Stories from Thursday, March 7, 2019

According to Emergency Management Agency Co-Director Lance Pigg, the Fairdealing storm siren is out of service until further notice. EMA asks that you not rely only on the siren in case of severe weather and take other precautions. For more info call 573-996-7146...

With a crowd of about 170 on hand Saturday night, organizers of the Bluff City Mallards chapter of Ducks Unlimited’s annual banquet were pleased with the event. “The night went really smoothly, and people seemed to enjoy the items we had,” said banquet co-chairman Jeremy Wethington...

By REV. ANNETTE JOSEPH Holy Cross Episcopal, Poplar Bluff Ash Wednesday began the season of Lent in the church. It is a time of penitence (asking forgiveness), a time to reflect on what things we have not done, as our confession say. It is a time when you can give up something — candy, food, not praying, meat. It is a time we can add a new spiritual practice into our lives — praying, reading, art, taking a breath, being intentional with our time and careful with our words...

This year, 2019, has definitely been a year of reflection for me. It has been a year of regrouping. I am at a place in my life where I am very content. I am happily married. My kids are transitioning towards adulthood. I am learning the balance of when to be a heavy influence in their lives and at other times watching the decisions that they make without much guidance from myself. Most of those times, I find myself rejoicing in their choices they have made...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Nell Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Mickey, 93, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A celebration of life is planned for a later date

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Huck, of Poplar Bluff, recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 15. Carol Ann Stevenson and James Wayne Huck were married at Christy Park General Baptist Church in St. Louis, Mo. on Feb. 15, 1969. Both profess Jesus Christ to be the savior of their souls and together they intend to pass through this life into the arms of God...

“When I was 3 years old, Grandpa Blue gave me my first dog,” recounts Bonnie Blue of Bloomfield. “His name was Adlai — in honor of Adlai Stevenson. I have been a dog-lover ever since.” Blue shares her comfortable home with a brood of six dogs and three cats. While the group varies in size and temperament, they all share a common thread — each one has a history; a story of how he or she came to be a part of the “Blue Bunch.”...

City firefighters responded at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, to a report of an unauthorized burn in the 900 block of Apple Street. It was investigation only. According to the report, firefighters found James Michael burning yard waste in a metal container at his 923 Apple St. residence...

IRONTON, Mo. — An Iron County jury deliberated about four hours Wednesday in acquitting a Neelyville woman of the shooting deaths of two people whose bodies were found by firefighters inside a travel trailer. The same jury also acquitted Felicia K. Crumley of the Class D felony of second-degree arson, but convicted her of the Class C felony of second-degree burglary. Crumley, who waived jury sentencing, is to be sentenced June 6 on that charge. She faces a maximum of seven years in prison...

DEXTER, Mo. — James ‘Jimmy’ Ray Riddle, 68, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wednesday March 6, 2019 at his residence. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

Three Rivers College has selected Todd Richardson to receive its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. “Todd has made many contributions to Three Rivers College and the region that will benefit our students and constituents for many years to come,” said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. “We are honored that he got his start at Three Rivers and continues to be invested in our success.”...

Oh, the treasures you will find, reading a Dr. Seuss book of rhymes. Malden Elementary preschool through fourth grade students spent the past week reading, rhyming and learning while celebrating Dr. Seuss Week. Teachers incorporated dress up days and activities into their curriculum and lessons during the week to help get the students excited about reading...