JASON BEAN SELECTED AS NEXT PRESIDENT PRO TEM FOR MISSOURI SENATE
Senator Jason Bean has been selected to serve in the leadership of the Missouri Senate.
Bean was elected yesterday to serve as the Missouri Senate President Pro Tem.
Bean was first elected to the Senate in 2020 and serves 10 counties in Southeast Missouri, including Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Stoddard.
Senator Bean has previously served as interim superintendent of the University of Missouri’s top agricultural research facility. He was also elected chair of the Advisory Board of MU’s Fisher Delta Research Center, which consists of seven research labs, eight greenhouses and five different research locations designed to help farmers all across southeast Missouri.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT NEXT WEEK ON MOLESTATION AND SODOMY CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man is scheduled to appear in court on Monday following his arrest on child molestation and sodomy charges.
According to Missouri Case Net, a warrant was recently served for Robert Barnwell on charges including four counts of 1st degree child molestation and statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy.
His bond was set at $150,000 and his initial appearance has been scheduled for November 9th.
PARAGOULD MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING OVER $100,000 FROM DUCKS UNLIMITED
A Northeast Arkansas man has been taken into custody in connection to an alleged six figure theft.
According to an arrest warrant affidavit, 52 year old Derek Exum, of Paragould, served as the volunteer State Treasurer of the Arkansas State Committee of Ducks Unlimited until the State Council removed him on September 16, 2026.
Between April 2023 and September 2026, Exum is alleged to have made multiple unauthorized transactions that totaled over $100,000.
The affidavit says that Exum was the sole signer on every transaction at issue, the only officer who controlled the two accounts, and the only person who received their statements.
Exum was booked into the Greene County Jail Wednesday on a felony charge of theft of property. His bond was set at $100,000.
NATIONAL CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK IS THIS WEEK
Motorists are being urged to slow down and move over as a part of National Crash Responder Safety Week this week.
On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. These workers include police, fire, EMS, tow truck operators and highway workers.
Officials say that by state law, drivers are required to move over or slow down, but a significant number do not.
In 2025, more than 133,000 traffic crashes were reported on Missouri roadways that required emergency response.
Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to either change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary MoDOT, law enforcement or other emergency vehicles with flashing lights on.
POPLAR BLUFF ROTARY CLUB’S 16TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT AND MOUSE RACES SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff Rotary Club’s 16th Annual Casino Night and Mouse Races is coming this weekend.
The event will begin at 6:30 pm on Saturday at the Poplar Bluff Holiday Inn Ballroom.
Tickets are $40 and include food and drink as well as $500 in casino chips.
Additional information is available on the Poplar Bluff Rotary Club’s Facebook page.
POPLAR BLUFF COMMUNITY TO ENJOY FALL AT POPLAR BLUFF TURKEY TUMBLE ON SATURDAY
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation is preparing a special event for this weekend to celebrate fall.
The 2026 Turkey Tumble 5K has been scheduled for 11 am Saturday at Hendrickson Park. Check-in begins at 11 am and registration is $15.
Following the 5K a fall fun for kids event will begin at noon. The free event will feature hot chocolate, bounce houses, a giant leaf pile, and other family-friendly activities.
More information is available at pbparks.recdesk.com.
POPLAR BLUFF HEROES TO RAISE MONEY FOR ST. JUDE WITH LADIES NIGHT OUT
Ladies can have a fun night out tonight and raise money for the kids at St. Jude.
Poplar Bluff Heroes will be presenting Ladies Night Out and Designer Handbag Bingo at the Black River Coliseum, with social Hour beginning at 5 pm and the event starting at 6:30 pm.
Organizers say that there will be dinner and prizes in addition to crafts, vendors, music, and more.
Tickets can be purchased online at PoplarBluffHeroes.com.
104TH ST. ANNE’S BAZAAR SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 7TH IN POPLAR BLUFF
Sacred Heart Parish Women in Poplar Bluff will host its 104th St. Anne’s Bazaar this weekend.
The event has been scheduled for Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 am to noon at the Sacred Heart Gymnasium in Poplar Bluff.
There will be booths with multiple vendors as well as a raffle and food. Proceeds support altar and parish needs, the parish school, and charities.