Stories from Thursday, June 2, 2016

By JONATHON DAWE SEMO News Service BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - The Stoddard County Justice Center teemed with activity throughout Monday morning and early afternoon as attorneys for Christopher Hicks and the Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Oliver selected 14 jurors from more than 100 county residents...

By PAT PRATT Staff Writer While many barbecue aficionados consider themselves masters of the grill, one local lover of smoke-flavored food literally has cayenne pepper and molasses running through his veins. The American Royal Association recognized the aforementioned condition in David Knight, president and founder of Ole Hickory Pits, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and last week announced his induction into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in the Business and Industry Category...

All events are free. The team is expected to arrive at approximately one hour prior to the start of the events. Some roads and highways will be closed as needed for portions of these events. Monday -- Arrive at Black River Coliseum. The public is welcome to view the horses here from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday...

A week of special appearances by the Budweiser Clydesdales has been scheduled to help mark anniversaries at Wappapello Dam, Poplar Bluff Public Library, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Three Rivers College. The eight-hitch team will arrive Monday at the Black River Coliseum, where the animals will be stabled through the following Sunday...

Paul R. Jenkins Paul R. Jenkins, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away May 22, 2016 at the Swift Creek Residential Center in Poplar Bluff. Services were held May 25, 2016 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Jim Schremp officiated. Burial followed in the Kinsey Cemetery in Butler County...

Definition of litterbugs Litterbugs ARE not insects only trashy people. An extra star in your crown This is to Speak Out. A big thank you to the people that participated in the work of Buff Up the Bluff last Saturday. My garage looks so much better now. Thanks also to the city for the monetary support. All of you have earned an extra star in your crown. Thank you...

Joseph McLane, president/CEO of First Midwest Bank of Poplar Bluff, announced the recent addition of Austin Sutton to the bank's lending staff in Poplar Bluff. Sutton resides in his hometown of Poplar Bluff and will serve as vice president/commercial loan officer at First Midwest Bank's primary facility located at 704 N. ...

By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON -- How do you distinguish a foreign policy "idealist" from a "realist," an optimist from a pessimist? Ask one question: Do you believe in the arrow of history? Or to put it another way, do you think history is cyclical or directional? Are we condemned to do the same damn thing over and over, generation after generation -- or is there hope for some enduring progress in the world order?...

Sacred Heart Catholic School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll includes: "A" Honor Roll First Grade: Katie Acre, Audrey Cato, Macey Savat, Rion Tenchavez, Presley Tinsley Second Grade: Braden Belknap, Guy Conner, Gracie Massey, Jalynn Proffer, Selina Shi, Marcus Tabanera...

The Bernie High School Class of 1971 will hold its 45th class reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at The Other Side, 110 Main St. in Bernie. Any member of the class along with his/her guest, whether or not he/she graduated with the group, are invited to attend the reunion...

Lauren Croy of Poplar Bluff was among those awarded degrees during St. Louis College of Pharmacy's 148th Annual Commencement held at the Peabody Opera House in downtown St. Louis, The 215 member graduating class of 2016 was the largest in the college's history...

Veterans Advocate Receives Daughters of the American Revolution Award Poplar Bluff resident Wendy Spradling has received a Distinguished Citizen Medal from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's National Defense Committee. The medal was awarded at a ceremony during a recent "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans" event held at Three Rivers College...

Jeff Null's vision for summer baseball has evolved into something so much more than what he foresaw a year ago when the Wayne County Lumberjacks took the field for the first time. The Lumberjacks' success on the field has garnered more attention for Null's team while also drawing attention to Babe Ruth baseball as a whole. After last year's successful state championship campaign, the Lumberjacks' popularity continues to grow...

Yvonne Davis Yvonne Davis, 70, died of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

James L. Osborn James "Jim" L. Osborn, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Wilson Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Osborn, the son of the late Jay Lee and Frances Swank Osborn, was born Dec. 31, 1942 in St. ...

Charles Leroy Lane Charles Leroy Lane, 70, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Lane was born on August 18, 1945 in Poplar Bluff to the late Charles Lane Sr. and Iva Simpson Lane and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was an active member of the Eagles club, worked as an auto body repairman and enjoyed fishing. ...

Shelby Carter NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Shelby Nicole Carter, 20, of Neelyville, Mo., died Saturday, May 28, 2016, near Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ms. Carter was born Nov. 22, 1995, in Poplar Bluff. She was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a receptionist at Poplar Bluff Pediatrics. She enjoyed movies, reading, fishing, horses and four wheelers...

Willie B. Stockard MALDEN, Mo. - Willie B. Stockard, 72, of Malden, died Wed., May 25, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be at noon, Saturday, June 4 at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Gene Perkins and Rev. Robert Dennis officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...