Stories from Friday, July 5, 2024

When Darrell Trout was 18, he knew there was a good chance he might get drafted into military service. It was 1971 and he had been notified to go to St. Louis for his physical; he decided he would prefer military service on his own terms, and would avoid Vietnam altogether.

A local group has begun fundraising efforts to make sure the graves of veterans receive special attention this Christmas.

Following months of rescheduling, the preliminary hearing for Antonio Whitehorn was held Monday afternoon. Three of the six charges he faced were dropped, and he has now been scheduled for arraignment.

Southeast Missouri celebrates Independence Day and navigates holiday weekend troubles and tragedies. The most difficult year was 1949, with a fatal pedestrian accident and two drownings. These deaths contributed to a new national record of accidental deaths over the holiday period.

Mobile Day of Caring events are coming to the Bloomfield and Van Buren communities this month.

An event will be held July 18 aimed at raising awareness and reducing stigma regarding mental health needs.

And the rockets...no glare? Many people left the Poplar Bluff Independence Day Celebration scratching their heads Thursday night, because after patiently waiting, there was no fireworks display. Troy Wisdom with Gladiator Pyro was not available for comment to explain what the technical difficulties were...

Officers were dispatched Friday, July 5, to the 1200 block of Fairmount in reference to property damage. The victim stated five males attempted to put fireworks in the gas tank of their vehicle. While on scene ,five males were located walking toward the residence. ...