Stories from Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Mikayla Smith, from Puxico, Mo., qualified for the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu...

Lyon College in Batesville, Ark. recently announced Ridge D. Hester, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Lyon College is a private residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Batesville, Ark...

Chelsea Marquis, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. was recently presented with a degree from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences College of Nursing. UAMS is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run university in the state of Arkansas. The main campus is located in Little Rock and consists of five colleges including one graduate school, seven institutes, a statewide network of community educational centers, and the UAMS Medical Center...

East Carter R-II Schools in Ellsinore, Mo. has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls. Sixth Grade Grayson Bradford, Sierra Brannon, Daniel Burgess, David Callahan, Elizabella Carlson, Adalaide Carter, Chase Carter, Anna Crowley, Zoie Davis, Kayleigh Drum, Ella Fuller, Ethan Gambling, Parker Golden, Logan Gower, Mykencie Hutchison, Kaelyn Jessop, Elijah Kappes, Alexis Lipe, Gavin Loftis, Georgia Musser, Joshua Pflum, Lauren Phelps, Eli Scott, Kaleb Stahl, Aubrey Thompson, Brylie Trotter...

MALDEN, Mo. — Clyde Adkins, 89, of Malden, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at his residence. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the Landess Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Landess Chapel with Rev. Tom Zych officiating. Burial will be in the Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

Julie Spencer has been named the Top Producer for April at Century 21 American Realty-Rick Lansford. Spencer has been a real estate agent since licensed in November 1998. She worked for Re/Max for over 14 years and earned the Re/Max Executive Club, President’s Club, 100% Club and Re/Max Hall of Fame Award...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — SoutheastHEALTH has expanded and upgraded an operating suite to handle the most complex heart and blood vessel problems. This hybrid operating suite is designed for handling the most critical heart and vascular cases. Its multispecialty use includes cardiac, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures. This suite can accommodate both traditional open heart procedures and advanced, minimally invasive endovascular procedures...

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Carolyn S. Barnett, 79, formerly of Palmyra, Mo., died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal. Arrangements are pending at Grand View Funeral Home in Hannibal.

The West Butler County Fire Substation #11 will hold a board election at 7 p.m. June 5 following the regular monthly meeting. The election and meeting will be at the #11 Substation off Hwy. PP.

DEXTER — The Dexter Board of Aldermen is expected to approve an “inflated” $12.2 million operating budget at its upcoming June 3 meeting. City Administrator Mark Stidham said the budget is inflated by about $2 million because he budgeted $1.3 million in possible federal grant money for airport improvements and about $700,000 in possible grant funding for the city’s walking trail...

BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency will be able to partner with a military exercise this summer to fulfill a state requirement. According to Stoddard County EMA Director Kent Polsgrove, a full scale exercise will be held in Sikeston on June 10 to set up the mobile hospital’s main pod and two legs acquired from Missouri Delta Hospital...

BROSELEY — The Twin Rivers R-X Salary Committee has been working to present their recommendation to the Board of Education during next month’s meeting. Superintendent Jeremy Siebert reported to the board during Tuesday evening’s meeting the committee is looking into revising stipends for next year as well adding $50 to each step on the salary schedule...

**UPDATE** 9:30 p.m. The Poplar Bluff Severe Weather Response Team reports straight line winds damaged a home, barn and carport around 7 p.m. on Highway 160 near Harviell, during a second round of severe weather. No injuries have been reported. Officials say scattered thunderstorms are expected overnight, but will be less severe.

County firefighters responded at 4:48 a.m. Sunday, May 19, to a motor-vehicle crash on Highway T. According to the report, firefighters used tools to remove a passenger side door. ———— County firefighters responded at 6:29 a.m. Sunday, May 19, to a structure fire on County Road 343...