Stories from Monday, September 4, 2023

Retirement is bittersweet, Poplar Bluff Police Patrolman James Sample shared with those attending his recent retirement ceremony. Samples served the community for three decades. “It’s not easy to walk away and not be here to help,” Sample said as he thanked his fellow law enforcement officers, police administration and the city...

Patrons of the Arts announced eight upcoming shows to take place at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers College. The eclectic series features comedy, song, magic, and even a special Valentine’s Day Dinner and Show, according to a press release from TRC. Those interested in sponsoring a show or purchasing season tickets can contact Melody Dolle-Ducote at 573-840-9688 or mdolle-ducote@trcc.edu...

The SEMO District Fair and Shipyard Music Festival return this week. The fair is back in town from Saturday, Sept. 9, to Saturday, Sept. 16. To kick things off, the annual fair parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, followed later in the night with a Demolition Derby...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT An employee at Poplar Bluff High School reported Friday, Sept. 1, a student posted a document online which listed four students they wished harm. No specific threat of violence was made toward the students or the school. The matter was referred to the juvenile office...