Stories from Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Nicholas (Nick) D. Nelson, 76, died Tuesday, April 4, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital after a short illness. Nelson was born March 30, 1947, in Poplar Bluff. His parents were Chester and Nora Lee (Taylor) Nelson. Surviving him are his brother, Michael Nelson (Kim); four nieces, Staci Nelson and Amy Nelson of Florida, Jennifer Smith (James) of Fairhope, Alabama, and Krista Greenwall (Joe) of Poplar Bluff; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews, J. ...

From Gershwin to Shakira, vocal and instrumental students from TRC’s music department performed their Spring Showcase on Tuesday evening at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. TRC music professor, Cindy White said the showcase is a capstone sort of event for music students who study privately or are involved in the department’s musical theater ensemble...

In this week’s MAIN EVENT, kids and adults all have reasons to get outside. Early risers can hit the trails at the 10th Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run on Saturday, sponsored by the Chamber and the Poplar Bluff Kiwanis Club. Participants will meet at the Wolf Creek Hike/Bike Trail. ...

Mildred Lucille Mize, 82, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away April 3, 2023, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born April 20, 1940, at Neelyville, Missouri to the late SL “Ted” Dollins and Mary “Haynes” Dollins. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Doniphan and had in previous years been a member of Coon Island General Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers, gardening and her grandchildren...

ST. LOUIS — A large tornado tore through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction as a broad swath of the Midwest and South kept a wary eye out for further storms that could spawn additional twisters and hail...

Butler County sheriff Daniel Ramon Bartel, 59, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, for failure to register a motor vehicle annually. A cash-only bond was set at $100. _ Heaven Rain Johnson, 20, of Fisk was booked at the Butler County jail at 10:33 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, for first degree trespassing...