Stories from Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Civic discord is high on this date. In 1924, a local judge tackled the legality of a massive Prohibition raid and questioned the motives of more than one party. 1974 saw ongoing strife within a fire department board as members voted to cut their chairman out of proceedings.

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For five years now, Corey Floyd has been stationed in Japan as a member of the United States Army working as a signal support systems specialist.

FISK — Denise Lewis has been teaching for 27 years; and she has taught “every grade level except ninth and 12th.” But, working as a third grade teacher for the Twin Rivers School District is where she feels she has had greater influence, so far. Her passion for educating children has made her an obvious choice among colleagues, parents, and students to be selected as teacher of the year.

Jared Riddle, 35, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Thursday, Aug. 14, for two outstanding warrants for his arrest. Riddle was lodged in the Butler County jail. _ Officers responded Thursday, Aug. 14, to the area of the post office about a domestic dispute. Officers made contact with both parties and neither wanted to pursue charges...