Stories from Tuesday, July 9, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s heavy rainfall in Southeast Missouri Tuesday morning, all eyes are on the surging water levels on the Black and Current rivers. The heavy rain came less than two weeks after the record rainfall of June 26. At the writing of this article, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a crest of 12 feet for the Black River at Poplar Bluff at 1 p.m. Wednesday. June 26’s record rainfall caused the Black River to reach 11.94 feet...

The Landing in Van Buren and Southeast Missouri Food Bank postponed the Float to Feed charity event to July 20 due to the swollen river levels from Hurricane Beryl’s inland downpour. The Landing will donate 10% of the proceeds from rentals to the SEMO Food Bank. Float to Feed was formerly scheduled for July 13...

A little more than a month ago, the invasion of Normandy — otherwise known as D-Day — was observed by multiple world leaders in Europe. But while those leaders reflected on the history they have read, Clemens Deken of Poplar Bluff is able to remember helping prepare equipment for that day...

A vehicle fire on Highway 67 occupied Butler County firefighters for more than two hours on Tuesday morning. A Jeep Wrangler owned by Megan Gilmore was totaled by the blaze, according to county fire reports. Fire crews responded to the scene at 7:40 a.m. Travelers passing by reported the vehicle was in the northbound lane on Highway 67 between Highways 160 and M...

It’s time to go wild for art again — the Art for Animals show and silent auction is open through July 26 at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff. Proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri. The free Unleashing Opening Reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the museum, and artwork is already on public display. The Tail End Closing Reception and final bidding session is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26. ...

Sheriff’s deputies apprehended an armed criminal in 1924 and blazed marijuana patches in 1974. In other news, tensions heat up in the Butler County Fire Protection District, ignited by a petition to oust two board members. 100 years ago July 10, 1924...

Officers were dispatched Tuesday, July 9, to the 2100 block of Wood Street in reference to a domestic assault. Michael Zuniga was arrested for assault and kidnapping. _ Officers responded to the front desk Tuesday, July 9, in reference to fraud. A female subject advised someone copied her debit card number and used it...