Stories from Wednesday, January 10, 2024

One of 2023’s final films, “The Iron Claw,” has pulled in critical acclaim and well over $20 million despite a limited release. It also has a surprising connection to Poplar Bluff: among the cast are local actors Scott Innes and Chelsea Edmundson. “Everybody’s talking about this movie, and it’s just a great story,” said Innes “It’s an endearing story. It’s a tragic story. If people are going to this movie expecting a wrestling movie, they’re going to be disappointed. It’s not, it’s a drama.”...

A mother used a Coca-Cola bottle to save herself and her daughter from a kidnapper in 1949, and while Dash to the Past isn’t a contest, this is hands-down the most dramatic headline of the day. Racehorse fraud and slippery highways are also points of interest...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Officers responded at 7:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 2000 block of Thomas Street. No injury was reported and neither party wanted to press charges. _ Misty Pickard, 41, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:14 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Walmart Supercenter at 333 S. Westwood Blvd. Pickard was booked in on a charge of stealing and she was released pending review by the Butler County prosecutor...

Jan. 1 • 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768. • 7-8 p.m. True Vine Recovery Support Group for substance abuse and addiction. will meet at VFW Hall on Richardson Street, Puxico. • 10 a.m. Sexual Assault Support Group. Haven House...

BRANSON, Mo. — Country singer and songwriter Billy Yates will be featured in the award-winning “Down Home Country Show,” performed at the Grand Country Music Hall in Branson, Missouri. Mike Patrick, executive producer of over eight shows at the Grand Country Music Hall, the event comes after Yates made a guest appearance on a Friday night late show, Branson Country USA...

Wilma Lee Burch, daughter of the late Lawrence Eugene Mason and Edith Opal Fields Mason, was born Jan. 1, 1944, in Poe, Missouri, and departed this life Jan. 9, 2024, at her residence in Wappapello, Missouri, at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Burch was a former licensed practical nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello. She loved spending time with her family...

The Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire at 908 Delano St. Wednesday morning, where Poplar Bluff firefighters thought one of two occupants was trapped. A total of 18 firefighters responded to the scene. Capt. Chad Bell’s report stated firefighters were dispatched shortly before 6:30 a.m. to the south Poplar Bluff address, where one of the occupants, William King, reported occupant Heaven Herron was still inside the house...

Catch a cheer competition, make an eclipse viewer or enjoy the tunes of the Bee Gees in this week’s MAIN EVENT. The second annual Battle in the Bluff will bring more than 200 athletes to the Black River Coliseum starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Cheer groups from across Southeast Missouri will compete for new titles...

Ila Taylor, 79 of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at her home.

Two people are dead and two people are in custody due to charges related to those deaths. Police say additional arrests are expected. According to police reports, at approximately 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, officers with the Poplar Bluff Police Department were notified of a shooting victim being brought to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Emergency Room. ...

Events upcoming in the area in January include: — Current River Cold Plunge, 10 a.m. Jan. 1 WHERE The Landing, 110 Front St., Van Buren. COST Free. WHAT Hosted by Covenant Church, they invite one and all to figuratively and literally plunge into the new year. New Year’s Day breakfast with festivities to follow...