Stories from Friday, October 14, 2022

FREE ACCESS The City of Poplar Bluff announces the appointment of Mike McClain to the position of Police Chief of the City of Poplar Bluff Police Department effective Aug. 14, 2022. McClain was first hired as a patrolman with the Poplar Bluff Police Department in March 1995 and has held the positions of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and has served as Deputy Chief since September 2019. ...

Geraldine “Jerri” Madeline Cook, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Oakdale Care Center. Jerri was born on March 22, 1934, to Melvin and Donna (Hribar) Owens in Poplar Bluff. Jerri enjoyed playing bingo and bowling for as long as she was able. ...

Mike Allison, 66, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at his residence in Wappapello. Mr. Allison was born April 29, 1956, in Gideon, Missouri, to Bud and Thelma Chestine (Bethel) Allison. His favorite pastime was fishing, and he also enjoyed hunting. Mike loved spending time with his children and grandchildren...

James “David” Fuller, 26, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. David was born June 21, 1996, in Poplar Bluff. David loved his family, and he was the best son, husband, daddy, and friend. ...

James Durrow, 82, of Williamsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at Rucker Cemetery, Williamsville. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Rodgers Theatre, Inc. invites patrons to get spooky and show their support at the Sixth Annual Restore the Rodgers Banquet on Oct. 20. “This is our main fundraiser for the year for the Rodgers, so we encourage everyone to come out and help us,” said Director Wally Duncan...

A nationally syndicated outdoors television program cast its lines Friday at Poplar Bluff High School. The Outdoor Channel’s Fishing University hosts Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier, along with a number of associated professionals, informed a crowd of anxious students about careers in the outdoor recreation industry...

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center held its Pinktober luncheon event Friday afternoon at the Westwood Event Center in Poplar Bluff. The goal of the luncheon was to not only open discussion about the issue of breast cancer but also to walk everyone through the process of preventative screenings from start to finish in hopes of easing minds and encouraging more participation...