Stories from Saturday, September 9, 2023

Across the country, quality journalism is critical for sharing important news affecting our society. Through their timely reporting, journalists play a uniquely critical role in informing, engaging, and empowering citizens. Without the dedicated work of journalists, corruption would remain undiscovered and unchecked. As crucial watchdogs, journalists are often the only stewards keeping a close eye on local institutions, governments, and businesses...

75 years ago Sept. 9, 1948 • In one afternoon, the thermometer plunges from 93 degrees to 31 degrees in Southeast Missouri. • School enrollment rises to an all-time high of 2,943 on the second day of class. The first day had 2,822 students. Sept. 9, 1923, Sept. 9, 1973 — No editions...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT A gold Lexus passenger vehicle was impounded and towed at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, from a traffic stop on North Westwood Boulevard after it was determined the vehicle displayed counterfeit renewal stickers, improper license plates, and was not insured. The driver, Christopher Dugger, 21, of Poplar Bluff was issued traffic citations and released at the scene...