Stories from Monday, December 16, 2024

The Broseley Senior Community Center was one of four agencies to be awarded a grant from the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. The awards totaled $10,000 given to partner agencies across its 16-county service area. The funds will allow the agencies to increase and improve their distribution process. ...

Charles Orrin Joplin, age 88 years and 5 months, of Ste. Genevieve, died December 14, 2024, peacefully in his home with his family surrounding him.

Trenton Gifford was arrested Sunday, Dec. 15, for DWI, first-degree assault, unlawful possession of a firearm, and endangering the welfare of a child. _ A vehicle driven by Tyrelle Thompson Sunday, Dec. 15, was towed during a traffic stop due to no insurance...

James Gates was arrested Monday, Dec. 16, on a warrant through Springfield, Mo. _ Travis McCracken was arrested Monday, Dec. 16, for property damage in the 600 block of Bartlett Street. _ Aliyah Bounds was arrested Monday, Dec. 16, for DWI. _ Marshalls reported Monday, Dec. 16, property damage to the rear door of the business...

Jamie Sepulvado, a well-known Dexter schools music teacher, has been named to replace retiring music director Pamela Howard Becker at the Poplar Bluff First United Methodist Church. Becker had directed the church’s Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Children’s Choir and other ensembles for nearly 30 years...

At a time in America when cultural unity and even spiritual peace often seem to be in short supply, musicians at a local church are working hard to restore the true meaning of Christmas in the hearts and homes of the area. Sometimes known as the “Musical Methodists,” the Chancel Choir of Poplar Bluff’s First United Methodist Church will complete rehearsals this week for two upcoming performances of their annual Christmas cantata in the sanctuary of the church at 500 N. ...