Wednesday, October 26, 2016

   

 

 

TRUCK CARRYING AMMONIA NITRATE CATCHES FIRE IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

An evacuation was ordered for some in Northeast Arkansas Tuesday following a tractor-trailer fire in Randolph County.

The tractor-trailer rig was carrying ammonia nitrate when it caught fire near Reyno which caused an evacuation of homes for approximately a half-mile around the fire.

According to Randolph County Office of Emergency Services Coordinator Bo Graham, the brakes on the truck caught fire as the truck was travelling on Highway 67.

No one was injured during the incident.

  SIKESTON MAN FORMALLY CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, additional information has been released about the arrest of a Sikeston man.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Robert Larson was arrested on Monday after a lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit.

On Monday, investigators served a search warrant at Larson’s residence. As a result of the search, investigators located and seized computer equipment allegedly used to commit the crimes.

Yesterday, the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Larson with three counts of possession of child pornography. His bond was set at $50,000.

  TRIVIA NIGHT TO BE HELD TO SUPPORT NEW TWIN RIVERS PRACTICE FACILITY

A Trivia Night fundraiser has been scheduled for next week to help support a new indoor practice facility being built for the Twin Rivers Baseball and Softball teams.

Jared Stockton tells us that the new facility should be completed in a week or two and the softball and baseball teams are responsible for finishing out the inside of it with equipment such as netting and turf.

The Trivia Night will be held at 6 pm on Saturday, November 5th at the Twin Rivers High School Gymnasium. The cost is $20 per person with five to eight people per team.

In addition to the trivia there will also be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

  TWO ARRESTED ON FELONY METH CHARGE

Two men are facing a felony meth charge following their arrests Tuesday night.

According to the Highway Patrol, 39 year old Gary Sisk and 37 year old Rodger Burney, both of Sikeston, were each taken into custody shortly before midnight on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Sisk and Burney are also each facing a charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

  MALDEN CHURCH TO HOST MONSTER MASH ON HALLOWEEN

1st General Baptist Church of Malden will be hosting their annual Monster Mash Party next week.

The event will be held at the Family Life Center in Malden from 7 to 9 pm on Halloween.

Officials say there will be game and trick or treat, and café booths as well as a dance floor.

For more information, go online to www.FGBCMalden.org.

  FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN POPLAR BLUFF TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT

First Church of God will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event for Halloween.

The event will be held from 6 to 8 pm on October 31st.

First Church of God is located on South Westwood Boulevard in Poplar Bluff.

  POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOLS TO BE DISMISSED ON HALLOWEEN

Students in Poplar Bluff will be getting an extra treat for Halloween.

Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Scott Dill says that R-1 schools will be dismissed on Monday, October 31st.

The off day had been included on the school calendar. The regular class schedule will resume on Tuesday, November 1st.

Tuesday October 25, 2016

APPARENT GAS LEAK UNCOVERED IN POPLAR BLUFF  

An apparent gas leak was discovered Monday in Poplar Bluff.

According to authorities, crews smelled natural gas while conducting regular maintenance on a natural gas main.

The leak was contained and there were no injuries reported. One house was evacuated after the leak was discovered.

 

QULIN MAN FACING METH CHARGE FOLLOWING WEEKEND ARREST

 

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

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 53 year old Michael McTyre was taken into custody Sunday on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

McTyre also reportedly had a warrant out of Butler County. He was taken to the Butler County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

BUTLER COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY HOSTING EVENT TONIGHT TO DISCUSS BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

 

The Butler County Republican Party will be hosting an event tonight in Poplar Bluff to discuss propositions that will be on the ballot in two weeks.

The event will begin at 6:30 pm tonight at the Butler County Courthouse. Officials say that guest speaker Carl Bearden from United for Missouri will be there to explain the ballot propositions and answer any questions attendees may have.

The event will be open to the public.

 

MAN ACCUSED OF EXPOSING HIMSELF TO WOMAN AT A POPLAR BLUFF PARKING LOT

 

A man has been accused of exposing himself to a woman in a Poplar Bluff parking lot.

Detective Joey Woodruff, with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, tells us more about the alleged incident.

