Stories from Tuesday, January 26, 2021

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Shuntell Lynell Mamoud/Miller, 39, of the 1800 block of Sanders was arrested at 4:56 p.m. Jan. 24, in the 2800 block of North Westwood on suspicion of second degree robbery, second degree assault and armed criminal action. She was booked at Butler County jail...

A Poplar Bluff family of pharmacists have the distinction of individually receiving a community service honor, the Bowl of Hygeia Award. Each of the trio — Martin Michel, David Farris and Ken Michel — has received the honor. Martin Michel, owner of Key Drugs, received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia Community Service Award. His brother, David Farris captured the prize in 2017. Their father, Ken Michel, started the family tradition when he received the award in 2014...

Frank Richard Rolla ,77, passed away at his residence in Weirsdale, Fla. on January 20, 2021. Frank was born September 1, 1943 in Chicago, Ill. He married the love of his life, Pamela Mary Rolla on December 18, 1992. Frank was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the front lines as an artillery officer. He was also a devoted Catholic; serving Christ in every area of the church. He was also knighted a 4th degree Knights of Columbus...

The CFO holds 445 scholarship funds that will provide nearly 1,000 scholarships for students across central and southern Missouri for the 2021–22 school year. The scholarships are open to students for higher education and technical training programs...

American Esoteric Laboratories held a ribbon cutting Tuesday at its new patient service center, located at 936 Ida St. in the Sycamore Plaza. AEL has been in operation in the Poplar Bluff area for five years as a collection-only lab service for physicians, but now offers full phlebotomy services at the new location. AEL is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday...

Donna Voyles, age 73, of Wappapello, died January 24, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Voyles was born April 4, 1947 in Fisk, daughter of the late Haskel and Lorell (Arnold) Patterson. On February 8, 1964, she was united in marriage to Dallas Dean Voyles in St. Louis. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2016...

The Poplar Bluff Historic Depot Restoration Corporation is pursuing fundraising efforts as well as new members for the group. The latest venture will be a rummage and consignment sale from 8 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday and then every weekend for several weeks in the renovated waiting room at the Historic Iron Mountain Train Depot, 400 S. Main St...

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Carter, Ripley, Wayne, and Bollinger counties in Southeast Missouri until noon, according to the National Weather Service. Early morning snowfall amounts up to two inches may be possible and could lead to problems for the morning commute in these counties...

Are you willing to offer a helping hand to children in need possibly changing their lives? Are you tech-savvy or willing to learn new skills? CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, needs a few good individuals who want to help children. Training for new volunteers will start in February...