Stories from Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The school resource officer at Poplar Bluff Middle School was contacted Tuesday, March 19, by a teacher in reference to an incident involving a student. The student was told not to use their phone and headphones. The student supposedly told another student they were going to slap the teacher...

“The government shall not deny or infringe upon a person’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom...” Such are the opening words to the “Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative.”

A grass fire Monday night turned into a structure fire, and the Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating. Poplar Bluff firefighters responded to a reported grass fire at 8:54 p.m. Monday at 318 E. Henry St. According to Captain Chad Bell’s report, they were told the fire was getting close to the structure. Three minutes later when the first truck arrived, flames were coming from the rear of the home...

“First of all, give yourselves a round of applause,” Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek said to a captive audience. “What you do here is wonderful. It’s meaningful and dignified employment and you’re making a valuable contribution to society.”

Are you ready for the total solar eclipse? You will be after this weekend’s MAIN EVENT roundup.

The wheels of industry are turning. A 125-mile high-voltage power line is connected in 1924, and a new factory prepares to move into Van Buren in 1974.