Stories from Saturday, July 2, 2022

The Fourth of July weekend is one of the biggest times of the summer for local and area residents to spend time enjoying Southeast Missouri’s rivers and lakes — or backyard and public swimming pools. With high temperatures expected to be in the low to mid-90s this weekend, look for more and more people to spend time in or near the water...

When Eric Greitens posted his April 25 tweet, I thought, “this is the craziest thing I have ever seen.” He was on a shooting range with Donald Trump, Jr., first firing what appeared to be an AR-15, next a handgun with the audio messages, “Striking fear in the hearts of liberals,” and, “Liberals beware.”...

Five healthy habits could be the secret to a longer life for many people. According to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, individuals who adopt the habits by the age of 50 may live seven or more years longer than those who don’t. And, those healthy habits may also help prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes...

Rena Payne, a 2022 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, and Jenny Casteel, a 2022 graduate of Twin Rivers High School were selected to receive the local Donna Moulton Scholarship from the P.E.O. Chapter MF. Payne is the daughter of Benjamin and Christina Payne. She will attend Three Rivers College, where she will study elementary education...