JOEY WOODRUFF: 

On Saturday morning, officers with the Poplar Bluff Police Department were contacted by a female victim who reported a man had exposed himself to her in the parking lot of Dunham's Sports. The victim provided a description of the man and the vehicle he was driving along with the partial license plate. During an area search I located the van, which matched the description, in the parking lot of Walmart. The driver identified as Thomas Lee Victory, 29 of Poplar Bluff, matched the description of the suspect. Victory was still pulling up his pants as I contacted him. The victim was escorted to Walmart and Victory was positively identified as the man who had exposed himself. Victory was arrested and later lodged at the Butler County Justice Center on a charge of second-degree sexual misconduct.

 

PRE-SALE FOR MULES PLAYOFF TICKETS BEGIN THIS MORNING

 

The Pre-Sell for Poplar Bluff Mules playoff tickets is scheduled to begin this morning.

The Mules will be taking on the Vianney Golden Griffins this Friday night at the Mules Stadium for the Class 5, District 1 Semifinal.

Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that they are expecting a large crowd Friday night, so they will begin pre-selling tickets in the High School Athletic Department at 10 am this morning.

Tickets will be available daily from 10 am to 3 pm until noon on Friday. Tickets will also be available at Mules Stadium when the gates open at 5:30pm on Friday. All tickets are $7 each.

 

SIKESTON MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE

 

A Sikeston man has been taken into custody on a child pornography charge.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Robert Larson was arrested Monday afternoon on three counts of possession of child pornography.

Following the arrest, Larson was held at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

 

POPLAR BLUFF CHURCH HOSTING FALL FESTIVAL THIS WEEK

 

New Life Christian Church United in Poplar Bluff has announced they will be holding a fall festival later this week.

The event is scheduled for 5 to 9 pm on Friday, October 28th. Officials say the event will be safe fun for all ages and is free to the public.

There will be old fashioned games, a costume parade, Halloween Candy and live music.

New Life Christian Church United is located at 2755 Barron Road in Poplar Bluff.

Monday October 24, 2016

TWO TEENAGERS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY, IN CONNECTION TO WRECK NEAR DEXTERA 16 year old Dexter teenager suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon following a wreck in Stoddard County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a vehicle, driven by a 16 year old, overturned after it struck a concrete driveway.

The 16 year old was taken by ambulance to a Cape Girardeau hospital. A passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries and was taken to a Dexter hospital.

 

DEDICATION CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR STAFF SERGEANT ERIC W. SUMMERS A dedication ceremony for Staff Sgt. Eric W. Summers is scheduled for this Saturday at 10:00 am, at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce.

Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson sponsored legislation naming Highway 67 in Butler County from Route M to the Route 60/67 interchange the “SSgt. Eric W. Summers Memorial Highway.”

Summers, who was deployed in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, died at the age of 32 in November of 2013.

 

POPLAR BLUFF CHURCH TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT THIS WEEK A Poplar Bluff area church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event this week.

Westwood Baptist Church will be holding the event from 6:30 to 8 pm on Wednesday night. Church officials say there will be free hotdogs and chips to the first 300 people, trunks full of candy for the kids, bounce houses, live music, and free hot chocolate.

Westwood Baptist Church is located across the highway from Larry Hillis Dodge on Highway 67 North.

For more information, call 573-686-1260.

 

ELKS RIDERS ASSOCIATION HALLOWEEN PARTY SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY The Elks Riders Association is hosting a Halloween Party on October 29th from 8 pm to midnight.

The party and costume contest will be held at the Poplar Bluff Elks Lodge on Highway 67 north. Tickets are $20 per couple or $10 for a single and will be available at the door.

For more information, contact Tom Wilkinson at 718-8512.

 

DONIPHAN MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE A Doniphan man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest over the weekend in Ripley County.

According to authorities, 49 year old Ronald Cooper was taken into custody Saturday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Cooper is also facing a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEULED FOR THIS WEEK IN CARTER COUNTY East and Westbound Route 60 in Carter County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

The section of roadway affected is located between Route J and Route C.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, October 27th from 6:30 am to 5 pm daily.

