Stories from Thursday, August 22, 2024

A murder case from July 1974 continued today, as the prime suspects in a Steele man’s murder were arraigned in Oregon County after a cross-country manhunt. A piece of memorabilia from different outlaws made its way to the Butler County centennial in 1949 — a gun owned by Jesse and Frank James. According to legend, their gang stopped for lunch in Poplar Bluff after successful a train robbery...

The recount is finished and the totals remain the same. Larry Wells is the winner of the Republican primary election for the seat of Butler County Western District Commissioner.

Wappapello Civic Center volunteers will host an event Saturday sponsored by Modern Woodmen’s Matching Funds Fundraiser to help pay for sealing the asphalt on the parking lot.

The 35th annual Trail Ride for Haven House will be Saturday, Sept. 21, at the farm of Larry and Robyn Hillis north of Poplar Bluff.

Visitors to the Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum have the opportunity to win three prizes during the Iron Horse Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Early Saturday morning, the McGruder farm suffered significant hail and wind damage. Curt McGruder estimated nickel-sized hail fell and reported many trees were down.

Officers made contact Thursday, Aug. 22 with a victim at the Court House about a Domestic Dispute. The victim was filing a restraining order and the other was not on scene. _ Officers contacted a victim at the front desk Thursday, Aug. 22 of the police station about a lost wallet. The victim later called and told the Officer the wallet and contents were located...