NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOL PLACED ON LOCKDOWN THURSDAY MORNING
A Northeast Arkansas school was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following reports of an active shooter.
According to a post on the Black River Technical College Facebook page, the Arkansas State Police confirmed that the active shooter alert at the Pocahontas campus was false, however while investigating, concerns about a suspicious person separate to the alert were raised.
Police searched all buildings and were able to locate and talk with the suspicious person. The lockdown was lifted after the safety of the college was insured.
KENNETT TEENGAER TAKEN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING FOUR WHEELER WRECK
A Kennett teenager has been taken to a Memphis hospital following a four wheeler wreck.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two 14 year old girls were riding on a four wheeler when the vehicle struck an embankment and overturned, ejecting both of them.
The passenger was taken by Air Evac to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The driver was taken by ambulance to Twin Rivers Medical Center with minor injuries.
The Highway Patrol says neither girl was wearing a safety device at the time of the wreck.
VAN BUREN SOFTBALL TEAM TO PLAY IN STATE SEMIFINAL TODAY
The Van Buren girls softball team will be playing for a chance at a state championship this morning.
The Lady Dawgs will be taking on the Salisbury Panthers in the Class 1 State Semifinal at 10 am today in Springfield.
If the Lady Dawgs win today they will then play in the State Final at 10 am on Saturday against the winner of the Clopton vs. Jefferson semifinal.
MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT THIS WEEKEND
Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused or expired medication later this month.
The Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Puxico, and Doniphan Police Departments will all be taking part in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.
Officials say that area residents can bring their pills for disposal to the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 1111 Poplar Street. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps, only pills or patches.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
For more information or to find a collection site near you, go online to www.dea.gov.
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY JOINS LAKE ROAD AND EUGENE FIELD IN IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR PROGRAM
Oak Grove Elementary has joined Lake Road and Eugene Field in implementing a new positive behavior program that is designed to reward students who are meeting and exceeding building expectations.
The STARS program has students who are spotted by staff doing something exceptional earn points which they can use to purchase prizes in a makeshift store set up monthly. Classes can also earn reward parties.
Principal Jenifer Richardson says that if you put in those positive expectations, maybe you'll ward off the negative behavior by bringing more attention to the good things.
The final component of the program is the Monday morning celebration during which students learn the behavioral focus of the week. Students are encouraged to wear their STARS T-shirts supplied by school sponsor Poplar Bluff Realty.
ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Route 164 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with an 8 foot width restriction over the next week so contractor crews can resurface the roadway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of Route 164 to be affected is located from I-55 to Route D.
Work will be done daily from 6 am to 7 pm through Sunday, October 30th.
CAMPBELL GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTING A HAM AND BEAN SUPPER TODAY
The Campbell General Baptist Church will be hosting a Ham and Bean supper this afternoon.
The event will be held from 4 to 7 pm at the church on Highway 53 north in Campbell.
The dinner is $4 per person and includes ham and beans, cornbread, drink and dessert. Kids five and under eat for free.
