Monday May 23, 2016

WOMAN WANTED FOR ROBBERY, BURGLARY, AND ASSAULT TAKEN INTO CUSTODYUpdating a story we brought to you last week, authorities in Poplar Bluff say a woman who was wanted for multiple offenses has been taken into custody.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Amber L. Reno was wanted for robbery, burglary, and assault.

Officials say she was in custody as of Friday evening.

 

ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY FOR TWO MISSING CHILDREN HAS BEEN CANCELLED An Endangered Person Advisory for two missing children in Southeast Missouri has been cancelled.

The advisory was issued by the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office on Friday for a missing three year old girl and one year old boy from Hornersville.

The children were taken by their non custodial grandparent from Hornersville to Pacific, but had not arrived when the advisory was issued. Family had been unable to contact the grandparent and had concerns about her mental state.

The advisory was cancelled later on Friday after the subjects were found safe.

 

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS BRIDGE PROJECT IN BUTLER AND STODDARD COUNTIES A Public Meeting has been scheduled for next month in Qulin to discuss an upcoming bridge project in Butler and Stoddard Counties.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold the meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 9th at the Qulin Middle School.

The project includes replacing the deck of the Route U Bridge over the St. Francis River Overflow. The bridge will close for six to eight weeks as construction is underway.

Additional details regarding the contractor’s schedule will be released prior to the start of construction. Completion is anticipated in late 2017 or early 2018.

 

CHAFFEE MAN ALLEGED TO HAVE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED A CHILD A Chaffee man has been arrested on charges of statutory rape and statutory sodomy.

According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, on May 17th a detective with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office began investigating allegations that 24 year old Michael Moore had sexually assaulted a 12 year old child. The allegations were reported to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline.

Moore was taken into custody following an anonymous tip about his whereabouts. A warrant was issued for Moore on the charges of statutory rape 1st degree and statutory sodomy 1st degree. His bond was set by the court at $75,000 cash only.

 

DEXTER POLICE TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE SEAT BELT CRACK DOWN Dexter Police will be participating in a statewide seat belt mobilization beginning today.

The crackdown has been scheduled for May 23rd through June 5th.

Lieutenant Joshua Benton tells us that Dexter Officers will be pulling out all stops to ensure motorists are buckling up.

According to the Dexter Police Department six out of 10 people killed in Missouri traffic crashes are unbuckled.

 

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be in Stoddard County today for multiple projects.

Westbound Route 60 will be reduced to one lane today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform bridge maintenance. The bridge is located between Route 114 and Route AH.

Route OO will also be reduced to one lane today while crews perform pavement repairs from Route 25 to the end of state maintenance.

Work will take place on both projects from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

MULES WRESTLING CAMP TO BE HELD THIS WEEK The Poplar Bluff High School Wrestling team and staff will be teaching children about the fundamentals of wrestling this week.

The 2016 Mules Wrestling Camp will be held on from 1 to 3 pm on May 24th, 25th, and 26th, at the Poplar Bluff High School Annex.

The camp is for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade and will cost $25 per wrestler.

Anyone with questions can contact David Sievers at 573-785-6471.

Friday, May 20, 2016

   

THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING DRUG BUST IN POPLAR BLUFF

Three people have been taken into custody following a drug bust Wednesday in Poplar Bluff.

Captain J.R. Keirsey with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us that officers were conducting a narcotics investigation on Wednesday in the area of Victor Street.

As a part of the investigation, officers made contact with 24 year old Lee Abraham Jr., 20 year old Michael Morris, and 18 year old Rausheda Rose, who were all occupying a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a residence.

The officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found a large baggie with 14 individually wrapped baggies of a green leafy substance, 15 individually wrapped baggies of a crystal substance, and a black scale.

Keirsey says Abraham and Morris were arrested and lodged in the Butler County Justice Center for distribution/delivery/ manufacturing of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

Rose was arrested and lodged in the Butler County Justice Center for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

 

 

ADDITION DETAILS RELEASED ABOUT FATAL BUTLER COUNTY WRECK

Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, additional details have been released about a single vehicle wreck the claimed the life of a Poplar Bluff man.

According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, 39 year old Jeffery Galindo was killed in the wreck early Thursday morning on Business 67 south of Poplar Bluff.

Galindo’s vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a concrete driveway curb, and overturned several times. Galindo, who was allegedly not wearing a safety device, was ejected during the wreck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in the vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

 

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR WOMAN FOR ROBBERY, BURGLARY, AND ASSAULT

The Poplar Bluff Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Amber L. Reno is wanted for robbery, burglary and assault.

Anyone who has information on Reno’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Police Department at 573-785-5776.

 

THREE RIVERS COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY TO BE HELD TONIGHT

Three Rivers College will be celebrating the Class of 2016 tonight.

The Commencement ceremony will begin at 6 pm at the Black River Coliseum. Admission to the event is free.

Three Rivers Alumnus and local entrepreneur and businessman Erick Kirckman will serve as the keynote speaker.

 

 

MALDEN MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES IN BUTLER COUNTY

A Malden man is facing multiple felony charges in connection to his arrest Thursday in Butler County.

According to the Highway Patrol, 23 year old Raymond Wilson was taken into custody for felony possession of a controlled substance – Xanex, felony distribution, and felony unlawful use of a weapon.

Following the arrest, Wilson was taken to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office on a 24 hour hold.

 

 

APRIL ATHLETES OF THE MONTH NAMED FOR POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL

The Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club has named a track member and baseball player as the Poplar Bluff Senior High April athletes of the month.

The Booster Club nominated Krisman Eakin and Kameron Misner for the honor.

Eakin, an outgoing sophomore, was a member of the first girls team to win a state title in track in 2015. She is currently ranked Number 1 in the Class 4 200-meter dash. She also holds multiple school, conference and All-State records. In the classroom, Krisman maintains a 10.714 GPA.

Misner, a member of the Class of 2016, signed a scholarship to play baseball for Mizzou. He had a perfect game as an All-American, and was named to the All-Conference and All-District first team. During his senior year, Kameron earned a 10.8 GPA.

Thursday May 19, 2016

ONE KILLED IN WRECK NEAR POPLAR BLUFFCrews were on the scene of a fatal wreck this morning south of Poplar Bluff.

The wreck reportedly occurred near Ozark Border Electric Cooperative on South Westwood Boulevard. Butler County Coroner Jim Akers has confirmed to us that 39 year old, Jeff Galindo, of Poplar Bluff, was killed in the wreck.

We will continue following this story and bring you more information as it becomes available.

 

KENNETT POLICE OFFICERS RESPOND TO REPORTED THREAT OF AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE Authorities in Kennett are investigating a threat of an explosive device.

Officials with the Kennett Police Department tell us that on Tuesday officers were dispatched to Beaton Street in reference to a reported threat of an explosive device in the area.

The threat was deemed to be unfounded; however officials say that the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who has information regarding the incident is being urged to contact the Kennett Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.

 

ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO BURGLARY AT MALDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Authorities in Malden have made an arrest in connection to a burglary at the Malden Historical Museum.

According to the Malden Police Department, 31 year old Mark Hinklin, of Malden, has been formally charged with burglary and felony stealing.

Hinklin was transferred to the Dunklin County Justice Center and his bond was set at $35,000.

 

DONIPHAN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HAVE JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL THIS FALL Football will be coming back to Doniphan this fall.

The Doniphan School Board approved a plan earlier this week that will have a Junior High team play a shortened four game schedule during the new school year.

The team will play all four games on the road.

Tryouts for the team will begin in August.

 

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO METHAMPHETAMINE ARREST A Wednesday traffic stop led to the arrest of a Malden resident.

According to authorities, officers conducted the stop shortly before 3 pm Wednesday. During the stop, officers arrested 27 year old Danielle Price for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following the arrest, Price was taken to the Dunklin County Justice Center on a 24 hour hold, pending the filing of formal charges by the Dunklin County Prosecutor’s office.

 

KENNETT MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN HEAD ON COLLISION A Kennett man was taken to a Memphis hospital Wednesday following a head on collision in Dunklin County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision occurred when a vehicle driven by 18 year old Caleb Wilcox crossed the center line of a highway and struck another vehicle head on.

The driver of the second vehicle, 56 year old Jesus Rivera, suffered serious injuries and was taken by Life Flight to Elvis Presley Trauma Center. Wilcox was transported to Twin Rivers Medical Center with minor injuries.

 

NEW DAY MINISTRIES TO HOST FEED AND SEED EVENT New Day Ministries in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today from 3 to 5 pm.

The event is first come, first serve, and packs will be limited to one per family or household. New Day Ministries is located at 703 Franklin Street on the south side of Poplar Bluff.

If you would like more information, contact Pastors Vernon and Nancy Wolverton at 573-718-4578.

 

OVER 50 STUDENTS HONORED AT THREE RIVERS STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS Over 50 of the highest performing Three Rivers College students were recognized during a ceremony last week.

The Three Rivers College Annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony was held on May 13th. Winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers external locations, honor society students, and major student organizations.

To be eligible to receive an Academic Excellence Award, a student must have completed at least 15 credit hours and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

A full list of students who received an award is available on our Facebook page.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

   

 

CHILD ABUSE CHARGES FILED AGAINST TWO POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENTS

Updating a story we brought to you last week, two Poplar Bluff residents have been taken into custody after their son was found living in deplorable conditions.

Captain J.R. Keirsey with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us that 41 year old Michael West and 35 year old Vanessa May have been arrested.

Their 12 year old son was reportedly kept in an empty bedroom with concrete floors and no lighting. The child had numerous suspicious scars and bruises and medical evaluations found evidence of severe physical abuse, suggestive of torture, with the risk of serious complications to include death.

The child was later transferred to a St. Louis Hospital for stabilization and management.

Both West and May were arrested on Sunday and are facing charges of 2nd degree abuse to a vulnerable person, 1st degree endangering the welfare of a child, and two counts of child abuse.

 

 

ANNAPOLIS MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER STRIKING TREE

An Annapolis man was injured yesterday in connection to a single vehicle wreck in Iron County.

Officials with the Highway Patrol tell us that the wreck occurred on Highway K at around 1:25 pm Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle, driven by 71 year old Vincent Saner, ran off the road in a curve and struck a tree.

Saner, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was taken to the Iron County Medical Center with serious injuries.

 

 

WILLIAMSVILLE WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON METH CHARGE

A Williamsville woman is facing a methamphetamine charge in connection to her arrest Tuesday afternoon in Wayne County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Kristal Melvin was arrested on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine. She is also facing a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following the arrest, Melvin was taken to the Wayne County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

 

K9 PROTECTIVE VEST DONATED TO CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has received a charitable donation to help protect one of its deputies.

Clay County Deputy K9 Marko received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated.

Marko came to the Clay County Sheriff’s Department in June of 2015 and has participated in numerous traffic stops, search warrants, probation searches, drug arrest, and suspect apprehensions.

The bullet and stab protective vest was sponsored by Jane Dallas of Tuscola, Illinois.

 

 

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ANNUAL DONIPHAN KID’S FISHING CLINIC

Registration is now open for the annual Doniphan Kid's Fishing Clinic.

The event will be held on June 8th, beginning at 8:30 am. Officials say that space is limited and all attendees are required to register by calling the Doniphan Police Department at 996-7123. The clinic will be limited to 50 kids between the ages of 5 and 12.

Lunch along with transportation to and from the pond will be provided. The Doniphan Police Department and The Missouri Department of Conservation are also providing the tackle to be used during the clinic.

 

 

MEETING TO BE HELD TO ESTABLISH A PRENATAL CLINIC IN POPLAR BLUFF

A meeting will be held tomorrow to establish a prenatal clinic in Poplar Bluff.

Organizers say the clinic will be patterned after the Options for Women Center in Cape Girardeau. Options for Women is a non-profit community outreach program that offers free and confidential services such as pregnancy tests, limited first trimester ultrasounds, advocacy services, and more.

The meeting will focus on learning about the programs and services offered and organizing a support network of local churches and businesses.

The meeting will be held at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce at 6 pm on Thursday.

Tuesday May 17, 2016

ONE DEAD FOLLOWING MURDER SUICIDE ATTEMPT IN IRON COUNTYAn Ironton woman is dead in connection to an attempted murder suicide.

According to authorities, the incident occurred following an argument between Tammy Jones and her husband Cory on Saturday.

Cory allegedly shot and killed Tammy with a pistol before shooting himself.

Cory Jones has been taken to a St. Louis hospital and is facing a charge of 1st degree murder.

 

CORNING MAN ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND WITH SUSPECTED METHAMPHETAMINE Authorities in Northeast Arkansas have arrested a Corning man who was allegedly found with suspected methamphetamine.

Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller tells us that a deputy initiated a stop on a vehicle Sunday morning for a fictitious license plate. During the stop, the deputy conducted a pat search on the driver, 48 year old Richard Miller.

During the search, the deputy located a white piece of notebook paper folded up in Miller’s pocket. After opening the piece of paper, the deputy located a small amount of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Miller was taken into custody and was held in Clay County Detention for fictitious vehicle plates, failure to register a motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.

 

CHRISTIAN SOCCER CAMP TO BE HELD AT BLACK RIVER SOCCER COMPLEX IN JUNE Fellowship General Baptist Church is sponsoring a Christian Soccer Camp in late June at the Black River Soccer Complex.

The camp is for students from kindergarten to high school and no experience is necessary. The registration fee is $50 and the camp will be held over three days from June 24th to June 26th.

Each participant will receive a shirt, water bottle, and soccer ball. Lunch will also be provided.

For more information, call 573-778-5369.

 

MAN ARRESTED FOR BURNING TRACTOR OF FORMER EMPLOYER A man has been arrested in New Madrid County for allegedly setting fire to a tractor of his former employer.

According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, a tractor was found completely burned and still smoldering last week. A local farmer told an investigator that he owned the tractor and it was valued at approximately $225,000.

Investigators met with Larry Lyons, who had recently been terminated by the farmer. Lyons reportedly admitted to placing a rag in the tractors air filter and setting it on fire. Lyons also admitted to taking a tool box and miscellaneous tools from the tractor prior to burning it.

He has been charged with felony 1st degree tampering with a motor vehicle, knowingly burning or exploding, and 1st degree property damage. His bond was set at $40,000 cash or surety.

 

CRYSTAL LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND DURING SEARCH OF VEHICLE IN CLAY COUNTY A Corning man was allegedly found over the weekend in possession of a crystal like substance that is believed to be methamphetamine.

According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy initiated a traffic stop after noticing the driver, 35 year old Steven Burns, who the deputy knew had an active warrant.

During the stop, Burns gave the deputy consent to search the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, a deputy located a small clear baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Burns was placed into custody for the misdemeanor warrant along with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

 

MALDEN MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY WARRANTS STEMMING FROM SHOOTING IN 2015 Police in Malden have arrested an area man on warrants stemming from a shooting incident that occurred in September.

According to the Malden Police Department, 22-year-old Demetrius Wofford, of Malden, was arrested Monday on two felony Dunklin County Warrants for the charges of assault in the 1st degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.

Wofford’s bond was set at $100,000, cash only. He is being held in the Malden City Jail, awaiting extradition.

 

THREE RIVERS ENDOWMENT TRUST GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 17TH The 4th annual Three Rivers Endowment Trust Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, June 17th at the Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff.

The four-person scramble tournament will begin with check in and lunch at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. There will also be a reception beginning at 5:30 pm.

According to officials, all proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Three Rivers Annual Fund, which funds special projects and helps make a difference in the lives of TRC students.

Player registration is $125 and anyone interested in registering should contact Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.

Monday May 16, 2016

TWO KILLED IN HEAD ON COLLISION IN DUNKLIN COUNTYTwo Campbell residents have died in connection to a head on collision Friday night in Dunklin County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred when a vehicle, driven by 24 year old Shawn Skaggs, of Campbell, crossed the center line of US Highway 62 and hit another vehicle head on.

Two people in the second vehicle, 46 year old James Kerperien and 44 year old Stephanie Kerperien, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Skaggs was reportedly arrested a short time later on two counts of involuntary manslaughter. He was held in the Dunklin County Jail.

 

GIRL TAKEN BY HER NON CUSTODIAL FATHER FOUND SAFE A man is in custody after him and his daughter went missing last week.

According to authorities, the five year old girl from Kennett was taken by her father, Andrew Brown last Thursday. Brown does not have custody of the child and he and the girl were found by police Friday night.

The girl was returned to her guardian and Brown was taken into custody.

 

ROUTE 60 IN BUTLER COUNTY TO BE REDUCED OVER TWO DAYS THIS WEEK Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be in Butler County this week for pavement repairs on Route 60.

During the project, Eastbound Route 60 will be reduced to one lane between Marble Hill Road and County Road 554 so crews can seal the roadway on a bridge.

Work is scheduled to be performed from 7 am to 3:30 pm both today and tomorrow, weather permitting.

