Stories from Saturday, June 18, 2022

The Butler County Genealogical Society’s next meeting will feature a presentation about rural schools. Clinton Salyer, a former educator and principal in Butler County, is the speaker. His lecture will feature photographs of multiple schools and a map of their old locations...

As we continue to set records, and not the good kind, for how hot it is, we wanted to take a moment to thank the Butler County Health Department and the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, as well as of the other entities that have opened their doors as cooling centers...

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom being observed Friday through Monday in Poplar Bluff. Monday is the official federal holiday. A meet-and-greet was held Friday at Northside Community Center to kick off the events. It “is a way to celebrate freedom in the United States, especially for those who have been enslaved,” said Kathern Harris...

Temple Baptist Church is giving local children a chance learn and have fun at a vacation Bible school scheduled for June 20-24, at their location at 1813 Barron Road. “It’s open to kids grades four to six,” said Assistant Bible School Director Faith Garrett. “And it’s free.”...