Stories from Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Wednesday’s Games Civic League Home Expressions vs. KMB, 5:30 p.m. DAR vs. Faridealing, 6;30 p.m. Jewelers Bench vs. Hessling, 7:30 p.m. Little League Ozark Total vs. Innovative Ortho., 6 p.m. H&R Block vs. R&T Auto, 7:15 p.m. Pony League...

A Poplar Bluff man sits in the Butler County jail after he allegedly robbed Walgreens last month. Ronnell D. Murphy, 30, of the 700 block of Davis Street is charged with the Class A felony of first-degree robbery in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred at the pharmacy on May 21...

Humble heroes stood silently Tuesday afternoon as they were recognized for something they hope never happens. On Monday, May 23, at 4:37 a.m., Poplar Bluff Fire Department was dispatched to 921 Cedar St. for a structure fire with a victim trapped inside...

BLOOMFIELD — As conservation agents stood by to lend a hand, James Smith had his hands full. The channel catfish he was fighting was winning the battle between them, and ultimately, it broke his line. “I saw my cork go under water and I set the hook,” Smith, a U.S. Navy Veteran, says. “When he got up close, I knew I should back off on the drag, but I pulled, and the darn thing broke off. He fought harder than I did and broke the line.”...

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a virtual Caregiver Support Summit 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 24. The theme of this year’s summit is, “Suicide Prevention: Care for Caregivers and Veterans.” The primary target audience for the event will be health care professionals, but caregivers of veterans are also invited to attend. Social workers will receive 3.75 free contact hours for attending...

The 2022 Buddy Ball season opened this week to a field filled with players, families and fans coming out for a game that matches the spirit and enthusiasm of a championship. Prior to the game at Poplar Bluff’s Whiteley Park, there was a family picnic atmosphere as the teams gathered. All around the field, blankets lay spread upon the ground, folding outdoor chairs bookended the bleachers, and people of all ages gathered on both sides of the field...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT David K. Berry, 29, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, May 26, on suspicion of second-degree burglary. Joshua L. Deberry, 31, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, May 26, on suspicion of third degree domestic assault...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT David K. Berry, 29, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, May 26, on suspicion of second-degree burglary. Joshua L. Deberry, 31, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, May 26, on suspicion of third degree domestic assault...