Stories from Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Local deer harvested during the November portion of the firearms season were down by nearly a third compared to last year, according to data from the Missouri Department of Conservation. As of Dec. 3, the seven-county region had seen a total of 6,713 deer harvested in 2024 compared to 9,903 in 2023...

VAN BUREN — The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce invites residents to join the town on Saturday for Christmas on the Current, a festive, family-friendly event in the heart of Van Buren.

With revenues tight and expenses up, Poplar Bluff’s budget still managed to be balanced without a dollar to spare. The expected revenues and expenditures equal each other at $15,696,932.

DEXTER — The hulking building that sits at 1207 Arvin Road in Dexter is not so busy with activity right now — at least not inside the building — as workers for the first time ever in the history of that location have taken to the picket line.

The Poplar Bluff Museum is holding the annual Christmas Tree Forest this year.

Before Secret Santa, there was the Alias Santa Claus Campaign, a program by the Poplar Bluff Interstate American to match families in need with generous readers in 1924. In other news, New Madrid County authorities investigated a murder in 1949, and water rates increased in 1974...

Detective Shonna Grobe with the Poplar Bluff Police Department receives a check from Knights of Columbus members Joe Huck and Dwayne Arnac to support Shop with a Hero. The Knights of Columbus organized a poker run fundraiser in mid-May. The Knights are grateful to be able to help fund children in the surrounding area this Christmas season, members said. (Photo provided)...

VAN BUREN — The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce invites residents to join the town on Saturday for Christmas on the Current, a festive, family-friendly event in the heart of Van Buren. This all-day holiday celebration promises something for everyone and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with joy and community spirit, according to organizers...

WAPPAPELLO LAKE — The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake will begin annual winter drawdown from recreation pool to conservation pool starting Dec. 16. “In accordance with our water control plan, the pool is drawn down five feet, from 359.74 feet to 354.74 feet,” the Corps reported in a press release. “Conservation pool lasts until late March, which allows for additional storage of winter and spring precipitation.”...

Wilma Jean Mills, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Wilma was born July 23, 1938, to Odist and Irene (Lawless) Low in Bragg City, Missouri. She married John Donald Mills Sept. 15, 1962, in Bernie, Missouri...

Members of United Autoworkers Post 1930 went on strike this morning in Dexter at the Faurecia auto parts factory. Members of the group have said the strike is over issues related to safety. Officials with Faurecia have not returned messages seeking comment...

Paul Baker was arrested Monday, Dec. 1, during a traffic stop for possession of a controlled substance. _ Candice Burton reported Monday, Dec. 1, her prescription medication stolen in the 800 block of Vine Street. _ Lloyd Canady was arrested Monday, Dec. 1, for domestic assault in the 800 block of Maud Street...

Douglas Gatewood was arrested Monday, Dec. 2, on a warrant through probation and parole. _ Penny Houston reported Monday, Dec. 2, having money stolen from her. _ Gary Reed was arrested Monday, Dec. 2, on a warrant through Butler County and Poplar Bluff Municipal...

DEXTER — The hulking building that sits at 1207 Arvin Road in Dexter is not so busy with activity right now — at least not inside the building — as workers for the first time ever in the history of that location have taken to the picket line. Previously known as Faurecia (and before that, Arvin Meritor), the Forvia plant in Dexter currently employs fewer than 100 laborers — all of whom are members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) local Post 1930. ...

Nadine Wilkerson, 85, of Clarkton died Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Malden.