Stories from Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.

Tammy Aston, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 7, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Tammy was born Nov. 27, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri. Tammy’s favorite things to do were watch movies and play video games...

Poplar Bluff officials say a second piece of city-owned property on South Shelby Road will be sold. The city council voted Monday in closed session to sell the 5.71-acre Lot F for $325,000. The council previously voted Oct. 28 to sell the 2.44-acre Lot G for $225,000...

After sharing the Good Samaritan story, Jesus Christ instructed His followers to “Go and do likewise.” That’s the mission of Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization whose outreach project, Operation Christmas Child, is popular among churches this time of year...

The Lions Club estimates around 30 volunteers, along with students from the Sierra Osage Center served 1,000 bowls of chili to area residents Tuesday. The food was prepared and distributed from the Poplar Bluff Knights of Columbus location. Larry Kimbrow, secretary of the Lions Club, said it took two days to do the prep work and chopping to get everything ready for the meal...

Devonta Ivory Green, 28, of Poplar Bluff was reported missing by a family member Monday, Oct. 31. Green was last seen in the 1600 block of South Broadway around 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Anyone who knows where Green may be or who has information which might help the search is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776...

Jonathan Eric Bowler, 48, of Dudley, was booked at the Butler County jail Sunday, Nov. 6, for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance less than 35 grams of marijuana. ­­­­_ Sherrie Lynn Cole, 42, of Poplar Bluff, was booked at the Butler County jail Sunday, Nov. 6, for exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 mph or more...