Rob Tate has been with the Daily American Republic in Poplar Bluff, Mo. since August 2008 and is currently the assistant sports editor. Rob was born and raised in Clawson, Mich., just 14 miles north of Detroit and is an avid Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and University of Michigan fan. He has also adopted the Rams and Mizzou to his favorites since moving to Missouri. He is a 2008 graduate of Oakland (Mich.) University where he received his bachelor of arts in journalism. Rob and his wife Sara live in Poplar Bluff.

Brett Luna signs with MAC

Posted Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 12:55 PM

Shown here at the signing are (front row from left) Brett's father Verlin Luna, Brett Luna and Brett's mother Esther Luna. Back row: Neelyville assistant coach Benji Stahl, Neelyville head coach Justin Dobbins and Mineral Area assistant coach Mike Overman. (Rob Tate/DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC)

Neelyville senior first baseman Brett Luna signed his national letter of intent Thursday morning to play baseball for Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. Look for more on Luna's signing in a future edition of the Daily American Republic.

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