Stories from Tuesday, October 8, 2024

In a split vote, the Poplar Bluff chose to allocate the remaining $147,398 from the American Rescue Plan Act for the demolition of derelict houses in the city Monday evening. Council member Robert Smith was the sole dissenting vote. Street Department Superintendent Jerry Lawson petitioned to have the money go towards purchasing a new ten-wheeler truck. The city’s previous vehicle, critical for snow removal according to Lawson, suffered a total loss due to a fire...

The annual Buff Up the Bluff clean-up will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The City of Poplar Bluff is partnering with Henson’s Transfer Station. All drop-offs will be at their facility on the Industrial Park Bypass, 355 CR 305, in South Poplar Bluff...

The Pinktober Saturday Walk will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at McLane Park, with proceeds providing mammograms, preventative screenings and more for cancer patients. The charity walk promotes breast cancer awareness and is sponsored by the Alpha Delta Nu nursing honor society at Three Rivers College...

Marine Corps League Eric Summers Detachment 1473 and Poplar Bluff Realty, Inc. are coordinating this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. This is their second year partnering to provide Christmas gifts for children in need. The drive runs from the beginning of Oct. 1 to Dec. 25 and accepts monetary and toy donations. Donations can be called in for pickup by reaching out to Ssgt. Ted Doughterty, Detachment 1473’s judge advocate, at 573-772-0392. Pickup service ends Dec. 10...

Diana Kay Baker, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at her home. Diana was born Aug. 23, 1947. She enjoyed taking care of her family and seeing her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Ginger Netherland (Art), and Shannon Baker (Kristie), both of Poplar Bluff; brother, Brian Batchelor; grandchildren, Cody Baker, Hannah Brown (Chris), Hailee Grantham (Hunter), and Holly Deckard (Jordan); as well as great-grandchildren, Caden Baker, Bella Brown, Nathan Brown, Henlee Grantham, Haizleigh Grantham, Ava McGee and Nyla Mcgee.. ...

Doris Sue McCord, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born Sept. 5, 1947, to James and Lorene (Brandon) Dunaway in Kennett, Missouri. Doris was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ...

Danny Ray Batchelor, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at his home. Danny was born Jan. 10, 1957. He had worked for a fencing company and enjoyed raising goats. He is survived by his children, Leslie Brooke Batchelor and Lance Batchelor (Heather); brother, Brian Batchelor of Poplar Bluff; grandchildren, Skyrah Martinez, Lauren Batchelor, Alex Correa, Corbin Batchelor, Conner Batchelor, and Clair Batchelor; as well as two great grandchildren...

Ripley County was awash in debate over the Corps of Engineers’ proposal to dam the Current River in 1949. The same year, the U.S. government considered how to decentralize its largest cities to protect resources from nuclear attack, which could’ve led to a different kind of boom in Poplar Bluff. Other headlines on this date covered freak hunting accidents and handyman skills.

Dexter Parks is set to begin a tree planting initiative, thanks to a generous donation aimed at restoring the area’s green spaces. The donation comes in response to the devastating storm on May 26, which caused the loss of over 45 trees throughout East Park. This natural disaster left significant gaps in the canopy, impacting both the environment and the community’s beloved outdoor areas...

Charles Miskell, 37, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 8, due to having warrants through Poplar Bluff City, and Wayne County. Miskell was lodged in the Bulter County jail. _ Officers were contacted Tuesday, Oct. 8, in reference to stealing that occurred in the 400 block of Karen Drive This investigation is ongoing...