Stories from Tuesday, January 21, 2020

City firefighters responded at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, to a motor-vehicle crash on Apple Street. According to the report, there were minor injuries involved in the two-vehicle collision. Firefighters assisted emergency-medical-services before clearing the scene...

The Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education voted Thursday on a school schedule for the 2020-21 school year that includes adjustments for a new state law.

Patrons of the Arts will present a performance by Jubilation Jazz on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.

VAN BUREN — Carter County officials now are operating out of their new offices after spending the holiday weekend moving in the former Main Street Market. “We shut down Friday after the commission meeting and started moving everything over,” explained Carter County Clerk Leona Stephens. “We moved all weekend...

City firefighters responded at 2:36 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, to an alarm at Southern Bank, 2001 N. Westwood Blvd. It was investigation only. _ City firefighters responded at 12:22 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, to assist emergency-medical-services personnel at 415 W. Harper St...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Thomas L. Stucker, 39, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 9:07 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked at the Stoddard County Jail...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Tanner B. Jackson, 18, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 9:52 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, on suspicion of DWI, speeding and no seat belt. He was booked in the Butler County jail. _ John D. Matthews, 38, of Malden was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, on a Dunklin County warrant. He was booked in the Stoddard County Jail...

Route A in Ripley County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway. Weather permitting, Route A will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., approximately 4 miles from Route 21.

VAN BUREN — Jason Lott has been selected to serve as the acting superintendent of Ozark National Scenic Riverways, following the retirement of Larry Johnson Jan. 3. Lott will arrive in the park the week of Jan. 27, to begin the 120-day assignment while a new permanent superintendent is sought, according to a press release...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is proud to announce the appointment of Justin Davison as chief financial officer of Saint Francis Healthcare System. Former CFO David Prather retired in December after 24 years at Saint Francis...

After unconstitutionally delaying the transmission for almost four weeks, Speaker Pelosi finally sent the Articles of Impeachment to the United States Senate this week. The Speaker supposedly delayed sending the Articles because she was worried about “fairness” – a stunning word for someone who blocked Republican requests for witnesses, held weeks of closed-door meetings and depositions, and denied the President of the United States his right to due process or even to present opposing evidence throughout the entire impeachment circus, which played out in your House of Representatives.. ...

ST. LOUIS – It’s a new year and a new look for the Associated General Contractors of Missouri. The AGCMO has announced its 2020 officers and also rolled out a new logo for the statewide association representing contractors and suppliers in 110 counties throughout Missouri...

James Robert Link, 58, an ordained minister of the Assembly of God organization, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Jan. 18, 2020. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Bible Holiness Assembly of God Church, Neosho, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 at Henson Cemetery, Ellsinore, Mo. A time of visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Church...

Mary Humphries Stuart, 96, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Poplar Bluff. Mary, the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Carpenter) Johnson, was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had retired as owner and operator of Humphries Market. Mary loved spending time with her family and pets Toby and Precious. She enjoyed flower gardening and bird watching, especially hummingbirds...

An effort to four lane Highway 67 south to the Arkansas state line will benefit from a second $5 million state grant. The Missouri Department of Transportation has approved another cost share grant to help with the project, city manager Mark Massingham said Tuesday, during a regular city council meeting...

Both Poplar Bluff and Qulin will see contested races for city positions in the April 7 election. Filing for these positions closed Tuesday. Poplar Bluff will have two at-large seats, and a Ward 5 seat. Incumbent Robert Smith is the only candidate to file for Ward 5, but nine candidates have filed for at large...

The last day to file for school boards wrapped up with 22 candidates between four boards.