Stories from Friday, November 22, 2024

The United Gospel Rescue Mission staff is preparing to serve its traditional Thanksgiving dinner Thursday to more than 2,000 people.

“When my wife first proposed the idea of moving to the U.S., I was very much against it,” Sami Tscherning explained. “But I had heard many things about the country that weren’t exactly true.”

The Poplar Bluff City Council is working toward a decision on a finalist for the next city manager. City Clerk Lori Phelps is currently serving as the interim holder of the position following Matt Winters’ resignation in August.

In an effort to give the gift of reading, the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library and the Altrusa Club of Poplar Bluff have teamed up to encourage businesses to collect children’s books. And the prize for the business that donates the most books will be bragging rights...

Quit smoking by breaking nicotine addiction — this was the message the Butler County Health Department promoted Thursday as part of the Great American Smokeout 2024. The Great American Smokeout is an annual event encouraging individuals across the nation to quit smoking and start a healthier, cigarette-free life...

As Christmas ended and 2024 started, the Municipal Utilities department informed Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. that its Christmas decorations could no longer be used. That was simply unacceptable. According to Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Chairperson Beverly Roach, the decision was quickly made that new decorations should be purchased...

Poplar Bluff civic leaders celebrated infrastructure growth in 1924 and were confounded by insurance woes in 1949. In 1974, police went on the hunt for a suspect in a St. Louis double murder. 100 years ago Nov. 22, 1924 • A highway connecting Poplar Bluff, Ellsinore, and Jefferson City is nearing completion. The remaining stretch between the Cane Creek bridge and Poplar Bluff is expected be done by Jan. 1, 1925, weather permitting. Unlike modern highways, this one is partially gravel...

A public comment period will be open until Dec. 4 on a place that would reduce lanes on Pine Street, between 10th Street and Highway B. The Missouri Department of Transportation has proposed eliminating one eastbound land and one westbound lane, while adding a turn lane...

Thursday, Nov. 21, Walmart Neighborhood Markert reported shoplifting. _ Condita Luster reported Thursday, Nov. 21, someone used her debit card without her consent. _ Tawania Allen was arrested Thursday, Nov. 21, for multiple warrants through Poplar Bluff Municipal Court...

The Western Cherokee Nation will be holding an informational meeting in Poplar Bluff, at the Twin Towers Snyder Room located at 506 Hazel Street on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at 1 p.m. All Members and interested people are welcome to attend.