Stories from Saturday, September 7, 2024

Officers responded Saturday, Sept. 7, to Huck’s about stealing. The suspects stole alcohol before leaving the store. The suspects left before the officer’s arrival. This investigation is ongoing. _ Officers responded Saturday, Sept. 7, to the 900 block of Oakwood Street about stealing. The victim stated someone stole his license plates from his truck between 09/05/2024 and 09/07/2024. The license plates were entered as stolen...

David Robinson, proprietor of D’Baby Barbecue, is one of many vendors who are bringing their passion and craft to the Sept. 7 Fall Into Arts Festival. An opportunity that is a first for Robinson, whose passion for barbecue is second-to-none — offering something for patrons from all walks of life and preferences...

MALDEN, Mo. - A Malden City Councilman retired Friday evening, Aug. 23, and woke the following morning to find his property vandalized. Ward II Councilman and Mayor Pro tempore Robert House, a longtime member of law enforcement and veteran council member, said his pickup truck was parked at his Madison Street home and was tagged by vandals...

MALDEN, Mo. - A third-party candidate for US Senate stopped here last week to share his platform and discuss his vision for the nation’s future. Malden Ward III City Councilman Drew Joyce invited to the area Jared Young, a 38-year-old married father of six from Webb City in Southwest Missouri, who both initiated the Better Party and who is running on the Better Party ticket...

We want to take a moment to thank the Butler County Community Resource Council, Altrusa and Poplar Bluff Library, and Poplar Bluff Parks & Recreation for all they do to promote children’s literacy. There are multiple events being held over this weekend aimed at promoting reading among children...

On this weekend in 1974, a massive railroad strike began in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Kansas when the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Missouri Pacific Railroad failed to reach an agreement after three years of arbitration. Poplar Bluff sourced its deliveries from other regional freight companies. ...