 7 at the Poplar Bluff Muicipal Library for children and young adults ages 3-17 years of age.
Participation is free. Sign up starts March 7 and the program ends on April 15.
Reading can earn kids rewards during hte Children's Spring Reading Program!
All this activity counts toward a chance to win a prize:
Reading books for fun.
Reading book s for school.
Being read to
Listening to audiobooks
Sponsors--- Thank you for our prizes!
Books! MP3 Players! Kindle Fire tablet! Comics! Passes to family fun parks! Yummy food and treat coupons!
Friends of the Poplar Bluff Library, Hydro Adventures, Ken's Comic Man, Simply Swirled, Moore Extreme Family Fun, and Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
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Ask for information: 573-686-8639
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Production of Star Wars: Episode VIII Announced in Teaser Trailer
Star Wars: Episode VIII has officially started production, as was announced in a short teaser that was posted on Star Wars YouTube channel.
The newest chapter in the Star Wars saga is being written and directed by Rian Johnson.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is scheduled for a release date of December 15, 2017.
Visit Star Wars at http://www.starwars.com
Parents: Don't Take Your Kids to See Deadpool
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Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus Council 1572
KC Hall in Glennonville
On the following Fridays during Lent:
February 12
February 19
February 26
March 4
March 11
March 18*
*Benefits St. Teresa School
Dinner includes: catfish fillets, hush puppies, coleslaw, potato wedges, french fries, dessert and drink.
Adults $10
Children (5-12) $5.00
Children 4 and under FREE
Everything New to Netflix in February 2016
It's a new month, which means it's time to see what is coming to Netflix!
February 1
- A Picture of You (2014)
- Armageddon (1998)
- Better Call Saul: Season 1
- Charlie’s Angels (2000)
- Collateral Damage (2002)
- Cruel Intentions (1999)
- A Faster Horse (2015)
- Full Metal Jacket (1987)
- Game Face (2015)
- Jennifer 8 (1992)
- Johnny English (2003)
- The Little Engine That Could (2011)
- The Lizzie Borden Chronicles: Season 1
- Losing Isaiah (1995)
- Masha’s Tales: Season 1
- My Side of the Mountain (1969)
- Para Elisa (2012)
- Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
- Pokemon: XY: Season 1
- Scooby-Doo (2002)
- Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
- Sin City (2005)
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
- Stardust (2007)
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
- Teen Witch (1989)
- Tin Man: “Search for the Emerald” (2007)
- The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011)
February 2
- Land Before Time: XIV: Journey of the Brave (2016)
February 3
- I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
February 4
- Love (2015)
February 5
- Care Bears & Cousins: Season 2
- Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado
- Mad Men: Season 7: Part 2
- Turbo: F.A.S.T.: Season 3
February 6
- Lila & Eve (2015)
February 10
- Dope (2015)
- The Girl in the Book (2015)
February 13
- The Face of Love (2013)
February 15
- Open Season (2006)
- XXY (2007)
February 16
- Asthma (2015)
- Atonement (2007)
February 17
- The Returned: Season 2
February 19
- Cooked: Season 1
- Love: Season 1
February 22
- 3rd World Cops 2 (2015)
February 23
- Bare (2015)
February 24
- Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!
February 26
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)
- Fuller House: Season 1
- Theo Von (2016)
February 27
- Finding Vivian Maier (2013)
February 29
- Ashes and Embers (1982)
Casting Crowns coming to the Convocation Center on April 23
Jonesboro, AR- With 8.8 million albums sold to date—including one RIAA Double Platinum Album, four Platinum and six Gold records, and two Platinum and four Gold DVDs—Casting Crowns remains the top- selling act in Christian music since 2007. The award-winning group—consisting of Mark Hall (lead singer/songwriter), Melodee DeVevo (violin, cello, vocals), Brian Scoggin (drums), Megan Garrett (piano, keyboards, vocals), Juan DeVevo (guitar, vocals), Chris Huffman (bass guitar, vocals) and Josh Mix (lead guitar, vocals)—got its start as a youth group worship band originally based in Florida.
