Stories from Friday, December 13, 2024

The public is invited to a Wreaths Across America ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

An 88-year-old bridge on Highway 158, over Craven Ditch in Butler County, is scheduled for replacement.

A Poplar Bluff man has pleaded guilty in two separate cases to one count of first-degree statutory rape for sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

FAIRDEALING — The Three Rivers College agriculture students and rodeo team are gaining a new classroom at the facility’s farm on Highway 160 in Fairdealing.

Reporters often cover the heroic acts of others. On this day in 1974, two DAR employees became heroes themselves when they helped pull firefighters from a collapsed building.

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Poplar Bluff man was found guilty Thursday of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

RIPLEY COUNTY — Youngsters will celebrate Christmas on Dec. 21 as part of the annual Toys 4 Tots event in Ripley County.

When Jason Courtney first started working as a law enforcement officer, he wanted to do exciting things.

Officers were dispatched Friday, Dec. 13, to the 1500 block of Woodland for an unwanted guest and property damage. The case is under investigation. _ Officers responded Friday, Dec. 13, to the 1400 block of Alice Street in reference to threats. _ Officers were dispatched Friday, Dec. ...