Stories from Sunday, August 11, 2024

Lucas Moreland, 10, of Doniphan, would probably say that had he been given a choice, the thing he would have most wished for in life is not to have been born with a rare disease, Megalencephaly-capillary malformation syndrome (MCAP). But, having MCAP did not keep Lucas from his dream of one day visiting the Grand Canyon with his family. And, thanks to The Dream Factory, Inc., that wish has come true...

SIKESTON — Tuf Williams Warren and his sister, Sawyer Raye Warren, are season ticket holders for the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, making them the fourth generation in their family to attend the annual event, which is in its 72nd year. Kelly Williams, Tuf and Sawyer’s maternal grandmother, said she and her husband, Marty Williams, have been attending the rodeo for many years and would bring their daughter every year. ...

Officers responded Sunday, Aug. 11, to the 1500 block of Big Eddy Street in reference to stealing. The victim stated several items were stolen from his residence. The victim was able to provide a possible suspect. The investigation is ongoing. _ Rubin Mitchell, 50, Poplar Bluff was taken into custody Sunday, Aug. 11, for resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mitchell was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail...