Stories from Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Following investigation by the Major Case Squad, two individuals have been arrested for the homicide of Johnathan K. Esparza.

Officers were dispatched Tuesday, Sept. 10, to the 2600 Blk of Sherry in reference to a domestic. Neither party wanted to pursue charges. _ Officers were dispatched Tuesday, Sept. 10, to the 400 block of Midland Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. Neither party wanted to pursue charges...

Transportation is a big topic on this date as a new record is set a century ago in traveling from Poplar Bluff to St. Louis, but area trains come to a standstill 25 years later due to a strike. A local sheltered workshop also looks to the community for help as it seeks to provide better working conditions for those it serves...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet for the first time face-to-face Tuesday night for perhaps their only debate, a high-pressure opportunity to showcase their starkly different visions for the country after a tumultuous campaign summer...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Karolina Nicole Resnik, who left us Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Born Nov. 26, 2011, Karolina was a bright light in our lives and the lives of all who knew her. Karolina was a gifted and talented young girl, whose autism was a unique part of her beautiful spirit. ...

Donald Gene McKuin of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at the age of 92. Born to Joseph A. and Myrtle (nee Brents) McKuin March 10, 1932, in Morrilton, Ark, his family moved to Fisk, Missouri, when he was 2 years old. He attended school in Fisk and was the youngest of eight children, all having preceded him in death. ...

Two events this week will benefit FosterAdopt Connect, a nonprofit organization specializing in solving problems for kids and families involved in and affected by the child welfare system. “One Hit Wonders” will be the theme of music bingo starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill. Entry is $10 and tables need to be reserved by 6 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, music, prizes and more...

Sandy Montgomery, 84, of Silva, Missouri, passed away Friday, Sept. 6. Visitation is at noon Friday, Sept. 13, at New Hope Baptist Church, Silva. Funeral following at 2 p.m., also at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery, Silva...

Hilbert “Bud” J. Middleton, 96, of Vulcan, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at his residence. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, also at Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan...

The Poplar Bluff Mules football Homecoming will be Friday at Poplar Bluff High School. The Homecoming court will be announced around 6:20 p.m. The court includes Kaitlyn Booker, Lily Gregory, Willow Luke, Ashton Mays and Reece Prenger. Booker Kaitlyn Booker will be escorted by Lincoln Warren. Booker is the daughter of Carrie and Jeremy Booker...

Rev. Danny L. Robinson, 75, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2024, at his residence. Visitation for Danny will be held from 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Second visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. ...

Plans for upcoming activities were the focus of the Altrusa Club’s August meeting, held in the Betty Absheer Memorial Altrusa Room in Twin Towers. Attending were six members and four guests: Sue Szostak, Charles Harper, Brenda O’Conner and Kathy Sneed...

Sacred Heart Catholic School inducted 14 students and welcomed familiar faces to its National Beta Club chapter this year. During a ceremony on Sept. 4, students were welcomed to the club after being selected based on their academic standing and character. They joined more than 500,000 members across the United States and beyond...

Three Rivers College is hosting the first Rocky’s Fan Fest from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 22 in front of the Libla Family Sports Complex in Poplar Bluff. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy free hamburgers, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, and beverages. Rocky Raider will be there for photos, too. There will be bounce houses, face painting, “steer” roping, a foam machine, giveaways for kids, and more...

Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland took some of its members on the 9/11 firefighter stair climb Monday. This is an annual event for the organization. It is done to help their youth understand the work done by first responders on 9/11 and the work emergency workers do in the community...

By DEBRA TUNE P-N News Editor At 2:47 p.m., Sept. 10, the Doniphan Police Department received information that there was a shooting, with one victim reported, on Apricot Street. Officers were dispatched to the location to investigate, and as a precaution, Doniphan Police Cpl. Kevin Vaillancourt advised the Doniphan R-I School to go into lockdown...