Stories from Friday, November 29, 2024

The lines of volunteers at the United Gospel Rescue Mission were long on Thursday as the Rev. Dr. Greg Kirk dressed in his chef’s uniform, and surveyed the serving line and dining room with his eagle eyes. Some were assembling boxes, others were packing the close to 2,000 hot dinners for delivery, while others lined up to distribute them across the community. Close to noon, others were lining up outside the mission waiting to eat in the dining room. The total number of meals served was 2,500...

When Justin Knapp fell in love with his former co-worker Tesson Trube, he knew he was stepping into an instant family. Her young son, Riley, was only a toddler; but the two of them quickly bonded and the future looked bright and exciting for everyone...

Christmas is made brighter each year by the local Shop with a Hero project and this year’s event will be Dec. 14. “As of this time we have not had a big fundraising event this year,” said Poplar Bluff Police Detective Shonna Grobe. “Donations brought in before Dec. 14 will be used to assist with this year.”...

Three Rivers College put on a series of job fairs across three locations in the month of October. Division Chair of the Career Studies and Workforce Development Department William Cooper presented the results of the Oct. 22 fair to the TRC board of trustees on Nov. 20...