 

PEMISCOT COUNTY WRECK LEAVES TWO DEAD, ONE INJURED Two people have died, and another is seriously injured following a two vehicle wreck Friday morning in Pemiscot County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 82 year old Maxine Hogan allegedly pulled into the path of another vehicle and was struck. Hogan was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in her vehicle, 86 year old T L Hogan, of Deering, and the driver of the second vehicle 22 year old Ian Wilson, of Hayti, were taken to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee. T L Hogan was pronounced dead at the hospital.

 

POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING FELONY DRUG RELATED CHARGES A Poplar Bluff man is facing multiple felony charges in connection to his arrest Sunday afternoon.

According to authorities, 33 year old Aaron Johnson was arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

Johnson was taken to the Butler County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

MALDEN WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG WARRANT A bond has been set at $50,000 for a Malden woman arrested on a drug warrant.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 31 year old Tonya Marie Patterson was arrested on a warrant for two counts of distribution of a controlled substance.

The Sheriff’s Department says Patterson remained in jail as of this morning.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO BEGIN THIS WEEK IN BUTLER COUNTY Route FF in Butler County will be reduced to one lane for most of this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

The section of roadway to be reduced is located between Route 51 and Route CC.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

 

Friday, May 13, 2016

   

 

EAST PRAIRIE MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TWO VEHICLE WRECK

Two East Prairie residents were taken to an area hospital Thursday morning following a two vehicle wreck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at Highway 105 and County Road 407 in Mississippi County, shortly before 8 am.

A vehicle driven by 46 year old Larry Archie reportedly failed to yield and struck another vehicle. Archie suffered serious injuries in the wreck, while a passenger in his vehicle received moderate injuries. Both people were taken by ambulance to Missouri Delta Medical Center.

 

 

POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION HELD LAST NIGHT

The Poplar Bluff School District has dismissed for the summer and the Class of 2016 was honored at the graduation ceremony held last night.

The Ceremony was held at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff.

The senior class valedictorian was Jackson Rideout.

 

 

END OF SCHOOL YEAR BASH SET FOR SUNDAY IN DONIPHAN

Doniphan for Football Incorporated will be hosting an end of school year bash this weekend.

The event is scheduled for 1 to 4 pm Sunday at the Doniphan High School Ballpark.

Organizers say there will be music, an auction, a 50/50 drawing, and lots of food at the bash.

The event is raising money to help bring football to the Doniphan High School.

 

 

CURRENT RIVER CLEAN UP EVENT TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND

A clean-up event for Current River will be held this weekend.

Sign in for the event will begin at 7 am Saturday at the Doniphan Boat Ramp. The clean-up will start at 8 am and finish at 4 pm.

For more information, contact Dustin Turner at 609-1969.

 

 

FIRST POPLAR BLUFF CRUISE IN NIGHTS OF THE YEAR SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT

Tonight is the first scheduled Poplar Bluff Cruise in Night of 2016.

On the second Friday of each month through October, vehicles will cruise from Hefner’s to Downtown beginning at 6 pm. There will also be entertainment, raffles, concessions, and more as a part of the event.

There is no entry fee and all vehicles are welcome. For more information, contact Bennie or Beverly Roach at 573-785-1050.

 

 

EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND IN POPLAR BLUFF TO CELEBRATE KIDS WHO WEAR GLASSES, CONTACTS, OR PATCHES

An event has been scheduled for this weekend to celebrate children who wear glasses, contacts, or patches.

The Great Glasses Play Day will be held from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday at Hendrickson Park in Poplar Bluff. The event will feature games, crafts, snacks, giveaways, and special visitors.

Organizers say that Great Glasses Play Day is also a day to raise awareness about the importance of childhood vision problems and the early detection of these problems to save children’s sight.

 

 

MOVIE NIGHT TO BE HELD AT PLEASANT HILL FAMILY CENTER

The Pleasant Hill M.B. Church’s movie night has been set for this Friday.

A presentation of “42: The Jackie Robinson Story,” will begin at 6:30 pm at the Pleasant Hill Family Center in Poplar Bluff.

The cost to attend is $3.50 and will also include popcorn and a drink.

