Stories from Friday, March 22, 2024

Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Hector Dox, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and the Cardiovascular Institute of Southern Missouri as part of Regional Physician Services. With an extensive cardiovascular background, Dox’s areas of expertise include open heart surgery for coronary artery bypass. He also performs aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve replacement and repair as well as aortic arch interventions...

Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency brought experts from across the state and beyond Thursday, March 21, to the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau to give presentations about what government agencies are doing to prepare in case of a major earthquake...

Westwood Baptist has announced its third quarter student honors. PRINCIPAL’S LIST: First grade: Luke Boschert, Weston Cannon, Sophia Cross, Olivia Dollins, Levi Evans, Grayson Fears, Cadance Oglesby, Maddox Pretz, Violet Ray Second grade: Avery Collier, Ella Grace Eads, Nirvan Guthikonda, Blaire Holloway, Riley Mooneyhan, Sadie Myers, Wyatt Wood...

Twin Rivers-Qulin Middle School has announced its third quarter student honors. HONOR ROLL Fourth grade: Claire Acup, Evan Avalos, Raylee Barnett, Allee Butler, Bentlee Craft, Kaylynn Fisher, Jazlyn Hardcastle, Tenley Mathews, Sidney Patterson, Ivan Rushing, Ollivia Windhorst...

An employee of Genesis Home Care reported property damage at 7:41 a.m. Thursday, March 21, that had occurred at the business. The suspect threw a wrench through the front window of the office. _ Officers responded at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, March 21, to the 900 block of Harper for a wellness check. The subject was transported to the hospital by EMS for medical treatment...

Marie Rose Nichols, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Marie was born on June 25, 1942, in Puxico, Missouri and raised by George and Cordella (Meadley) Fouts. She married Charles “Chuck” Nichols July 8, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

A new sport is coming to Neelyville’s Junior High and High School for the 2024-2025 school year. The board voted unanimously to add cross country to the list of extracurriculars available to students. Athletic Director Becky Hale presented the possibility to the board...

Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency brought experts from across the state and beyond Thursday, March 21, to the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau to give presentations about what government agencies are doing to prepare in case of a major earthquake...

A new health care plan will net Poplar Bluff schools $1.3 million in savings over the course of a year, according to information presented Thursday to the Board of Education. Family health insurance plan costs will also drop by more than $200 per month...

The Butler County Extension Council’s annual dinner was a time to say “thank you” to community partners, reflect on the benefits the council and extension provide and swear in the new council members and officers. Extension, a part of the University of Missouri, held the event Tuesday at the First Baptist Church...

Bonnie Burris, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Two unusual thefts stand out among this date’s headlines: a doctor’s best suit, and almost a literal ton of telephone wire.