Stories from Tuesday, August 13, 2024

On this date in 1924, Harviell mourned the four lives lost in yesterday’s rail crossing collision, shuttering businesses for the victims’ funerals. Spirits 25 years later were exponentially lighter as Poplar Bluff jokingly arrested city leaders during a parade. Their crime? Illegally shaving ahead of the county centennial, as local men grew out their best pioneer facial hair to show civic pride...

Though the sun set on his local law enforcement career, it has risen in another county for David Sutton, following his retirement from the Poplar Bluff Police Department.

A person has developed a substance use disorder and they are in crisis — what comes next? Is it the first step in a longer journey? How will it affect their freedom if placed in the criminal justice system?

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is gathering volunteers following their largest bed build ever, this time to deliver beds to children in need.

“Living with Invisible Illnesses” is the topic of a free luncheon being held on Friday. The featured speaker is Poplar Bluff native Dr. Julie Farris. She will help define the term “invisible illnesses,” tell her story of growing up with one and give an overview of how to discuss these issues with your healthcare providers.

Dalton Joshua Dale Mitchell, 19, of Broseley, Missouri, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Dalton was born Friday, Nov. 5, 2004 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was a 2023 graduate of Twin Rivers High School and was in the Beta Club. He enjoyed working out, spending time with his friends and family, and Kentucky Basketball. He was also an avid video gamer...

Marilee Ann (Pickens) Pacheco, 41 of West Plains passed away, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Marilee was born to Eddie and Debbie Pickens Jan. 20, 1983, in Denver, Colorado. She currently resided in West Plains, but had also lived in Branson and Doniphan, Missouri. ...

Norma Lee Fox, 83, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Poplar Bluff.

Officers responded Tuesday, Aug. 13, to the 800 Block of Kendall Street about a stolen bicycle. There are no suspects at this time. _ Officers conducted a traffic stop Tuesday, Aug. 13, on a red Chevrolet Blazer in the 2400 Block of Channon Street for no State Registration. The driver could not provide proof of insurance and the vehicle was towed by Casey’s Towing. The driver was issued two citations...