Stories from Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Wappapello Civic Center has cancelled all of its Saturday dances until Aug. 8 due to the rise of COVID-19, and for the safety of all concerned, according to organizers. The group will re-evaluate open for the Aug. 15 date closer to that time.

Centeridge Cemetery will have its annual meeting July 25. Dinner will start at 11 a.m. For more information or to make a donation, contact Dewayne Whitt at 573-718-8600.

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL William J. Spitzer, 35, of Bernie was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Monday, July 20, in Scott County on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (Xanax). He was booked at the Sikeston Department of Public Safety and released...

The application deadline for the Three Rivers College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Day Program (RN) has been extended to Tuesday, July 28. This program will begin January 2021. The two-year AAS in Nursing program is designed to prepare students to apply for licensure by examination as a registered nurse. ...

Tickets go on sale next week for the 13th annual Three Rivers Shrine Pro Rodeo to be held in September at the Black River Coliseum. The rodeo will be a “fun, family-oriented event” for all ages, said Mikhail Stith, the club’s first vice president. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Pro Rodeo Association, the Sept. ...

Monday’s Games CIVIC LEAGUE Sterling 13, Costello’s 1 The Beards 9, Mossy Oak 6 Las Margaritas 9, Shooter’s Shack 3 LITTLE LEAGUE First Midwest 10, Sport Clips 7 VFW 9, R&T Auto 8 PONY LEAGUE Redbirds 9, People’s Community 4...

Sikeston — Southeast Missouri Food Bank has scheduled more COVID-19 Response Mobile food distributions to respond to the increased need for food assistance following business closures and temporary layoffs due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

One of the major costs covered by the city of Poplar Bluff’s general fund is general governmental expenses. This category falls behind fire and police costs, but still includes about 19% of all general fund spending. General governmental expenses include not only salary for city hall employees, but also contributions by the general fund to prop up other funds. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus for the nation Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to get worse for a time as he revived his daily briefings with an eye to halting a campaign-season erosion of support as new cases spike across the country...

The Twin Rivers R-X school board approved a return to learn plan for students and staff Tuesday night, although it could see additions before the year starts.

A 2019 audit of Poplar Bluff finances paints an uncomfortable picture of the city’s general fund. This is the primary account that covers most governmental operations, including fire, police, street and city hall expenses. It also serves as the ‘lender’ for other funds, including the Black River Coliseum, municipal airport and health insurance fund...