Stories from Thursday, March 5, 2020

Christina Cobb Prince and John Prince of Wrightsville Ark., are the parents of a 7-pound 12-ounce daughter born Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark. They named her Sophia Mishael Leigh Prince. Grandparents are Sylvia Johnson of Naylor, Reetta Ward of Oxly and Kathy Prince and Sophia Cobb, both of Success, Ark...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Three area residents were killed in a three-vehicle crash at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, on U.S. 412 at Highway 25 in Kennett. According to the report, Nelson H. Mayberry, 52, of Kennett was operating a 2004 Hyundai Sonata westbound when it struck an eastbound 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer in the side and then struck an eastbound 2015 Dodge pickup...

County firefighters responded at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, to an alarm at 75 Rifle Lane. It was investigation only. County firefighters responded at 8:37 a.m. Thursday, March 5, to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Highway 53 and County Road 608...

James Kenneth Dunlap, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. James was born Aug. 30, 1941 to Homer and Mary (Deckard) Dunlap. He married Lenora Kurz Jan. 15, 1965 who survives. After graduating from Naylor High School, James served in the Air Force Reserves. ...

The contract between Saint Francis Healthcare System and UnitedHealthcare has expired. “Beginning today, March 5, Saint Francis facilities are no longer in-network with United,” according to a news release issued Thursday by Saint Francis Healthcare System...

A new modular classroom unit will be added to the Lake Road Elementary campus next school year to adjust for an expansion that will include sixth grade.

Officials responsible for arresting and prosecuting offenders report more felons are being released early from prison and aren’t being sent back when new offenses are committed. Early parole “happens way too fast,” Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs said...

Ralph Pleas Thomas, 54, of Fairdealing, Mo., went home to be with Jesus, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 7:37 p.m. in the Texas Health Alliance Hospital at Fort Worth, Texas. Ralph’s father, Rev. Henry Thomas was by his side. Ralph’s life journey began June 10, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., with his proud parents, Rev. Henry and Donna “Williams” Thomas of Naylor, Mo...

A painter who wants his work to show complexity and depth will be the featured artist in March at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday for Gary Cadwallader of Warrensburg. While Cadwallader may have been a computer programer professionally, he has had a passion for painting for many years...

For Kelly Johnson, parent and family community engagement manager, there is no better time to start teaching tolerance and acceptance than with those under 6 years old.

ROLLA, Mo. - More than 800 candidates received degrees during commencement ceremonies held Dec. 14 at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The highest honor, summa cum laude, is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale for all courses counting toward the degree. Magna cum laude is the designation for a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, and cum laude indicates a GPA of 3.2-3.49...

Poplar Bluff High School recently named two students from each grade as January Students of the Month.