Stories from Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library is preparing for the future as it celebrates 10 years of clean audits, hits its stride with long-term support and enters new frontiers of digitization. Library Director Shannon Midyett said business services associate Pat Cozort is responsible for the library’s excellent audit history. This will give the library a strong line of credit for future projects...

Kevin ‘Pork Chop’ Nelson, 57, of Holcomb died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti.

Mingo Job Corps recently hosted an open house event for students and employers at its center in Puxico. It is one of 24 conservation centers situated across the U.S. and operated by the U.S. Forest Service. During the open house, current students showcased the various tools and trade programs available at the center. Chris Rich, a former student and graduate who is now employed with Heartland Painting, shared his personal experience with Job Corps, highlighting its transformative impact...

Sunday, June 4, is Wear Orange Sunday in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence. It is also the day the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, bishop of the Diocese of Missouri, will make his yearly visit to the Church of the Holy Cross at 420 N. Main St. The congregation and the bishop will wear orange for his visit...