Thursday May 12, 2016

POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING CHARGES AFTER CHILDREN FOUND IN HAZARDOUS LIVING CONDITIONSA Poplar Bluff man is facing charges after his children were reportedly found in hazardous living conditions.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Tuesday night Police Officer and an investigator with the Butler County Children’s Division made contact with Michael West and Vanessa May at an area residence.

While investigating the residence, the authorities found a child’s bedroom that was empty with a concrete floor, an empty plastic shelf, and no visible light other than the light from the window. May said they would put down an air mattress for the child to sleep on. The child also had bruised areas on their face.

Another bedroom was occupied by two other children. The bedroom contained stacks of totes all over the room stacked approximately 5 feet high. The three children were placed in possession of a family member.

Later that night, the officer was dispatched back to the residence in reference to a dispute. At the residence, a neighbor told officers that West had threatened them. 41 year old Michael West was placed into custody and is facing charges of 2nd degree endangering the welfare of a child, peace disturbance, and tampering with a victim.

 

PIEDMONT RESIDENT ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE Authorities in Wayne County have arrested a Piedmont resident on a felony drug charge.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 50 year old Lori Seiffert was taken into custody Wednesday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Seiffert is also facing a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana.

 

BARK IN THE PARK TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND A fun event for dog lovers is coming up this weekend in Poplar Bluff.

The Animal Welfare Alliance will be holding its annual “Bark in the Park” event on Sunday, May 15th from 2 to 5 pm at Hendrickson Park. Some events to be held include dog training demonstrations, a pet parade and goofy pet contests.

Admission is $1 per dog. Owners are also asked to make sure there dogs are on leashes.

 

THREE RIVERS STUDENT PLACES IN THE TOP TEN IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION A Three Rivers College student from Poplar Bluff has placed in the top ten of an international competition.

Madison Miller placed in the top ten of Collegiate DECA’s international competition in Washington, D.C.

Miller had previously placed third in the Banking and Financial Services competition in March at the DECA State Career Development Conference.

Collegiate DECA helps high school and college students prepare for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

Officials say that Miller will graduate from Three Rivers this month with an associate’s degree in Business Management.

 

PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED DURING COLLISION IN NEW MADRID COUNTY A pedestrian was injured Wednesday morning during a collision in New Madrid County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 59 year old Milisav Bozovic was under a parked freightliner on Interstate 55 when the vehicle was hit from behind by another freightliner.

Bozovic was seriously injured in the collision and was taken to St. Francis Medical Center. No other injuries were reported from the wreck.

 

BLOOMFIELD RESIDENT FACING CHARGES OF POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD A Bloomfield resident is facing multiple charges out of Stoddard County.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 22 year old Alana Jo Hensley is being held on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, endangering the welfare of a child, and driving while suspended.

Hensley’s bond has been set at $7,500.

 

24TH ANNUAL LETTER CARRIERS STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND Poplar Bluff residents will have an opportunity to help out multiple local charities this weekend.

The 24th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has been scheduled for this Saturday. Anyone wishing to participate simply needs to put out a bag of non-perishable food either by or in your mailbox. Your letter carrier will then pick it up for you.

All food donations in Poplar Bluff will stay in the city with donations going to the Rescue Mission, Haven House, St. Vincent De Paul, and other local charities.

 

FOUR POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS RECIVE STATE AWARD Four Poplar Bluff student athletes have been chosen for the prestigious Missouri Good Sport honor for their exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.

Katie Huskey and Steven Haley of Poplar Bluff Senior High School, and Kiley Bess and Trenton Davis of the Junior High were given the awards earlier this month by Athletic Director Kent Keith.

According to Jason West, Missouri State High School Activities Association communications director, the state award is intended to recognize students that have had a positive impact on the student body through their participation in extra-curricular activities.

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Wednesday May 11, 2016

CAMPBELL MAN IN CUSTDOY IN CONNECTION TO FATAL WRECK THAT OCCURRED IN DECEMBERA Campbell man is in custody in connection to a fatal wreck that occurred in December.

According to authorities, Corey Thompson turned himself in on Tuesday. Thompson was involved in a wreck on December 19th that resulted in the deaths of 52 year old Jimmy Harrison and 45 year old Billy Faucett.

A vehicle driven by Thompson reportedly crossed the center line of Highway 53 in Dunklin County and struck a vehicle containing Harrison and Faucett head on.

Thompson was taken to an area hospital with moderate injuries following the wreck.

