Stories from Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Kay Moody, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died March, 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February, 27, 1954 to the late Jack Bridges and Arleva Mangrum nee Smith in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Kay is survived by her daughter, Nancy Thayer Warren, son-in-law, Tristan Warren and her grandson, Tristanlee Warren, all of Naylor, Missouri. Her children and grandson were her pride and joy...

Rev. Vaughn M. Kirkman, 82, of Williamsville, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence after a five-month battle with lung cancer. He was born August 13, 1938 to the late M.P. ...

Three members of Poplar Bluff’s trap team have garnered national awards for their performances during last year’s AIM (Academics, Integrity and Marksmanship) state and national competitions. Dylan Hale, Hannah Cash and Tayler Hillis, all now students at Three Rivers College, were recognized for their shooting prowess...

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center students prepared a sampling from several original menus for about 60 guests to enjoy during the revamped Senior Showcase on Tuesday, March 9, in the Mules Café. Sponsored by Ozark Federal Credit Union, the event replaces the meal of the day concept during which culinary arts students would take turns creating a lunch of choice for the public. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (CEC) reopens April 1 at 8 a.m. following a four-month seasonal closure -- and its staff are celebrating with Heritage Day on April 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m...

POPLAR BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT Firefighters responded to a call about an unauthorized burn at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at 501 Marion. Upon arrival, they told the occupant, Thomas Conner, about the city’s burn ordinance and he put out the fire with a garden hose...

Judge W. Dean Million The following cases were disposed of in Municipal Court in March. Dollar amounts may be fines, court costs or any combination of the same. Michael Steven Koepke Jr., 30, Poplar Bluff, no seat belt, $10; driving while revoked, $303.50...

Risé ‘Micki’Michelle Speer, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Micki was born on January 4, 1963 to Marion and Rose Roberts in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Tony Speer on June 7, 2008 in Poplar Bluff...

Bobby Lee Muse, age 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Muse was born August 29, 1941 in Kennett, Missouri, son of the late Walter and Leona Muse. Mr. Muse loved fishing and gardening. ...

Troy ‘Buck’ White, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Poplar Bluff. Troy was born in Wappapello, Missouri on April 2, 1943 to his parents, Raymond and Ethel White. Troy was the youngest of six children. ...

A local effort to help senior citizens file for their property tax and rental credits will end Tuesday. AARP and the Butler County Retired Senior Volunteer Program began the tax clinic service in February, helping seniors prepare their 2020 tax returns...

COVID vaccination updates and possible severe weather warnings filled Butler County Emergency Management Agency’s COVID briefing Wednesday. Butler County Health Department Administrator Emily Goodin said, “We are gearing up for our booster event, which will be Tuesday, March 30, at the Black River Coliseum.”...

ST. LOUIS – Mary Payne and Mya White of Poplar Bluff have been named to the dean’s list at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester...

A move Wednesday by the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education will help ensure middle school students with the greatest need receive extra help in core subjects. The district is creating two new interventionists positions at the middle school level, Dr. Scott Dill, superintendent, said after a special board meeting. The new staff members will start in the fall of 2021...

The beginning of spring does not always mean the end of sub-freezing temperatures — but growers can prepare for those cold temperatures. According to the University of Missouri Extension, the median date for the last spring temperature of 32 degrees is between April 3 and April 9 in Butler County — meaning that it can occur later than that up to 50% of the time...