Stories from Wednesday, September 18, 2024

A Poplar Bluff Schools bus was involved in a motor vehicle crash early Wednesday morning north of Poplar Bluff. According to Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Dr. Aaron Cornman, the bus and a passenger vehicle collided on Highway 67 North at Township Line Road...

Following a hectic week of high anxiety in school systems throughout the Southeast Missouri region, authorities have detained two juveniles for specific threats made against Poplar Bluff schools. According to information provided by Chief Juvenile Officer Sierra Elliott, the juvenile was found after investigations across multiple school districts...

BROSELEY — The Twin Rivers R-X School Board reviewed the most recent testing data, which shows how students in the district are performing compared to the state average. The numbers were encouraging. “I’m very pleased to see that our early elementary grades tested very well,” Superintendent Rob Brown noted. “In many instances, they tested above the state average in the advanced and proficient categories.”...

By SAMANTHA TUCKER Assistant Editor Stolen goods from separate crimes in two counties were recovered during this week in 1924, and one case led to the arrest of a family of five for multiple burglaries. Local news was sparse in 1974, but Daily American Republic readers weren’t starving for recipes thanks to a full page on cuisine. Walnuts and Jell-O salad, anyone?...

The Missouri Area Council of Boys & Girls Clubs of America celebrated exceptional leadership and dedication at their annual conference Tuesday night in St. Charles, presenting two prestigious awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Heartland...

The first official day of fall is this weekend and our region is ready in this week’s MAIN EVENT. There are five festivals, bazaars and contests to choose from on Saturday alone. Fisk will hold its annual Fall Festival with a parade at 10 a.m. and more throughout the day, including a car and truck show, pageant and children’s games...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources determined that last week’s fire at North American Tie and Timber did not reach the holding tank containing creosote, according to an Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson. After inspecting the site, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources did not request federal assistance from the EPA for the fire...

KENNETT, Mo. - A Kennett man was charged Wednesday, Sept. 18 with six felonies and two misdemeanors after a Tuesday night high-speed pursuit through city streets. Four victims jumped from the fleeing vehicle as it sped through Kennett, police said. Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain charged Allen Isla Miguel Cannon, 22, who has listed a a Slicer Street address, with a myriad of felonies including four counts of felony second degree kidnapping; felony aggravated fleeing a stop or detention; felony driving while intoxicated; misdemeanor careless and imprudent driving; and misdemeanor failure to maintain financial responsibility, according to charging documents.. ...