Stories from Saturday, May 13, 2023

The General Assembly’s regular session concluded this week after approving legislation that will benefit our district and all Missourians. I am especially proud of bills protecting children, and am thankful for our governor, who has expressed his intention to sign them into law...

Neelyville High School’s graduation on Saturday evening paid tribute to a fallen soldier as it sent students off to the next stage of their lives. The first-ever Spc. Scott Garrett Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Garrett’s son, Gage, and his cousin, Brock Davis, through a foundation created by his comrades: the Never Quit Alumni Foundation...

Poplar Bluff Police Hailey Johns reported at 9:01 a.m. May 12 that a houseguest stole cash, identity documents, a credit card, and a dog from her residence in the 900 block of Park Street. _ Phyllis Arnold reported at 10:32 a.m. May 12 that unauthorized withdrawals were made from her checking account...