Stories from Saturday, June 4, 2022

The Church of the Holy Cross on 420 North Main will be visited by an important clergyman from St. Louis on Sunday. The Right Reverend Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, is coming to Poplar Bluff to administer to the congregation’s religious needs...

Poplar Bluff lost one of its most dedicated champions this week. Former police officer and mayor Ed DeGaris passed away Wednesday. DeGaris was not someone who sought attention for his good deeds. He simply served wherever he saw a need. Whether that was 33 years as a police officer, 12 years on the city council, or filling needs with the Butler County Community Resource Council, Rodgers Theatre, Downtown Poplar Bluff and many other organizations, DeGaris was known as someone who was available and willing to lend a helping hand.. ...