CAMPBELL MAN KILLED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS WRECKOne person is dead following a wreck Monday morning in Northeast Arkansas.
Officials with the Arkansas State Police tell KWOC News that 24 year old Anthony Hibbing, of Campbell, was driving on Highway 62 in Clay County, when he reportedly ran a stop sign and was hit by a vehicle.
Hibbing was killed in the wreck. Officials say that the driver of the second vehicle was not injured.
TWO INMATES ESCAPE FROM SOUTHEAST MISSOURI PRISON A manhunt is underway after two inmates escaped from a prison in Southeast Missouri over the weekend.
According to the Caruthersville Police Department, 41 year old Joseph Latamondeer, of East Prairie and 27 year old William Carter, of Kennett escaped from the Pemiscot County Justice Center in Caruthersville during the early morning hours on Sunday.
Police say that both men should be considered dangerous and any information concerning their whereabouts should be reported immediately to authorities by calling 911 or 573-333-4101.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR TWO SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION TO ALLEGED THEFT FROM AREA BUSINESS Poplar Bluff police say they are searching for two suspects in connection to a theft from an area business.
According to the Police Department, an employee at Wal-Mart told officers that on Saturday two black males entered the store and selected several items including seven pre-paid debit cards.
The men took the merchandise to the sporting goods register and requested that the cashier put $500 on each card. One of the men then asked the cashier to retrieve a box of ammunition after the items were scanned. Once the cashier turned around the other man reached over and pushed the "cash" button on the register.
The employee told police that this would have told the register the items were paid for in full. One of the men then put a credit or debit card in the machine and acted as if he had purchased the items with his card.
The cashier believed the merchandise was paid for with the card because after the “cash” button was pressed the register printed a receipt and showed the items were paid. The men left the store with the cards and other items bringing the total value stolen to over $3,600.
We have pictures of the suspects available on the KWOC Facebook page. If you know the identity of either of the suspects contact Detective Mustain at 573-686-8632.
BRIDGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE NUMEROUS CLOSURES A multiple bridge repair project in Butler County is underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route 51 and Route B between Fisk and Poplar Bluff will have various closures as contractor crews perform the repairs. The crew will be working on a total of 10 bridges located between US 60 and Business 60.
Improvements are already underway from the Route 60 Outer Road to Route FF in Fisk. The repairs in this location are expected to be completed October 23rd, weather permitting.
Crews will progress from east to west, with each bridge remaining closed for several weeks as repairs are underway.
According to officials, the completion of the 10 bridges is anticipated in March 2018.
ONE KILLED, THREE INJURED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY WRECK An East Prairie woman has died in connection to a wreck Monday afternoon in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 3 pm Monday on US 60 near Sikeston.
A freightliner reportedly struck the back of a Chevrolet Silverado. The Silverado then ran off the side of the road and hit a tree.
A passenger in the Silverado, 55 year old Carylene Gore was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and two other passengers were injured and taken to an area hospital.
No injuries were listed for the driver of the freightliner.
DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON BURGLARY AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANT Authorities in Stoddard County say a Dexter man has been taken into custody on a burglary and controlled substance warrant.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 27 year old Michael Knight was recently arrested on a warrant for burglary 2nd degree, distribution of controlled substance, and resisting arrest.
Knight’s bond was set at $25,000, cash only.
ILLINOIS MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WAYNE COUNTY WRECK An Illinois man has been flown to an area hospital following a single vehicle wreck near the Wayne and Butler County line.
According to authorities, 44 year old Brian Engle, of Gardner, Illinois, was driving on Highway 67 Monday night when his vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck an embankment, became airborne, and overturned.
Engel was ejected during the wreck. He suffered serious injuries and was flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
POPLAR BLUFF ROAD TO CLOSE NEXT MONDAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE TWO OF SHELBY ROAD A Poplar Bluff road will be closing beginning next week for construction to begin on phase two of Shelby Road.
Poplar Bluff City officials tell KWOC News that Roxie Road is scheduled to close to thru traffic starting on October 23rd 2017 for the project.
Officials say that the length of the closure is unknown at this time but contractors will be working diligently to reopen up the roadway to full traffic as soon as possible.
