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Home to about 17,000 people, Poplar Bluff is the ‘Gateway to the Ozarks’, located midway between St. Louis, Memphis, and Little Rock. Nestled among the Ozark foothills, spring-fed streams, a national forest, a peaceful lake and fertile farmland, Poplar Bluff serves as a regional hub for education, health care, business and light industry for over 100,000 people. The Downtown district is home to the historic Rodgers Theater and farmers market. Known for its award winning BBQ and the “Best Pink Lemonade” in the country, Poplar Bluff also has endless opportunities for outdoor recreation such as floating rivers, hiking, and hunting.