Stories from Wednesday, October 2, 2024

WAYNE, COUNTY — A suspect is in custody following a shooting Tuesday evening in Wayne County.

The historic Wheatley School is helping kids learn the value of hard work through gardening for the third year in a row. Kim Allison of the University of Missouri Extension Office said the garden came about through a collaborative effort of the Community Resource Council, 4-H Council, Poplar Bluff Parks Department, and MU extension council...

A romantic drive on Highway 67 North ended with a car theft in 1924. The unfortunate driver was left concussed while authorities sought his date and an unknown passenger, who they believed were in cahoots. This crime would likely have failed if attempted 50 years later — a new Troop E headquarters in that area neared completion in 1974...

Officers responded Tuesday, Oct. 1, to a residence in the 800 block of Cole Avenue in reference to harassment. It was determined that an individual was deliberately harassing another individual. A suspect was identified and charges are being sought through the Poplar Bluff Municipal Prosecutor’s Office...

Margaret Rose Stewart’s funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the funeral will be at 1 p.m. Mrs. Stewart passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing...

The Northside Nutrition Center is celebrating 50 years with a commemorative dinner and fundraiser. The event is at 6 p.m. Friday at 506 Hazel Street. According to Assistant Administrator Linda Sedrick, the center is hoping to raise awareness about the work it does and the needs of seniors...

A local woman has been arrested for the second time in six months for child neglect. Jamie Hardesty, 33, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Tuesday on abuse/neglect charges. Arrested on identical charges was Jesse Schaeding, 35, also of Poplar Bluff.

A stolen vehicle, being driven at a high rate of speed with no active headlights, led to a fatal two-vehicle collision Tuesday night in Poplar Bluff.

Help Feed the Community Car Show will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday at the Country Pickens Flea Market, Highway 53, Poplar Bluff to raise funds to purchase a food truck to provide food for the community. The entry fee is $15 per vehicle and spaces may be reserved by contacting Chris VanLear at 573-475-4037 or emailing her at CVAN1977@gmail.com...

VAN BUREN — As fall arrives in the Midwest, visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways can enjoy five unique, guided hiking adventures. All hiking activities are free to the public, and no registration is required. As temperatures cool down, it becomes time to plan activities for fall and winter. ...

The Northside Nutrition Center is celebrating 50 years with a commemorative dinner and fundraiser. The event is at 6 p.m. Friday at 506 Hazel Street. According to Assistant Administrator Linda Sedrick, the center is hoping to raise awareness about the work it does and the needs of seniors...