Stories from Friday, October 2, 2020

Rusty Wirt, the senior pastor at Concord Church, where I am on staff, preached a wonderful sermon last Sunday about the golden rule. He shared Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount, “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12, NLT)...

Dr. John Paul Christy, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away on March 24, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by loving family. He was born in Gary, Indiana on Oct. 10, 1937 to the late Paul and Ruth Christy. He attended Horace Mann School in Gary, Indiana. ...

Kenneth Ray Clark, 85, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Poplar Bluff to Leo and Ruby (Phelps) Clark. Ken graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. ...

Rodgers Theatre Inc., the organization working to restore the Historic Rodgers Theatre in downtown Poplar Bluff, will hold its annual fundraising banquet next week. The “Roaring ‘20s at the Rodgers” event, board president Wally Duncan said, will take place Thursday at the Black River Coliseum...

DONIPHAN — A Howell County judge ruled recently the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was wrong when it purchased some land along the Eleven Point River to create a new state park, and now the state agency has been ordered to sell a portion of it...

Macie Elizabeth Rose Williams, 19, of Poplar Bluff passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. She was born May 21, 2001 in Flint, Michigan to Henry Priest and Melissa Williams. Macie was full of life and always busy. She loved crocheting, playing games on her phone or creating great memories with her family and friends. Her beautiful smile and happy disposition were her trademarks...

SIKESTON — Across its communities in Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois, and Mississippi, Americare will be an active host and participant in the Active Aging Week (AAW) from October 5 through 11, sponsored by the International Council on Active Aging. AAW is a celebration of all the amazing things older adults do...

Lucas Edington, broker/owner of Mossy Oak Properties Mozark Realty, has announced Derek Emmons as the Top Producer for September. Emmons has been in real estate since September of 2014. He is a member of the Missouri Board of Realtors, is the current MLS Director for the Three Rivers Board of Realtors, an active board member for the University of Missouri extension office in Butler County and is active in the community. ...

City council The Poplar Bluff City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the city council chambers, 301 S. Fifth St., for a public hearing followed at 7 p.m. by a regular meeting. Public hearing items: • Review community development block grant applications to: replace Roxie Road Bridge; for a generator for a new police department; for stormwater improvements...

A Poplar Bluff man will appear in Municipal Court later this month after he allegedly was seen performing a sex act on himself at Whiteley Park. Robert Phillips, 73, is to appear for his initial arraignment on a summons for the infraction of sexual misconduct before Municipal Judge W. Dean Million on Oct. 20...

To the Editor: Last week, an Oregon County Judge erroneously ruled the State of Missouri must  sell 625 acres next to the pristine Eleven Point River downstream from Greer Spring. The  Judge’s ruling threatens our beloved state park system and sets a dangerous precedent  that cannot stand. Missouri needs to appeal – and appeal now...

Megan Michelle Kingston and David Wayne Kingston Jr. of Ellsinore are the parents of a son born at 9:25 p.m. Sept. 15, 2020, in Saint Francis Healthcare Family BirthPlace, Cape Girardeau. They named their 6-pound, 3-ounce baby Jase Wayne Kingston. He was 19 1/4 inches long...

Dear Editor: This letter is intended for those heartless individuals who are dumping animals, primarily dogs, along Highway T. (Recently) on two different days, two puppies were dumped on the highway. The pups were about 12 weeks old and would not have survived on their own...

The annual fall Brockett Cemetery work day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10. Brockett Cemetery is located on Highway 115 between Pocahontas and Maynard and is maintained by donations and volunteer work. The Brockett Cemetery committee wishes to thank all who already have made donations this year. ...

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe toured the three locations of Recycling Grace Women’s in Poplar Bluff and talked with program participants Wednesday during a tour of Southeast Missouri. Kehoe also visited Three Rivers College and Gamma Healthcare Inc., as well as sites in Kennett...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL A 56-year-old Ellington woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, on Highway 21, fives miles north of Ellington. According to the report, Edward E. Coleman, 30, of Salem was operating a 2012 Buick Enclave southbound when he suffered a medical issue, which caused his car to run off the right side of the road and strike two trees...

City firefighters responded at 10:13 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, to a report of a possible electrical short at the 2208 Trousdale residence occupied by Shane Ferrell and owned by Bob Sutton. According to the report, Ferrell told firefighters there was a smoke smell, along with arching sounds, coming from the wall housing the breaker box. Ferrell had turned off the main breaker...

Sending prayers, well wishes and sympathy is what you would expect to be the reaction to the news that our president and our first lady had contracted COVID-19. Whether or not you voted for President Trump, or if you even like President Trump – he is the President for everyone in the United States and his entire family is now going through a difficult health period that they will no doubt make it through...