Stories from Wednesday, December 20, 2023

In today’s Dash to the Past, a man recently released from jail tries to break back into the facility, another man decides to have some “Christmas fun” by setting off dynamite in Downtown Poplar Bluff and the American flag is hoisted to the top of the under-construction John J. Pershing VA Medical Center...

Volunteers, especially delivery drivers, are on the United Gospel Rescue Mission’s executive director’s wish list for Christmas Day. The Rev. Greg Kirk, his staff and volunteers already are preparing the meal and planning for delivery and serving sit down meals...

KENNETT — A Poplar Bluff man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his part in the 2018 death of a Malden man. David Lee Anderson, 35, was sentenced Monday by Senior Judge Fred Copeland in Dunklin County. Anderson was sentenced to 25 years in prison for second-degree murder and 10 years in prison for unlawful use of a weapon...

With Christmas just a few days away, Christmas church services are at the forefront of this week’s MAIN EVENT. Bluff First (also known as First Assembly of God) will host candlelight Christmas services at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. During these special Christmas services, the congregation will sing Christmas songs, hear an uplighting Christmas message, and enjoy some candlelit moments together as a church family...

Dr. Bill Eddleman peered across Red Mill Pond. “Aha, there’s a widgeon. Two widgeons — yay!” American widgeons, mallards, shovelers and gadwalls were all ducks Eddleman and his birdwatching partner Steve Schell spotted at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 14 during the Christmas Bird Count...

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, Ralph Eugene Barks, 94, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away peacefully with his beloved wife of 68 years, Ella “Mae” Barks (Nee Oost) at his side. Born Oct.14, 1929 in Shook, Missouri to the late Elmer and Myrtle Barks (Nee Underwood), he left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. ...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Kiara Williams, 20, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, on South Broadway. Williams was booked on a Poplar Bluff municipal warrant for failure to appear on assault and released on her own recognizance...