Stories from Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Mike Dumey and a choir composed of 125 vocalists will perform a blend of contemporary Christian music and classic gospel songs Saturday, Sept. 28, at Centenary Methodist Church, 300 N. Ellis St. in Cape Girardeau. Dumey said he came up with the idea to put on this concert, "A Night of Music and Praise", after reflecting on the people he’s worked with and the experiences they’ve shared during his 50 years as a church music leader...

Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at spring commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and territories and 22 other countries. Undergraduates with a 4.0 GPA are designated as graduating Summa Cum Laude. Those with a GPA of 3.8-3.99 graduated Magna Cum Laude, and those with a GPA of 3.6-3.79 graduated Cum Laude...

Family/Domestic Cases Filed • Rodney K. LeGrand vs. Leah LeGrand – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • Mandy M. Julius vs. Richard M. Julius – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • Name Change of Katelynn Rose McKuin • Sally F. Yanez vs. Librado Yanez – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children...

Criminal Cases Filed • St. vs. Kobie L. Burton - Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility • St. vs. Diana L. Nicholas - Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License - 1st Offense...

Traffic/Municipal Cases Filed • Advance vs. Brandon M. Nance - Operated Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility; Driving While Revoked Or Suspended • St. vs. Christine Carol Whitaker - Operated Motor Vehicle With Brakes Not In Good Working Order (2 Sets Except Motorcycle)...

Our church staff is reading an incredible book suggesting tiny changes can produce remarkable results. In “Atomic Habits,” James Clear combines fascinating research with interesting principles that encourage us to live meaningful lives. I was captivated by an amazing story Clear shared about Laszlo Polgar, a Hungarian man who thought hard work was always more powerful than talent. ...

James 3:1 has an interesting admonition, “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters…” Now, that is an interesting way to start a chapter. I suggest you read the rest of it, because what I am going to say kind of applies. The fact is many of us are not cut out to be teachers. ...

Roy Leon “Doc” Dooley, 78, of Van Buren, Arkansas, entered the presence of the Lord Sunday, Sept. 22. Born Oct. 19,1945, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Roy was a hard-working, dedicated husband and father, a competitive and enthusiastic summer league baseball coach, and an avid horseman. He was often a man of few words, but when he spoke, it was always worth listening to. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication to family, and service to animals...

Vickie Green, daughter of the late James Willis and Irene Denny Willis, was born July 6, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life Sept. 17, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, at the age of 69. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Interment followed in Bloomfield Cemetery...

Don Thomley, son of the late Kermit S. Thomley and Nettie Tew Thomley, was born Dec. 29, 1954, in Owosso, Michigan, and departed this life Sept. 19, 2024, in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 69. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements...

Alexander Ward, son of Larry Ward of Bloomfield, Missouri, was born Nov. 17, 2005, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life Sept. 21, 2024, in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 18. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Gravel Hill Cemetery in rural Bloomfield, Missouri...

Dorothy Elizabeth Burns, daughter of the late Franklin McLard and Rubie Tankersley McLard, was born Jan. 7, 1936, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life Sept. 21, 2024, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 88. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Interment followed in Hagy Cemetery...

Glenda Holder, daughter of the late Ewing Lawrence Brown and Pearl Lane Brown, was born Jan. 29, 1935, in rural Dexter, Missouri and departed this life Sept. 23, 2024, in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 89. In honoring her request, she will be cremated, and a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at Dexter Cemetery...

BLOOMFIELD — Following what appears to be a national trend the past couple of weeks, Bloomfield Schools received threats Thursday. Investigation quickly led to an arrest.