Stories from Thursday, April 7, 2022

Aaron Ray Eldridge, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. Aaron was born Nov. 30, 1975, to Lonny and Martha (Faughn) Eldridge in Poplar Bluff. Aaron was of the Baptist faith. He had a bigger than life personality with a heart of gold. ...

A new park is starting to take shape next to Ozark Ridge Golf Course. The Poplar Bluff Parks & Recreation Department recently completed the purchase of the property adjacent to the city-owned golf course with plans to turn it into a park where people can enjoy the outdoors...

The Poplar Bluff R-I school board had no contested elections this season and reorganized with all members in their previous positions during the brief April 7 board meeting. Board members Roger Hanner and Cynthia Brown repeated their oaths of office for new three-year terms. The board also nominated and unanimously appointed John Scott as president and Ken Davis as vice president once again...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Amanda Nila Fox, 41, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 6, to serve shock detention. _ Aaron Scott Medley, 33, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 6, on suspicion of endangering the welfare of a child...

Hypertension is a particularly stealthy health problem because not all patients exhibit symptoms until a greater problem emerges, according to a doctor who recently provided a community workshop at Wheatley school. The event was hosted by the NAACP Butler County Branch over the weekend...