Stories from Thursday, October 4, 2018

As many of our hunters are aware, Sept. 15 brought the opening day of archery season. During archery season, hunters should continue to be aware of a few dangers. Since temperatures have remained high, mosquitoes are still very prevalent. I encourage all hunters to carry a Thermacell or some other type of bug repellent...

By MARC A. THIESSEN WASHINGTON -- The decision by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley to have Arizona sex crimes prosecutor Rachel Mitchell question Christine Blasey Ford may well be remembered as a brilliant -- and quite possibly pivotal -- choice...

By MICHELLE MALKIN How did we get here? The Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination circus didn't happen by accident. The emergence of incredible -- and by "incredible," I mean the literal Merriam-Webster definition of "too extraordinary and improbable to be believed" -- accusers in the 11th hour was no mistake...

By WALTER E. WILLIAMS President Barack Obama's first education secretary, Arne Duncan, gave a speech on the 45th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where, in 1965, state troopers beat and tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful civil rights marchers who were demanding voting rights. ...

PUXICO, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a free warmup sporting clays shoot for hunters from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Duck Creek Conservation Area on Highway 51 north of Puxico. "This year, we're aiming to provide opportunity for duck hunters to practice shooting clay targets in scenarios that mimic types of shots they may encounter while waterfowl hunting," said Dee Dee Dockins, MDC outdoor skills specialist. ...

Staff Reports Miss Missouri Katelyn Lewis will be in Poplar Bluff from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, to support Hearts for Rescue at Caring Hearts 2018, a vendor event to raise funds to provide veterinary care, including spaying and neutering, for their rescue dogs...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Quention Franklin Smith, 87, of Malden died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at his residence. Visitation will be at noon Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Mo with military rites...

Twelve teams fished last weekend's Current River Smallmouth Association tournament at Doniphan, and the team of Barnes and Sullivan came away with the win. The pair brought 10.96 pounds to the scales. Taking second place was McAfee and Rutledge with 10.55 pounds, and they also had the day's second-largest fish, weighing 2.84 pounds...

PIGGOTT, Ark. -- Ellen Gail Alsup, 76, of Dexter, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. She was born Jan. 25, 1942, in Dudley, Mo. and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Nina (Chase) Tuley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy R. Alsup; father, Clyde Forest Tuley; mother, Nina Lee Tuley; daughter, Loraine Archer; and brother, John Tuley...

Urah Utah Vardell, 77, of Texarkana, Ark., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born Feb. 20, 1941, in Puxico, Mo. He received his Bachelor's degree from Murray State University, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad before beginning a career with John Deere Company. ...

Dean William Hartley, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was born Aug. 6, 1961, in Los Angeles, Calif., and departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. In August, 1996, Dean was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Sherman) Hartley. To this family was added four children: James Hartley of Farmington, Dean (DJ) Hartley Jr. ...

Poplar Bluff's reward for last week's win over Cape Central is the Mules' toughest opponent of the season in Jackson. "The kids have been in a pretty good mood this week. They played through the losses and practiced through the losses pretty well, but it is always good to get a win, especially at home. ...

Staff Reports The Three Rivers College Patrons of the Arts presents Ray Charles & Company--A Tribute Starring Willie Nash. This Ray Charles tribute concert will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18. at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers College. In this show, direct from Branson, Willie Nash perfectly conveys the image, personality, and vivid talent of the rhythm and blues legend Ray Charles...

Staff Reports For the 76th consecutive year, millions of 4-H youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 7-13. Throughout the week, Butler County 4-H will build on this year's theme, "Inspire Kids to Do," by showcasing the many ways 4-H inspires kids to do through hands-on learning experiences and highlighting the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them...

Students in Adam Fears' Fellowship General Baptist Sunday School class were excited to hear their youth pastor would be delivering the message at this year's Field of Faith event Wednesday night. "You should tell no jokes," Fears was told by one of his students...

The Downtown Poplar Bluff Farmers Market will close Saturday for the fall, but a $53,000 grant should help extend future seasons. The money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the location in the parking lot of the Black River Coliseum to be enclosed, said DPB Director Jerrica Fox. USDA money already helps run the site and provides the ability to accept EBT cards...