POPLAR BLUFF -- -- The National Rife Association recently honored the late Congressman Bill Emerson at a banquet.
His widow, Jo Ann Emerson, an independent candidate for the 8th District congressional seat her husband held for 16 years, attended the NRA Foundation dinner.
The Poplar Bluff Gun Club recognized Bill Emerson's support for gun-owner rights.
"Bill Emerson has been the only honorary life member that the Poplar Bluff Gun Club has ever had," said club member Tim Heuiser.
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