Stories from Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Letter to the Editor. Yes, I’m triggered! I hate waste and stupidity. It’s that time again ... Tag time! So here we go. Make sure you have a full tank of gas and a pocket full of cash to begin the scavenger hunt for the Missouri Automobile Licensing Issuance and Renewal process...

To the Editor: It’s election season which means politicians across the country are busy make claims and promises they never intend to keep. We’ve seen time and time again empty campaign promises being used to get ahead — politicians will literally say anything to get elected. Leaders like President Trump get results...

FREE ACCESS A line of vehicles was already waiting before the 10 a.m. opening today of a mass COVID-19 testing site in Butler County. This is the first day of operation at the Libla Family Sports Complex, on the campus of Three Rivers College.

It's time to do your taxes — no more delays. As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistical relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on by lockdowns, school closures and shuttered businesses. But now that new deadline is rapidly approaching...

Butler County Health Department will begin sharing additional information Wednesday about the movements of COVID-19 positive patients. Butler County announced four new cases Tuesday, bringing the total to 108. As people have started to resume normal activities, it has become harder in some instances to identify everyone the patient came into contact with before diagnosis, according to Emily Goodin, BCHD administrator...

Sabrina Ridings has been promoted to regional vice president in the National Church Residences affordable housing division, overseeing properties in California, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio. “Sabrina’s experience, dedication and passion for helping others achieve success are ideal for this new role,” said senior vice president and chief operating officer of senior living and affordable housing, Steve Bodkin. ...

College and industry officials say a pilot class tailored to meet the need for qualified workers in highway construction in the local area has been a huge success. Six men recently completed a six-week course (40 hours per week) and earned certificates in heavy highway construction. The course was the result of a partnership between Associated General Contractors of Missouri, Three Rivers College and area contractors...

The Pike Creek Reorganized Common Sewer District of Butler County will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the district office, located at 4878 Highway PP in Poplar Bluff. The meeting agenda includes approval of prior minutes, system and engineer reports, and an employee raise review...

It will cost just under $31,000 to replace the 42-year-old roof at Fire Station 1 at 200 S. Broadway. Poplar Bluff City Council members approved a low bid Monday from Meinerhagen Roofing and Sheeting of Farmington. Payment for Fire Station 1 roof will come from the city’s capital fund, according to city manager Mark Massingham...

Mass COVID-19 testing began Tuesday in Poplar Bluff, with more than 650 people expected to take part through Thursday. “Today and tomorrow, we have a quota of 250, and on Thursday, we have a quota of 150,” said Missouri Army National Guard Capt. Erika Haley...

Monday’s Games CIVIC LEAGUE Las Margaritas 10, Beards 5 Sterling 4, Shooters Shack 3 Costello’s 9, Mossy Oak 4 LITTLE LEAGUE VFW 10, Swaffords 0 Sport Clips 7, R&T Auto 3 PONY LEAGUE Redbirds 12, Today’s Computers 4...

James Lee Harley, 68, of Broseley, passed away on Thursday, July 02, 2020, at St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home, 844 Cedar St., in Poplar Bluff. The home-going celebration will begin in the chapel at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the City Cemetery...

The Neelyville R-IV school district will put in new lighting before the start of the fall semester.

Tuesday’s Games BABE RUTH LEAGUE First Midwest 7, Pack’s Do-It Center 7 Midwest Security 17, R&T Auto 9 Thursday’s Games BABE RUTH LEAGUE R&T AUto 17, First Midwest 11 Midwest Security 10, Pack’s Do-It Center 1 ———— BABE RUTH LEAGUE...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Derek K. Whitworth, 27, of Poplar Bluff suffered minor injuries when his 2007 Ford Explorer crossed US Highway 60 at Business 60 in Van Buren at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, July 4. According to the report, Whitworth’s vehicle reportedly crossed the highway and ran off the road, where it rested on its top...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Cecil L. Holman, 57, Wappapello was arrested at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, on suspicion of felony driving while intoxicated; driving while revoked; and operated all terrain vehicle on highway. He was booked at Wayne County Jail...