Stories from Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Work to replace the westbound lanes of Pine Street bridge over the Black River is progressing well, despite a late start. Some environmental permitting and railroad clearances initially slowed the project down, said Travis Slayton, project manager for Robertson Contractors Inc...

The first weekend in November might be the best time in our area to start your Christmas shopping. This weekend offers the St. Anne’s Bazaar at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with many homemade items, a craft fair at the Stars and Stripes Museum and a Christmas Open House at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum...

With youth deer and fall firearms turkey seasons already behind us, state officials are reminding outdoors enthusiasts to practice safety measures ahead of the most popular portion of firearms deer season. Firearms deer season opens Nov. 12. “Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. ...

Next week’s midterm election will present Missourians with candidates, state amendments and local issues. Voters have questions, and the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library wants to give them answers at “Voting 101: Know Your Ballot” hosted by Mitch Davis. The seminar is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ridgel Branch...

A Neelyville mother’s quick actions saved lives Tuesday, as well as her husband’s taxidermy business, when their home was destroyed by a fire. Miranda McCollum was in her bedroom at the family home at 2521 County Road 345 when she smelled smoke. Her husband, Larry Green said, “when (Miranda) looked across the hallway, the smoke was coming out of one of the boy’s closets. So she hurriedly got the kids out and called the fire department.”...

An employee at Poplar Bluff High School reported at 10:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, a juvenile student was found in possession of a THC vaping device. The vaping device was seized and this matter was referred to the Juvenile Office. ————— A black 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was found abandoned in the roadway on Bradley Street. The vehicle was impounded at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, and towed from the scene...

On Oct. 18, at 10:28 a.m., Lonnie Hickman reported the front fender of his truck was scratched. ­­­­_ On Oct. 18, at 11:29 a.m., Douglas Ray, 42, of Poplar Bluff was arrested during a traffic stop on North B Street. Ray was booked in on a Poplar Bluff Municipal warrant for failure to appear on a charge of no insurance and he was released on bond...

On Oct. 22, at 10:36 a.m. Monica DeClue, 38, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested during a traffic stop on South 5th St. DeClue was booked in on Poplar Bluff Municipal warrants for failure to appear on charges of shoplifting and resisting arrest with a $333 bond. DeClue was unable to post bond and was released on her own recognizance...