Stories from Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The 36th Judicial Circuit CASA /GAL program has been awarded a $40,000 Mentoring Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Association for Children. Funds will be used to recruit, train and assign new volunteers to represent the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect, said the circuit’s program director Judith Moss...

GREENVILLE — The Missouri Supreme Court recently honored a Wayne County judge for her contributions to the administration of justice in the state. Missouri Chief Justice George W. Draper III recognized Associate Circuit Judge Christina Kime for participating in the judicial transfer program in the last fiscal year. The presentation occured during a ceremony honoring exemplary service to the people of Missouri, according to a press release...

A railroad safety effort was recently conducted at Vine and Pine streets in Poplar Bluff as part of the national Rail Safety Week. This was the third annual law enforcement event recognizing Rail Safety Week. Poplar Bluff was among the cities chosen to participate because of the number of injury or fatality accidents that have occured at local crossings, organizers reported...

MALDEN — Barbara Ann Worley, 70, of Malden, formerly of Clarkton, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at Malden Nursing & Rehab in Malden. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences: www.bradshawfh.com

ELLINGTON — One person suffered moderate injuries at 7:16 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, when they were ejected from a boat in the Current River, 10 miles west of Ellington. According to the report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a southbound 1998 Blazer boat operated by Damien W. Ball, 37, of Ellington struck a submerged rock and ejected his passenger, Amanda J. Ball, 38, also of Ellington...

The Missouri state fire marshal is investigating the cause of a weekend fire.

DONIPHAN — Beloved father, companion, and friend to all animals, Dr. R. Eugene Fox Jr., 63, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at his home in Fairdealing. Visitation for family and friends will be from noon - 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, followed by a memorial service at Edwards Funeral Home, 606 Walnut Street, Doniphan.

A second Poplar Bluff R-I school has received the recognition of a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education. This year, Oak Grove Elementary school is one of eight Missouri schools to receive the honor. Last year, Lake Road Elementary was named a Blue Ribbon school.

Each year, more than 750 tons of solid waste is diverted from landfills by residents in Butler, Carter, Reynolds, Ripley and Wayne counties. They utilize a free recycling program that has for decades been supported by the revenue it generates and grant dollars from a state solid waste management program...