Thursday October 6, 2016

POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGE  

A Poplar Bluff man has been sentenced on a sexual abuse charge in Stoddard County.

Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Oliver tells KWOC News that Charles Labarre was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the offense of Sexual Abuse involving a minor.

Labarre had previously pleaded guilty to statutory sodomy in the first degree in August of 2009, and was found by the Court to be a Predatory Sexual Offender.

Oliver says that when a defendant is found to be a Predatory Sexual Offender, a life sentence is for the duration of the person’s natural life.

Labarre will be ineligible for parole until he has served at least 20 years imprisonment.

 

MALDEN MAN ARRESTED ON FEDERAL INDICTMENT FOR DISTRIBUTING METH

 

A Malden man is in custody on a federal meth indictment.

According to the Malden Police Department, on Wednesday, officers arrested Corneilius M. Porter on a federal indictment for two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.

Porter is being held without bond at the Malden Police Station, awaiting extradition.

 

HAYTI WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK

 

A Hayti woman has been flown to a Memphis hospital following a single vehicle wreck Wednesday evening.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the vehicle ran off the side of Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County and struck numerous posts of the median barrier cable.

The driver, 61 year old Jann Guinn, suffered serious injuries in the wreck. Her current condition was not available.

 

WOMAN REPORTEDLY CAUGHT COMMITING BURGLARY IN POPLAR BLUFF

 

A woman is facing a burglary charge after she was reportedly caught in the act Tuesday in Poplar Bluff.

We spoke with Lieutenant Darron Moore with the Poplar Bluff Police Department about the arrest.

DARRON MOORE:

On Tuesday, officers responded to the 2300 block of Mangold in reference to someone breaking into a storage shed. Upon arrival officers located two adults, with a 4 year old child removing items from the shed. A witness reported seeing Courtnee Whitworth pry the lock from the storage shed. The property owner stated Whitworth did not have permission to enter the shed. Whitworth was placed under arrest for burglary and an outstanding warrant for failure to appear from the Poplar Bluff Municipal Court. The child was released her grandmother.

 

TWO ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION TO AN AUGUST BURGLARY IN STEELE

 

Steele Police officials say that two arrests have been made in connection to an August burglary.

According to Steele Police Chief Billy Joe Stanfield, officials attempted to make contact with 23 year old William Cook on September 30th, when Cook then took off running. After a short foot pursuit, Cook was arrested on an active Pemiscot County warrant charging him with Burglary 1st degree and felony stealing.

The next day, officers also arrested 23 year old Jordan Johnson on a warrant for Burglary 1st degree and felony stealing.

Following the arrests, both Cook and Johnson were taken to the Pemiscot County Jail.

Stanfield says the two arrests are a result of an incident on August 23rd where a house was burglarized.

 

EIGHT POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR ALL DISTRICT CHOIR

 

Eight students from Poplar Bluff High School were recently chosen to participate in the 2016 Southeast Missouri All-District Choir.

Ross Dare, Alivia and Bethany Jenson, Allison Knowlton and Aaron Taylor will perform with the ninth and 10th grade choir, while Hunter Ellis, Ariel Judd and Shelby Ross will join the 11th and 12th grade choir on Saturday, November 12th, at Cape Central High School.

The eight were selected following an audition held on September 24th. The juniors and seniors selected will also have the opportunity to try out for the All-State Choir.

Wednesday October 5, 2016

TWO YEAR OLD CHILD DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE  

A young child has died in Southeast Missouri after they were hit by a vehicle.

According to Senath authorities, the two year old child was hit in their driveway Tuesday evening.

The child later died at an area hospital.

 

SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR SUSPECT IN CONNECTION TO AN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT A search is underway for a suspect in an alleged sexual assault in Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Blytheville Police Department, police are looking for Duan Harris in connection to the sexual assault of a woman last week.

Authorities say that Harris should be considered dangerous and anybody who knows his whereabouts should contact the Blytheville Police Department at 870-763-4491.

 

MOTORISTS ADVISED TO BE AWARE OF FARM VEHICLES ON AREA ROADS Many area farmers are in the process of harvesting their crops and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be prepared for heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways.

When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, remember to slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.

Officials say that collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Be sure to watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.

According to the Highway Patrol, there were a total of 209 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment in 2015. In those crashes six people were killed and 165 were injured.

 

TWO FACING MURDER CHARGE IN CONNECTION TO POLICE CHASE Two people who were taken into custody following a police chase in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are now facing a murder charge.

According to the Arkansas State Police, on Sunday a stolen vehicle was involved in a pursuit with Kennett Police that crossed into Arkansas.

At approximately 10:35 am that morning, a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the stolen car near Rector on U.S. 49. As the pursuit entered the city, the deputy’s patrol car collided with another vehicle unrelated to the pursuit.

84 year old Sadine Dixon, of Rector, was killed in the collision. The deputy was injured and taken to an area hospital.

36 year old Robert Huffines, of Holcomb and 32 year old Lea Mamino, of Collinsville, Illinois were later arrested after the chase ended in Paragould.

They are both facing charges including 1st degree murder, theft by receiving, and fleeing a vehicle.

 

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS POLICE WARNING ABOUT PHONE SCAMMERS Authorities in Northeast Arkansas are warning area residents about scammers who are claiming to be with the IRS.

According to the Paragould Police Department, the scammers are calling from an out of state phone number and claiming to be a Paragould police officer with a warrant for the person being called.

The scammers are also using the names of actual Paragould police officers in an attempt to add some legitimacy to their scam.

The caller will typically attempt to get the potential victim to purchase gift cards or iTunes cards to satisfy the payment of the fine that they insist exists.

Paragould Police Officials say that you should hang up the phone if you get one of these calls.

 

ALLEY SPRING TO HOST HAUNTING IN THE HILLS THIS WEEKEND Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be hosting the Haunting in the Hills event this weekend.

