Stories from Monday, November 14, 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One day after Missourians elected 111 Republicans to the Missouri House of Representatives, State Rep. Jamie Burger of Benton, Missouri, was selected by his colleagues to serve as House assistant majority floor leader for the 102nd General Assembly...

The granddaughter of a legendary general, George S. Patton, visited the Stars and Stripes Museum on Friday. Helen Ayer-Patton toured the museum with Curator Laura Dumey. Ayer-Patton brought with her general Patton’s foot locker and one of his riding crops...

KENNETT, Mo. — Chad Stone, owner/operator of Sweet Mayhem Bakery & Bistro in Kennett, is returning to Food Network next week in a new holiday gingerbread challenge. Stone recently shared on the special and reflected on his career as a chef. "A couple of years ago I competed in the 'Holiday Gingerbread Showdown' on the Food Network," Stone said. "It was the first of its kind and I was on the first episode."...

Lavern Marler, 79, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, in Farmington, Missouri. Visitation is at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Highway Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville. Funeral service is at 6:30 p.m., also at Highway Missionary Baptist Church...

Sadie-Lynn Christine McCrory was born Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, to her loving parents: JoAnna McCrory and John Pennington. She returned to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at 25 days old. Sadie-Lynn was lovingly referred to as “Mighty-Mouse,” as she was a fighter from day one. ...

VAN BUREN, Mo. — A search is underway at Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) to locate a 58-year-old man who was reported missing Sunday, Nov. 13. Phillip Carnell was reported missing late in the day when he failed to return from a hunting trip. His family stated he and a friend were hunting in different areas of Cave Spring when Carnell called his friend to say he was lost and his phone battery was dying...

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge has offered great opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and learning for all ages since its establishment in 1944. The refuge has offered area residents and visitors endless outdoor recreation options such as hiking, water activities, hunting and fishing, all while protecting the migratory waterfowl, as well as the bottomland hardwood forest according to their literature...

A trio of structure fires kept Butler County firefighters busy the past four days. Butler County firefighters responded to three structure fires beginning with one Friday, the second on Sunday and the third Monday morning. County firefighters responded at 2:30 p.m. ...

Southeast Missouri health care facilities might be overcrowded in coming months because of a preseason spike in influenza and respiratory diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory regarding elevated respiratory disease incidence “caused by multiple viruses occurring especially among children” and placing strain on healthcare systems, the report indicates...

Ricky Hobbs reported at 8:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, he was assaulted outside his apartment in the 500 block of Hazel Street. ————— An employee at the Winning Circle reported at 10:22 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, someone broke into the business and stole cash from the register...

Marie Gaines reported at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, she lost her wallet, and later discovered fraudulent charges were made to her credit cards. ­­­­_ Adam Brasher, 44, of Poplar Bluff was booked at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the police station on a Poplar Bluff municipal warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of driving while revoked or suspended with a $100 bond. He was released on bond...