Stories from Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The adage states it is not about the destination, but rather the journey. And for Poplar Bluff native Kanwal Haq, it has been quite the adventure. Haq — who now lives in New York — has co-authored a women’s health book: “Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health,” which is set for an Oct. 4 public release...

There are Missouri owls who can hear the heartbeat of a mouse up to 6 inches underground, while others can carry up to four times their weight and some have up to 14 different calls, some of which sound like human screams. These are just a few of the items shared recently with visitors who attended an event with Dickerson Park Zoo staff, hosted at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center...

Free Access* Many local schools are now opening enrollment for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. With the burden of rising costs in everything from fuel to groceries, many families will need assistance supplying students with the necessary supplies. Returning to the classroom means parents and families everywhere will be shopping for back-to-school clothing and supplies. Some local schools and churches are stepping in to assist families and students in getting the items they need...

A man whose body was found in Black River Saturday on the south side of Poplar Bluff has been identified. Butler County coroner Jim Akers said that the man has been identified as Kenneth White, 67, of Poplar Bluff. White’s identity was determined by dental records and x-rays conducted at an autopsy Tuesday...

A man whose body was found in Black River Saturday on the south side of Poplar Bluff has been identified. Butler County coroner Jim Akers said that the man has been identified as Kenneth White, 67, of Poplar Bluff. White’s identity was determined by dental records and x-rays conducted at an autopsy Tuesday...