The event will be held on Friday and Saturday at Alley Spring near Eminence.

On Friday night attendees can learn about Ozark tales and superstitions with multiple storytelling and skit sessions from 6 to 9:30 pm.

There will be multiple craft demonstrations from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, including apple butter making, basket weaving, blacksmithing, soap making, square dancing, and woodworking.

For more information, visit the Ozark National Scenic Riverways website at www.nps.gov/ozar.

 

ROAD REPAIRS UNDERWAY IN WAYNE COUNTY Southbound US 67 in Wayne County is being reduced to one lane so Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete repairs.

The work zone is located from County Road 216 to Route 49.

Weather permitting, work is scheduled for today and tomorrow from 7 am to 2:30 pm each day.

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Tuesday October 4, 2016

MAN FOUND IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS AND DRUGS IN POPLAR BLUFF  

A Poplar Bluff man is facing multiple charges after he was found in possession of drugs and firearms.

Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley tells KWOC News that officers arrested 60 year old Michael Woods on Saturday.

We spoke with Chief Whiteley about the arrest.

DANNY WHITELEY:

 On Saturday at approximately 6:30 p.m. a concerned citizen saw something suspicious at a house located at 717 Ethel Street. Our officers were dispatched and came in contact with a subject who was later identified as Michael Woods of Poplar Bluff. The reporting party thought it might be a burglary in progress and when our officers contacted the subject they saw a taser, which they asked him put down and a pat down for weapons revealed a couple of knives and a handgun. He was placed in custody at that time. Later there were items of crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and morphine that were on his person. A further search of the motorcycle he was on revealed another handgun all of which were seized and this subject placed under arrest for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful use of a firearm. This will continue to be an ongoing investigation, we believe he may have some felony convictions in the past we will submit this to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for further disposition. A couple things, one you’ve got a person with a criminal history that has dope on them, have handguns in their possession, and at a house, that can turn out to be a dangerous situation anytime. I want to commend the public that helped us on this thing, paying attention, and not getting involved as sometimes happens. We are no better than the community that we police and their cooperation and I certainly want to thank them for paying attention, for stepping up, and being counted in advising this situation. This could have turned into a deadly occurrence and by their proactive response, it turned out good.

Following the arrest, Woods was transported to the Butler County Justice Center.

 

TWO POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON FELONY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGES

 

Two Poplar Bluff residents were taken into custody over the weekend on felony controlled substance charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, both 47 year old John Peters and 37 year old Jennifer Hampton were arrested Saturday night in Stoddard County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Hampton is also facing a charge of felony tampering with evidence.

Both arrestees were taken to the Stoddard County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

HIGHWAY 60 TO BE REDUCED FOR ROAD REPAIRS THIS WEEK

 

US 60 in Carter and Shannon Counties will be reduced to one lane this week while crews perform joint and crack sealing on the roadway.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, work is scheduled for today through Thursday from 7 am to 3:30 pm each day.

The work zone is located from Route P in Carter County to 1 mile east of Winona.

 

7TH ANNUAL WAYNE COUNTY FAIR SCHEUDLED FOR THIS WEEKEND

 

The 7th Annual Wayne County Fair has been scheduled for this weekend.

A truck pull has been set for 6 pm on the opening day of the fair on Friday.

Events scheduled for Saturday include the logger games, the bench dog show, the pedal tractor pull, and more.

Sunday will begin with the Cowboy Church at 10 am, followed by the horse show, ATV drag race, and antique tractor show. For more information, call 573-778-2371.

 

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES EARLY THIS MORNING

 

A Poplar Bluff man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest early Tuesday morning in Wayne County.

According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 47 year old Bobby Brown was taken into custody shortly before 2 am on felony charges of resisting arrest by fleeing, possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Brown is also facing charges of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

 

GOVERNOR PARDONS MAN CONVICTED OF BURGLARY AND STEALING IN STODDARD COUNTY

 

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced a total of 14 pardons last Friday, including one for a man who was convicted on multiple charges in Stoddard County.

One of the pardons went to David Newell, who was placed on a two-year term of probation after being convicted in 1970 in Stoddard County of burglary and stealing.

According to Nixon, Newell successfully completed probation and went on to work for more than three decades at a food processing plant. He is currently retired.

 

TWO ORAN RESIDENTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES

 

A narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of two Oran residents on drug related charges.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells KWOC News that deputies and investigators executed a search warrant Sunday evening at a residence in Oran.

During the search officials located a brown powdery substance and a crystal like substance which both field tested positive for methamphetamine. Articles of drug paraphernalia, numerous prescription narcotics, and marijuana were also found.

Walter says that both 48 year old Joseph Arnold and 46 year old Joie Green were taken into custody on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

 

Route 25 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs

The work zone will be located between Broadway Road and Route 62.

Work is scheduled to be conducted from 7 am to 6 pm.

Monday October 3, 2016

ONE KILLED, FOUR INJURED, IN FIVE VEHICLE WRECK IN PEMISCOT COUNTY  

A Kennett man was pronounced dead at the scene of a five vehicle wreck Sunday night.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the wreck occurred at around 8:20 pm on US Highway 412.

42 year old Eddie Spriggs, of Kennett, was killed in the wreck. Four others were injured, including 54 year old Herman Sheperd, of Caruthersville, who received serious injuries and was flown to a Memphis hospital.

 

ONE KILLED IN CRASH IN CONNECTION TO POLICE PURSUIIT

 

There were two motor vehicle wrecks Sunday in connection to a police pursuit in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Arkansas State Police, a stolen vehicle was involved in a pursuit with Kennett Police Sunday morning that crossed into Arkansas.

At approximately 10:35 am, a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the stolen car near Rector on U.S. 49. As the pursuit entered the city, the deputy’s patrol car collided with another vehicle unrelated to the pursuit.

