Stories from Saturday, May 20, 2023

The Neelyville School Board convened Thursday night, focusing on growing concerns expressed by parents about privacy matters. It included an apology from a board member regarding social media posts the public described as “derogatory.” Members of the public spoke during the meeting about information they said was shared by board members through social media, and about verbal communication outside of school and official meetings...

A bicyclist injured in an accident Thursday afternoon was transported from the scene by Air Evac helicopter. Poplar Bluff Police Officers and Firefighters responded at 5:48 p.m. to the accident on Highway 53 at County Road 307. According the police accident report, the driver of a red 2022 Hyundai passenger vehicle said a bicyclist crossed the highway into the path of her car...