Stories from Sunday, April 9, 2023

A motorcyclist and his passenger from Arkansas both perished in a two-vehicle accident near Doniphan on Saturday night. James W. Franks, 39, and Rebecca J. Franks, 41, of Pocahontas were driving westbound on US 160 when their 1988 Harley Davidson was struck in the rear by 2005 Chevy Trailblazer operated by Heather L. Hood, 27, of Poplar Bluff. The accident occurred shortly before 7 p.m., and one mile west of Doniphan. Both vehicles were totaled...

Butler County sheriff Erika May Collett, 37, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, for delivery or possession of a prohibited item to a correctional facility. _ Joshua Lee Crouch, 32, of Qulin was booked at the Butler County jail at 8:52 p.m. Saturday, April 8, for parole violation with no bond...

Poplar Bluff Police A vehicle reported stolen in Wayne County was recovered at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, from a residence in the 1200 block of North Grand Street. Erika Collette, 37, and Marcus Mead, 39, both of Poplar Bluff, were arrested at the residence. ...