Stories from Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Butler County authorities are searching for a white man they believe was involved in the exchange of gunfire on the parking lot of a South Westwood business Tuesday evening. Just before 6:40 p.m., Butler County deputies were sent to area of South Westwood Boulevard and County Road 468 to a report of a fight in progress...

Flies in the nursing home I am a resident in a skilled nursing home in P.B. Mo. We all have the same problem -- flies in our room and the dining room. We are not allowed fly spray or fly office strips. Following the letter of the law, what can be done? Estimate 50 to 60 percent of us cannot use a fly swatter effectively...

Michael R. and Michelle M. Gross of SERVPRO of Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Kennett joined a group of high-performing franchisees who were recognized during an Awards Extravaganza event at the recent SERVPRO Annual Convention. The local SERVPRO received the PRESIDENT'S Bronze award...

By GEORGE F. WILL MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The aircraft arrayed around the spacious lawn of Maxwell Air Force Base, home of the Air University, mostly represent long-retired types. The largest, however, is a glistening B-52 bomber, which represents a still-employed component of the Air Force's aging fleet: The youngest B-52 entered service in 1962. Sons have flown the same plane their fathers and grandfathers flew...

Local volunteer, Angie Martin, Poplar Bluff, was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on June 27. Martin was honored through Modern Woodmen's Hometown Hero Program for her many years of fostering children...

By MIKE JENSEN Publisher Sikeston Standard Democrat After some intense soul-searching, the Democrat Party has arrived at the solution to their recent and ongoing election losses. The party of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Shumer has decided their problem boils down to a slogan that will change both their image and their election losses...

Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Make a visit to Poplar Bluff's Hydro Adventures. "Hydro Adventures is a great park with a lot to do," said Barrett Byers, Hydro Adventures manager. The park features something for all ages on the water park and dry side alike...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN At the G-20 in Hamburg, it is said, President Trump was isolated, without support from the other G-20 members, especially on climate change and trade. Perhaps so. But the crucial question is not whether Trump is alone, but whether he is right. Has Trump read the crisis of the West correctly? Are his warnings valid? Is not the Obama-Merkel vision of a New World Order a utopian fantasy?...

Tickets are on sale for the John Berry concert, which will serve as one of the opening activities of the Missouri Peach Fair in Campbell. The show will be Saturday, Aug. 19, beginning with opening act Michael Gardner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17.50 night of show. Purchases can be made at Sugar Shack Drive-In, Vancil's Foods, City Light and Water, Peach Fair Board members or by mail by contacting Tina Finder at (573) 217-9620....

PUXICO, Mo. - Missouri Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and Wildlife Artist Leslie Limberg will exhibit her nature-themed oil paintings for the month of August at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Limberg will be at the visitors center Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, to share the wonders of Missouri wildlife through art, activities, and poetry. Get out of the heat with the kids for an inspirational, fun, and interactive art display...

Maj. Sean Christopher Vinson, 43, formerly of Poplar Bluff, recently announced his retirement after a 23-year career in the Army. Vinson is the son of the late William Dean Vinson and Mary Vinson-Zadnick of Poplar Bluff. He is a 1990 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. Vinson and his wife, Trish, reside in Winchester, Tenn., with their family...

The last time the Twin Rivers Royals won a district title in basketball, Seth McBroom was a senior guard. Fifteen years later, McBroom is the newest coach at his alma mater. "That's a big part of it, being able to come back to your hometown and give back to the community with a great group of kids," McBroom said. "I missed being around the game and this is a great opportunity for me to get back into it."...

Jimmy "Blue" Bishop, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died July 12, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The memorial service with full Military Honors will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff is in charge of the arrangements...

Ralph Berlin Robertson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Oak Dale Caring Center. He was born on March 19, 1928 to the late James and Pearl Robertson. On Jan. 26, 1948 he married Louise (Jones) Robertson, she preceded him in death April 27, 2017...