Stories from Friday, August 16, 2024

Thursday night saw the halls of Poplar Bluff High School flooded with students and parents, as they navigated the hallways and climbed the stairs to visit classrooms and meet with teachers in preparation for the upcoming school year.

The Neelyville School Board covered tax levies, air conditioning and after-school programs ahead of the upcoming academic year.

This weekend in history includes a conductor’s near-miss when his train met a bullet in 1924, and an investigation into a renowned chef’s murder in 1974. Seventy-five years ago, last-minute preparations continued for the Butler County Centennial.

Living with invisible illnesses is something Dr. Julie Farris and Lori Myers know all too well. They shared their stories Friday at a luncheon at Fellowship Baptist Church, sponsored by Missouri Highlands Health Care. In welcoming the group, Myers said, “The aim is to help increase awareness and education, to remove the stigma, and to establish a support group to help combat the isolation, loneliness, frustration, grief and hopelessness that can arise while trying to cope.”...

Butler County Circuit Judge Kacey Proctor ruled Tuesday afternoon that there must be a recount to determine the Republican candidate for Butler County Western District Commissioner in November’s general election.

Danny Moore, the Poplar Bluff lawyer best known for his prowess at criminal defense, is remembered by family, friends and colleagues as a unique man. Bob Nickell, a former reporter and editor of the Daily American Republic who knew Danny for nearly 50 years, summed it up: “Danny was a bright light and his radiance will be missed.”...