Local needy families are being given another option to help make sure their children get proper sleep.

For the second time this week, Poplar Bluff firefighters were called to the scene of a fire involving a vacant home. Just before noon Wednesday, a fire was reported at 1408 Grove St., said Chief Ralph Stucker. When the first truck arrived, firefighters found a “boarded-up house. It had a tremendous amount of smoke pouring out of every corner of it,” Stucker explained...

The first of several alcohol compliance checks of local businesses recently resulted in three being found in violation for selling alcohol to underage patrons. On Sept. 20, Poplar Bluff Police Department conducted its first of several upcoming alcohol compliance checks of local businesses, police Capt. Darron Moore said in a press release...

Poplar Bluff firefighters are on the scene of a house fire at 1408 Grove St. They were called around noon Wednesday, by a Poplar Bluff police officer already on scene. Members of Municipal Utilities were also called. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available...

VAN BUREN — A community’s faith and willingness to work together with government agencies continues to improve the lives of Van Buren residents after the 2017 flood. Pastor Dave Truncone of the First Assembly of God Church in Van Buren and his congregation, like many others in the area, pray for ways to help in the continued recovery...

A Poplar Bluff facility hopes to receive state approval to transition to memory care assisted living units and a separate assisted living senior community, part of a $10 million investment. Owners of RiverMist Assisted Living are applying for approval of a certificate of need, explained Heather Westenhaver, development assistant with Americare Senior Living. The Sikeston-based Americare operates the Poplar Bluff location...

BROSELEY — The Twin Rivers R-X board agreed Tuesday on a relationship with Dille Traxel Architecture Firm to move forward with pursuing funding for three shelters.