Stories from Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Dennis Alton Taylor, 72, of Stringtown, Missouri passed away July 11, 2023, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dennis was born May 29, 1951, to Willie and Veda Minehart Taylor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Mary (Gutterman) Dec. 23, 1978, in Stringtown. ...

Hicks Animal Hospital has come a long way since Catherine Hicks founded the practice in a trailer in 1983. With a passion for animals and a desire to provide exceptional care, Hicks said she started her practice in a small, outdated facility. “I was a biology major and at that time there were very few females going to school for this,” explained Hicks...

EMINENCE, Mo — Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a series of free, one-day workshops about the basics of fly fishing for youth between the ages of 12 and 16. The clinics will be held on July 27, Aug. 20, Sept. 24, and Oct. 22 at the Akers Visitor Center. These free workshops are limited to 10 youth participants and at least one parent or guardian for each youth. Reservations are required...

The Daily American Republic hosted Poplar Bluff ’s Independence Day parade on July 4th. Through our Facebook page, the public has selected their favorite floats. We announced the winners Wednesday on the DAR Facebook page.

Enjoy live music and classic cars Friday, before the Splash N Dash challenge on Saturday in this week’s MAIN EVENT. Downtown Poplar Bluff will host this month’s Cruise In event, starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday on Vine Street. Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill will host live music from the band Nuthin’ Fancy. Sponsored by the city of Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, activities will go to 9 p.m. with food and drinks...

At an unspecified time, an employee at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport reported on Wednesday, June 28, a white female adult entered the building after hours and stole cash and personal items. The matter was referred to the Butler County Prosecutor...