Stories from Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Downtown Poplar Bluff is the place to be in this week’s MAIN EVENT. It will be host to the Iron Horse Festival and the Butler County Fair throughout the weekend.

Judy Jane Jett Duncan, age 80 and ‘Simply the Best’ mother, Grammy, sister, friend, and teacher went to be with the Lord Sept. 19, 2024 with her children, Clayton and Emily, by her side. She was born Aug. 8, 1944. Judy was an educator for 38 years and spent a lifetime of pouring knowledge and creative curiosity into thousands of students. ...

Gracie Lea (Barr) Bailey of Wappapello, Missouri, 94, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Wappapello, Sept. 22, 2024. Gracie was born April 16, 1930 to Loid and Willie Barr as the third of 11 children. Married to William Henry (Bud) Bailey Aug. 9, 1947. Gracie and Bud were the loving parents of six children, 27 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildren...

Gerland Moore, born Sept. 5, 1943, passed away peacefully Sept. 20, 2024. A beloved member of the community, Gerland’s life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and the values deeply cherished. Throughout his years, Gerland cultivated rich relationships and was known for his kindness, warmth, and supportive. ...

Kayden Michael Keith- born May 27, 2015. Kayden weighted 3.3 lbs.; he wasn’t supposed to make it past the first 24 hours. We were blessed to have him a total of 3,407 days! Kayden was a warrior, a miracle, and ended up being the most amazing superhero. ...

Two very different headlines prompted celebration today: the circus came to town in 1924, and a massive mail theft case was cracked in 1974. The latter left area businesses out thousands of dollars and sparked a four-month investigation.

One woman was mortally injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning at the intersection of Shelby Road/Highway 53 and Westwood Boulevard.

The Neelyville School Board will be seeking bids for the construction of new bathrooms near the baseball and softball fields. The move comes amid substantial input from the community. Previously, the school contracted portable toilets for sports games.