Stories from Friday, August 25, 2023

This season’s Patron of the Arts lineup includes comedy, magic and music from the Bee Gees to Bach, thanks to the ongoing collaboration between Three Rivers College and community businesses. TRC President Dr. Wes Payne recognized last season’s patrons and highlighted upcoming events at a gathering on Thursday evening at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center...

Michael James Zgaynor, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Aug, 22, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Michael was born Sept. 22, 1971, to William and Marie Burns (Vezzetti) Zgaynor in Canon City, Colorado. Michael Zgaynor was a lifelong member of the Roman Catholic Church. ...

When the smoke alarm in the Austins’ Fagus home began sounding between 5-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Billy Austin had just arrived from work. He was able to get his mother, Judy Austin, out of the house while the Qulin Volunteer Fire Protection District firefighters were on their way...

Toinette Denise “Toni” Wilson, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home Piedmont Chapel. Funeral will follow at 3 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Patterson Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library is displaying the works of two artists whose lives revolve around fire: potter Cindy Martin and bladesmith Clayton “Clay” Martin. What makes the Forged & Fired exhibit even more interesting is that these artists are mother and son...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT A silver 2007 Chevrolet Impala was towed at 7:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, from a traffic stop on North Main Street. The driver was released at the scene. _ Joshua Bardell was arrested at 8:08 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, near his residence in the 800 block of Lester Street. Bardell was booked on charges of third-degree domestic assault, second-degree property damage and stealing. He was lodged in the Butler County jail...