Stories from Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The annual Author Fair at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library brings local writers and their readers together. This year, librarians say the library is highlighting new and recently published authors. “Every year we try to up our game a little bit. That’s why this year we are focusing on new and recently published books,” said Alora Bauer, adult services librarian. This year’s lineup also includes speakers and prize drawings...

As we reflect on the real estate market in Southeast Missouri in 2022, it is clear that we have seen significant growth and change in the industry. According to data from the Three Rivers Board of Realtors, home sales in the region increased by 10% compared to the previous year, with the average sale price also seeing a 5% increase...

Jamie Murray, a certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services, part of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Murray previously worked at PBRMC as a registered nurse for 15 years in the ICU and Cardiac Cath Lab before continuing her education becoming a nurse practitioner.  As a nurse practitioner, she spent time working with cardiologists before moving and practicing in primary care...

Sharon White, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services Hematology and Oncology. As a registered nurse for the past 31 years, White has held many healthcare positions. Most recently, she provided patient care as a family primary care provider at the Malden Medical Center, part of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s network. ...

Ozark Foothills Credit Union recently promoted a pair of its employees. Dakota Roam has been promoted to accounting manager. Roam started his career in 2011 and has held multiple positions within OFCU. Sarah Burkhart has been promoted to operations manager. Burkhart started her career in 2013 and has held multiple positions within Ozark Foothills Credit Union...

Poplar Bluff snow plows and graders have been on the roads since about 8:30 p.m. last night, but caution is still urged as drivers begin their morning commutes. Police responded to seven accident reports and 14 slide offs/stranded vehicles after the snowfall started, said Deputy Chief Keith Hefner. No injuries were reported, but tow trucks were unable to remove some vehicles from areas where they had slid off...

Southeast Missouri woke up to a thick blanket of snow — in some places, up to 8 inches of it. Sean Poulos of the National Weather Service Paducah reported Butler County remained on the edge of the winter system, seeing between 3 and 4 inches of accumulation. Carter and other counties to the west and north received a much steeper 5-8 inches, sometimes within the same region...

By MISTY DeJOURNETT Staff Writer For six decades Barber Cecil Mullins has been cutting hair for the town of Poplar Bluff. When asked what inspired his decision to become a barber, Mullins replied with a smile, “Well, I knew I was needing to work, so I just decided I’d be a barber.”...

Ruth Estelle Ferguson, 98, of Naylor, Missouri departed this life and journeyed to her heavenly home on Jan. 23, 2023 while living at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Weldon Cox, Jr. Ruth or “Ruby” as she was often called was born on Feb. 8, 1924 at Naylor, Missouri to the late Fred Herbert and Martha Bruner. She was one of 12 siblings...

Ruth Estelle Ferguson, 98, of Naylor, Missouri departed this life and journeyed to her heavenly home on Jan. 23, 2023 while living at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Weldon Cox, Jr. Ruth or “Ruby” as she was often called was born on Feb. 8, 1924 at Naylor, Missouri to the late Fred Herbert and Martha Bruner. She was one of 12 siblings...

Ruth Estelle Ferguson, 98, of Naylor, Missouri departed this life and journeyed to her heavenly home on Jan. 23, 2023 while living at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Weldon Cox, Jr. Ruth or “Ruby” as she was often called was born on Feb. 8, 1924 at Naylor, Missouri to the late Fred Herbert and Martha Bruner. She was one of 12 siblings...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Stephanie Michelle Barber, 33, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Tuesday, Dec. 27, for operating a motor vehicle without a valid drivers license. _ Danny Ray Broege, 27, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Tuesday, Dec. 27, on a probation or parole violation...

Poplar Bluff Police Department Officers responded to an alarm at Faraone’s Pawn Shop at 12:37 a.m. Jan. 25, at 1620 South Broadway. Two subjects in black clothing damaged a fence and the rear door of the building in an unsuccessful attempt to break in...