Stories from Tuesday, August 23, 2022

DONIPHAN — A fire that reportedly started late Monday night on Aug. 22 has resulted in extensive damage to the upper portion of Patsy’s Journeyman Restaurant. Doniphan Fire Chief Brian Byrd said his department received a dispatch call at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning...

Donald Lavern Scowden, 84, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Don was born Aug. 21, 1938 at Lowndes, Missouri, to parents Byron and Mary Ann (Houseman) Scowden. On June 6, 1959 he married the love of his life, Linda Shrum and to this union he was blessed with two daughters...

Virgil Lee Smith II, 48, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug 20, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born Thursday, Oct 18, 1973, in Chehalis, Washington, Virgil enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and video games. He loved listening to music and enjoyed art...

The city of Poplar Bluff hopes to find a new chief of police by the end of September, with the long-time current chief retiring after more than two decades. Chief Danny Whiteley is set to retire Sept. 9. The position of chief has been filled by Whiteley for over 22 years now, so bringing in a new chief will take considerable time and effort, said Matt Winters, city manager...

“Overdose is the leading cause of death for adults age 18-44,” said Lisa Martin, medication assisted treatment program director at Missouri Highlands. Butler County Health Department, along with Missouri Highlands and Three Rivers College, have partnered to host the Second Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event. It will be held from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at TRC in the Plaster Building, room 108...

Estate planning offers a chance to ensure family, friends and beneficiaries receive what their loved ones want them to have, and that’s something the University of Missouri Extension of Butler County would like to help with that. They’re hosting an informational course in estate planning from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13...

Twin Rivers students kicked off the new school year Tuesday, with their first semester of four-day-a-week classes. Cars and buses were lined up early at the Fisk campus, where student numbers continue to grow, according to Superintendent Rob Brown, who is also in his first year with the district...