Stories from Wednesday, May 1, 2024

On this date 50 years ago, the Mules track team continues to dominate regional competitions. Economic competition occupies investors in 1924. 100 years ago May 1, 1924 • Smelters and spinning are potential future industries for Poplar Bluff The Chamber of Commerce is in communication with “certain iron interests” about founding a charcoal iron furnace, said the Interstate American. ...

On May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from their customers. Locally, these donations go to local food pantries in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Kennett, Portageville and Doniphan...

Help Three Rivers College celebrate a Distinguished Alumni in this week’s MAIN EVENT.

A cryptic phone call to a Carter County business led to elevated police presence on school campuses throughout the region recently, and now a juvenile will face the consequences of their actions.

A single MoDOT contract spanning 51 locations across six counties is making improvements to roadway islands across Southeast Missouri. Area engineer Matt Wilkerson said the project’s total cost will be $484,999.

Officers responded Wednesday, May 1, to the 600 block of Main Street in reference to an assault. Joshua Fontan, 21, Poplar Bluff was taken into custody for domestic assault. After the investigation was completed, Fontan was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail...