Stories from Friday, July 17, 2020

In Genesis 28, you can read about Jacob’s adventures while traveling to his uncle’s place. Jacob had really upset his big brother and needed to get out of the country for a while. The story actually starts in Chapter 27, so you might want to read up on it yourself...

During the current pandemic millions have lost their jobs and are facing incredible financial stress. Many who were once employed now work only part time; others who had less than ideal jobs no longer work at all. My wife and I still have our jobs, but we have friends who are not so fortunate. Their stress and frustration are very real...

A 28-year-old Greenville woman was killed when she was struck by a car at 3:37 a.m. Friday, July 17, on U.S. 67 in Greenville. According to the report, Derrick T. Moore, 36, of Greenville was operating a 2014 Dodge Avenger southbound when it struck Christina M. Bryant in the road...

GREENVILLE -- On Thursday, the Greenville Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A.M. honored Greenville resident, Carol Lee “Pix” McLane, for his 60 years of masonic service to their lodge. There were more than 50 people present to help McLane celebrate the evening...

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center accepted a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Southeast Correctional Center, Trail of Tears Veterans’ Organization. Officials at the correctional center explained that offenders raise money through selling foods and services, and then donate the money to various charities. This year they have donated more than $30,000 to worthy causes, and the Healthy Food Pantry managed by the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center was one recipient...

To the Editor: Five hospitals have closed in Representative Jason Smith’s 8th Congressional District since 2016. Smith described these closures as unacceptable in a recent Missourinet interview. He stated that as a result of these closures the mortality rate has increased in his 30-county district...

Marriage licenses recently recorded at the Butler County Recorder of Deeds Office include: Michelle Leigh Odle and Brandon Michael Couch, both of Richland; Alicia Nicole Burke and Shaun Lee Barton, both of Qulin; Taylor Nicole Owens and Adam Blake Hutson, both of Poplar Bluff;...

Jo Nell Seifert, retired Poplar Bluff High School theatre instructor, will conduct a children’s theatre drama camp hosted by the Christian Church on Aug. 3-7. Camp will be held from 9:30 to noon. Students entering grades second through eighth need to register by July 29. The cost is $70. Josh Hancock, English and theatre teacher at Twin Rivers, is the camp assistant...

MALDEN — Authorities are searching for a non-custodial Butler County mother who is charged with kidnapping her daughter from a Malden home and holding the girl for ransom. Stephanie Elaine Woodham, 31, and her boyfriend, Richard Simmers, 43, both of Fisk, were charged with the Class A felony of first-degree kidnapping earlier this week...

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced the Missouri State Library has awarded Poplar Bluff Municipal Library a grant of $18,000 in order to respond to coronavirus health and safety concerns. “Missouri’s libraries are integral to the communities they serve and the resources they offer are vital,” Ashcroft said in a press relese. ...

WEST POINT, Miss. -- Mossy Oak Properties Inc. recently announced Mossy Oak Properties Mozark Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage, located in Poplar Bluff, was nominated for its prestigious 2019 Office of the Year award. “Just as with our past nominations, we consider it an honor to be recognized alongside such an elite and nationwide group of our peers,” said Owner/Broker Lucas Edington. ...

An ongoing argument via text message Thursday between a Poplar Bluff man and his girlfriend allegedly escalated into a physical assault between the couple and her son. Marvin Joe Clark, 54, reportedly received stitches at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center after he was struck in the head by a candle warmer allegedly wielded by his girlfriend, Lisa Mae Brown, 53...

Now retired Poplar Bluff City Manager Mark Massingham didn’t come into his role at a time anyone would envy. It was nine months after a longtime city manager was abruptly ousted by a divided council, and weeks after the replacement was fired. The city’s budget was in the red, and it faced many problems on the road to correcting that...

Friend, boss, dedicated public servant, credit to the community — those were just a few ways retired Poplar Bluff City Manager Mark Massingham was described during a reception held Friday in his honor. Massingham’s term as city manager ended July 10 with his retirement, although he will continue in a limited capacity with the city as an advisor while new city manager Matt Winters takes over...

Two Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center students received recognition for breaking traditions and serving as role models in their respective area of study.