Gatherings were held Thursday at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Butler County Courthouse for the National Day of Prayer.
At PBRMC, the Rev. Randy DeProw, director of behavioral health and a local pastor, prayed for the hospital and its nurses. Local pastors Wes Tayloe, Shawn Stricklin and Chris Dodd also led prayers.
Pastor Greg Gilberto of Northpoint Nazarene Church helped lead a prayer stop at the courthouse.