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Melody Chailland knows struggle. The 48-year-old Poplar Bluff native knows love, as well. She loves God, her husband Luke, her children and those four furry dogs that roam their home. She loves her friends. And she loves her job. It’s more than a career for her...

MALDEN — A Poplar Bluff High School graduate and her students make sonic waves at the Malden R-1 School District. Shelby Hammond, 23, of Poplar Bluff took over as director of bands at Malden this past school year, and is the third music educator in as many years to assume the reins...

A 34-year-old Poplar Bluff man is home recovering after being shot in the chest Thursday, Nov. 17, by a 25-year-old Poplar Bluff man. The victim was transported to the hospital before being flown to a Memphis hospital where he was treated and later released...

“I am thankful for the opportunity to be here in the Poplar Bluff community,” said new Bread Shed Director Chris Kellums. Kellums, who recently relocated to the area for his new position with the charitable organization, said he believes being in a position to help others is his calling...

Poplar Bluff firefighters answered three reported structure fires Saturday and Sunday. Firefighters responded at 3:43 p.m. Saturday to a structure at 117 S. B St. and spent more than hour putting out the fire. Upon arrival firefighters observed smoke coming from the rear of the structure, but a resident said he thought he had the fire out. ...

BROSELEY - Two of the three school board members up for re-election in the Twin Rivers School District say they likely won’t seek new terms. Filing for school board elections will be held from Dec. 6-27. The election is slated for April 4. Terms are expiring for Jeff Arnold, Billy Watson and Josh Johnson, according to the district, which held a regular monthly board meeting Nov. 17...

“I was 12 years old when my papa sold his truck,” said Shelby Bryson. “I was there the day he sold it. And I don’t know why he did ­— when it left the driveway, he said out loud, ‘I wish I didn’t sell that,’ and in my little mind I was like, ‘I’m gonna get that truck back for my papa one day.’”...

DONIPHAN — Serra McCabe needs no cape to be recognized as a super hero. She has become known as the person to call on when someone is in need; and, to the countless individuals and families she has ministered to, she is most certainly a hero. McCabe is not a wealthy philanthropist. She is simply a charitable person whose life has been touched by God. She will tell you that his spirit changed her nature into someone who is compelled to share whatever she has with others...

The Historic Rodgers Theatre will welcome a special guest to its annual Christmas Movie Night: Santa Claus himself in back in the Bluff for the first time since the pandemic. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, for two holiday classics: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” Admission is free and concessions are available for purchase...

“We are very thankful for our community. They have come out here and they have shown us that they want this shelter to make it by the abundance of donations they brought out here,” said Animal Welfare Alliance Director Jessica West. This Thanksgiving, the AWA is thankful for the volume of support they have received, which is unusual for a recently-opened shelter, according to West. ...