Stories from Friday, June 9, 2023

A Flag Day Ceremony will be held at the Elks Lodge on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will represent a history of the United States Flag from 1775 to present. The event is open to the public.

“I want to thank the City Council for their vision a few years ago and purchased this tract for the purpose we are celebrating today,” said Bloomfield Mayor Bill Aslin at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Community Center and Department of Public Safety Building. “I want to thank the American Legion Members and the Bruce Family for selling the property to the city.”...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Christopher Cohen and his wife, Abigail, were planning their honeymoon at Disney World. Instead, Christopher had to attend Abby’s funeral. A jury ruled Friday, June 9 that former Sikeston Department of Public Safety Capt. Andrew Cooper Sr. was responsible for her death. ...