Stories from Saturday, July 20, 2024

Medical staff in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are fighting tooth and nail against polio on this weekend in history. As cases rise in 1949, experts say early detection keeps polio wards from being overwhelmed and improves treatment outcomes. ...

Officers were dispatched at approximately 1:15 a.m. Saturday, July 20, to the 700 block of Warren Street in reference to a verbal dispute. The parties were separated for the evening. _ Officer conducted a traffic stop at 1:25 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the intersection of Westwood and Highway 53. BJ Butler, 36, of Poplar Bluff was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Butler was transported and lodged at the Butler County jail...