Building on a strong foundation forged by their self-titled major label debut in 2003 that went Double Platinum, Casting Crowns has earned six GRAMMY nominations, winning a GRAMMY for the band’s 2005 effort, Lifesong. In addition, over the past decade, Casting Crowns has garnered 17 GMA Dove Awards, three American Music Awards and two Billboard Music Awards, among others. Most recently, the band was named Artist of the Year exclusively by fans at the 2014 K-LOVE Fan Awards.
Their chart-topping songs—including “Who Am I,” “Voice of Truth,” “Praise You In This Storm,” “Until The Whole World Hears,” “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me),” “Courageous” and “Jesus, Friend of Sinners”—have earned them nine No. 1 hits at radio and four RIAA Gold certified digital singles.
Their tours have taken them all over the world, helping to spread the Gospel message globally. The band was the only U.S. musical act hand-picked to perform at a nationally-televised arts festival in North Korea in 2007 and was invited back again in 2009. Meanwhile, in the States, the band continues to sell-out arenas across the country. In fact, “The Altar and the Door Tour” set attendance records in the U.S. with 450,000 tickets sold in 83 markets and was ranked as the top-grossing Christian tour of the 2007/2008 season according to Pollstar.
Casting Crowns’ has consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their relationship with God and others. Casting Crowns’ career sales have exceeded 5 million records.
They will perform a headline show at The Convocation Center on Saturday, April 23 at 7:00. Tickets for this show will go on-sale Friday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Central Box Office, by phone at 870-972-2781 or 800-745-3000, and on-line at Tickets.AState.edu or Ticketmaster.com. For more information regarding this show, visit the Convocation Center website at AStateConvo.com.
Saturday, April 23 @ 7:00 PM
Doors: 6:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $45, $35, $28
*Plus Applicable Service Fees*
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 10 AM
Tickets are available at the Convocation Center Central Box Office,
charge by phone at 870-972-2781 or 800-745-3000, and online at
www.Tickets.AState.edu or www.Ticketmaster.com
The Best Commercials from the Super Bowl
The Denver Broncos are Super Bowl Champions and the Carolina Panthers aren't dabbing on anyone this morning. We all know who won the big game, but who won the game within the game. Here are the best commercials that aired during Super Bowl 50.
Which were your favorite? Did we miss your favorite ad? Tell us in the comments below!
Michelob Ultra: Breathe
Pardon our bias, but we are very proud of Poplar Bluff native, Chelsea Edmundson, who appeared in this commercial for Michelob Ultra.
Hyundai: First Date
It seems like Kevin Hart is everywhere right now, and while some of us might be getting tired of his "schtick," the comedian's appearance in this Hyundai ad is pretty fantastic. Not only do we get to see some cool new features that Hyundai has to offer, but we also get to see Hart escalate the ridiculousness of the ad at an alarming rate.
Audi: The Commander
We don't often talk about great storytelling when it comes to commercials, but Audi's promo for the new R8 is stunning on multiple levels. The ad tells a beautiful story of a retired astronaut rediscovering that feeling of excitement and adventure, the music in the background is David Bowie's "Starman," the visuals are very compelling, and hey, the car looks pretty cool too!
Jeep: Portraits
Fiat Chrysler's homage to 75 years of Jeep was a great look into the past. Regardless of which generation of Jeep you are most familiar with, there was something that everyone could relate or connect to, whether it be a military background to enjoying Jeff Goldblum's weird laugh in Jurassic Park.
Toyota Prius: The Longest Chase
Okay, the ad is pretty fun, but if you happen to be a fan of HBO's hit series "The Wire," you were in for an absolute treat. The pacing of the ad made it hard to recognize them at first, but this commercial is a fantastic reunion for Ziggy, Frank, and Nick Sobotka of the second season of "The Wire." We know it's the "weakest" season of the show, but it is still top notch when you compare it to just about everything else out there.
