Stories from Thursday, September 22, 2022

As we observe Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, the Poplar Bluff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution wishes to share the following articles as a reminder of how important our nation’s constitution is. Materials come from NSDAR resources...

Shirley A. Holloway, 81, of Greenville, Missouri, born Feb. 15, 1941 to the late Elmer and Anna (Hayes) Diamond in Fisk, Missouri passed away on Sept. 19, 2022 in Poplar Bluff. She loved animals, enjoyed listening to music and gardening. ...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT David O. Burgess, 50, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Tuesday, Sept. 20, on suspicion of second-degree domestic assault. _ Brian L. Casey, 40, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, Sept. 21, on a failure to appear warrant for operating a vehicle without financial responsibility...

Brenda Sheridan, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, born July 19, 1950 to the late Roy and JoAnn (Hawkins) McGowen in Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Brenda married Marvin Sheridan on Aug. 14, 1976, in Wappapello. He preceded her in death Oct. 27, 2014...

The Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum will be open Saturday during the 13th annual Iron Horse Festival in Downtown Poplar Bluff. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located in the historic 1928 Frisco Depot across Fifth Street from the Black River Coliseum. Admission is free...

Elsie May Daniels, age 92, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Broseley, died Wednesday, Sept, 21, 2022, at Oakdale Assisted Living, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Daniels was born March 4, 1930, in Greenville, Missouri, daughter of the late Ira and Rosie May Coleman. She was a nurse at the former Doctors Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the former Brown Chapel General Baptist Church in Broseley...

Ronald Joseph Ice, 75 died at his home Sept. 21, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Ice was born Nov. 18, 1946, at Gibson Missouri. He was employed by Smiley Container Corp. for many years and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1965. Many remember Ronnie for his love of playing Bridge, and his love for the outdoors. ...

Officials gathered Thursday to break ground on the next phase of a project that led to the creation of a state-wide infrastructure cost share program. Work has started to four-lane sections of Highway 67 south to the Arkansas border, which has been designated as a future Interstate 57 corridor. The project is lauded by city, county and state officials for the improved safety and economic development it will bring not only to the region, but to both Missouri and Arkansas...

Women Aware’s first keynote speaker, Kanwal Haq, MS, is passionate about making health care equitable for all. A health care guide by women, for women and their families, could play a major role in this goal. “I hope this book will help start these conversations within our families, start these conversations with our friends,” Haq said, to ensure better, more specialized care...

Ever thought about a date night cooking class? A new business set to open in mid-October will offer that and much more. Mimi’s Market & Royal Cafe is a family affair, run by owner Leigh Morgan, daughter CoCo Raymer and her mother Mimi Shelly Moore. “Two of my favorite things to do are eat and shop,” said Morgan, when asked what the inspiration was behind the new business located at 305 S. Main St...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A Charleston, Missouri, man was sentenced to prison on a firearm charge Wednesday in federal court. Duramus T. Coleman, 38, of Charleston was sentenced to serve 115 months in federal prison for the offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

Despite a struggle for manpower and financial support, the Butler County Fair at Ray Clinton Park maintains a presence this year. Organizer Jerrica Fox, 31, of Poplar Bluff, says with just a six-member board of directors and very few volunteers, the fair is on tap Sept. 30-Oct.1 at Ray Clinton Park...