Stories from Friday, July 5, 2019

Colonoscopies are provided at Physicians Park Primary Care in Poplar Bluff, Mo. by Donald S. Piland, MD and Matthew J. Riffle, MD. A colonoscopy screens for abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum. A tiny video camera allows the doctor to view the inside of the colon. The American Cancer Society recommends people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45...

Central Methodist University, in Fayette, Mo. recently announced area students who graduated in May through CMU’s main campus in Fayette, extended locations, and online programs. Taylor Baker, Puxico, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Sandra Batten, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in business; Austin Birmingham, Silva, Bachelor of Science in education (special education); Heather Brooks, Dexter, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Emily Carpenter, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Accountancy; Clayton Carson, Piedmont, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Jenna Clark, Williamsville, Bachelor of Accountancy; Shelby Coleman, Wappapello, Bachelor of Science in Education (middle school - language arts); Jason Courtney, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Kristen Diresto, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in business; Jessica Edwards, Doniphan, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Jessica Gardner, Naylor, Bachelor of Science in elementary education; Stephanie Geohagan, Bernie, Bachelor of Science in business; Ami Grady, Kennett, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Hailey Griffin, Van Buren, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Shelby Henson, Piedmont, Bachelor of Science in business; Natalea Hovis, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in elementary education; Samantha Huckeby, Bloomfield, Bachelor of Science in elementary education; Amber Hutcheson, Poplar Bluff, Master of Science in clinical counseling; Matthew Jackson, Puxico, Bachelor of Science in education (special education); Jaysa Jenkins, Van Buren, Bachelor of Science in Education (middle school - language arts); Kerri Joiner, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Heather King, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in business; Jayna Little, Wappapello, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Colton Mannon, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in sports management; Kendra McLevain, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in elementary education; April Meador; Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Erin Robison, Advance, Bachelor of Music Education; Harley Slusher, Dudley, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Kolby Sowell, Poplar Bluff, Bachelor of Music Education; Cody Voyles, Ellsinore, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Jenna Williams, Fisk, Bachelor of Science in elementary education; Chelsea Wilson, Puxico, Bachelor of Science in Education (middle school - science).. ...

Imagine if the Butler County Sheriff’s deputies were driving around in 20-year-old patrol cars, hoping they don’t break down heading to a call while replacement parts are no longer made. That’s basically how the department is running a console to handle its incoming 911 calls...

MALDEN, Mo. — H. Dean Morrison, 87, of Lubbock, Texas, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 8 at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at noon Monday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. with Mr. Vernon Curry officiating.

Mary Virginia Kime of Wappapello, Mo. died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center in Puxico, Mo. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Pauline Gray Hearne died June 29 at age 100 leaving a void in the Poplar Bluff community she loved. Recounting their feelings for her, many used the words “a community treasurer,” “charismatic, “talented,” “a great friend,” “a great citizen” and a “walking encyclopedia of local history.”...

The share of sales tax collected by the Walmart corporation dropped slightly in Butler County last year, according to audit documents reviewed and approved Monday by Poplar Bluff City Council members. The city collected approximately $11.6 million in sales tax in 2018, split among its general fund, capital improvement fund, park department and economic development. It was an increase of approximately 3.4% over 2017...

Meetings for the city of Poplar Bluff for this week include: The Arts and Museum Advisory Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. The Building Standards Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the City Council chambers, located at 301 South 5th St...