Stories from Thursday, October 31, 2024

Today’s headlines provide snapshots of Halloween through the ages. For over 100 years Southeast Missouri has celebrated the spookiest day of the year with frolics, parades, trick-or-treating, and sometimes mischief.

The driver whose vehicle ended the life of a pedestrian Tuesday morning is charged with two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance.

Rock the Country is returning to Poplar Bluff on May 2-3 next year following the success of the first concert. Kid Rock is confirmed as one of the acts for 2025, according to Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce President Steve Halter. In two weeks, the rest of the acts will be announced.

Creatives from across the region submitted artwork to the 71st Annual Juried Art Exhibit, running from Nov. 3-Dec. 29 at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. While some regular artists were absent this year, MHAM Director Steve Whitworth said an infusion of new talent gave the exhibit more volume overall: 34 artists and 92 submissions.

Michael Boatwright, 76, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Oct. 28, 2024. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Military honors is at 11 a.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel with funeral service following. Cremation will follow services...

Abby Lynne (Gilmore) Zeb, 39, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Oct. 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, from injuries sustained in an accident while she was running. Abby was born March 12, 1985, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to John and Kathie (Dunbar) Gilmore. ...

Terrance Clemons 25, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Thursday, Oct. 31, for domestic assault. Clemons was lodged in the Butler County jail. _ Officers were dispatched Thursday, Oct. 31, to the 700 block of Cynthia Street in reference to stealing. This investigation is ongoing...