84 year old Sadine Dixon, of Rector, was killed in the collision. The deputy was injured and taken to an area hospital.

The pursuit, involving State Police and local law enforcement agencies, continued into Paragould and ended shortly after 11 am when the stolen vehicle collided with a concrete retaining wall.

Officials say the driver was identified as 36 year old Robert Huffines, of Holcomb. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as 32 year old Lea Mamino, of Collinsville, Illinois. Both were taken into custody and held in the Greene County Jail.

 

WILLIAMSVILLE WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONIES FOLLOWING ARREST IN BUTLER COUNTY

 

A Williamsville woman was taken into custody Sunday night on multiple felony charges.

According to authorities, 21 year old Kelli Atchison was arrested at around 10:30 pm in Butler County on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.

Atchison is also facing a charge of interfering with investigation. Following the arrest, she was taken to the Butler County Jail.

 

MAN FACING METH CHARGE OUT OF RIPLEY COUNTY

 

Authorities have arrested a Doniphan man in Ripley County on a meth related charge.

According to the Highway Patrol, 32 year old Matthew Cannon was taken into custody Sunday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cannon was transported to the Doniphan Police Department, following the arrest.

 

TENNESSEE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

 

A fugitive who has been on the run for over a decade has reportedly been captured in Southeast Missouri.

Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tell us that in November of 2005, detectives with the Springfield Police Department obtained warrants charging a man, who used the false identity of Joe Anthony Mercado Ortiz, with 4 counts of child rape and 5 counts of aggravated sexual battery.

Ortiz was arrested on November 15th, 2005, and was released after posting bond. One week later, Ortiz failed to appear in court at his appointed time, and a warrant was issued for him.

On Friday, officers with the Hayti Police Department located and arrested the man known as Joe Anthony Mercado Ortiz at an area hotel.

Officials say that the subject’s real identity is still unknown, but officers were able to identify him based on tattoos. He was booked in the Pemiscot Sheriff’s Office while awaiting extradition to Tennessee.

 

PUBLIC TIP LEADS TO ARREST OF ESCAPED SCOTT COUNTY INMATE

 

An inmate who escaped from custody last week from the Scott County Jail has been captured.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter says that a tip from the public led to the arrest of 31 year old Joshua A. Musgrove.

Musgrove escaped from custody at about 3:30 pm Thursday while he was being returned from a court appearance.

Sheriff Walter says Musgrove was taken back into custody without incident.

 

HOLCOMB TEENAGER KILLED IN HEAD ON COLLISION

 

One man has died, while another is injured, following a head on collision near Holcomb.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred Sunday evening on Highway 153 in Dunklin County.

A vehicle, driven by 32 year old Margarito Gallegos, of Columbia, Missouri, reportedly crossed the center line of the highway and struck another vehicle head on.

The driver of the second vehicle, 18 year old Caleb Wilcox, of Holcomb, was taken by air to a Memphis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Gallegos was taken to an area hospital with moderate injuries.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

 

Route DD in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs

The section of roadway to be affected is located between Route 53 and County Road 228.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 7 am to 5 pm daily.

Friday, September 30, 2016

   

 

INMATE ESCAPES FROM SCOTT COUNTY JAIL A search is underway in the Scott County area after an inmate escaped Thursday afternoon from the Scott County Jail.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells us that 31 year old Joshua Musgroves escaped from custody at about 3:30 PM while he was being returned from a court appearance.

Musgroves, who is considered dangerous, was being held in the Scott County Jail on charges of assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon.

A picture of Musgroves is available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

  MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS One man has died following a single vehicle wreck Thursday night in Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Arkansas State Police, 22 year old Keeven Pankey, of Reyno, was driving east on Highway 328 in Randolph County when his vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch, and overturned.

Pankey was ejected during the wreck and later pronounced dead at the scene.

  DRIVER PASSES OUT WHILE SMOKING SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA Two people were arrested Wednesday in Kennett on Synthetic Marijuana charges.

Shortly after 2 pm Wednesday, officers observed a vehicle swerving on Route VV and then a passenger jumping out of the vehicle while it was still moving.

When the vehicle came to a stop, officers learned that the driver had passed out after smoking synthetic marijuana while driving. Officers searched the vehicle and found an undisclosed amount of synthetic marijuana.

31 year old Meagan Crow, of Kennett, was arrested for driving while intoxicated-drugs and for possession of synthetic marijuana.

Later that day, officers with the Kennett Police Department arrested 26 year old Damon Armstrong, also of Kennett. Armstrong was arrested on several counts of distribution of synthetic marijuana on housing authority property and distribution of synthetic marijuana near a public school or park.

Police officials did not say if the two arrests were connected to each other.

  FRIDAY AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR The BBQ Contest is one of the headline events for tonight at the Butler County Fair.

The Fair has been set up at Ray Clinton Park in Poplar Bluff. A flag retirement ceremony is also scheduled for tonight as well as the open rodeo, and the continuation of the fried pie eating contest, the carnival, and the Butler County’s Got Talent show.

More information, along with a list of events and times, is available online at ButlerFair.org.

  7TH ANNUAL IRON HORSE FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND Downtown Poplar Bluff will be the location for the 7th Annual Iron Horse Festival on Saturday.

The festival will kick off at 6 am with a pancake breakfast at the Historic Train Depot. The Iron Horse Festival Run will also be held in the morning beginning at First United Methodist Church.

Other events scheduled throughout the day include the Veteran Ceremony, the Iron Horse Car Show, the Dog Show, and the Kid Zone.

For more information, check out the Iron Horse Festival on Facebook.

  25TH QULIN HOMECOMING TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND The 25th Qulin Homecoming has been scheduled for Saturday.

Homecoming will begin with the opening ceremony at 9:30 am. Up next will be the Kid's Parade, followed by the Homecoming Parade.

Officials say that a cake auction will also be held during homecoming, with proceeds going to the Qulin Cemetery.

