Stories from Thursday, October 10, 2019

To the Editor: The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center held its Second Annual Fall Festival (known formerly as the “Welcome Home”) in partnership with the Downtown Poplar Bluff Iron Horse Festival on September 28, 2019. The event was a huge success! Three bands played live music for over 800 guests in our veterans’ area that day. ...

If the cooler temps of late haven’t put you in a festive fall mood, a few area events may just do the trick. Get your fright on at the Aad Grotto’s haunted attraction, celebrate Oktoberfest with the Knights of Columbus or head over to Fisk for its annual fall festival this weekend...

Five hundred and forty-two pounds of non-perishable food was recently donated to Child Concern Center of Poplar Bluff to help people in need, thanks to the efforts of employees with USDA Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest, Poplar Bluff Ranger District (PBRD). This food will help those in need during the summer months and into the holiday season...

City firefighters responded at 11:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, to an alarm at the 439 E. Henry St. residence occupied by Jeanna Everheart. It was investigation only. _ City firefighters responded at 7:18 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, to a possible structure fire in the 100 block of Vine Street...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Michael G. Shupe, 52, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, speeding and no insurance. He was booked at the Butler County jail. _ Justin J. Donley, 35, of Cape Girardeau was arrested at 9:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). He was booked at the Stoddard County Jail...

With Halloween less than a month away, the frights await those who dare to visit the sixth annual Haunted Grotto. This year’s Haunted Grotto is “completely different” than in years’ past, said Mikhail Stith. “We tore it completely down last year and have put up new scenes, new hallways and mazes.”...

An anonymous donor has committed $196,000 to create three scholarships in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. in memory of Poplar Bluff native, Jim Etter Parker. The scholarships will support students with financial need who are pursuing a degree from the Fay Jones School...

Travis Bradford Tubb, 39, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at his residence. A graveside service and burial will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff with Chaplain Bill Orr officiating.

Winning the first round of the “Show-Me Chefs” competition is awesome Poplar Bluff chef Lorelei Morris admits, but it’s been challenging not talking about her experiences on the show. The first round of the fourth “Show-Me Chefs” show aired Oct. 6. It is produced by Missouri State University’s Media Journalism and Film Department in the Springfield area...

Neelyville R-IV Schools will be hosting the annual Tiger Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Neelyville High School. The event serves as a festival and fundraiser for the school district.