 

ART WALK SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN DONIPHAN There will be multiple attractions at an event scheduled for Friday night in Downtown Doniphan.

Officials say the Downtown Doniphan Art Walk has been scheduled from 6 to 9 pm on Friday. There will be live music, a car show, kids activities, food vendors, and art on display from local artists. Admission to the event is free.

To register for the Cruisn’ the Park car show, call Rick Yates at 573-996-7772.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POM SQUAD TO HOST THEIR SECOND ANNUAL PRINCESS FOR A DAY FUNDRAISER The Poplar Bluff Pom Squad has announced they will be hosting their second annual Princess for a Day fundraising event on Saturday, October 29th.

The event is available for all girls ages 12 and under. Tickets are $25 and include a princess tiara, hair styling, make-up, and more. It will be held at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center and Gymnasium.

For more information, contact Coach Halter at StephanieHalter@pb.k12.mo.us.

Friday, October 21, 2016

   

 

 

 

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOL PLACED ON LOCKDOWN THURSDAY MORNING

A Northeast Arkansas school was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following reports of an active shooter.

According to a post on the Black River Technical College Facebook page, the Arkansas State Police confirmed that the active shooter alert at the Pocahontas campus was false, however while investigating, concerns about a suspicious person separate to the alert were raised.

Police searched all buildings and were able to locate and talk with the suspicious person. The lockdown was lifted after the safety of the college was insured.

 

 

KENNETT TEENGAER TAKEN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING FOUR WHEELER WRECK

A Kennett teenager has been taken to a Memphis hospital following a four wheeler wreck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two 14 year old girls were riding on a four wheeler when the vehicle struck an embankment and overturned, ejecting both of them.

The passenger was taken by Air Evac to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The driver was taken by ambulance to Twin Rivers Medical Center with minor injuries.

The Highway Patrol says neither girl was wearing a safety device at the time of the wreck.

 

 

VAN BUREN SOFTBALL TEAM TO PLAY IN STATE SEMIFINAL TODAY

The Van Buren girls softball team will be playing for a chance at a state championship this morning.

The Lady Dawgs will be taking on the Salisbury Panthers in the Class 1 State Semifinal at 10 am today in Springfield.

If the Lady Dawgs win today they will then play in the State Final at 10 am on Saturday against the winner of the Clopton vs. Jefferson semifinal.

 

 

MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT THIS WEEKEND

Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused or expired medication later this month.

The Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Puxico, and Doniphan Police Departments will all be taking part in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.

Officials say that area residents can bring their pills for disposal to the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 1111 Poplar Street. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps, only pills or patches.

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

For more information or to find a collection site near you, go online to www.dea.gov.

 

 

OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY JOINS LAKE ROAD AND EUGENE FIELD IN IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR PROGRAM    

Oak Grove Elementary has joined Lake Road and Eugene Field in implementing a new positive behavior program that is designed to reward students who are meeting and exceeding building expectations.

The STARS program has students who are spotted by staff doing something exceptional earn points which they can use to purchase prizes in a makeshift store set up monthly. Classes can also earn reward parties.

Principal Jenifer Richardson says that if you put in those positive expectations, maybe you'll ward off the negative behavior by bringing more attention to the good things.

The final component of the program is the Monday morning celebration during which students learn the behavioral focus of the week. Students are encouraged to wear their STARS T-shirts supplied by school sponsor Poplar Bluff Realty.

 

 

ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY

Route 164 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with an 8 foot width restriction over the next week so contractor crews can resurface the roadway.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of Route 164 to be affected is located from I-55 to Route D.

Work will be done daily from 6 am to 7 pm through Sunday, October 30th.

 

 

CAMPBELL GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTING A HAM AND BEAN SUPPER TODAY

The Campbell General Baptist Church will be hosting a Ham and Bean supper this afternoon.

The event will be held from 4 to 7 pm at the church on Highway 53 north in Campbell.

The dinner is $4 per person and includes ham and beans, cornbread, drink and dessert. Kids five and under eat for free.

 

Thursday October 20, 2016

SUSPICIOUS FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN POPLAR BLUFFAn investigation is under way in connection to a Wednesday morning house fire in Poplar Bluff.