More information is available online at the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.

 

INMATE ESCAPES FROM SCOTT COUNTY JAIL

 

 

A search is underway in the Scott County area after an inmate escaped Thursday afternoon from the Scott County Jail.

 

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells us that 31 year old Joshua Musgroves escaped from custody at about 3:30 PM while he was being returned from a court appearance.

 

Musgroves, who is considered dangerous, was being held in the Scott County Jail on charges of assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon.

 

A picture of Musgroves is available on the KWOC Facebook page.

 

Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

 

 

MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

 

 

One man has died following a single vehicle wreck Thursday night in Northeast Arkansas.

 

According to the Arkansas State Police, 22 year old Keeven Pankey, of Reyno, was driving  east on Highway 328 in Randolph County when his vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch, and overturned.

 

Pankey was ejected during the wreck and later pronounced dead at the scene.

 

 

DRIVER PASSES OUT WHILE SMOKING SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA

 

 

Two people were arrested Wednesday in Kennett on Synthetic Marijuana charges.

 

Shortly after 2 pm Wednesday, officers observed a vehicle swerving on Route VV and then a passenger jumping out of the vehicle while it was still moving.

 

When the vehicle came to a stop, officers learned that the driver had passed out after smoking synthetic marijuana while driving. Officers searched the vehicle and found an undisclosed amount of synthetic marijuana.

 

31 year old Meagan Crow, of Kennett, was arrested for driving while intoxicated-drugs and for possession of synthetic marijuana.

 

Later that day, officers with the Kennett Police Department arrested 26 year old Damon Armstrong, also of Kennett. Armstrong was arrested on several counts of distribution of synthetic marijuana on housing authority property and distribution of synthetic marijuana near a public school or park.

 

Police officials did not say if the two arrests were connected to each other.

 

 

FRIDAY AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR

 

 

The BBQ Contest is one of the headline events for tonight at the Butler County Fair.

 

The Fair has been set up at Ray Clinton Park in Poplar Bluff. A flag retirement ceremony is also scheduled for tonight as well as the open rodeo, and the continuation of the fried pie eating contest, the carnival, and the Butler County’s Got Talent show.

 

More information, along with a list of events and times, is available online at ButlerFair.org.

 

 

7TH ANNUAL IRON HORSE FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND

 

 

Downtown Poplar Bluff will be the location for the 7th Annual Iron Horse Festival on Saturday.

 

The festival will kick off at 6 am with a pancake breakfast at the Historic Train Depot. The Iron Horse Festival Run will also be held in the morning beginning at First United Methodist Church.

 

Other events scheduled throughout the day include the Veteran Ceremony, the Iron Horse Car Show, the Dog Show, and the Kid Zone.

 

For more information, check out the Iron Horse Festival on Facebook.

 

 

25TH QULIN HOMECOMING TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND

 

 

The 25th Qulin Homecoming has been scheduled for Saturday.

 

Homecoming will begin with the opening ceremony at 9:30 am. Up next will be the Kid's Parade, followed by the Homecoming Parade.

 

Officials say that a cake auction will also be held during homecoming, with proceeds going to the Qulin Cemetery.

 

More information is available online at the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.

 

Thursday September 29, 2016

AUTHORITIES ARREST WILLIAMSVILLE MAN ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS  

A Williamsville man was taken into custody Wednesday morning on multiple warrants.

Officials with the Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 38 year old Michael Morey was arrested in Wayne County on a warrant from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on larceny as well as a warrant from the Poplar Bluff Police Department for failure to appear on shoplifting.

Morey is also facing charges of resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while suspended.

 

POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING FELONY METHAMETHAPINE CHARGE

 

Authorities in Butler County have arrested a Poplar Bluff man on a felony drug charge.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 27 year old Frederick Meyer was taken into custody Wednesday morning on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Meyer also reportedly had a warrant from the Poplar Bluff Police Department. Following the arrest, Meyer was taken to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office on a 12 hour hold.

 

REPAIRS COMPLETED ON BUTLER COUNTY LEVEE THAT WAS BREACHED DURING THE AUGUST FLOODING

 

Repairs have been completed on a levee that was breached during the flooding we experienced last month in Butler County.

The breach in the Black River levee was located near County Road 607 and resulted in the flooding of parts of Highway 53 in August.

 

ANNUAL WOMEN AWARE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD TODAY AT BLACK RIVER COLISEUM

 

The 29th Annual Women Aware conference will be held today at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff.

The daylong conference will begin at 8 am and include 20 breakout sessions, 50 exhibits, and a catered lunch.

The Keynote speaker will be bestselling author, performer, and motivational speaker, Nicole Johnson.

The registration fee for the conference is $50; you can find more information online at WomenAwareInc.com or by calling 573-718-9482.

 

SHOTS FIRED TUESDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF

 

Authorities in Poplar Bluff are investigating an incident where multiple shots were fired on Tuesday.

The incident reportedly occurred on the 800 block of Poplar Street Tuesday afternoon. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene but there have been no injuries reported.

Two men had allegedly pulled guns and one of them fired at the vehicle the other was in. Police are searching for a suspect in the case.

 

INDIANA LANDSCAPING COMPANY CITED IN DEATH OF CREWMAN NEAR POPLAR BLUFF

 

An Indiana Landscaping Company has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration in connection to the death of a ground crewman near Poplar Bluff in July.

23 year old Tyler Halsey died after being hospitalized with a core body temperature above 108 degrees. OSHA investigators determined the employee collapsed after working more than nine hours in the direct sun when the heat index reached 110 degrees.

OSHA has issued his employer Townsend Tree Service Company LLC of Muncie, Indiana, one serious citation and proposed penalties of $12,471.

 

SIKESTON MAN FACING FELONY DRUG CHARGE

 

A Sikeston man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest earlier this week.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells KWOC News that on Tuesday, deputies received a call of careless and imprudent driver on State Highway HH.

