Stories from Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The Daily American Republic will once again host this year’s July 4th parade. We’re excited. We’ve been planning for weeks. We’ve got trophies. We’ve got floats. We’ve got music. And we’ve got a lot of people who love America and are ready to share their patriotic spirit...

The Poplar Bluff City Council discussed new benches, progress on the future I-57 and more at its Monday meeting.

HARVIELL — “This is outstanding. It’s remarkable when the community can step up to help fill a need. I think this is very promising,” said Rep. Jason Smith after he toured the Next Chapter house in Harviell on Tuesday.

Happy Independence Day! Celebrate with a 5k, parade and evening fireworks show in this week’s MAIN EVENT.

Two strange accidents were reported on this date: a fatal baseball injury in 1924, and a logging truck mishap with no injuries in 1974. 100 years ago July 2, 1924 • A Qulin teen died today after a freak baseball accident. During ball practice late yesterday William McIver, 18, and another player ran for the same fly ball and collided. ...

Patrick Edward Kinsey, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born March 11, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Wilson Kinsey and Betty (Merrick) Kinsey. He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. ...

James “Eddie” Wooldridge, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully June 30, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 88. Born Aug. 12, 1935, in Lafe, Arkansas, to James William and Lola Mae (Dortch) Wooldridge, Eddie grew up to embody the adventurous spirit and caring heart that would define his life...

KENNETT, Mo. - An area native’s philanthropic foundation that aids veterans and their families will receive a major league-sized batch of appreciation from the Show-Me-State’s favorite sons. Robert “Bob” Wake’s organization, The Wake Foundation, offers Missouri vets support by “bringing veterans together through the power of community; healing together through adventure; powered by volunteers and fueled by the spirit of service.”...

Paul Baker, 49, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 6:19 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Whiteley Park. Baker was booked on the charge of sexual misconduct first-degree and lodged in the Butler County jail. _ A manager of West Maud Storage requested at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, that trespass notices be issued. The notices were issued to the subjects...