MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO FLEE FROM POLICE DURING TRAFFIC STOP
A man was arrested earlier this week in Kennett after he allegedly fled from police.
According to the Kennett Police Department, the incident occurred during a traffic stop on Tuesday. The man, who was identified as Marcus Hill, was a passenger in the vehicle and fled the scene. He was later arrested on a Dunklin County warrant.
Officers also arrested Emily Westmoreland for hindering prosecution of a felony.
FLU CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AT BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
A flu clinic is scheduled for today in Poplar Bluff.
The clinic is scheduled for 8:30 am to 6 pm at the Butler County Health Department.
Officials with the Health Department say that everyone six months old and older should get a flu shot to be prepared for the peak period of flu season, which runs from December through February.
You can find more information at the Butler County Health Department’s website, ButlerCountyHealth.org.
CHEERLEADER AND FOOTBALL PLAYER NAMED POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
A cheerleader and football player have both been named as October Athletes of the Month at Poplar Bluff High School.
The Mules Booster Club selected Bailey Edmundson and Preston Burroughs for the honor.
Edmundson helped lead the Competition Cheerleading Team to win second in states the past two years, during which the Universal Cheerleaders Association named her an All-American. This year she also received All-State recognition at the competition of the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association.
Preston was an offensive lineman for the Mules Football team during its undefeated regular season, helping the team average 34.6 points per game. He was a starter for three years and was named to the All-Conference team.
MISSOURI MOTORISTS REMINDED TO MOVE OVER FOR RESPONDERS
Motorists in Missouri are being reminded to move over for any vehicle with flashing lights on the highway.
This week is the second annual national Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week.
Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes when approaching MoDOT vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, and any other emergency vehicle with lights flashing. If drivers can’t change lanes safely, they must slow down as they pass the emergency vehicles.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, every year in the US hundreds of emergency responders representing fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, towing and transportation agencies are struck and either injured or killed while responding.
PUXICO RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR STATUTORY SODOMY
A Puxico man has been arrested in Stoddard County on a sodomy related charge.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 43 year old James Darrin Wollard was recently arrested on three counts of statutory sodomy.
Wollard’s bond was set at $25,000 cash, and officials say he has bonded out.
IS YOUR VEHICLE READY FOR WINTER WEATHER
With temperatures dropping in Missouri, are you prepared in case winter weather strikes?
Yesterday was Winter Weather Awareness day and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging you will take steps to help make sure your family stays safe this winter.
The Highway Patrol suggests keeping your fuel tank at least half full. Having an ice scraper, tire chains, battery booster cables, blankets, extra coats, gloves, water, non-perishable food, flashlight, and a bag of sand or cat litter in your trunk can also help when trouble strikes.
Another important step is creating a family emergency plan and an emergency kit for your home with bottled water and food that can be prepared without cooking in case of a power outage.
Kits should include bottled water, canned and dry foods, a battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, a manual can opener and a first-aid kit.
CARUTHERSVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN PEMISCOT COUNTY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGE
Authorities in Pemiscot County have taken a Caruthersville man into custody on a felony charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Otis Black was arrested Wednesday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Following the arrest, Black was held at the Pemiscot County Jail.