The suspect vehicle was later located at an area business. Deputies arrived and identified the driver as 28 year old Caleb Smith. He was placed under arrest due to the traffic offenses.

Deputies later located a white crystal substance, weighing 3.61 grams, and a glass smoking pipe with white residue in Smith’s vehicle.

The white crystal substance and smoking pipe field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Smith was transported to the Scott County Jail and has been charged with the possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia along with the traffic offenses.

 

THURSDAY AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR

 

The Butler County Fair is moving from the Black River Coliseum to Ray Clinton Park today.

Multiple events are scheduled for tonight at the fair, including the fried pie eating contest, gospel entertainment, the petting zoo, and the coyote hunter monster truck ride.

Tonight will also mark the opening of the carnival and the Butler County’s Got Talent show.

For more information, along with event times, go online to www.ButlerFair.org.

Wednesday September 28, 2016

MAN FACING CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO THEFT AT POPLAR BLUFF BUSINESS  

A Doniphan man is facing charges in connection to a reported theft at a Poplar Bluff business.

Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us more about the incident.

JOSH STEWART:

On Saturday, September 24th at approximately 9:50 p.m. employees of Hastings book store reported the theft of approximately $1,800 of merchandise. Upon viewing surveillance footage officers were able to identify the suspect as Edward Ormsby, 29, of Doniphan. Additionally two witnesses followed the suspect vehicle from the lot of Hastings. While doing so Ormsby brandished a handgun and begin firing it in the direction of the witnesses. At this point the witnesses discontinued following Ormsby. Area search was subsequently conducted and Mr. Ormsby was not located. He was later arrested by Dent County authorities and transported back to Poplar Bluff.

Ormsby is facing charges including armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

 

AUTHORITIES FIND INMATE WHO ESCAPED FROM MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

 

Updating a story we brought to you earlier this week, an inmate who escaped custody this past weekend in Southeast Missouri has been arrested.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, 49 year old Edward Lusk was arrested Tuesday evening by Stoddard County Deputies after a lengthy foot pursuit. A deputy received minor injuries during the apprehension. Officials say Lusk was found at a residence just east of Dexter.

Lusk had escaped from the Mississippi County Detention Center on Saturday.

 

RELAY FOR LIFE OF BUTLER COUNTY TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY

 

An event for Relay for Life of Butler County has been scheduled for Friday.

Relay for Life is a 6 hour fundraising event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society. There will be inspiring speakers, food, entertainment, chance drawings, items for sale, and more.

The event will be held Friday from 6 pm to midnight at Fred M. Morrow stadium in Poplar Bluff.

More information and a sign up link is available online at www.RelayForLife.org/ButlerPoplarBluffMO.

 

SHOPLIFTING REPORT LEADS TO DRUG ARREST IN KENNETT

 

Kennett police arrested an area man Monday on a drug charge while investigating a shoplifting report.

According to the Kennett Police Department, officers were dispatched to an area convenience store on Monday to take a report of a shoplifting.

The suspect, who was identified as William Jones, of Kennett, was found a short time later. While searching the suspect, officers located the stolen property along with a felony amount of narcotics.

Jones was arrested on charges of stealing and felony possession of a controlled substance.

 

ALMOST ONE MILLION DOLLAR GRANT ANNOUNCED FOR CITY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

 

A Dunklin County city will receive almost one million dollars in grant money to expand access to quality early childhood education opportunities.

Governor Jay Nixon has announced that the Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded a $999,924 Community Development Block Grant to the city of Senath.

The grant will go to construct a new 16,100 square foot Head Start and Early Head Start Center. Nixon says the center will create 108 early learning slots for area low-income families.

 

FOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD AT UPCOMING MARTINA MCBRIDE CONCERT

 

Martina McBride will be doing more than just performing her hit songs at her upcoming Poplar Bluff concert.

A food drive will also be held during the concert as a part of McBride’s Team Music is Love charity initiative. The charity will be teaming up with the Bread Shed and Southeast Missouri Food Bank for the food drive.

The concert, a stop on McBride’s Love Unleashed Tour, will be held at the Black River Coliseum on October 14th.

 

INFORMATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TODAY FOR FUTURE CLASS TRIP FOR POPLAR BLUFF 8TH GRADERS

 

An informational meeting has been scheduled for today in preparation for a class trip for Poplar Bluff 8th graders.

A class trip to Washington, D.C. for eighth graders is being planned for May 30th to June 3rd, 2017.

An informational meeting for parents interested in registering their students has been scheduled for 6 pm today in the Junior High gymnasium.

Tuesday September 27, 2016

SUSPECT BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO ARMED ROBBERY AT BUTLER COUNTY INTERNET CAFE  

Authorities in Butler County are investigating a reported armed robbery.

Investigator Randal Huddleston, with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, says the robbery occurred early Monday morning at an area internet café.

Here’s Huddleston with more.

RANDAL HUDDLESTON:

On Monday morning around 5:45 a.m. Butler County deputies were dispatched to the internet cafe on Highway 53 in reference to the report of an armed robbery. Upon their arrival, deputies were advised that a white male wearing black sweatpants with black shorts over them and a long sleeve black shirt wearing a paintball mask entered the internet Café. He appeared to be very unfamiliar with the layout of the premises. His main goal was to get to the back room where the safe was at. It took him approximately two to three minutes to locate that back room. Once there he kicked the door into the room. An employee who was monitoring the cameras in that room at that time was ordered at gunpoint on the ground and made to open the safe. The cashier also advised us that the white male suspect was carrying a black semi-automatic hand gun. The total amount of cash that the suspect ended up with was around $671. The suspect then left the building and fled the scene in what is believed to be a tan to gold color Malibu or Impala. At this point in time the Butler County Sheriff's Department is following numerous leads in this case. If anyone has information or knows who the suspect or the car might belong to, they are urged to call the Butler County Sheriff's Department at 785-8444.