 

FISK RESIDENT IN CUSTODY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGE A Fisk resident is in custody in Stoddard County on a controlled substance charge.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 29 year old Alexis Peters is being held on a $12,500 cash only bond for possession of a controlled substance.

The Sheriff’s Department says that Peters remained in jail as of this morning.

 

SUMMER VACATION STARTS THURSDAY FOR POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS Summer vacation will begin Thursday for students in the Poplar Bluff School District and Superintendent Chris Hon says that different grades will be released at different times.

Hon tells us that the 5th and 6th grade center will be the first to be dismissed at 11:30 am, followed by the Junior High at 11:35, and the Senior High at 11:52.

The Kindergarten Center will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and the grades 1 through 4 buildings will finish the school year at 12:45.

The 2016-17 school year is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 1st.

 

NAMES RELEASED OF THOSE INVOLVED IN HAYTI SHOOTING Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, a Hayti woman has been charged with 1st degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting.

According to authorities, 28 year old John Thomas was shot in the back of the head during an incident Monday night.

Thomas’s girlfriend, 37 year old Lisa Hooper was taken into custody and is facing charges of 1st degree murder and armed criminal action.

 

YARD SALE THIS WEEKEND TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL A yard sale has been scheduled for this weekend in Poplar Bluff for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The yard sale will be held on Saturday at the Briggs and Stratton parking lot.

Anyone who would like more information or wants booth space can call 573-686-3004.

 

POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENT RECIEVES AWARD FROM DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION A Poplar Bluff resident has received an award from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Wendy Spradling was awarded a Distinguished Citizen Medal at a ceremony held during a recent “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans” event at Three Rivers College.

Spradling, who served in the Army from 1978 to 1980, was nominated for the award for her volunteer work as a “Vietnam veteran locator” and for her efforts organizing veterans events in the Poplar Bluff area.

Tuesday May 10, 2016

DOWNED TREES AND POWER OUTAGES REPORTED FOLLOWING LAST NIGHTS STORMSHeavy winds and rainfall last night caused havoc across Southeast Missouri.

According to the National Weather Service, there were trees and power lines knocked down, cutting off power in multiple communities including Van Buren and Doniphan.

In Poplar Bluff, several trees were reported down, blocking parts of PP Highway. In greater Butler County, a tree was blown onto a garage on County Road 469 and trees and power lines were down on Highway 142.

A tree was also snapped two feet from its base in Dexter. In Sikeston, multiple trees were down across the city and a building was also missing part of its roof.

 

KENNETT MAN SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURIES IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK A single vehicle wreck in Pemiscot County has left a Kennett man with serious injuries.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 23 year old KC Carter ran off the side of Route C near Deering Monday evening. Carter’s vehicle then hit a ditch and overturned.

Carter, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Twin Rivers Hospital in Kennett.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR INDIVIDUAL IN CONNECTION TO FRAUD INVESTIGATION Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for a person of interest in connection to a fraud investigation.

Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department say the investigation is for a fraudulent use of a credit device. Police have released a picture of the individual, which is available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone with information on the identity of the individual is asked to contact Detective Scott Phelps at 573-686-8641.

 

GIRL INVOLVED IN TENNESSEE AMBER ALERT POSSIBLY SEEN IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI A girl involved in an Amber Alert out of Tennessee has possibly been seen in Southeast Missouri.

The Amber Alert was issued last Thursday out of Rogersville, Tennessee for 9 year old Carlie Trent. Carlie was removed from school last week by her uncle Gary Simpson under false pretenses. The Amber Alert says Simpson has no custodial rights to Carlie.

Carlie is 4'8" tall, weighs 75lbs with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black and grey tank top and blue jeans. Simpson is a 57 year-old white male, 5'10" tall, weighing 157lbs. He is balding and has brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown cap, a dark colored shirt and jeans.

The Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department is saying that there was a possible sighting at approximately 2 pm Sunday on Highway 61 at the Caruthersville / Braggadocio Exit area. There was a child wearing a grey or white baseball cap in an older model van.

The Amber Alert says Simpson was last seen driving a white 2002 Dodge Conversion Van with a Tennessee registration 173GPS. The van has a dark stripe down the middle with light gold running boards and paint is chipping off of the hood.