Chief Ralph Stucker with the Poplar Bluff Fire Department tells KWOC News that the fire is being considered suspicious.

RALPH STUCKER:

Early Wednesday morning around 2:10 a.m. the Poplar Bluff fire department received a report of a structure fire at 828 Poplar Street with the possibility of somebody being in the house. Before the first truck arrived with was also updated that everybody was out of the house. Crews pulled up to find single story structure fully involved worked on extinguishing that and then getting information from the occupant that was there. We had a little trouble doing that. The police department and the Missouri Fire Marshal's office assisted on that. Heavy to moderate damage to the structure. At the time no utilities was hooked up, they had their power cut off the day before and hadn't had gas hooked up since the summer of 15’. Right now we're still checking on leads and getting information with different suspects. The occupant told us that he woke up to somebody yelling to get out of the house, that somebody threw something on it. We've got down to where the fire origin’s at. All that's under investigation right now, but with no electric being to the house, no utilities being to the house this is a suspicious fire. There is a deal that the State Fire Marshal's office has it in case someone has information on the fire that leads to conviction, there’s a $5,000 reward. Just one thing for the public to understand when you have an incident like that, we’re there to help you. Some of the information we're going to ask you is going to help us kind of put things back together so we can figure out what happened. If it's an accident it's an accident if it's a criminal activity we're going to do everything we can to prosecute that.

Stucker tells us that the phone number for the Arson Hotline is 1-800-39-ARSON, that’s 1-800-392-7766.

 

ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN DUMP TRUCK WRECK NEAR BROSELEY A man was injured Wednesday morning following a dump truck wreck near Broseley.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 63 year old Keith Moore, of Bloomfield, was driving the dump truck when the vehicle ran off the side of Route U and then hit an embankment, utility pole, and culvert.

Patrol officials say that Moore suffered serious injuries during the wreck.

 

CAPE GIRARDEAU MAN ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE A Cape Girardeau man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest in Butler County.

According to authorities, 46 year old John Bradley was taken into custody Wednesday morning on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and alprazolam.

Bradley is also facing a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

MODOT CREWS TO BE IN STODDARD COUNTY TODAY FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS Route H in Stoddard County will be reduced today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

MoDOT officials say that the work zone will be located from Route ZZ to Route U.

Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

 

HAYTI WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANT Authorities in Stoddard County say that a Hayti woman has been taken into custody on a distribution warrant.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 26 year old Danyel Williams was recently arrested on a warrant for distribution of a controlled substance.

William’s bond was set at $20,000 cash.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY, IN CONNECTION TO WRECK NEAR WAPPAPELLO A 90 year old Wappapello man suffered serious injuries Wednesday afternoon following a wreck in Butler County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a vehicle, driven by 90 year old Harold Wright, overturned after it struck another vehicle on Route T.

Wright was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A passenger in the second vehicle received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

 

2ND ANNUAL OUTDOORSMEN WITH A MISSION GIGGING TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND The second annual Outdoorsmen with a Mission gigging tournament has been scheduled for this weekend at the Doniphan Boat Ramp.

Registration will begin Saturday at 5 pm, with the launch following at 6 pm. Weigh in will be held at 11 pm.

There will be trophies for 1st place as well as the biggest fish. Registration will cost $25 per person with a max of four people to a boat. T-shirts can also be purchased for $15 dollars.

In addition to the gigging tournament there will also be a community chili dinner at 5 pm.

Officials tell us that all proceeds from the event will help John McDonough fight his battle with cancer.

For more information, or to register, call 776-5991.

 

CORNING HARVEST FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY The annual Corning Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday at Wynn Park.

There will be multiple antique cars and machinery as well as arts and crafts on display. Live entertainment throughout the day along with a 5K run are also scheduled.

For more information, contact Rhonda Sollis at 870-926-1188.

Wednesday October 19, 2016

WOMAN FACING DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES AFTER BEING CAUGHT WITH TWO POUNDS OF SUSPECTED METH  

A Poplar Bluff woman is facing a drug trafficking charge after she was allegedly found in possession of two pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

Investigator Randle Huddleston with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department tells us more about the arrest.

