Stories from Sunday, December 17, 2023

December marks the beginning of the church year, also known as the Advent season. The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “arrival” or “coming.” This is why during Advent, we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. The church year thus begins where Jesus’ earthly life began — in the Old Testament prophecies of his incarnation...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Camilo A. Acosta, 55, of Lake Bluff, Illinois was arrested at 8:56 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Wayne County on suspicion of felony DWI (aggravated offender) and speeding. He was released. _ Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 2:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, on the North Outer Road, 1.5 miles north of Poplar Bluff...