Stories from Saturday, November 26, 2022

“I was 12 years old when my papa sold his truck,” said Shelby Bryson. “I was there the day he sold it. And I don’t know why he did ­— when it left the driveway, he said out loud, ‘I wish I didn’t sell that,’ and in my little mind I was like, ‘I’m gonna get that truck back for my papa one day.’”...

DONIPHAN — Serra McCabe needs no cape to be recognized as a super hero. She has become known as the person to call on when someone is in need; and, to the countless individuals and families she has ministered to, she is most certainly a hero. McCabe is not a wealthy philanthropist. She is simply a charitable person whose life has been touched by God. She will tell you that his spirit changed her nature into someone who is compelled to share whatever she has with others...

Melody Chailland knows struggle. The 48-year-old Poplar Bluff native knows love, as well. She loves God, her husband Luke, her children and those four furry dogs that roam their home. She loves her friends. And she loves her job. It’s more than a career for her...

MALDEN — A Poplar Bluff High School graduate and her students make sonic waves at the Malden R-1 School District. Shelby Hammond, 23, of Poplar Bluff took over as director of bands at Malden this past school year, and is the third music educator in as many years to assume the reins...

This week our country is once again observing Thanksgiving. We use this opportunity to reflect on the many wonderful blessings we have received from God. One of my greatest blessings, as in many families in this nation, is a time to celebrate the holiday with family and friends...

IvaJean Ruth Smith, 89, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. IvaJean was born on Sept. 29, 1933, to Harrison and Lillie (Mayse) Tinker in Hendrickson, Missouri. She married Oda Lee Smith Jr. on May 12, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas...