Stories from Monday, January 2, 2023

A flood watch has been issued through 6 a.m. Jan. 3 by the National Weather Service. WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri, including the following counties, in western Kentucky, Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and McCracken. ...

Brian Evans, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Brian was born on April 30, 1976, to James and Diana (Moen) Evans in Poplar Bluff. He married the love of his life, Stacey (Pyle) Evans on Oct. 11, 2008, in Poplar Bluff...

“It’s about creating. It gives me an outlet, and it helps bring me peace in life and enjoyment. It brings me together with other people who share those interests.” This is Mairead Ryan-Anderson’s take on what the arts of knitting and crochet mean to her — a lifelong craft she began as a young girl in her home country of Ireland...

Deputy Lt. Brian Evans, 46, was a natural born leader who always had his fellow officers’ backs, his co-workers recall. The dedicated officer died Saturday morning after a battle with cancer. Deputy Lt. Derek House and former co-worker Cindy Bayer shared their thoughts and memories about Evans...

Donald Ray Groves, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Dec. 30, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Donald was born on Nov. 28, 1933, to the late William Forest and Pearl Elnora (Smith) Groves in Sumter, South Carolina. He married Lee Switzer Redwine on July 23, 1981, she survives...

Dawn Renee Griffith was taken into the arms of our Lord on Dec. 31, 2022. Born Dec. 5, 1961, Dawn enjoyed playing the piano, writing poetry, and caring for animals. A 20-year resident of Poplar Bluff, she had recently suffered from multiple strokes. But now, it is promised, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…” (Rev 21:4)...

Poplar Bluff Police Department Rebecca Baily, 54, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested at 7:47 a.m., Dec. 7, during a traffic stop on North Sixth Street. Baily was booked in on a Poplar Bluff Municipal warrant for failure to appear on a code violation and she was released on bond...

Violet Zuri arrived at 12:19 a.m. New Year’s Day, becoming the first baby born in 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Her parents are Kim Watts, 21, of Doniphan and Kalob Summer-Umfress, 30, of Campbell. Violet was weighted 6 pounds and 7 ounces, and her height was 19.5 inches...