Stories from Thursday, August 11, 2022

Deacon Larry Paul Williams, 64, of Poplar Bluff was called home Thursday, Aug 4, 2022. Deacon Williams was born May 2, 1958, and was raised by his parents Vanndy and Melinda Williams who proceeded him in death. Deacon Larry was a 1977 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. ...

A local rural health clinic will benefit from $65,000 in federal funds to help improve health equity. The Big Springs Medical Association in Ellington will do that through improved data collection and reporting, according to officials. The Big Spring Medical Association is part of Missouri Highlands Healthcare...

Cape Girardeau author Gregory Stout has been honored by The Private Eye Writers of America with the Shamus Award for “Best Private Eye Writer Novel” for his novel “Lost Little Girl.” The young adult mystery novel was released in October and features private investigator Jackson Gamble, who takes on a case to search for Gabrielle, a missing girl, whose mother believes has been kidnapped...

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library has new attractions for patrons: a scrap metal sculpture exhibit, STEM kits and a gardening class. The library is proud to announce Jeff Bishop’s “Steampunk Sculptures” exhibit is on display at its Main Street and Kanell Boulevard locaitnos. Bishop is a local artist who welds scrap parts together to create unique vehicles. His sculptures will be available for viewing at both library locations from now until the end of September...

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Trudy Busch Valentine shakes hands with a resident at her campaign's meet and greet Wednesday morning at The Ground-A-Bout coffee shop in downtown Cape Girardeau. ...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT A resident in the 1200 block of Fairmount Street reported at 10:26 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, a television and game console were missing from his residence. A residence in the 2100 block of North 14th Street reported at 12:18 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, a wallet was taken from a vehicle parked at the residence...