ROCK THE COUNTRY FESTIVAL STOP IN POPLAR BLUFF CANCELLED
A highly anticipated festival in the Poplar Bluff area will not be happening.
Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce President Steve Halter has confirmed to KWOC News that Rock the Country has cancelled the Poplar Bluff stop for the festival that had been scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd at Brick’s Off Road Park.
Halter added that they understand that ticket sales may not have met expectations so far this year, they firmly believe that the addition of Little Rock as a venue played a significant role in slowing momentum, along with changes to the artist lineup.
Last year’s concert brought over 42,000 people to Butler County.
BICYCLIST STRUCK BY A VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY B IN BUTLER COUNTY
A bicyclist was struck on Highway B Friday evening in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck the bicycle at around 6:20 pm, two miles east of Poplar Bluff
The bicyclist, a 57 year old man from Poplar Bluff, suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED ON SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff man will spend three decades in prison on a sexual exploitation charge.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 46 year old Jason Hicks-Simpson pleaded guilty in October to one felony count of sexual exploitation of a minor.
On Friday, Hicks-Simpson was sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Poplar Bluff Police Department and the FBI investigated the case.
Officials say that he will now be transferred to state court to face charges there.
PIEDMONT MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
A Piedmont man was injured in a single vehicle crash Friday morning.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the 71 year old man was driving on Highway 34 when his vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned.
The man suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
DRUGS AND ALMOST 20 GUNS FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP
Two people were taken into custody after a traffic stop turned into a drug bust last week.
According to the Arkansas State Police, a Trooper stopped a vehicle Wednesday evening on US Highway 49 in Greene County.
During a search of the vehicle, troopers found 19 firearms, illegal marijuana, and methamphetamine. One of the firearms, a Ruger .223 rifle, was confirmed stolen from Alabama. A second firearm, a Ruger 22 revolver, had a defaced serial number.
The driver, 51 year old William Cook, of Little River, Alabama, was arrested on felony charges of possession of a defaced firearm, possession of controlled substances, and theft by receiving. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.
The passenger, 54 year old Tracy Riley, of Paragould, is being held on a felony charge of possession of controlled substances. Her bond was set at $25,000.
PB ELEMENTARY STUDENT CONCERTS SET FOR THIS WEEK
Two concerts have been scheduled for this week for elementary students in Poplar Bluff.
School officials say that Oak Grove Elementary will host its Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
O’Neal Elementary will follow with its annual concert program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6th.
Both concerts will be held in the E.T. Peters Gym at the Poplar Bluff Middle School.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY ON ROUTE 25 IN DEXTER
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The work zone is located from Stoddard Street to Cemetery Road in Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through 2 p.m.
CREWS TO CLOSE PEMISCOT COUNTY ROAD EARLY THIS WEEK FOR SHOULDER WORK
Route B in Pemiscot County will be closed for the first part of this week so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform shoulder work.
This section of roadway being closed is located from County Road 258 to County Road 254 near Pascola.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