 

911 SERVICES IN MULTIPLE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COUNTIES POSSIBLY INTERUPTED ON MONDAY

 

Multiple counties in Southeast Missouri experienced interruption to phone services and possible 911 services Monday due to damage to a fiber optic line.

Officials tell us the outages possibly affected Stoddard, Dunklin, and Scott Counties.

Personnel with Verizon Wireless and Local Exchange Carrier were on scene and working to restore service.

 

APPROACH REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY

 

Route N in Butler County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform approach repairs.

The work zone is located between County Road 214 and County Road 243.

Weather permitting, work will performed from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELEASED ABOUT THEFT FROM AREA VEHICLE DEALERSHIP

 

Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, officials in Poplar Bluff have released more information about the thefts of tires and wheels from an area vehicle dealership.

We spoke with Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department about the thefts.

JOSH STEWART:

On Sunday at approximately 9 o'clock a.m. employees of Baldwin GMC located in the 400 block of South 11th Street reported locating several vehicles on the lot which had had tires and wheels removed. The vehicles had been set down on concrete blocks. The damages and losses estimated between 10 and 20 thousand dollars. Throughout the investigation it was determined that a white van, originally stolen from a Cape Girardeau dealership on July 30th, was used during the theft. This van was used also in the theft from a dealership in Cape Girardeau that same date to steal four sets of wheels and tires. The van is described as a 2007 Ford E150 bearing Illinois registration 60910 Union. The similar thefts have been reported throughout the multi-state area. Some of these locations include Collinsville, Illinois, Germantown, Highland, Carlisle, Overland Park, Kansas, Dexter, and Cape Girardeau. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.

Pictures of the suspect van are available on the KWOC Facebook page.

 

TWO ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY BEING SEEN LEAVING VACANT RESIDENCE WITH SEVERAL ITEMS

 

Two people are facing a burglary charge after they were allegedly observed leaving a vacant residence in Poplar Bluff with several items.

Lieutenant Darron Moore with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us more about the incident.

DARRON MOORE:

On Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m. officers responded to the 1200 Block of South 11th Street after receiving a call from a witness saying she has observed a white male and female leaving a vacant residence with several items and loading those items into a white truck. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted its occupants Ronnie Duren and Cherrie Schnitker and asked them about the property in the bed of the truck. Both claimed ownership of the property. Officers checked the residence in question and discovered an open window into the residence. The owner of the building responded to the location and identified the property as belonging to him. Both Duren and Schnitker were lodged in the Butler County Justice Center on charges of 2nd degree burglary. Duren also had outstanding warrants through Butler County for receiving stolen property, passing bad checks, and a city warrant for assault.

 

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MOVES TO POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS

 

The Poplar Bluff Boys and Girls Club is relocating to the Poplar Bluff Middle School campus due to damage to the club’s previous home.

Structural damage was discovered on the roof of the Hentz Center, which has been the location of the Boys and Girls Club for over a decade.

The Middle School, which is presently serving 120 students grades four to six in the former band room, will add seventh grade and up in what was known as the JROTC building located between E.T. Peters Gym and Kay Porter Theater.

The building will also serve as the office headquarters for the after-school program, which began moving in last week. The club will share access to the gym, as well as Bacon Park for recreational activities.

Until the facility is up and running, there are about 50 students utilizing the former Teen Center across the street from Hentz in the church annex.

 

VARIOUS EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY THIS MORNING AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR

 

The 2016 Butler County Fair continues today as multiple exhibits are on display in Poplar Bluff.

The exhibits are on display from 7 am to 10 am at the Black River Coliseum.

For more information, go online to ButlerFair.org.

Monday September 26, 2016

MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK NEAR BLOOMFIELD  

A Marble Hill man has died following a single vehicle wreck over the weekend in Stoddard County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the wreck occurred at around 9 pm Saturday night on Highway M near Bloomfield.

The vehicle ran off the side of the road, overturned, and ejected the driver, 22 year old Travis Bennett. Bennett was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT FROM AREA AUTO DEALERSHIP

 

The Poplar Bluff Police Department is investigating a theft from a local auto dealership.

Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the PBPD tells us that several wheels were taken from the dealership and a white van is being sought in connection to the theft.

Pictures of the van are available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call 573-686-8602.

 

2016 BUTLER COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

 

The 2016 Butler County Fair will get under way today at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff.

Exhibits will be available from noon until 8 pm, with the silent auction also beginning at noon.

The other event scheduled for today is the 4-H/FFA Public Speaking Contest. Check in will be held at 4:45 pm, with the contest starting at 5 pm.

For more information, go online to ButlerFair.org.

 

INMATE ESCAPES FROM MISSISSIPPI COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

 

A search is underway after an inmate escaped over the weekend in Southeast Missouri.

According to authorities, 49 year old Edward Lusk, of Bloomfield, escaped from the Mississippi County Detention Center on Saturday.

The Charleston Department of Public Safety is reporting that Lusk was last seen in Charleston and is reported to have violent tendencies.

A picture of Lusk is available on the KWOC Facebook page. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department at 573-683-2111.

 

MAN FACING MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE FOLLOWING FATAL WRECK

 

A Patton man was taken into custody Sunday shortly after a wreck which killed two Farmington residents in Bollinger County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 49 year old Paul Patton allegedly crossed the center line of Missouri Highway 72 Sunday afternoon and struck a motorcycle head on.

The two riders of the motorcycle, 60 year old Debra Smith and 58 year old Richard Augustine, were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Patton was arrested a short time after the wreck and is facing two counts of manslaughter.

 

GOVERNOR NIXON PARDONS TWO WHO ENTERED GUILTY PLEAS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

 

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced on Friday that he had granted pardons to nine people, including two who had entered guilty pleas in Southeast Missouri.