RANDLE HUDDLESTON:

 On Monday afternoon, at around 5:30 pm I was contacted by Department of Revenue Criminal Investigative Division. One of their agents called and requested backup at South Main Street in front of Dollar General in reference to a license plate that had been altered. I arrived on scene, the department of revenue investigator made contact with the driver and sole operator of the vehicle who identified herself as Angela Hays. While speaking with her about the license plate, I began to pick up on some indicators that she was possibly involved in illegal narcotics activity. I confronted her with those assumptions and upon questioning her about that she indicated that she was on probation for possession of narcotics and that she had been to prison for that offense. She further stated that she had used recently, putting all of those indicators together, I asked consent to search the vehicle. She denied consent at that point in time. I contacted K-9 handler Duckett with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, he arrived with his K-9. A free air sniff of the vehicle was conducted. K-9 alerted on the vehicle as to the presence of the odor of narcotics and a search was then conducted on the vehicle at which time a large amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine was located along with scales and other items used for sales of illegal narcotics. Along with that was a small amount of marijuana, some other paraphernalia that is used for drug use, as well as approximately $5,000 in cash money, All of which was seized and put into evidence. With the amount of methamphetamine that was there in the vehicle, if you break it down into grams for sales, which is normally how methamphetamine is sold on the street level, approximately $70,000 worth of methamphetamine is what is suspected to be in the vehicle. At this point in time, Angela Hays is incarcerated in the Butler County Jail and is being charged with trafficking methamphetamine which is a Class A felony.

Hays remained in custody as of this morning and no bond has been set.

 

PLANE CRASHES IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

 

Authorities were at the scene of a plane crash Tuesday in Northeast Arkansas.

Greene County Sheriff David Carter tells KWOC News that the plane clipped a highline wire and then crashed into a fish farm pond near Highway 135.

Carter says that the pilot walked away uninjured.

 

PIPE REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WAYNE COUNTY ROAD

 

Route 49 in Wayne County will be closed both today and tomorrow as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway.

According to MoDot, the work zone will be located from Route A to Mill Spring.

Weather permitting, work will be performed today and tomorrow from 8 am to 3 pm daily.

 

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LOOKING AT POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT

 

Southeast Missouri is looking at the possibility of thunderstorms today and weather officials say that we could see some severe storms as well.

According to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, numerous thunderstorms are forecast for today through Thursday morning. A few severe storms will also be possible this afternoon and tonight.

The primary concerns related to the storms will be damaging winds and large hail. There could also be flooding issues possible in locations that experience multiple rounds of storms.

 

11 ARRESTED, TWO AT LARGE IN CONNECTION TO METHAMPHETAMINE TRAFFICKING RING

 

11 people have been arrested and authorities are still looking for two others in connection to an investigation into a large-scale drug trafficking organization based in Blytheville.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office, the joint DEA-ATF investigation began in mid-2015, with a series of smaller controlled purchases of methamphetamine from targets in Missouri.

Eventually, as law enforcement informants increased the amounts of methamphetamine they purchased, these targets brought the informants to their main meth suppliers in Blytheville to buy larger amounts, up to quarter-pounds at a time.

All told, law enforcement directly purchased more than one kilogram of methamphetamine from the Arther James and Robert Brown drug-trafficking organization in 17 controlled purchases.

Six of the defendants were arrested in Blytheville, while defendants were also arrested in Malden, Steele, and Jonesboro. Two others were served arrest warrants while incarcerated in the Dunklin County jail.

Officials say that two of the indicted individuals, 34 year old Brad Vernon, of Gosnell, and 30 year old Joseph Riley, of Blytheville, are still at large. A full list of the subjects arrested is available online at KWOC.com.

 

STUDENTS ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI TO PARTICIPATE IN GREAT CENTRAL US SHAKEOUT

 

Students across Southeast Missouri will be participating in the Great Central U.S. Shakeout drill on Thursday.

During the drill, students will practice what they need to do when an earthquake hits, including the "Drop, Cover and Hold On" protocol, which has students drop to the ground, take cover by getting under a desk or table, and hold on.

