Stories from Monday, April 11, 2022

DEXTER — Opal Willene Short, daughter of the late Otto Coffey and Edna Ruth Zile Coffey, was born on July 27, 1935, in Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on April 7, 2022, at Eagle Crest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas, at the age of 86 years...

Lillie Lucille ‘Lou” Hausser, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at The Manor. Lou was born on Sept. 22, 1928, in Stone Fort, Illinois, to Ira and Lillie (Mitchell) Phillips. She was married to John Marion Henshaw, who preceded her in death. Lou later married Mariam Hausser, who also preceded her in death...

George Nathan Blankenship, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Nathan was born Aug. 3, 1965, in Troy, Missouri, to George and Annette Sawyer Blankenship. He was a graduate of Hayti High School, and in 1984 he joined the U.S. Navy eager to see the world. During his tenure he achieved rank of Petty Officer 3rd class, Hospital Corpsman...

SIKESTON, Mo. — The concert lineup for the 70th annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo was announced Friday as the Sikeston Jaycees aim to incorporate old traditions with new ones while celebrating this year's milestone event. The announcement was made during the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation meeting at the Jaycees' Sponsors Barn on the rodeo grounds...

April is National Fair Housing Month and people, whose housing has been impacted by COVID, may qualify for assistance provided by Missouri COVID Rental Assistance. The Poplar Bluff Housing Authority, along with partners South Central Missouri Community Action Agency and the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, will provide assistance for residents during a series of “Helping Wednesdays” during April in recognition of the Fair Housing Act...

“Three Rivers made me the person I am today,” remarked Dr. Amy F. Rowland, during her speech at a reception honoring her Monday evening at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the Three Rivers College campus. The Poplar Bluff dentist spoke of how grateful she is to be named the 2022 Three Rivers College Distinguished Alumni...

Each April, Donate Life America leads National Donate Life Month, an observance to focus national attention on the need and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donate Life Month is about the importance of registering your decision to be a donor and honoring deceased and living donors — recognizing that the generosity of donors makes saving lives through transplantation possible, according to a press release from Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center...

Poplar Bluff High School Student Council was the only recipient in the state to earn the award of merit in the Special Olympics Missouri School of Character program for working to create an environment of inclusion. According to the application, the award – the highest of four levels of recognition within the program, is given to a single qualifying school that displays outstanding commitment to individuals with intellectual disabilities, a true understanding of unity, and a passion for raising awareness and funds for local SOMO student-athletes.. ...

SIKESTON, Mo. — The concert lineup for the 70th annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo was announced Friday as the Sikeston Jaycees aim to incorporate old traditions with new ones while celebrating this year's milestone event. The announcement was made during the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation meeting at the Jaycees' Sponsors Barn on the rodeo grounds...

SHERIFF Lauren Elizabeth Andablo, 36, of Naylor was booked at the Butler County jail Friday, April 8, on a warrant for speeding. She was later released. _ Adam Michael Bishop, 29, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Friday, April 8, on suspicion of marijuana possession. He was later released...