Stories from Friday, August 16, 2019

By Angela Smith John J. Pershing VA Medical Center The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff will host a special “Ladies’ Night Out” event for women Veterans on Monday, Aug. 26. Despite the name, this year’s event will take place during the day (9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) at the First Christian Church (1601 N. Main Street) in Poplar Bluff, organizers said in a press release...

DONIPHAN, Mo. —Joy Ann Smock, 72, of Harviell, died Aug. 14, 2019 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ronnie Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Fairdealing...

Jean Teskey, 77, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. A memorial service will be held at Las Palmas Chapel, Mesa, Ariz., at a later date.

City firefighters responded at 10:52 a.m. Thursday to a motor-vehicle crash at 1995 S. Broadway. According to the report, firefighters used 50 gallons of water and Hydrobreak to wash off the road. _ County firefighters responded at 4:32 p.m. Thursday to a structure fire at 1101 Highway DD...

A 23-year-old Kennett man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Highway ZZ, five miles south of Dudley. According to the report, Dustin T. Dautenhahn was operating a 2005 PT Cruiser northbound when it struck the rear of a 1992 International tractor being operated by Tyler A. Carter, 23, of Dexter...

An 18-year-old Advance resident was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 10:20 p.m. Thursday on Highway 25 at Highway K, six miles south of Advance. According to the report, Krista L. Sanders, 26, of Dexter was operating a 2011 Kia Forte southbound when it crossed the center line and struck a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix being driven northbound by Kaylee S. Wisdom...

The Mole Hill Cemetery Association Inc. will hold its annual officer election, supper and auction on Saturday, Aug. 31. at the Twin Rivers R-X High School cafeteria in Broseley. All you can eat meal begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by the auction. The election will be at 7 p.m...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Juanita Pauline Steele, 91, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing center in Farmington, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug 16 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 with Brother Randy Whiteside officiating. Burial will follow in Brooks Cemetery...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL A 35-year-old Annapolis man drowned Thursday while swimming in Big Creek at Annapolis. According to the report, Joey P. Bales attempted to swim to an underwater cave at about 1:15 p.m. and did not resurface. Bales was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:10 p.m. by an emergency room doctor. He is the third drowning in Troop E this year...

Area youth ages kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to sign up and join local Cub Scout Packs 3, 60 and 329 or Scout Troops 3, 60, 166 and 264 at an informational event Tuesday in Poplar Bluff. Sign ups will begin at 6 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff Junior High at 550 N. ...

Neelyville R-IV school board received an update on the current building project with several board members expressing concerns over the quality of the work being done. At last month’s meeting, the board approved a bid from Crafton Equipment for $184,000. Construction started Aug. 5, with a projected completion date of the beginning of November...

Circuit Court Criminal Division Felonies Judges Michael Pritchett Thomas Swindle The following cases were recently acted upon in Circuit Court, Criminal Division. Controlled substance Cody S. Hill of the 3900 block of Highway M pleaded guilty July 2 to the Class D felony of possession of a controlled substance...

Every year, community members and thousands of visitors come to the small town of Puxico to celebrate Puxico Homecoming. Carnival rides, corndogs and goat burgers are just a few of the staples that put this event in the spotlight for so many. The Puxico Homecoming started in 1937 by the mayor at the time. ...

FISK, Mo. — Vernon Lavon Self, 90, of Poplar Bluff, died August 15 , 2019, in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin Tuesday August 20 at 1 p.m. at White Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

VAN BUREN — About seven hours after allegedly shooting and wounding two members of law enforcement as they attempted to serve him with an eviction notice, a Van Buren man “gave up peacefully without incident.” James D. Cummings, 31, was in custody as of shortly after 5 p.m...

Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff will be handing out free hotdogs and drinks today to all persons over the age of 55 in honor of World Senior Citizens Day. President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation designating Aug. 21, 1988 as National Senior Citizens Day. The General Assembly of the United Nations followed with an international proclamation on Dec. 14, 1990...