Stories from Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Poplar Bluff won two relays and two individual events Tuesday as the Mules beat four other teams on Senior Night. Seniors Morghyn McCain, Simone Anders and Audrey Rahlmann were joined by junior Olivia Kirkman on the opening 200-yard medley relay that won with its best time of the season. They later teamed up to win the 200-freestyle relay...

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1400 S. Broadway, Poplar Bluff will have a pork steak dinner from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. The event is open to the public.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president. “It’s been a great honor, the honor of a lifetime. The greatest people in the world, the greatest home in the world,” Trump told reporters before heading to Marine One, rotors whirring, on South Lawn.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" as he took the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherited a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors...

Virginia Luke, 59, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Monday, January 25, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial is in Rucker Cemetery, Williamsville...

City firefighters responded at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, to a report of an unauthorized fire at 1023 Mary Street and found lumber being burned in the backyard. The fire was extinguished using 20 gallons of water and the occupant was notified about the city’s burning ordinance...

Saint Francis Healthcare System has received reports of a COVID vaccine phone scam where an unidentified caller attempts to schedule a COVID vaccine at Saint Francis. The caller provides instructions for receiving the vaccine and asks for a social security number to schedule an appointment...

Rep. Hardy Billington of Poplar Bluff, a Republican representing District 152, chose not to attend the inauguration of President Joe Biden Jr. This was the first presidential inauguration Billington has missed in years. “I went to (Donald) Trump and (George W.) Bush’s inaugurations,” he said...

Missouri’s months-long 2020-21 archery deer and turkey seasons finally have come to a close, and bowhunters did especially well this year. Deer hunters surpassed the previous harvest record, set last year, in late December, so every deer taken since then has added to a new record...

ROLLA — Youths 15-18 years of age can now apply for Mark Twain National Forest summer jobs on the Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District and Eleven Point Ranger District through the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. Applicants are not required to live in the local area, but anyone chosen for the program must be capable of reporting daily to the job location. ...

G. S. Kilbreth of Puxico, was born to the late Wayne and Evelyn Kilbreth on April 14, 1947 in McDougal, Ark. and passed away on January 06, 2021 at Southeast Medical Center in Dexter. G. S. had been a resident of Puxico for the last 18 years. He also lived in McDougal, Ark., Rector, Ark. ...

Robert Allen Nelson, 86, of Poplar Bluff, went to be with his Lord Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Robert was born Nov. 4, 1934, in Poplar Bluff to John B. and Mable Pearl (Aden) Nelson. He was a member of Palace of Praise. ...

UPDATE 4 p.m. Jan. 20 Butler County health officials have confirmed all spots in Friday's mass vaccination clinic have been filled. Additional mass vaccination events are planned for Southeast Missouri, with information to be released as it becomes available.

Throughout history, the presidential inaugurations have looked different with presidents making their own additions and changes.

Cindy Jenks, president of the National Society of Democratic Women, said she thought Wednesday’s inauguration went well and she appreciated the safety measures taken.

Sharon Kay Butler, 74, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born April 16, 1946 in Malden to the late Luther Emerson Brown and Hazel Irene (Waddle) Brown. She was of the Baptist faith. She married Bobby Wayne Butler in May 16, 1964 in Malden. She was a lively lady, enjoying singing and dancing, active in the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in Farmington, Mo. as well as caring for her family in the home...

Mass vaccinations in Butler County will be held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday at Hydro Adventures in Poplar Bluff, Butler County Health Department Director Emily Goodin stated during the weekly COVID briefing Wednesday. Registration for this event has closed...