Stories from Saturday, June 27, 2020

Zach McAnulty wears many hats — outreach specialist for Three Rivers College’s Educational Talent Search and associate pastor of his father’s church, Heartland Christian Family Church in Poplar Bluff. But then again, McAnulty has worn many hats much of his life...

If you feel like our country is spinning out of control, you are not alone. Agitators are taking over our streets, as authorities let it happen. Many members of these mobs simply hate our history and culture, and are bent on destroying America as we know it. Their methods are threats, boycotts, intimidation and outright violence...

The Poplar Bluff School District has 10 positions board members hope to leave unfilled in the coming school year. Three Rivers College will leave “a large number” of positions open when students return in August. The City of Poplar Bluff will look at cutting close to $300,000 from their current budget when council members meet in July...

Dear Editor, Representative Jason Smith has actively worked against the best interests of the people and communities in the 8th Congressional District. He has voted repeatedly against legislation that would benefit his district and voted for legislation that benefited corporations and the wealthy. ...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Chelsea A. Rice, 29, of Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested at 6:21 p.m. Friday, June 26, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (hallucinogens), possession of fewer than 35 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. Rice was booked at the Carter County Sheriff’s Department and released...

City firefighters responded at 5:39 p.m. Friday, June 26, to a motor-vehicle crash at 731 Highway 142. According to the report, firefighters used 10 gallons of water to remove a hazard from the road. _ City firefighters responded at 1:57 p.m. Friday, June 26, to a report of smoke in the area of Charlton Lane and Elaine Avenue...

The Butler County Health Department announced two new positive COVID-19 cases Saturday afternoon. The county’s total now stands at 90 cases, up from 40 on June 1.

The African American community in Poplar Bluff came together Saturday afternoon to celebrate and educate others on its heritage. The celebration was held in observance of Juneteenth and included special music and readings, as well as food and activities. The day ended with a fireworks display...

CORNING, Ark. — Mr. Deloy J. Lawson, 93, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at home. Mr. Lawson was born in Neelyville, Missouri, on Nov. 12, 1926. He retired after 49 years as a construction superintendent from Clay County Electric. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. He was an LCT driver during the Normandy Invasion, Omaha Beach, Easy Red Sector, 25th Wave...