Stories from Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Michael Eugene Jones Sr., 59, of Poplar Bluff, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Michael was born on July 10, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence Buril and Charolette Marie Jones...

The Poplar Bluff Police Department has released the name of the suspect in a stabbing incident that took place Tuesday afternoon in the 900 block of Lester Street. Irvan L. Hendrix, 30, of the 900 block of Lester Street was booked at the Butler County jail at 6 p.m. Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree assault and armed criminal action...

Carol Wayne Taylor, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away June 16, 2021 at his home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Mr. Taylor was born November 28, 1942 in Poplar Bluff to Russel and Ollie (Sims) Taylor, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are three brothers, Richard, Ivan and Jerry Taylor, and daughter-in-law, Barb Taylor...

Clement Wayne ‘Clem’ Root, 85, of Little River, Kansas, passed away June 17, 2021 at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. He was born August 5, 1935 in Geneseo, Kansas, the son of Roy ‘Red’ and Hazel Root. Clem resided in Lyons, Kansas for the past 21 years, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...

The Three Rivers College Board of Trustees approved a fiscal year 2022 budget Wednesday, which is expected to keep the school in the black for the coming year. Three Rivers is projecting $26.6 million in revenue in its operating budget, with around $26.58 million in expenses...

The Current River Smallmouth Association hosted its annual “His and Hers” tournament Saturday, with 19 teams taking part. After 10 hours on the water, the Yarber team topped the field and grabbed the win. The pair had 12.78 pounds, and were aided by the day’s big bass, which weighed 3.60 pounds...

While trapshooting has continued to grow among students across the region, another shooting sport is quickly gaining traction. Archery teams can now be found in several area schools, and the number of participants continues to grow. Active archery teams, said Jim Akers at Twisted Arrow Archery, can be found in the Poplar Bluff, Neelyville and Eminence school systems...

The Butler County Health Center explained Wednesday why residents will now see a significant jump in the number of COVID-19 deaths reported for the county. The number has gone from 58 to 84. The local health department was not notified of 26 COVID-related deaths occurring from late 2020 to early 2021, a health department representative explained. Once the number of deaths were reported, the department increased its total, according to health officials...

An argument over living arrangements is reportedly what led to a stabbing that sent three Poplar Bluff residents to the hospital and has another man in the Butler County jail facing felony charges. Irvan L. Hendrix, 30, of the 900 block of Lester Street has been charged with three counts of first-degree assault and three counts of armed criminal action as a result of the incident. He was booked at the Butler County jail at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is being held without bond...

Phillip R. Tanner, 36, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, in Greenville. Visitation will be Friday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow at Cowan Cemetery, Lowndes, Missouri...