Mini USA: Defy Labels
We appreciate the message of this commercial, and everyone else who is in it (not excluding the great Serena Williams and Tony Hawk), but Harvey Keitel... enough said.
Honda: A New Truck to Love
We couldn't tell you anything about this truck, but this commercial has sheep singing Queen's "Somebody to Love" and a talking dog.
Doritos: Ultrasound
It might not be our favorite ad. Actually, it made some of us uncomfortable. We have to give credit where credit is due though. This is the commercial had the most effective "did that just happen" moment, and people are talking about whether or not it went too far. We assume that's what Doritos wanted, and they absolutely succeeded.
Which were your favorite? Did we miss your favorite ad? Tell us in the comments below!
Los Angeles Mayor Announces Highway Closure with Style
The Mayor of Los Angeles shows how you can make mundane traffic announcements smooth... very smooth.
#101SlowJamThe 101 will close for 40 hours this weekend, so we're getting ready to take it slow. We teamed up with our friends at Roosevelt High School to drop a slow jam and get the word out.
Posted by Mayor Eric Garcetti on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Chronic Disease Self-Management Class
The Independent Living Center of Southeast Missouri will be offering a Chronic Disease Self-Management Class to begin March 1st, 2016
Class focuses on "Living a Healthy Life" with a Chronic Condition.
The class will be free of charge.
For More information or pre-registration, please contact Suzann McKnight at the Independent Living Center 573-686-2333
Kenny Rogers Children's Center: Telethon's Got Talent Competition
Kenny Rogers Children's Center is so excited to announce our 1st Annual Telethon's Got Talent Competition!!! Grand Prize of $1,000! Auditions accepted via on-line video submission only & deadline is February 16th!
Three ways to submit:
1) Upload to this Facebook page
2) Upload to Youtube & share your link either here or email it to talent@kennyrogerscenter.org
3) Email your video directly to talent@kennyrogerscenter.org
All ages & all talents are welcome to submit an audition, but MUST NOT contain any inappropriate content!
Please share & help us spread the word to everyone you know that's got TALENT!!!
Click HERE for more information.
Oak Grove Elementary Students Duct Tape Teachers to Wall
As a reward for raising as substantial amount of money to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, students of Oak Grove Elementary in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, were allowed to duct tape a few of their teachers to the wall.
"1st and 2nd grade had so much fun duct taping Ms Jones and Mrs Hanner to the wall this afternoon!!"
1st and 2nd grade had so much fun duct taping Ms Jones and Mrs Hanner to the wall this afternoon!!
Posted by Oak Grove Elementary School on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
"Our students raised so much money for St. Jude's last year, that today they were rewarded with getting to duct tape two teachers to the wall! Here's a video of some of the third graders taping Mrs. Painter!"
Our students raised so much money for St. Jude's last year, that today they were rewarded with getting to duct tape two teachers to the wall! Here's a video of some of the third graders taping Mrs. Painter!
Posted by Oak Grove Elementary School on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
"Our students raised so much money for St. Jude's last year, that today they were rewarded with getting to duct tape two teachers to the wall! Here's a video of some of the 4th graders taping Mr. Cox!"
Our students raised so much money for St. Jude's last year, that today they were rewarded with getting to duct tape two teachers to the wall! Here's a video of some of the 4th graders taping Mr. Cox!
Posted by Oak Grove Elementary School on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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New "Batman v Superman" Trailers Answers the Big "Why?"
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Eagles Guitarist and Founder, Glenn Frey has Died
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Cards Reach Agreement with Maness, Moss, and Rosenthal; Avoid Salary Arbitration
ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 15, 2016 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to one-year deals with pitcher Seth Maness, infielder/outfielder Brandon Moss and closer Trevor Rosenthal, avoiding salary arbitration. First baseman Matt Adams remains the team’s lone unsigned arbitration eligible player.
Maness, 26, pitched in a career high 76 games last year, T5th most in the National League. His 11 double plays induced last season were T4th among N.L. relievers with 39 double plays over the past three seasons, the most in MLB. Maness tied for the N.L. lead with 59 inherited runners in 2015.
Moss, 32, was acquired from Cleveland at the trade deadline (July 30) last season. He hit 19 homers and collected 58 RBI between the two clubs.
Rosenthal set the Cardinals franchise single-season record with 48 saves in 2015, and leads all MLB pitchers with 93 saves over the past two seasons. The 25-year-old became the first pitcher in franchise history to post consecutive 45-save seasons and just the 7th in MLB history.
Merle Haggard Coming to Jonesboro
Thursday, March 3 @ 7:30 PM
Doors: 6:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $75, $50 & $35
*Plus Applicable Service Fees*
Jonesboro, AR- For one night only, country music legend, Merle Haggard will be in Jonesboro, Arkansas, joined by Marty Stuart on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Legend is almost an understatement to describe Haggard who has been in the music industry for over five decades. Known for writing revolutionary and prolific lyrics, he blended elements of jazz, rock, blues and folk music into his arrangements, while staying true to the traditions of country. He has released 47 albums, found his songs at the top of the charts with 40 #1 hits, he has won just about every music award imaginable as a performer and a songwriter, and in 1994 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Merle Ronald Haggard was born in 1937, outside Bakersfield, California. His parents, Jim and Flossie, moved the family there after their farm in Oklahoma burned down, with Jim finding work as a carpenter for the Santa Fe Railroad. The family lived in an old boxcar that they converted into a home. Though struggling to make a meager living, they had a sturdy shelter and food was always on the table.
Things changed dramatically after Jim died of a stroke when Merle was nine years old. It was a devastating event for the young boy, who was very close to his father. His mother went to work as a bookkeeper to make ends meet, often leaving Merle in the care of a great aunt and uncle. With his world turned upside down, Haggard turned rebellious. He hopped a freight train when he was just ten years old, making it to Fresno before being picked up by the authorities. It was the first step toward a youth of truancy from school and petty crime. For the next few years, Haggard would find himself in reform schools, sometimes making an escape, only to get thrown back in again. Later he would find himself in and out of prison as well.
Haggard's music was his way out of a dead-end life of small crimes and intermittent jail time. Released from San Quentin in 1960, he joined the then thriving Bakersfield country scene, which eschewed the smooth country-politan sound coming out of Nashville for a harder-hitting honky-tonk groove.
After making an impression working in local clubs, Haggard joined Las Vegas star Wynn Stewart's band in 1962 as a bassist. When he got a chance to record his own single, Haggard chose the Stewart composition, "Sing A Sad Song." It came out on the small Tally Records label in 1964, and made it into the Top Twenty. His follow up singles didn't do quite as well, until "(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers" went into the Top Ten and brought him to the attention of Capitol Records. He proved himself a hit maker with three Top Ten singles in 1967, including his first#1, "The Fugitive." The rest, as they say, is history.
For over forty years, the five-time Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, photographer, and historian Marty Stuart has been building a rich legacy. Native of Mississippi, Stuart got his start in Johnny Cash's back-up band. In 1986 he started his solo career and released album Marty Stuart scoring his first hit with the song "Arlene."
“I've always thought that country music had a really unique relationship with gospel music,” Stuart says. “It is interesting to me that country stars can sing drinking and cheating songs authentically, then at some point during the evening or the broadcast, take their hats off and say, 'Friends, here's our gospel song.' If it’s the right messenger it seamlessly flows. That's a time-honored tradition, from Jimmie Rodgers to Hank Williams to Johnny Cash. Rogue prophets and rogue preachers. That is my world!”
Both artists bring their magical talents to Jonesboro on March 3. Tickets for this outstanding night of entertainment will go on-sale Friday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. To purchase tickets in person to go the Convocation Center Central Box Office, order by phone at 870-972-2781 or 800-745-3000, or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. For more information regarding this show go to AStateConvo.com
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