Stories from Monday, March 13, 2023

Vera Lavadia Allen, 94, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at her residence in Poplar Bluff.

Jeff Libla is an adrenaline seeker. He is also president and general manager of Legacy Fasteners, a family-owned and operated business located in Poplar Bluff, Mo., that specializes in manufacturing nails for the pallet, crating and container industries...

The old saying goes, “When one door closes, another door opens.” As Dr. Amy Jackson closes the door on a 21-year career with the Poplar Bluff R-I school district, she’s opening the door for a new position in Maynard, Arkansas. Jackson announced her retirement as the district’s assistant superintendent for finance after the Poplar Bluff school board meeting in February...

Photo provided Butler County firefighter Bobby Wicker (center) accepts a plaque recognizing his service to the department. DAR/Misty DeJournett Bobby Wicker is stepping down from the Butler County Fire Department to accept a position in law enforcement with John J. Pershing VA Medical Center...

Butler County Sheriff Kenneth Harold Betz, 47, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, for violating probation or parole, first degree stalking second or subsequent offense. Bond was set at $5,000. _ Quinton Lionel Bruce, 34, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail at 9:17 a.m. Monday, March 13, for violating an order of protection for an adult. Bond was set at $2,500...

Poplar Bluff police Chris Halcumb reported at 8:42 a.m. Monday, March 13, the license plates were stolen from a vehicle he parked in the 1800 block of Missouri Avenue. _ Quinton Bruce, 34, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:46 a.m. Monday, March 13, at his residence in the 2300 block of Thomas Street. Bruce was booked in on a charge of violation of an order of protection and he was lodged in the Butler County jail...