Stories from Friday, April 5, 2024

A Dexter police officer has been terminated in the death of a police dog, and the Stoddard County prosecutor’s office has been asked to way in. Officials allege the officer was also responsible for the neglect of a previous police dog. Officer Derrick Durall, the K-9 handler for Apollo, was terminated, according to an executive session vote Monday by the Dexter Board of Alderman. The information was included in a press release from the city...

Jim Hager is a two-time cancer survivor who looks forward to his life ahead with hope and gratitude for all those who have helped him. Hager, 61, is a lifelong Poplar Bluff resident, an Air Force veteran, a former firefighter, and a current sales representative at Bluff Powersports...

In an effort to increase enrollments for VA services, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center held a town hall at the American Legion in Poplar Bluff on Wednesday afternoon. “I know that we have a lot of veterans in this area, and we really need to encourage them to enroll for VA services,” said Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 Director Patricia Hall. “If you are eligible for VA benefits, you should enroll for yourself and for your family.”...

Dr. Michael Meyer eats, breathes, and sleeps all things science. So, with the solar eclipse taking place on April 8, the recently retired NASA scientist thought a trip to Southeast Missouri was a fitting way to fully embrace the event. Meyer and members of his family will visit the Bieller farm in Broseley next week...

In 1974, decades before the show “Breaking Bad” introduced its chemistry teacher gone rogue, a Dunklin County science instructor took the day off to rob a bank. Other school headlines from this date include county-wide academic contests and new district maps.

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Southeast Missouri State University has named five outstanding students as recipients of the President’s Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. The awardees are Jaxson Houf of Van Buren High School, Carter Kruse of Springfield High School, Linzi McPartlin of Eureka High School, Madison Phelps of Cape Central High School, and Brea Johnson of Fort Zumwalt South High School...

Nathan Montgomery will be serving 10 years in the Department of Corrections (DOC) after entering a guilty plea for the crime of arson. The case goes back to April 2021, when a residence on Relief Street was destroyed by a fire. At the time, the investigation led the fire marshal to conclude that arson was the cause for the fire, and a probable cause affidavit was filed for Montgomery. ...

The Three Rivers College board discussed community involvement and improvement projects during their March 20 meeting. During the president’s report, Dr. Wes Payne praised the school’s firefighting and emergency services programs for their generosity towards the Eminence Volunteer Fire Department...

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for fall 2023 at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study at A-State...

Vicki Lynn Cato, beloved daughter of William Cole and Rose Ann Cole, was born June 18, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri. She entered into eternal life March 31, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vicki graduated from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis and attended Meramec Community College where she received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education...

Scharlene Joyce Tinnon, 79, of Campbell died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Cypress Point Nursing Home in Dexter.

Tony Douglas Speer, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away April 4, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Tony was born Jan. 7, 1966, to Glen and Ruby (Medley) Speer in San Diego, California. Tony was a Christian that loved his church and family. ...