Stories from Wednesday, October 30, 2024

On this day in 1974, the State Health Department opened an investigation into mysterious illnesses at a Poplar Bluff shoe factory. Previous attempts to call in state authorities were hampered by convoluted jurisdictions.

First United Methodist Church will host a bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church’s Christian Life Center.

Both incumbent Sen. Jason Bean (R-Holcomb) and challenger Chuck Banks (D-Silva) have a backgrounds working in different public offices, and both men believe they have what it takes to serve as senator for the 25th District of Missouri.

The race for the 151st District seat in the Missouri House of Representatives sees Steve Jordan (R-Advance) taking on Donnie Hovis (D-Dexter) in a race that has raised some personal issues between the challengers. Both candidates were contacted to answer the following questions to inform their voting base. At the time of deadline, only Jordan had answered.

The Big Lots in Poplar Bluff appears safe for now amid nationwide closures due to the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The corporate office announced the closure of an additional 56 stores in its filing, bringing up the total to 344.

Editor’s note: AWA President Charlotte Craig contributed to this article. Poplar Bluff area chapter of Modern Woodmen of America named Cindy Matthews of Poplar Bluff a volunteer hero for her work at the Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri No-Kill Shelter.

Officers responded Saturday, Oct. 26, to the 900 block of Oakwood Drive in reference to an assault. Cedric Vincent, 51, of Poplar Bluff was issued a summons for domestic assault by mail due to him leaving the scene prior to officer’s arrival. _ Officers responded Saturday, Oct. 26, to the 3000 block of North 14th Street in reference to stealing from a vehicle. The case is inactive due to lack of leads...

Officers were dispatched Sunday, Oct. 27, to the 1100 block of North Main Street in reference to property damage. _ Officers were dispatched Sunday, Oct. 27, to the front of the police station in reference to a repossessed vehicle. _ Officers requested charges Sunday, Oct. 27, for a subject who failed to register as a sex offender...

Officers responded Monday, Oct. 28, to 2100 block of Wood Street about an assault. Two females were fighting before the officer’s arrival and neither wanted to pursue charges. _ Officers responded Monday, Oct. 28, to Super 8 Motel where they arrested Jasmine Holloway, 28, of Poplar Bluff. Holloway was lodged in the Butler County jail on a probation and parole warrant...

L. Sally Zumwalt, 90, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Sally was born in Danville, Arkansas Sept. 8, 1934, to Elmer and Dovie Martin. Sally grew up on a farm in Rombauer, Missouri with two brothers and a sister. ...

Jerry Martin Hosmer, 80, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 27 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Son of Frieda Louise (Hyde) and Warren Jerome Hosmer, Jerry was born April 3, 1944, in Hornersville, Missouri. He graduated from Hornersville High School as Valedictorian in 1963. ...

Theresa M. Wheelis, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away, Oct. 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1939, in New York, New York to the late Joseph and Anna Bellamacina. On Oct. 3, 1959, in Queens, New York She was married to Eldon Wheelis. He survives...

Officers responded Wednesday, Oct. 30, to a residence in the 500 block of North 5th. Street in reference to a custody issue. It was determined that there had been an argument between parents and a domestic assault followed, after which one parent took their mutual child and left. Neither party wanted to pursue charges, and both parties separated. This case is closed...

Mother Nature is choosing tricks this Halloween. The National Weather Service — Paducah announced thunderstorms will roll across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana on Thursday. “A line of showers and storms is expected to progress through the Quad State region on Halloween,” said meteorologist Andy Lesage in a press release. “Storm activity begins in Southeast Missouri before dawn Thursday and continues through the evening in Western Kentucky with a cold frontal passage.”...