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Harzloe Knuckles was born at 3:34 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, to be the first baby of 2025 delivered at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Harzloe, who weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces, is the second daughter of Alexia Fuwell and Kasy Knuckles of Paragould, Arkansas...

A Poplar Bluff resident experienced an unexpected windfall after purchasing a “Crossword Plus” Scratchers ticket at Villa Liquors, located at 818 Highway 53. The ticket revealed 11 words, securing the player a $50,000 top prize. Initially unaware of the magnitude of her win, the player returned to the store for confirmation...

A wave of revitalization is sweeping through Downtown Poplar Bluff, breathing new life into this historic heart of the city. New businesses are popping up, facades are getting fresh coats of paint, and a palpable sense of optimism fills the air. This transformation is evident in the success of events like the Eclipse Festival in April, and the 2024 Iron Horse Festival, a beloved tradition now in its 15th year...

Butler County Presiding Judge Kacey Proctor welcomed all newly elected Butler County officials into a crowded Division I courtroom Monday afternoon.

The April 8 election so far has only one contested race across three Butler County school districts and the city of Poplar Bluff as of Monday. For the Neelyville R-IV School District board, Matthew Marshall, Page Reinbott, and Jordan Thomas all filed for the two three-year positions available. Marshall is the only incumbent of the group after Jill McGruder decided not to run for re-election...

It’s coming. A large storm front full of wintry precipitation is on the way. But no one knows exactly what they’re going to get.

To provide sports services at no cost to persons with mental and physical developmental disabilities by creating a support network for individuals, families and the community — that is the mission of P.B. Buddy Ball, which is nearing 11 years of service to Poplar Bluff kids, teenagers and adults...

The April 8 election has two contested races across three Butler County school districts and the city of Poplar Bluff as filing closed Dec. 31. For the Neelyville R-IV School District board, Matthew Marshall, Page Reinbott and Jordan Thomas all filed. There are two positions available, each carrying three-year terms. Marshall is the only incumbent of the group after Jill McGruder decided not to run for re-election...

Retirements, record rainfalls, and a Total Eclipse of the Bluff were only a few of the events that filled the days between April and June in 2024. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: Tuesday, April 2 • Easter weekend activities draw approximately 100 youth to the Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center for an Easter egg hunt, while members of the Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff carried crosses throughout Downtown Poplar Bluff area on Good Friday...

A three-alarm fire Friday night in a vacant single story house at 415 W. Harper St. is being investigated by the Missouri State Fire Marshal.