Stories from Monday, May 15, 2023

As the end of the 2023 school year approaches, students at Neelyville High School are gearing up for their next chapter in life. Preston Goodnight was named valedictorian and Ryan Brown salutatorian of the graduating class of 2023. Both have achieved great success throughout their academic careers...

Barbara L. Null, 83, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Null was born March 17, 1940, in Puxico, Missouri, daughter of the late Clifford and Katie Mitchell. She enjoyed singing and playing guitar. More than anything, Barbara loved spending time with her family and her greatest joy came from spending time with them...

Twin Rivers High School has named its top students, with Hannah Patterson being valedictorian and Caitlyn Deken salutatorian. Patterson expressed her gratitude for the support and encouragement she received from her loved ones during her journey to academic excellence...

Poplar Bluff water and sewer customers will see annual increases in costs over the next five years, following a vote Monday by the city council. The increases will start to be seen on bills in June, according to city officials. The per month rate increase for sewer services will be $1.36 in the first year and $2.79 per month for water customers...

A Fisk city council person has been ordered by a Butler County court to immediately stop any activity on behalf of the city. Presiding Judge Michael Pritchett issued the order Monday against Raymond Stewart Jr., who is accused of seeking office with a previous felony conviction related to the manufacture of methamphetamine...

Poplar Bluff Police Bessie Ruder, 28, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:39 a.m. Monday, May 15, in the 1700 block of Saxon Street. _ Melinda Bellah reported her wallet missing at 11:34 a.m. Monday, May 15. _ Jalisa Bryant reported at 1:25 p.m. Monday, May 15, that a male houseguest stole a laptop from her residence in the 500 block of North Sixth Street...