Stories from Saturday, November 2, 2019

There is a strong sentiment in our communities for support of American troops and recognition of our veterans, and rightly so. The sacrifices they have made to protect and preserve our freedoms should be held in the utmost regard. Which is why it is odd that one of the freedoms they fought to preserve for us — the right to vote — is not used by so many of us...

Poplar Bluff Police are searching for a suspect in relation to an alleged shooting on Saturday, Nov. 2. Anyone with information about Carlos James Wallace are encouraged to contact the department.

It has now been more than 15 years since my oldest daughter Johanna left home to attend a Christian liberal-arts college. Early in her college career she took a class for students who were interested in ministry.

Sometimes as Christians we tend to stray away from conflict. We tell ourselves that “God’s got this” and “I’ll pray about this situation,” and “God will handle it.” It’s not that we’re scared, but as children of God, we practice love. We are even taught that love is the answer to everything, and I still believe this.

Butler County Sheriff Jana Lynne Robinson, 55, of the 300 block of Christina Lane reported at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, the theft of her mail. According to the report, when she returned home there was no mail in her box even though a neighbor said it had been delivered including a package she had been expecting with shoes for her daughter. ...

Fire City firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle fire at the Dollar General Store at 703 Pine Street at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1. According to the report, they found a pick up truck owned by Brad Aldridge of 910 County Road 573 was smoking in the engine compartment. ...

Dr. Leland Duncan, of Poplar Bluff, will celebrate his 90th birthday Nov. 9. He was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Bee Branch, Ark. to Enoch and Julia Duncan. He was raised on a farm in Van Buren County, Arkansas, along with his brother, Thurman, and sisters, Verda and Euna...