Stories from Friday, August 7, 2020

On April 28, 1999, a mere eight days after the Columbine shooting, shock rocker Marilyn Manson was scheduled to perform in Iowa City. Manson’s music was prominent in the lives of Columbine killers, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, so a lot of emotion surrounded the concert...

BROSELEY — No charges are expected to be filed in connection with what Butler County authorities say was an accidental shooting death. Authorities learned of the shooting at about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday when Butler County deputies responded to a residence in the 2400 block of Highway CC at Broseley...

The dust has settled after the August primary election earlier this week, and the winners of Missouri’s 25th Senate District and 153rd House District races are working on their transition into those offices in January. Neither faces a challenger in the November general election...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Patrick J. Deguire, 56, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, on suspicion of DWI (chronic offender), speeding and no valid license. He was booked at the Wayne County Jail. _ BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT...

City firefighters responded at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, to an alarm at J.C. Penney Co. Inc., 515 S. Westwood Blvd. It was investigation only. _ City firefighters responded at 1:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, to an unauthorized burn at 410 Magnolia. According to the report, firefighters contacted subjects beside the house, who reported they were burning in a barrel behind the residence. The contents of the barrel reportedly was wiring...

Steven Earl Shock, of Poplar Bluff, died unexpectedly May 24, 2020. A celebration of Steve’s Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Fellowship General Baptist Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Online condolences may be expressed at www.willowridgefcs.com...

Rudy W. Bishop, 80, formerly of Piedmont, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Arnold. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Ruegg Funeral home in Piedmont. Funeral follows at noon also at the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Jamie Lynn Lewis, 51 of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at her residence. Jamie was born March 14, 1969 in St. Louis, to Patricia Ann Swiney. She previously served as an Administrative Assistant for the Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a Pink Status Younique Presenter where she helped and inspired multiple individuals...

Junior Ray Tompkins, 91, of Pollard, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at General Baptist Nursing Home of Piggott, Ark. Mr. Tompkins was born Nov. 30, 1928 in Qulin, to the late John Wesley and Florence Tompkins. He served in the Army as a CPL from 1953 to 1955...

COVID-19 has forced the United Cancer Assistance Network spring fundraising events to move to later in the year. Social distancing is the new normal since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and UCAN volunteers feel it’s easier to keep a safe space on the golf course. They are moving ahead with the Kay Jewell Memorial Golf Tournament...

Ozark Border Electric Cooperative members registering and voting Friday at the first drive-thru annual meeting totaled 2,191. A quorum was 287. Capturing votes to win in their districts were District 1, Darrell Atchison, 1,522; District 2, Jim Hover, 1,009; District 3, Charles Bunting, 1,513; and District 4, Ed Crow, 1,475...