Stories from Saturday, April 18, 2020

We want to thank Gov. Mike Parson for taking a cautious approach to the COVID-19 recovery plan. Gov. Parson announced Thursday that a stay-home order would be extended through May 3, and that a data-driven approach would be used in the state’s recovery plan...

The Big Springs Medical Association was awarded $881,585 as part of the CARES Act and is already putting the money to work to battle the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the seven counties it serves. A mobile testing site has been set up in the Mansion Mall parking lot in Poplar Bluff. The big RV sitting in front of Buffalo Wild Wings describes itself as a mobile dental unit on the side but is being used as a free coronavirus testing site with no out of pocket costs to patients...

Editor's note: This is a daily briefing updating the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic at 4 p.m. each day. Butler County health officials announced Saturday that a 22nd positive test for COVID-19 was reported. No other information was provided...

Ruby Irene Goodrum, 90, of Poplar Bluff, gently entered Paradise Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Poplar Bluff. A private graveside service and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. The service will be live streamed for family and friends unable to attend. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com .