Stories from Tuesday, March 29, 2022

DEXTER, Mo.— James Franklin Wilthong of Puxico, Missouri passed away March 26, 2022 at the age of 88. James married Glenda Elaine Weaver Jan. 1, 1955 in Paragould, Arkansas. James enjoyed a full and wonderful life. He was faithfully dedicated to his Lord Jesus Christ. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Ronald Eugene Woods, 77, of Doniphan, Missouri, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born May 25, 1944.in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Marvin and Mary (Teders) Woods...

A proposed bill in the state House would cut the sales tax on grocery items for Missouri consumers, but also decrease the amount of funding schools receive. House Bill 1992 (HB1992) would save the average family more than $80 per year or $7 each month if passed, said state Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, the bill's sponsor...

SEMO Search and Rescue will sponsor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training in Poplar Bluff during the first two weekends of April. The training is available to any interested individuals in the community. The event will be held on April 1-2 and April 8-9 at the Poplar Bluff Masonic Lodge on North Main Street...

The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center recently recognized nearly 40 students during an induction ceremony for the National Technical Honor Society. “The goal of the National Technical Honor Society is to see that deserving technical students be recognized and that people of the community become aware of the talents and abilities of the young people and adults who choose technical education pathways to a successful future,” said TCC Director Charles Kinsey, during the March 22 ceremony...

One contested race has developed for the August primary in Butler County, which will see nine positions up for re-election. Donna Hillis, Kyle Aubuchon and Kim Mizell have filed for the position of county clerk. Current county clerk Tonyi Deffendall is retiring after more than 20 years in the position

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Joseph John Balance, 51, of Harviell was booked Friday, March 25, at the Butler County jail on a warrant for third degree domestic assault. _ Dawon Lamar Blackmon, 22, of Poplar Bluff was booked Friday, March 25, at the Butler County jail on suspicion of parole violation. He was later released...