Stories from Monday, October 21, 2024

The closure of possibly thousands of Walgreens drug stores nationwide is starting to take place, but Poplar Bluff’s location will be unaffected for now. Walgreens Chief Executive Officer Tim Wentworth warned up to 25% of the chain’s retailers would close.

Responding to emergencies, whether they’re fires, wrecks or medical calls, is a way of life for Poplar Bluff firefighters.

The closure of possibly thousands of Walgreens drug stores nationwide is starting to take place, but Poplar Bluff’s location will be unaffected for now. Walgreens Chief Executive Officer Tim Wentworth warned up to 25% of the chain’s retailers would close...

Responding to emergencies, whether they’re fires, wrecks or medical calls, is a way of life for Poplar Bluff firefighters. Friday night, the Poplar Bluff city fire crews, many with their families, gathered to watch as two firefighters were promoted, a new member received his pin and two were honored for assisting an emergency medical services crew in saving a life...

Everett Ray Rhodes, 69, of Jackson, Missouri, passed peace-fully Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Care with his wife by his side. He was born Jan. 7, 1955 in Anna, Illinois, the son of Billie L. and Connie Lucille (Gibson) Rhodes. Everett graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and dedicated over 40 years to serving others as a Physical Therapy Assistant at various hospitals and long-term care centers. ...

Patricia Ann Seib, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. Patricia was born on Nov. 13, 1936, to Esco and Corona (Glause) Collier in Commerce, Missouri. After marrying the late Joseph Seib, Patricia started her family in Poplar Bluff, raising three children and having a long career working at Thies Secretarial for over 25 years and another 15 years at Maverick Glass. ...

Joe Dale Fiske I, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, Oct.16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, to Charles and Deloris (Fenton) Fiske. Joe was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. But, most of all, he loved spending time with his family...