Stories from Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Los Amigos Cantina & Grill in Neelyville celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, surrounded by family, friends, and community members. Co-owner Katlyn Grimaldo said they express their passion and dedication for the restaurant business through their authentic dishes. ...

Jesse L. Birmingham, 79, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Greenville Healthcare Center in Greenville. He was born July 26, 1943 in Pascola, Missouri, the son of W.D. Birmingham and Juanita (Fields) Birmingham. Jesse was a Vietnam veteran, serving for five years in the U.S. Army. He was an auto dealer and worked as a ring man in auto auctions...

Shane Edward Slone, 37, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 30, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Shane was born on July 23, 1985 to Dale and Billie K. Slone in Clovis, New Mexico on Cannon AFB. Shane was a Eagle Scout and a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. He lettered in the all state Choir and was a LPN...

Area leaders say they have organized an event to extend a warm welcome to the new superintendent of Poplar Bluff School District, Dr. Aaron Cornman, and the new area representative for Southeast Missouri Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Darrin Scott...

George William Poston, 91, of Williamsville, Missouri died Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri.

Jessica Lynn Gowen, 30, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Friday, June 23, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Grass fires ignited by fireworks along with unauthorized burns and a vehicle fire sparked the Poplar Bluff Fire Department’s busy July 4th schedule. “As a firefighter, the 4th of July is our least favorite holiday,” said Poplar Bluff Fire Chief Mike Moffitt. ...

Paul Daniel “Danny” Hogg, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, May 2, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hogg was born July 22, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Paul and Helen Hogg. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and was on the school’s golf team. ...

From “museum-quality” works to delightful children’s art, Charlotte Craig of the Animal Welfare Alliance said pet lovers have plenty to choose from during the annual Art for Animals fundraiser. This is the show’s 13th year, kicking off 6-8 p.m. Friday with a free opening reception at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. It will be followed by a competitive online auction that runs from July 14-28...

Russell Gene McGowin, 87, of Fisk, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Memory Lane Skilled Nursing, in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. McGowin was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Deering, Missouri, son of the late Bennie and Opal McGowin...