Stories from Monday, December 11, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY — A Williamsville man pleaded guilty Monday in connection to the 2018 slaying of a couple and their toddler. Drew D. Atchison, 30, of Williamsville pleaded guilty Monday afternoon in Cole County Circuit Court before Judge Jon Beteem to three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action and two counts of child kidnapping. All charges are Class A felonies...

In a festive celebration that combined the sounds of the First United Methodist Chancel Choir with the sweet and spicy aroma of gingerbread, the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library played host to a cheerful holiday event. This inaugural Gingerbread House Walk brought together the community in a celebration of music, creativity and true holiday spirit...

Holcomb, Mo. — With candidate filing for the next election cycle approaching in less than three months, State Senator Jason Bean (R-Holcomb) is announcing his re-election campaign for the 25th District in the Missouri Senate. Bean was elected in 2020 and is about to conclude his first term in the Missouri Senate...

A 37-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday night when he was struck by two vehicles on Roxie Road (County Road 450) just west of Poplar Bluff — and one of the drivers allegedly was intoxicated. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Kimberly D. ...

The Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating three suspected arson fires Saturday in Poplar Bluff, which include two building fires and a dumpster fire at the Butler County Courthouse. Extra firefighters were called back to work at the second building fire...

Poplar Bluff firefighters responded at 3:31 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, to a carbon monoxide incident at 611 W. Victor St. They used a gas meter and no abnormal levels were found. The gas company was asked to respond. _ Firefighters responded at 4:23 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, to a non injury motor vehicle accident at 2929 N. Westwood Blvd. Five firefighters along with the Poplar Bluff Police Department and Butler County EMS responded...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Cynthia K. Eller, 58, of Piedmont was arrested at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, on a Wayne County warrant for exploiting the elderly and on suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine. She was booked at the Wayne County jail...