Poplar Bluff

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Members of the VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary assembled 100 care packages this week for homeless veterans in southeast Missouri. The packages are being delivered to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, where they will be distributed to veterans in need. In addition to the 100 care packages, the auxiliary collected several...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center celebrated a milestone this month as nine physicians completed its internal medicine residency program, the largest graduating class since the program launched in 2021. Hospital officials said several graduates matched into competitive fellowships in specialties including sleep medicine and critical care, while one physician will continue advanced training and genetics...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person shown in a video as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain by email at mail to: dmustain@pbcity.org or by calling or texting 573-686-8632. Police ask that anyone providing information reference...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Gene Bess, the longtime Three Rivers College basketball coach has died. According to his son, Brian Bess, Gene Bess passed away early Friday morning, June 19. He was 91 years old. Brian Bess announced his father’s death in a social media post and said funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date. Bess spent...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) — Families gathered at the Poplar Bluff City Pool on Thursday for “Dunks with Dads,” an event designed to bring fathers and children together ahead of Father’s Day, with a second event planned for Father’s Day itself. Hosted by the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, the event featured swimming, games and discounted admission. Fathers were...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is reminding residents to take precautions and seek immediate medical attention if bitten by a snake as warmer weather increases the risk of encounters. According to the hospital, its emergency department has already treated three snakebite patients this spring. “Snakebites require immediate medical attention,” Emergency Department Director Heather Chasteen said...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Veterans with cochlear implants will soon be able to receive programming and follow-up services closer to home at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. The medical center announced it has been certified as a cochlear implant programming center and plans to begin offering the service June 17. Previously, Veterans who needed cochlear implant programming...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will host a free educational event later this month highlighting advancements in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. The Advanced Orthopedic Robot Event is scheduled for June 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Oak Grove Grill Classroom, located on the lower level of the hospital cafeteria. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. S....