Stories from Monday, April 3, 2023

A Poplar Bluff teen was left in critical condition Saturday following an accidental shooting. Police were called at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday to the 1000 block of Warren Street in reference to someone being shot, according to a press release...

“Its is great to see you here today as we celebrate another step forward for Southeast Health of Stoddard County,” said Southeast Health of Stoddard County CEO Sue Ann Williams. “With the open house show casing our new Specialty Clinic.” Southeast Health of Stoddard County cut the ribbon Thursday afternoon on its new Specialty Clinic. Area residents can receive cancer treatment locally...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — A Poplar Bluff man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after law enforcement found meth, marijuana and guns in his home. Daniel K. Hendrickson, 31, of Poplar Bluff was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of firearms, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hendrickson was sentenced on Friday, March 31, at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau...

Marcia Moore, 72, of Piedmont, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is 1 p.m., also in Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in New Liberty Jacktown, Clubb...

Roena L. (Hopkins) Reasons, 75, of Dudley, Missouri, was welcomed into Heaven Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home with her loving family at her side. Roena was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Poplar Bluff to Roy and Vela Juanita (Smith) Hopkins. She married Gerald (Lane) Reasons Nov. ...

Roena L. (Hopkins) Reasons, 75, of Dudley, Missouri, was welcomed into Heaven Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home with her loving family at her side. Roena was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Poplar Bluff to Roy and Vela Juanita (Smith) Hopkins. She married Gerald (Lane) Reasons Nov. ...

Retiring director Sue Crites Szostak was honored Saturday at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Foundation’s banquet and awards ceremony. Meanwhile, trustee John R. Stanard was named Community Partner of the Year and Pat Cozart was honored as Outstanding Staff Member...

A 50-unit apartment and condominium complex is proposed for an area at the corner of May Street and Barron Road. The units would be higher end and available for purchase as well as rental, according to information presented Monday to the city council...