Stories from Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Leota Adams Karnes, 97, of Poplar Bluff, completed her earthly journey Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Swift Creek Residential Care Center. Mrs. Karnes was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Ripley County to Noah A. and Eva (Greg) Adams. She was of the General Baptist faith and a member of The Rebekah Organization. ...

Twin Rivers School District is taking steps to encourage the emotional health and safety of students by introducing the Green Bear Program, S.A.F.E Growing Up/Healthy Relationships and S.O.S Signs of Suicide to students this year. During the regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, the board discussed the introduction of the projects which are intended to promote and educate on matters of child safety and abuse, as well as healthy relationships and signs of suicide...

A Poplar Bluff man will spend the next two decades in prison after he was convicted of selling methamphetamine near a school. Judge Michael Pritchett sentenced Alphonse D. Avila, 43, of Poplar Bluff to a total of 20 years in prison on Sept. 13, for distributing a controlled substance within 2,000 feet of a school and delivery of a controlled substance, according to Butler County Prosecutor Kacey Proctor...

As we observe Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, the Poplar Bluff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution wishes to share the following articles as a reminder of how important our nation’s constitution is. Materials come from NSDAR resources...

This Saturday may be a perfect time to join a national volunteer effort that encourages visitors of public lands to give back to the areas where they hike, bike, swim and explore. Residents who would like to help repair damage caused by vandals at the Wolf Creek Trail are asked to meet at the trailhead from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday...

Patrons of the Arts recently announced eight upcoming shows to take place at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers College. The eclectic series features comedy, song, dance, and even a special Valentine’s Day Dinner and Show. Tim Lovelace Date: 7 p.m. Sept. 23...

As we observe Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, the Poplar Bluff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution wishes to share the following articles as a reminder of how important our nation’s constitution is. Materials come from NSDAR resources...

Poplar Bluff Police Department The police department received a report Thursday, Sept. 15, that a juvenile was assaulted by other students and the student’s cell phone was stolen on the parking lot at Poplar Bluff High School during a football game Sept. 2...