Stories from Friday, March 26, 2021

GREENVILLE — Wayne County Sheriff Dean Finch announced Friday that he had arrested a former dispatcher on suspicion of forgery and felony tampering with evidence. The investigation into the matter regarding Chad Floyd started March 18, Finch said. It was based upon allegations of a Wayne County dispatcher was being paid to pass drug screens for subjects in drug court...

With the arrival of spring and pleasant weather, there is also a heightened chance for severe storms to strike. And when disaster strikes, the American Red Cross is there to help. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters and supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood supply. ...

James ‘Jim’ Raymond Chatman, age 75 of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, August 1945 to the late Uel Travis Chatman and Velma Lee Uhl Moore. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Lynette Sullins Chatman of more than 51 years; his two daughters, Jamey Rae Chatman Allbaugh and Holley Jae Chatman Mott and Will Barbour; his five grandchildren, Demey Taylor, Ashley Allbaugh, Levi Mott, N.J. ...

Learn to grow mushroom, manage timber April 15 WAYNE COUNTY, Mo. –Interested in growing mushroom or timber management? University of Missouri Extension is offering a Timber Management and Mushrooms class from 3-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at shelter 1 at Sam A Baker State Park, Patterson, Missouri...

Barbara Jeanne Church Davidson, born March 24, 1932, in Leeper, Missouri to P.I. Church and Edna (Eaton) Church, died in Azusa, California on January 30, 2021, at the age of 88. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School with the class of 1950 and then graduated from Southern Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri. She moved to California in 1963 and taught in the Monrovia School District for 40 years, retiring in 2003...

Poplar Bluff native Peggy Batten, who observed her 90th birthday, Friday, March 26, has watched the United States swear in 11 presidents, traveled across the country and seen much of the world. “I can hardly believe it,” said the local businesswoman of her life, but she’s “looking forward to many more” birthdays...

It was a banner year for Class 2 basketball in Southeast Missouri, and the awards keep rolling in. After winning state championships, the Ellington girls and Campbell boys teams each had two players named to the MBCA All-State teams. Ellington coach David Burrows and Campbell coach Steve Fowler also earned Coach of the Year...

Mildred P. Coulson, age 96, of Hickman, Kentucky, formerly of Fisk, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence, in Hickman. Mrs. Coulson was born August 31, 1924 in Fisk to the late Benjamin and Della Wilkerson. She was a dedicated Christian and an avid quilter...

Karen (Feverston) Magill, age 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mrs. Magill was born October 29th, 1949 in Poplar Bluff. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Lola (Hillis) Feverston...

With Easter fast approaching, several opportunities to celebrate the season are coming up this week. West Side Church of God will celebrate Easter at the Rodgers on Sunday, April 4, beginning at 10 a.m. Formerly this event was held at the Black River Coliseum, but this year it moves to the historic Rodgers Theater and Jason Jordan Lead Pastor at West Side Church of God couldn’t be happier...

Downtown Poplar Bluff Inc. Executive Director Morgan McIntosh’s trip to her mailbox Wednesday surprised her with an unexpected Missouri Bicentennial Award from the state’s Attorney General. McIntosh is one of the first to receive the award “to celebrate the past, present, and future of Missouri, and celebrate those who work hard to improve our state or work hard in our community.”...

The Poplar Bluff Street Department asks for the public’s patience as they tackle major projects in some high traffic areas. It will require a one-day closure of a portion of Cravens Road, and separate two-week closures of portions of Vine Street and Ninth Street...

The bell rang over 100 times, recognizing the men who served from Southeast Missouri. Solemnly and reverentially their names were announced, the sound of the bell ringing out, one lone, solitary chime for each of the fallen. Veterans in attendance, along with those who came to pay tribute, mourned these men who served their country in the name of freedom. ...

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Select Walgreens pharmacies in Missouri will be offering COVID-19 vaccines to patients who are eligible as part of Phase 1b of the state vaccine rollout plan. This includes people 65 and older, adults with underlying conditions, and essential workers...