INVESTIGATION LEADS TO RAPE ARREST IN GREENE COUNTY
A man has been taken into custody in Northeast Arkansas on a rape charge.
Few details have been released, however Greene County Sheriff David Carter tells KWOC News that an investigation by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of Kenneth Oden for four counts of rape and sexual assault.
Oden was held at the Greene County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.
STEELE MAN CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER
A man was taken into custody earlier this week in Southeast Missouri and his bond was set at $100,000.
According to Steele Police Chief Billy Joe Stanfield, 50 year old Terry Curry, of Steele, was arrested on Monday and charged with failure to register as a sex offender.
Curry had reportedly failed to register with the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department and following the arrest, he was transported to the Pemiscot County jail.
POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT
A special meeting of the Poplar Bluff City Council has been scheduled for tonight.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm tonight in the City Council Chambers.
There will be a citizen’s input section of the meeting where each person in the audience may take the opportunity to address the City Council.
That will be followed by a closed meeting of the council.
MICHIGAN MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADIRD COUNTY ON FELONY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGE
A Michigan man was arrested on multiple drug charges yesterday in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31 year old Jason Mick, of Jackson, Michigan, was taken into custody last night on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – amphetamine.
Mick was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 2018 OPTIMIST SOCCER SPRING LEAGUE
Registration is now open for the 2018 Poplar Bluff Optimist Spring Soccer League.
Registrations for youth in first through sixth grades will be open until March 2nd and the registration fee is $20. Forms are available at the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Office located at 430 North Second Street.
For more information, contact Staci Barker at 718-0959.
YOUTH SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITITIES AVAILABLE AT ELEVEN POINT RANGER DISTRICT
Teenagers from 15 to 18 years old can now apply for Mark Twain National Forest summer jobs on the Eleven Point Ranger District in the Doniphan area through the Youth Conservation Corps.
The Youth Conservation Corps is a paid summer work program for youth, both male and female, designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the environment.
Work duties include building trails, clerical/office support, maintaining and cleaning up campgrounds, and improving wildlife habitat.
Applicants are not required to live in the local area, but anyone chosen for the program must be capable of reporting daily to the job location. The application window closes March 30th.
For more information, contact the Eleven Point Ranger District at 573-996-2153.