One of the pardons went to Dawn Wallace, who pleaded guilty to forgery in Butler County in 1992 and was placed on five years’ probation, which she successfully completed.

Another went to Joseph McVay, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in Pemiscot County in 1996. He was placed on five years’ probation, which he also successfully completed.

Governor Nixon said that the pardons went to men and women who have gone on to live law-abiding lives and through their conduct, have demonstrated that they are deserving of a pardon.

 

ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY UPDATED FOR MISSING 13 YEAR OLD GIRL

 

Authorities have updated the Endangered Person Advisory that was issued last week for a teenage girl who is missing out of Dent County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 13 year old Harley Hopper, was seen by a witness leaving her residence with a backpack and getting into the suspect vehicle. She has not been contacted since.

The possible suspect is believed to be 22 year old Kenneth Dylan Whitehead. According to the Highway Patrol, family has stated that Whitehead has a history of violence and possible drug use.

The vehicle involved is a white, 2016 GMC full size pickup, bearing an Arizona registration AH09306. The pickup was rented from a U-Haul rental in Iowa. Officials say that the subjects are possibly en route to an unknown location in Florida.

Pictures of Hopper, Whitehead, and the vehicle are available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY

 

Route N in Butler County will be reduced to one lane today while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

The work zone is located from Route 53 to County Road 239.

Weather permitting, work will take place today from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Friday, September 23, 2016

   

 

 

MAN FLOWN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS LEG INJURY FOLLOWING PEDESTRIAN VS. TRAIN INCIDENT

 A man has been flown to a Memphis hospital following a pedestrian vs. train incident Thursday morning.

According to the Campbell Police Department, at around 6 am Thursday officers responded to an area railroad intersection in connection to the incident.

At the scene, they found 39 year old Jon M. Bevill Jr. approximately 300 feet west of the railroad crossing. Bevill had suffered a serious leg injury, but was alert and conscious.

Campbell Police say that the Union Pacific Railroad Police are investigating the incident.

 

ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR MISSING 13 YEAR OLD GIRL

An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a teenage girl who is missing out of Dent County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 13 year old Harley Hopper, was seen by a witness leaving her residence with a backpack and getting into the suspect vehicle. She has not been contacted since.

Hopper is described as a white female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 220 pounds with black hair, blue eyes and fair complexion. She could be wearing a blue striped shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots.

The possible suspect is believed to be 22 year old Kenneth Dylan Whitehead. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 187 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. Whitehead could have ties to the Sullivan area or the state of Ohio.

The vehicle involved is a white, older model, GMC full size pickup, bearing an unknown registration. It was last seen northbound on Missouri-19 in Salem.

Pictures of Hopper, Whitehead, and the vehicle are available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency.

 

TWO IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING ALLEGED STABBING IN KENNETT

Two people are in custody in connection to an alleged stabbing in Kennett.

Officials with the Kennett Police Department tell us that officers were dispatched to a disturbance Wednesday night, shortly before 8 pm. When they arrived, they found that one person had been stabbed in the arm and the suspects had fled the scene.

A short time later, two suspects were located during a traffic stop and placed under arrest. 58 year old Robert Easley and 48 year old Cynthia Lester, both of Kennett, are being held at the Dunklin County Jail pending formal charges from the State Prosecutors Office.

The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

 

MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO ARMED ROBBERY

A man who was being sought in connection to an armed robbery in Caruthersville has been taken into custody.

According to authorities, 38 year old Anthony Jackson was wanted following an armed robbery at a Casey’s General Store Wednesday night. He was arrested Thursday morning and is facing a charge of 1st degree robbery.

Another man has also been taken into custody in connection to the robbery. His name was not available.

 

EAST PRAIRIE MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT FOR KIDNAPPING AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Updating a story we brought to you earlier this week, an East Prairie man has been taken into custody following a warrant being issued for his arrest.

According to authorities, 40 year old Joseph Latamondeer was arrested Thursday in Mississippi County.

A warrant was issued last week for Latamondeer on charges of armed criminal action, 1st degree domestic assault, and kidnapping.

A woman told authorities last week that she had been assaulted by Latamondeer.

 

STODDARD COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES TODAY

Festivities are set to continue today at the Stoddard County Fair.

Starting at 7 pm tonight, Bootheel Tractor Pullers will be live at Arena A, while the second night of karaoke will be featured at Arena B. Tonight’s main stage performance will be the Jason Young Band, also beginning at 7 pm.

Multiple events are on the schedule for Saturday, including the Buyers Breakfast at 8 am, the 4H and FFA Livestock Auction at 9 am, and the Demo Derby at 7 pm. Anna Catherine DeHart will be performing on the main stage at 7 pm and the night will be capped off with the fireworks show, starting at approximately 9 pm.

For more information, go online to www.StoddardCountyFair.com.

 

7th ANNUAL JOSH BURSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD TOMORROW

The 7th Annual Josh Burson Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for tomorrow in Poplar Bluff.

The 4 man scramble tournament will be held at the Ozark Ridge Golf Course.

The tournament will be followed by a fish fry dinner at the Eagles Lodge beginning at 6 pm. The dinner will also have an auction and raffles. All proceeds will go to the Josh Burson Memorial Scholarship.

For more information, call Gwen Horner at 573-714-2811 or visit the Josh Burson Memorial Golf Tournament Facebook page.

 

  

MAN GIVEN PROBATION ON EMBEZLEMENT CHARGE

A man has been given probation on an embezzlement charge.

According to the United States Department of Labor, in June, John McCain pled guilty to one count of embezzling $30,948 in union funds. McCain is the former Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1016 in Poplar Bluff.

He was given two years probation and a fine earlier this week.

Thursday September 22, 2016

PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE NEAR POPLAR BLUFF  

 A Williamsville man has died after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that the vehicle struck 24 year old David Bratton on Route T, seven miles north of Poplar Bluff. The incident occurred at around 9 pm.