A warrant has been issued for Simpson for Kidnapping and anyone with information on the pair’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

 

ONE IN CUSTODY ON MURDER CHARGE IN HAYTI A suspect has been taken into custody on a murder charge in connection to an overnight incident in Hayti.

According to authorities, the suspect is being held on charges of 1st degree murder and armed criminal action. No information has been released on the identity of the suspect or the victim in the case.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

 

ROAD WORK SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY A U.S. 60 westbound off ramp to Route 25 in Stoddard County is scheduled to be reduced to one lane beginning today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

The work zone is located at the off ramp of Route 60 going west to Route 25.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

 

POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR TAKES FIRST PLACE IN FBLA STATE COMPETITION A Poplar Bluff High School student has qualified to participate in a national competition based on his performance at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference.

Senior Christian Cmehil-Warn won first place in the category of cyber security during the event that was held last month in Springfield.

Since Cmehil-Warn scored highest on the test in Missouri, he has qualified to participate in the National Leadership Conference, beginning late next month in Atlanta.

He also received an achievement award for completing more than 500 hours of community service.

Monday May 9, 2016

BLOOMFIELD WOMAN DEAD FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN ILLINOISA Bloomfield woman has died from injuries she received in a single vehicle wreck on Saturday.

According to authorities, the wreck occurred Saturday morning on Interstate 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. A vehicle driven by 70 year old Patricia Huston travelled off the side of the road and overturned.

Huston was taken by air to an Indiana hospital and later died.

 

MISSING WOMAN FOUND ALIVE IN WAYNE COUNTY Authorities have found a Poplar Bluff woman who was reported missing last week.

A search had been ongoing for 36 year old Kelly Holcomb before she was found alive on US 67 Saturday morning in Wayne County.

She was taken to an area hospital.

 

DONIPHAN TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK A Doniphan teenager received serious injuries over the weekend in a single vehicle wreck in Ripley County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 15 year old girl was in a vehicle that ran off the side of Pumpkin Patch Road near Doniphan and struck a tree Saturday night.

The teen was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. No injuries were listed for the driver of the vehicle.

 

ALMOST A MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANT MONEY APPROVED FOR POPLAR BLUFF The city of Poplar Bluff will received almost a million dollars in grant money to assist in repairing damage from flooding in 2011.

The $955,000 Community Development Block Grant was approved by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

This project will assist in the acquisition and demolition of twenty residential properties affected by the 2011 flooding and also includes funding for a hydraulic study of Pike Creek.

 

ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR WOMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY LEFT BABY ALONE An arraignment has been scheduled for a Poplar Bluff teen who allegedly left her baby home alone.

According to Missouri Case Net, the initial arraignment for 19 year old Jasmine Baldazo was set for Thursday at 9 am. Baldazo is facing a charge of 1st degree abandonment of a child.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, in March officers found a child lying in a bed crying at an area residence. The child had a heavily soiled diaper and it was not clear how long she had been left unattended. She was found lying in a bed with a fan blowing over her, and an empty bottle was lying next to her.

The child’s mother, Beldazo, was found a few days later after she checked herself into a local hospital. Beldazo admitted to investigators that she had become overwhelmed and left the child unattended.

 

CAMPBELL TEEN FACING FELONY DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING WEEKEND ARREST Authorities arrested a teenager over the weekend on felony drug charges.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 19 year old Cameron Gunter, of Campbell, was arrested Saturday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and Xanax along with possession of drug paraphernalia.

He is also facing charges of driving while intoxicated – drugs and driving while suspended. Following the arrest, Gunter was held in the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office.

 

KENNETT POLICE INVESTIGATING INCIDENT AT AREA BUSINESS Kennett Police are investigating an incident that happened early Thursday morning at an area business.

According to the Kennett Police Department, at around 2:30 am Thursday, officers were dispatched to a burglar alarm at Bootheel Guns and Ammo and found a window had been broken out.

The owner checked the building and determined that approximately $6000 in merchandise was missing.

The case is under investigation and anyone who has any information is asked to contact the Kennett Police Department at 573-888-4622.

 

BRIDGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE CLOSURE OF DUNKLIN COUNTY ROAD UNTIL AUGUST Route HH in Dunklin County is closed beginning today so contractor crews can replace a bridge with a box culvert.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge is located between Route 153 and County Road 282.

Weather permitting, work began this morning at 6 a.m. The bridge will re-open on Monday, August 1st at 6 p.m.