Stories from Thursday, October 31, 2019

The Qulin Lions Club will host a dinner from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday at the Qulin Lions Club building. Menu will include turkey/dressing, mashed potatoes/gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, mac/cheese, desserts including pumpkin pie plus drinks...

My son and I joined a group of nearly 25 individuals Saturday at the Rodgers Theatre to take part in a paranormal investigation of the historical building. Midwest Paranormal (MP) of Butler County sponsored the two-night event, which began Friday evening...

Dear Editor, For decades now, one of the chief ends of leftists is to force out any concept of spirituality or recognition of a sovereign Creator from the public sector. They broadcast that any mention of God or faith in public is offensive and politically incorrect. ...

City firefighters responded at 4:36 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, to an alarm at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, 3100 Oak Grove Road. It was investigation only. _ City firefighters responded at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, to a motor-vehicle crash in the 900 block of Pine Street...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Jorden L. Braden, 23, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 2:33 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), resisting arrest, tampering with a motor vehicle, speeding and failure to signal...

Leaves are falling, the air has a hint of crispness and area craft fairs are in full swing. Smells like early Christmas shopping to me. You will find something for everyone on your list at any one of the upcoming church bazaars or craft fairs on this week’s to-do list. Grab a friend and head out to shop local and support these hard working community organizations...

One person was injured around 10:30 a.m. Thursday after a vehicle overturned in an accident on East Pine Street in Poplar Bluff. According to officials, one man was transported by ambulance with complaints of injuries to his right arm and back pain...

Part of the officers of Greenville Chapter No. 337 O.E.S., were installed at a regular meeting on Monday, October 28. Those present were (front row from left), Jane Groves (Warder), Judy Daves (Adah), Karen Crawford (Worthy Matron), Vickie Patterson (Secretary) and David Bollinger (Worthy Patron). In back, Angie Cook (Martha), Mary Barks (Treasurer), Janet Allen (Conductress), Shirley Hollida (Esther), Mary Jo Atchison (Associate Conductress), Allison Hughey (Chaplain) and Madison Baker (Associate Patron).

The Poplar Bluff Middle School has announced its October students of the month. Front row: fourth grade - Peyton Waggoner, Maycee Grey, Carson Cochran, Madison Anderson (absent). Middle row: fifth grade - Dennis Brooks, Kelsey Baucom, Noah Talbot, Kiahna Huffman (absent)...

Poplar Bluffian John Fuller’s creativity, work ethic and enthusiasm has been honored with a national award. Fuller is a human development and family specialist for the University of Missouri Extension Service in Butler County. He was recognized recently at a conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences...

A gun pointed at a pizza delivery driver Wednesday evening at a rural Butler County home resulted in two being arrested, the seizure of an estimated $30,000 worth of suspected crystal methamphetamine and nearly $5,300 in cash. At about 5 p.m., a pizza delivery was made to Byron Deshawn Norris’ residence in the 100 block of County Road 4701, according to Butler County Chief Deputy Wes Popp...

HENDERSON, Ark. — Reba Louise Bennett Morgeson, 86, died Oct. 29, 2019 at Care Manor in Mountain Home, Ark. A celebration of life will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at First Baptist of Henderson, Ark. with Rev. Terry Sharpe and Pastor Billy Plunkett officiating...

Richard E. Mell PIEDMONT — Richard E. Mell, 81, of Patterson, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Mo. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 with the funeral following at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Olden Bailey, 80, of Ellsinore, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Olden was born Jan. 8, 1939 in Corning, Ark. to the late James Edward Bailey and Notie Mae (Stafford) Bailey. He was a long time resident of both Butler and Carter counties. He was an active member of the NRA. He loved attending storage shed auctions and family and friends were a joy to him...

Twin Rivers R-X High School drama students will be getting a more rounded experience.