Stories from Thursday, December 5, 2024

Poplar Bluff fourth-grader Liam Bates took home the top prize at the 11th annual 4th Grade Math Counts Competition held Tuesday at the Poplar Bluff Library.

As the information continues to accelerate, it’s common for some people to feel left behind — which is exactly why Jessica Dawson wanted to focus this year’s “Surviving the Holidays” event on digital literacy.

The Poplar Bluff City Council voted Monday evening to enter into an aviation project consultant agreement with Olsson Incorporated for the development and expansion of the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport.

Sherry Oltman, 71, of Kennett died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at Daybreak Nursing Home in Sikeston.

Joseph (Joey) Wayne Riley, 77, of St. Charles, Missouri, departed this life Dec. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 6, 1947 to the late Eula Fern Stephens in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Joey worked at Boeing Aircraft until his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed going to the local casino and taking care of his animals. He also liked staying at home working on his puzzles, cryptoquotes, word puzzles etc. He played Wordle every day with us, placing it on our text chain...