Bratton was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

 

ONE INJURED IN PEDESTRIAN VERSUS TRAIN CRASH

 

 One man has been injured in connection to a pedestrian versus train crash in Campbell.

The name of the victim and his current condition has not been released.

We will keep following this story and bring you more information when it becomes available.

 

ARMED AND DANGEROUS SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION TO CARUTHERSVILLE ROBBERY

 

 Authorities in Caruthersville are searching for a suspect who is begin called armed and dangerous following an alleged robbery Wednesday night.

38 year old Anthony Jackson is wanted in connection to the armed robbery at Casey’s General Store on Truman Boulevard.

Another man has also been taken into custody in connection to the robbery. His name was not available.

Anyone with information on Jackson’s whereabouts can contact the Caruthersville Police Department at 573-333-2121.

 

TEENAGER ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO SCHOOL SHOOTING THREAT IN IRON COUNTY

 

 Authorities in Iron County have released the identity of a teenager who was arrested in connection to a school shooting threat made at Arcadia Valley High School on September 9th.

According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, 17 year old Justin Buffington was arrested on a charge of making a terrorist threat. He is currently being held at the Iron County Jail.

State, federal and local Law enforcement agencies assisted during the investigation.

 

DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT FOR 1ST DEGREE SEX ABUSE

 

 A Dexter man has been taken into custody on a controlled substance warrant.

According to the Dexter Police Department, 21 year old Hunter Allen Chadd was recently arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and 1st degree sex abuse with physical harm.

Chadd’s bond was set at $20,000.

 

NAYLOR R-2 SCHOOLS TO BE CLOSED TODAY

 

 Naylor R-2 students will not be in class today due to a service being held for Jason Rose.

Rose, who was 39 years old when he died on Sunday, had served as Principal at Naylor Elementary School as well as Associate Pastor of New Covenant Fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff.

According to the Naylor R-2 Facebook page, there will be no school today so that students and staff may attend the Celebration of Life service for Rose. The service will be held at New Covenant Fellowship Church at 2 pm.

 

THURSDAY AT THE STODDARD COUNTY FAIR

 

 Multiple events are on the schedule tonight at the Stoddard County Fair.

The night will begin at 6 pm with cattle and hog judging at Arena A followed by the FFA Tractor Rodeo at 7 pm.

Also beginning at 7 pm will be karaoke at Arena B and a performance by the Justin Heskett Band on the Fair’s Main Stage. A hypnosis and magic show will also be featured tonight at the Fair.

For more information, go online to www.StoddardCountyFair.com.

 

OVER YEAR LONG ROAD PROJECT UNDERWAY IN CARTER COUNTY

 

 Route M in Carter County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction through late next year so contractor crews can perform shoulder improvements.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone is located from US 60 to the end of state maintenance.

Weather permitting, work will continue daily through Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 from 6 am to 7 pm, including weekends as necessary.

Wednesday September 21, 2016

ACCIDENTAL DROWNING RULED AS CAUSE OF DEATH FOR MAN IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS  

 Officials in Clay County say that a body was found over the weekend.

Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller tells KWOC News that the body was found Saturday evening in Black River.

An autopsy confirmed the identity of the body as Dennis Franks. The incident has been ruled as an accidental drowning.

 

DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR VOTING IN PINK GLOVE DANCE COMPETITION

 

Voting is almost finished for the 2016 Pink Glove Dance Competition.

The Medline Pink Glove Dance video competition is a breast cancer prevention campaign to honor those who have been affected by the disease and raise money for a cure.

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is participating in the competition with the goal of winning a $15,000 donation for the United Cancer Assistance Network.

You can see the PBRMC’s video as well as vote online at www.pinkglovedance.com. As of this morning, the PBRMC is in 5th place in the large bed category.

Voting will come to an end this Friday, September 23rd. The winner will then be announced on September 30th.

 

DAY TWO AT THE STODDARD COUNTY FAIR

 

 The Rodeo is on deck for tonight at the Stoddard County Fair.

The rodeo will begin at 7 pm tonight at Arena A. Officials say that admission will be five dollars.

Other events on the schedule for tonight include sheep and goat judging as well as a performance by Tyler Feller. Both events are set to begin at 6 pm.

For more information, go online to www.StoddardCountyFair.com.

 

WAYNE COUNTY AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING THEFT OF FIREARMS

 

 Wayne County authorities are asking for the public’s help after multiple firearms were recently stolen in the Williamsville area.

According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, two firearms were stolen Tuesday along with a blue Dell laptop. One of the firearms is a Marlin 30-30 with a camo sling. The other is a camo Mossberg 835 ultra mag shotgun.

Officials believe the firearms are still in the Williamsville area. Anyone who has information about the thefts is asked to contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.

 

HAYTI MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY DRUG CHARGES

 

A Hayti man has been taken into custody in Pemiscot County on multiple felony drug charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Greg Garner was arrested Monday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and manufacturing a controlled substance for marijuana.

Garner is also facing a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

ANNUAL WOMEN AWARE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK AT BLACK RIVER COLISEUM

 

The 29th Annual Women Aware Inc., conference will be held next week at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff.

The daylong conference on Thursday, September 29th, will include 20 breakout sessions, 50 exhibits, and a catered lunch.

The Keynote speaker will be bestselling author, performer, and motivational speaker, Nicole Johnson.

The registration fee for the conference is $50; you can find more information online at WomenAwareInc.com or by calling 573-718-9482.

 

ROUTE MM IN STODDARD AND DUNKLIN COUNTIES TO BE REDUCED TODAY FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS

 

Route MM in Stoddard and Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane today and tomorrow so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

The work zone will be located from Route U to Route J.

According to officials, work is scheduled to take place from 7 am to 6 pm on both days.