Stories from Thursday, November 10, 2022

A judge has taken a request for bond under advisement in the case of a Butler County man charged with first degree kidnapping, first degree burglary, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Joseph Matthew Davis, 27, of the 2600 block of Woodstone Drive has been in the Butler County jail since Oct. 31, following an alleged altercation Oct. 29 with his girlfriend...

State Rep. Hardy Billington (R-Poplar Bluff) has been selected as the House Majority Whip for the upcoming 102nd General Assembly. Billington will officially begin his service as Majority Whip when General Assembly convenes Jan. 4. “I am honored and humbled to have the support of my colleagues as the next House Majority Whip,” said Billington. ...

Neelyville High School took time to honor veterans Thursday during a Stars & Stripes Honoring Our Veterans Ceremony which was held in the Neelyville High School Gymnasium. During the event students, staff and area residents took the opportunity to show their appreciation and respect for the service and dedication of the veterans in attendance...

Baby Brayden Lee David Henson was born peacefully sleeping on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his parents: Samantha Bates and William Henson of Patterson, Missouri; sister, Sophia Grace of the home; grandparents, Pete and Dorothy Penrod and Ronald Barks; and many aunts and uncles...

November events include: — Highway clean up in memory of Marcus McFarland, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 19 WHERE Meet in front of Valley Plaza Shopping Center WHAT Clean up will begin at Valley Plaza Shopping Center, where the sign is located and move toward the second sign, near the Greater Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, according to organizers. The signs include the names of McFarland’s three children, Marcus Jr., Makel and LeAerea. — Community Thanksgiving dinner, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 19 WHERE Rombauer General Baptist Church WHAT They invite attendees to stay and enjoy a meal, or pick up a plate to take with them. Open to the public.