Stories from Tuesday, August 20, 2024

It was decided Monday afternoon that James William Hastings is a potential danger to the women of Butler County, and he will face trial on the charge of first degree rape/attempted rape.

Shirley Wilkerson, 77, of Fisk, Missouri, died Saturday, Aug.17, 2024 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Wilkerson was born March 9, 1947 in Poplar Bluff. She operated Shirley’s beauty shop for several years. She also worked part time at Hyde’s Fish house. On Sept. 26, 1964 she married Donnie Wilkerson. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2015...

Marcus D. Powell, 41, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Marcus was born Sunday, Sept. 26, 1982, to Ray Charles Ballard and Phyllis Kay Powell in Poplar Bluff. Marcus is survived by his father, Ray Charles Ballard and stepmother, Mary Ann Jones; one sister, Alicia Powell; two brothers, Travis Ballard and Charles Powell; several children, extended family and friends...

Revia Wade, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Dawn Marie Marshall, 47, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dawn was born March 12, 1977, to Joe Ryan and Linda Haney in St. Louis, Missouri. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Alvin and Elsie Massey. Dawn married Mark Marshall on April 27, 2018, in Hot Springs, Arkansas...

HILLVIEW — On Tuesday, Neelyville School District started its first year with a four-day school week.

FISK — Teachers lined the hallways and manned the doors as they awaited the onslaught of children Tuesday morning, as the school year for the Twin Rivers School District officially started.

Recent years have seen a surge of tattoo businesses opening in Poplar Bluff, so one might be forgiven for being dismissive upon learning of a new location. But, the perception changes upon learning the new location offers something no one else in the entire state can offer.

Officers were dispatched Tuesday, Aug. 20 to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center ER in reference to an aggressive patient. Officers stood by while staff completed a mental health commitment form. _ Officers were dispatched Tuesday, Aug. 20 to the 900 block Harper Street in reference to a domestic assault. Contact was made with both parties and neither wished to pursue charges...