Stories from Wednesday, December 21, 2022

On Dec. 18, at approximately 1:19 a.m., a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a white, 2006 Cadillac Escalade, for failing to signal on Parsons Road, north of US 60 Highway, in Carter County. A short pursuit ensued, during which the suspect stopped his vehicle, exited and began firing upon the trooper, according to informaiton released by the MSHP. ...

Firefighters responded to a call about a structure fire around 9:00 a.m. in the area of Wilcox Road in Poplar Bluff. The road is currently closed to through traffic while firefighters and officers continue to battle the blaze. More information will follow as updates are received...

Many area churches will host Christmas Eve services in this week’s MAIN EVENT. Check out services at Bluff First, First Baptist Church, Agee Fellowship and many other area churches for a place to gather for fellowship and reflection on the meaning of the Christmas season...

Futuristic thinking is alive and well at Poplar Bluff High School. In addition to the three Rs, students have opportunities to explore the world of robotics, and to apply their learning to real-world scenarios by competing as members of the Poplar Bluff High School Iron Mules...

Charles Steven Wisdom, an amazing husband, father, MyPa, and friend to everyone, passed at the young age of 63 at his home of over 38 years in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Steve was a true friend to all he came in contact with, he knew no strangers...

One blessing residents can county this Christmas is Northside Community Center, according to volunteers. The group recently gathered for the center’s Third Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. One of several fundraisers every year to benefit the center, the event was attended by a number of neighborhood residents, their families and friends, Executive Director Annie Hinton noted...

Ruth Marie Barry, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 20, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Ruth was born on May 8, 1939 to John and Ruth Thurman (Boyer) in Tallulah Lake, California. Ruth had a devoted love for her church and children. She will be truly missed by everyone...

The death of a Poplar Bluff man in a house fire Wednesday is being investigating by the Missouri State Fire Marshal and the Butler County Coroner. Butler County Coroner Jim Akers said the victim has been identified as Josh Lawson, the homeowner. Poplar Bluff Fire Battalion Chief Stacy Harmon said the fire department received the call at 8:22 a.m. to a structure fire on Wilcox Road...

The Poplar Bluff Police Department and local emergency services received an updated forecast from the National Weather Service Paducah. During a virtual conference Wednesday, an NWS representative estimated first waves of winter weather will arrive in Poplar Bluff between 12-2 p.m. Thursday. For the following three days the area will see wind chills as low as -20 degrees, rapid freezing of water on roadways and some snow accumulation. The NWS advised everyone to avoid traveling...

A Show Me Cash ticket purchased at Casey’s General Store, 408 S. Walnut St. in Bernie, matched all five winning numbers drawn in the Dec. 10 drawing to win a $321,000 jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 9, 11, 16, 21 and 38. This is the 44th Show Me Cash jackpot won in 2022, bringing the total amount of jackpot prizes won this year to more than $7 million. ...