Stories from Friday, November 24, 2023

The Butler County Coroner's Office and Poplar Bluff Police Department have identified the body of a man found Wednesday behind JD's Quick Stop on North Main Street. Butler County coroner Jim Akers has identified the man as Michael Eugene Barnett, 40, of Poplar Bluff and previously of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Poplar Bluff city firefighters are scaling the ladder of success one rung at a time. Recently advancing in rank through promotions are Kevin Edgar, Jon Miller and Joshua Buhler. Mykel Limanen, a former Butler County Fire Protection District employee, was hired to serve on the city fire department...

Nov. 24, 1923 • A Dodge car owned and driven by Cleve Doyle of Doniphan was badly damaged last night (Nov. 23) when it hit a wagon as Doyle was driving to Poplar Bluff. Doyle said he hit the wagon rather than collide with an approaching automobile filled with women and children...

John and Mary Shock have discovered a spiritual truth that seems like a paradox but proves itself true through practice: the more you give for others, the more your heart is blessed in return. The Poplar Bluff couple, married for 62 years, are members of Fellowship Church and have spent many years volunteering their time and talents in the kitchen to blessing others, particularly those who struggle with addictions to drugs and alcohol...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston orchard is expanding by relocating two existing barns to its farm. Trey Wilson, owner of Apple Ridge Orchard, purchased two old barns and had the first barn moved in its entirety on Nov. 9. Wilson and his wife, Ashley Wilson, opened the orchard and store at 3887 State Highway BB in Sikeston over a year ago and have had many visitors come to pick strawberries, tulips and other flowers from their fields...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Jessica A. Angelly, 33, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, Nov. 22, on a warrant for failure to appear for no seat belt. _ Daniel C. Burks Jr., 33, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, Nov. 22, on a warrant for failure to appear for no insurance...