Stories from Wednesday, December 4, 2024

POPLAR BLUFF — A suspect was arrested Wednesday following tips from the public after a Dexter woman reported being sexually assaulted. Austin Davis, 30, of Poplar Bluff is being held in Butler County jail pending the filing of formal charges, according to a press release from the Poplar Bluff Police Department.

• St. vs. Charles Wayne Dunavant, Jr. - Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult • St. vs. Chastity D. Barnes - Driving While Revoked/Suspended - 1st Offense; Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) - 1st Offense...

• St. vs. Shannon L. Smith - Failure To Obey Traffic Control Device/Direction Of Enforcement Official At Railroad Crossing • St. vs. Sharolyn Mae Torres - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11 - 15 Mph) • St. vs. Juston Thomas Jarrell - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More)...

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Part of what makes the ancient psalm so moving is that it was written by David, who had been a shepherd before he became a king. It beautifully pictures God caring for us like shepherds care for their sheep. Here is the psalm:...

Now that we are in the throws of the Holy Day Season, let’s talk about the big fat fellow dressed in red. Yes, I want to talk about Santa Claus, St. Nicholas. The real St. Nicholas was born March 15, 270 A.D. and died on Dec. 6, 343 A.D. His feast day in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox church is Dec. 6. He was a real person who was the Bishop of Myra. He is also a person who has many legends surrounding him...

From Staff Reports VAN BUREN — An alleged poacher was recently arrested in Van Buren for “road hunting” rare, all-white deer. This one of two incidents that resulted in arrests recently in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, officials report. “Road hunting” involves shooting wildlife from a public roadway. This illegal practice can ruin legitimate hunting for others, and it is particularly dangerous during fall in the Ozarks, according to a press release from the ONSR...

WAPPAPELLO LAKE — The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake will begin annual winter drawdown from recreation pool to conservation pool starting Dec. 16. “In accordance with our water control plan, the pool is drawn down five feet, from 359.74 feet to 354.74 feet,” the Corps reported in a press release. “Conservation pool lasts until late March, which allows for additional storage of winter and spring precipitation.”...

Trivade V Brooks, 49 of Dexter was booked on a probation violation warrant for domestic assault - 3rd degree, No bond was set. _ Candice Leathers, 34, of Bloomfield was booked on 2 warrants, a probation & parole warrant for absconding and a probation violation warrant For 2 counts - possession controlled substance, no bond was set for both warrants...

Friday, Dec. 6 Pictures with Santa Santa Claus will be at Dexter Branch of Ozark Federal Credit Union from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Light It Up Dexter Parks and Recreation invites residents to enjoy Christmas light displays set up by area businesses and churches for the holiday season. The displays will be set up by Dec. 6 in East Park and will remain up through Jan. 3...

American Legion Post 59 would like to thank Officer Grainger for hosting the animal shelter event. We would also like to thank the following for their donations; Animal Health Center of Dexter, Walgreens employees, Brem Insurance, Busy - B Lumber and First Church of God...