Stories from Sunday, October 20, 2019

John II and Melissa Pyles, of Grandin, announce the birth of their 4-pound 13-ounce son, Michael Thomas Pyles. He was born at 12:52 p.m. Sept. 26, 2019 at Saint Francis Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau. Michael was 18 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Sherry Cambron of Grandin. Paternal grandparents are John Sr. and Barbara Pyles of Doniphan...

Daniel and Abby Crites, of Poplar Bluff, announce the birth of their 6-pound 3-ounce son, Curtis Allen Crites. He was born at 9:03 a.m. Sept. 30, 2019 at Saint Francis Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau. Curtis was 18.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Rhonda Acre of Broseley. Paternal grandparents are Joe and Chris Crites of Ellsinore...

The Poplar Bluff Animal Control shelter is located on Butler Street and is open for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. For more information call 573-686-8635.

Poplar Bluff Head Start held its annual Million Man Lunch on Wednesday. This event is designed to promote male involvement, said Kelly Johnson, parent, family & community engagement manager. Fathers, grandfathers and many others from all walks of life came out for the event...

If your church or organization will be hosting a Trunk or Treat or Halloween event please let us know by Wednesday, October 23 so we can include you on our published list of seasonal activities. You may submit information in person to Amber in the newsroom at our office at 208 Poplar Street, by email: news@darnews.com or by calling 573-785-1414 ext. 207...