Stories from Saturday, February 17, 2024

The tale of a gambling raid at a local hotel has a twist, with the police officer involved being removed from duty. This weekend’s dates also have an enterprising Hendrickson resident being praised for his “ingenious” pairing of the community’s radio and phone system, and a farm worker escaping serious injury after a small plane lands on the cab of his truck.

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Nathan Grogan was arrested during a traffic stop on Thursday, Feb. 15, for possession of a controlled substance. A passenger giving a false identity led to the discovery. The seized items will be sent to the lab at the Missouri Highway Patrol for positive identification...