Stories from Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Employees of Revere Plastics Poplar Bluff were notified today the plant would be closing between the end of September and January 2024. Officials with Revere said it will impact 85 jobs in Poplar Bluff. This location has been in business under different owners since 1969, originally under Moark and then changed hands to Revere in 2001, the company reported...

Poplar Bluff School District teachers, administrators, staff members and others came together recently to honor educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students. R-I held its annual Teacher of the Year luncheon and honors ceremony Tuesday at the Westwood Event Center...

Carroll Odus Cookson passed away May 1, 2023, at the age of 88 years, 4 months, and 5 days. He was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Puxico, the son of Cecil Odus “Jack” and Edna Bell Hicks Cookson. Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Rozelle Cookson; brothers, sister, and spouses, J.T. (Phyllis) Cookson, Ancel (Doris) Cookson, Rena Mable (Quentin) Ridenour; and nephew, Joey Cookson...

The third annual Three Rivers Shrine Club Kids Day proved to be a successful and enjoyable community gathering Saturday, according to those attending. The event was held at the Add Grotto, under clear blue skies after a rainy morning, bringing together several organizations to create a fun-filled day for all involved...

Butler County Sheriff Ronald Brian Burgess, 38, of Poplar Bluff, was booked at the Butler County Sheriff’s Department at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday May 3, for DWI. Cash only bond was set at $390.50. _ Krystal Renee Gardner, 36, of Naylor, was booked at the Butler County Sheriff’s Department at 11:26 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, for exhibiting a weapon. Bond was set at $25,000...

Poplar Bluff Police At 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, officers responded to Break Time at 2940 N. Westwood Blvd for a reported drug overdose. The victim was transported by ambulance to the emergency room. _ At 9:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, an employee at Enterprise Car Rental reported a gray 2022 Dodge pickup stolen after a customer failed to return it to the company...