Stories from Saturday, December 24, 2022

It’s that time of year again when we gather with family and friends, exchange presents and hopefully reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. As we celebrate what many consider the most wonderful time of the year, let me simply say from my family to yours, Merry Christmas! I hope your days are peaceful and relaxed as you take some time away from work to spend with your loved ones, and as you come together with those who mean the most to you to celebrate the birth of Christ...

The Stage Company feared it might be curtains on their season. Even as they rehearsed for a Christmas show two years after the pandemic, their finances still had not recovered COVID’s upheaval or the transition to a new venue. Sparse attendance left most shows in the red, and if that trend continued, The Stage Company would have no choice but to end their 2022-2023 season only three shows in. Worse, they would not have enough to reopen next season...

Poplar Bluff Police Department A vehicle was towed from the scene of a motor vehicle accident at 7:47 a.m. Dec. 23, on PP Hwy after it was determined it was not insured. The driver was issued a citation for no insurance and released at the scene. _ An employee at the probation/parole community supervision center reported at 4:00 p.m. ...