The drill will be held tomorrow at 10:20 am.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY

 

Route A in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with an 8-foot width restriction through the end of the month so contractor crews can perform pavement repairs.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, work will take place today through Sunday, October 30th from 6 am to 7 pm, each day.

The section of roadway to be affected is located between Route EE and the I-55 interchange.

Tuesday October 18, 2016

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TO BE DISCUSSED AT UPCOMING POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGThe addition of a school resource officer is one of many things to be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the Poplar Bluff School Board.

We spoke with Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Scott Dill about the meeting.

SCOTT DILL:

This Thursday at 7 p.m. we will have our monthly school board meeting, open session begins at 7 o'clock, one of the items on the agenda this month is the school resource officer. This is an issue that has been discussed over the course of several months. The Poplar Bluff Police Department had applied for some grant funds to help offset the cost of the officer. They were unsuccessful in securing that grant, and so now the school board of the local district is deciding whether or not we go ahead and employ a full-time school resource officer. I don't think that anyone can deny that the need is there. This person would be working at the 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Center. With those three grade levels we have approximately 1,200 students. It is centrally located right in the heart of the community. The demographics of the building have changed significantly with the move. The Poplar Bluff PD has had someone on site since the beginning of the school year and they have done a great job down there, interfaces well with the kids. So the decision will come down to really does the district finance this position or not. I think our SRO program has been very successful obviously we have those individuals in place for worst case scenarios. Thankfully, we don't have those situations come up. They are involved in some of our discipline when we have major issues, but really their job there is to facilitate relationships with our students and positive relationships within the community. And these guys do a great job I mean absolutely top-notch. The meeting will be held at 1110 North Westwood here in Poplar Bluff. That's at the same location of the Mules Cafe for anybody that would like to come and join us for that meeting. There is a portion of the agenda for public comment right at the beginning of the meeting. So if somebody wanted to come and comment on this issue, talk to the board about their feelings on the subject, they would be welcome to do so.

The school board meeting will be held at 7 pm this Thursday.

 

MAN FACING COCAINE CHARGE OUT OF PEMISCOT COUNTY A Caruthersville man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest Monday night.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22 year old Cody Quertermous was taken into custody in Pemiscot County on a felony charge of possession of cocaine.

Following the arrest, Quertermous was held in the Pemiscot County Jail.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 60 IN CARTER AND SHANNON COUNTIES Eastbound Route 60 in Shannon and Carter County is being reduced to one lane this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

The work zone is located from one mile east of Winona to Route P.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 6:30 am to 5 pm daily through Thursday. MoDot officials say that the work zone will be set up 24-hours a day.

 

ADVANCE MAN FACING CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING A WOMAN An Advance man has been taken into custody after a report over the weekend that he assaulted a woman.

According to authorities, the victim on Saturday said that a gun had been held to her head and that she had been assaulted by 45 year old Lonnie Masters.

The victim also reported that Masters had discharged the firearm inside their residence in front of a minor child.

Masters was arrested and has been charged with domestic assault 2nd degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child.

His bond has been set at $25,000 cash or surety.

 

MCGEE MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS IN WAYNE COUNTY Authorities in Wayne County have arrested a McGee man on multiple warrants.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 75 year old Buddy Walker was taken into custody Monday afternoon on Wayne County warrants of felony possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon.

Walker is also facing a felony charge of resisting arrest. Following the arrest, he was held in the Wayne County Jail.

 

$20,000 RAISED DURING 6TH ANNUAL PINK-OUT DAY A total of $20,000 dollars was raised for the Untied Cancer Assistance Network last week as a part of a city wide event in Poplar Bluff.

The money was raised during the sixth annual Pink-Out Day last Friday.

The Pink-Out Day is an event founded by the Poplar Bluff High School Student Council.

As a part of the event, citizens participated in a T-shirt fundraiser which has proceeds go toward UCAN, a nonprofit organization that provides monetary support for local patients receiving cancer treatment.

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER SCHEUDLED FOR THRUSDAY NIGHT AT O’NEAL ELEMENTARY A Spaghetti dinner has been scheduled for this Thursday at O’Neal Elementary School to raise money for the PTO.

