Stories from Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Kevin Lamar Harris was a dedicated and ambitious man who lived with a strong belief in faith and unquestionable love. Kevin was born Feb. 5, 1974, in Cleveland Ohio to the late Garfield Harris and Kathern (Ferguson) Harris. Kevin and Quianda (Stanley) Harris were united in marriage Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee...

Sandra Gail Alexander, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, began her journey in the stars with Jesus Nov. 3, 2024. Sandy was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Doyle Floyd Miller and Francis (Standridge) Miller. Sandy Miller married Daniel Alexander June 4, 1977...

Janice Lynn Mullen was born at Kennett, Missouri, March 19, 1964 and died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 She was raised on the farm near Gideon, Missouri. Her parents were S.E. “Jack” Mullen and Sylvia Lee Singleton Mullen who both preceded her in death Jan is survived by her sister Charlotte Mullen of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, whom she lived with for the last 11 years; nephews, David Dixon (Sondra) and Matthew Dixon; brother, Sam Mullen (Carol Jean); niece, Sherry Felker (Kevin) and many cousins, two grandnieces, one grandnephew and seven great-grandnieces; close family friend, Martha Elsworth; and family and caregivers, Lucia Calvin and Gloria Porter.. ...

Judyth Mae Penaflor (Green), 74, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Officers arrested Lonny Van De Ford, 62, of Poplar Bluff Wednesday, Nov. 6, for assault. Van De Ford was lodged in the Butler County Justice Center. _ Officers responded Wednesday, Nov. 6, to the area of Barron and May Street about stealing. The victim told officers they had locks broken off of two construction trailers and multiple items stolen...

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency...

The Current River at Van Buren experienced moderate flooding with a projected crest of 24.5 feet, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The river crested at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday.

For the Public Administrator race, incumbent Republican Jeff Darnell survived a challenge from Democrat Amy Kopf. Darnell won every precinct with an overall percentage of 76.65%. Kopf performed most strongly in the city of Poplar Bluff. She earned 41.18% of the vote in Poplar Bluff’s Ward 3, her largest margin...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016 because of the Electoral College. So did George W. Bush in 2000. Even when neither captured the popular vote. The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns. Trump and Bush, both Republicans, lost the popular vote during those presidential runs but won the Electoral College to claim the White House...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump's agenda. Or if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide an almost certain backstop, with veto power over the White House...

The Poplar Bluff City Council workshopped an amended city ordinance Monday evening which would ban the use of electronic devices while driving for all ages. The original code only prohibits device use on the road for drivers 21 and under.

Helpful, kind, dedicated, tenacious and a pioneer are ways co-workers, the community and family describe Susan Carroll. Carroll died Sunday morning, ending her battle with multiple sclerosis.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts...