Stories from Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Poplar Bluff closed a successful weekend as it hosted Kayak Adventure Series’ first Ozarkana event.

Poplar Bluff Fire Department Station 1 will receive three new garage bay doors for the first time since 1978.

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is facing a trio of Republicans running full-fledged campaigns to unseat him in the GOP primary next month, as the first-time candidate vies to earn a full term in the office he was appointed to in 2022. Malek faces off with state Sen. Andrew Koenig, state Rep. Cody Smith and attorney Lori Rook, with all four doing their best to flex their conservative credentials in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to a statewide office since 2018...

Richard Dennis Gant, son of the late Bruce Edward Gant and Beulah Mae (Maskill) Gant, was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Dudley, Missouri, and departed this life at Mercy Hospital of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri July 13, 2024, at the age of 77. Richard was a lifelong resident of Stoddard County and was of the Protestant faith. ...

J L McGarrity, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, July 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. J L was born o June 6, 1932, to Levi and Alma (Ragan) McGarrity in Wynn, Arkansas. J L was a preacher, pastor, and evangelist. ...

Jerry Lee Stevenson, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away July 13, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Jerry was born July 26, 1948 to Clayton and Lucille Evangeline (Black) Stevenson in Poplar Bluff. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and a 1972 graduate from Linn Technical College in Linn, Missouri as an aircraft mechanic/technician. ...

Karen Taylor, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, departed her earthly home to her heavenly home Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born April 26, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois, to Leif and Irene Gulbrantson. She married the love of her life, Bob Taylor Nov. 20, 1955. Karen and Bob retired to Wappapello, Missouri in 1994...

David Lee Blume, 56, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his residence.

Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. But despite opposition from Kansas City leaders and activists, there’s no formal campaign against the ballot initiative, which was previously passed by Missouri voters but later tossed by the Missouri Supreme Court over deceptive ballot language...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Immigration takes center stage as the Republican National Convention resumes Tuesday, with speakers spotlighting a key element of former President Donald Trump 's political brand that helped endear him to the GOP base when he began his first campaign in 2015...

Officers were dispatched Tuesday, July 16, to Iron Bridge Road in response to an abandoned vehicle blocking the roadway. A white Saturn Vue was towed by Rushin’s Towing after all attempts had been made to locate the owner. _ Officers responded Tuesday, July 16, to Save-A-Lot in response to a call about a stealing. ...