Stories from Thursday, February 15, 2024

“We all make time for the things we believe in,” Missouri Highlands Health Care CEO Karen White said. “Time and money is what it all comes down to. I believe that the right time is now.”

Dorothy “Vernette” Longbottom, daughter of the late James William Waites and Myrtle Ellen (Berry) Waites was born Nov. 21, 1930 in Ellsinore, Missouri and departed this life Feb. 13, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She had attained the age of 93 years, two months and twenty- two days...

Firefighting is constantly changing and Poplar Bluff firefighters strive to stay up-to-date in training. Constant education is important to local crews and their chief, according to members of the department. The Winter Fire School classes in Columbia challenged firefighters to become better in every aspect of their jobs, local firefighters agree...

The Poplar Bluff City Council unanimously approved the sale of 2016 fire truck during a special meeting Tuesday. Two bids were received, according to Fire Chief Mike Moffitt, and the winner was an offer from Jon’s Mid America Fire Apparatus, Inc. for $251,000...