The dinner will be held at the O’Neal Elementary Gym from 4:30 to 7 pm on Thursday. The dinner will consist of spaghetti, a breadstick, salad, dessert, and drink and will cost five dollars per person.

During the dinner, the book fair will also be going on at the FEMA gym and pumpkins from the 3rd grade Pumpkin Palooza will be on display in the old gym for everyone to vote on.

Monday October 17, 2016

TWO HARVIELL RESIDENTS ARE FACING A FELONY DRUG CHARGE FOLLOWING ARREST IN BUTLER COUNTY  

Two Harviell residents were taken into custody Saturday night on a felony drug charge.

According to authorities, 27 year old Ryan Capper and 20 year old Sierra Crosby were each arrested at around 10:30 pm in Butler County on felony charge of possession of a methamphetamine.

Following the arrest, both were taken to the Butler County Jail.

 

MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused or expired medication later this month.

The Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Puxico, and Doniphan Police Departments will all be taking part in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.

For more information or to find a collection site near you go online to www.dea.gov.

 

CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES STARTING TIME FOR HALLOWEEN PARADE The Campbell Volunteer Fire Department has set the start time for their upcoming Halloween Parade.

The parade will begin at 7 pm on Monday, October 31st. There will be awards given out in multiple categories, including floats, bands, adult groups, and children’s groups.

For more information, contact Fire Chief Ben Weeks at 573-778-7478.

 

ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER JUMPING FROM A MOVING VEHICLE A Malden man suffered serious injuries Saturday evening during a single vehicle wreck in Stoddard County.

According to the Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Missouri Highway 114, 80 feet east of Dexter City limits. Authorities say, 44 year old Jerry McCulley, jumped from his vehicle while it was still in motion.

McCulley, was taken by ambulance to a Cape Girardeau hospital following the accident.

 

DEDICATION CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR STAFF SERGEANT ERIC W. SUMMERS A dedication ceremony for Staff Sgt. Eric W. Summers is scheduled for 10:00 am on Saturday, October 29th, at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce.

Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson sponsored legislation naming Highway 67 in Butler County from Route M to the Route 60/67 interchange the “SSgt. Eric W. Summers Memorial Highway.” Senator Doug Libla also helped to pass this legislation through the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate.

Summers, who was deployed in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, died at the age of 32 in November of 2013.

 

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

The event is first come, first serve, and packs will be limited to one per family. 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.

Friday, October 14, 2016

   

 

 

TAILGATE PARTY TO BE HELD BEFORE MULES GAME TONIGHT

The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will be playing in their regular season finale tonight at 7 pm against the Festus Tigers.

Prior to the game, River Radio, the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, and the Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club are hosting a tailgate party in the Mules Stadium Parking Lot beginning at 5 pm.

Tonight’s game is also the Pink-Out game, so during the tailgate party, River Radio will be handing out pink rally towels courtesy of Poplar Bluff Realty and Stinson Press.

There will also be food available from Buffalo Wild Wings.

The Mules Tailgate Party is sponsored by Poplar Bluff Realty, Medic One, First Choice Insurance, and Whitworth Gift Chest Jewelers.

 

 

MAN REPORTEDLY SHOT DURING ROBBERY IN MISSISSIPPI COUNTY 

A man was shot Wednesday during a robbery in Mississippi County.

According to authorities, the victim said he was robbed by two men and then shot in the leg Wednesday night.

The victim was taken to an area hospital. The shooting is under investigation.

 

 

ONE KILLED IN TRACTOR WRECK IN BOLLINGER COUNTY 

One man has died following a tractor wreck Thursday in Bollinger County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 39 year old Bradley Billinger, of Patton, was ejected from a tractor he was operating when it struck a hay bale and overturned.

Billinger was pronounced dead at the scene by Bollinger County Coroner Charlie Hutchings.

 

 

BROSELEY HOMECOMING SET FOR THIS WEEKEND

The annual Broseley Homecoming event has been set for Saturday.

The Homecoming parade will begin at 10 am. Other events scheduled include breakfast at 6 am, the Big Ticket Auction at 11:30 am, and the Miss Broseley Beauty Pageant at 2 pm.

More information is available online at the Broseley Senior Community Center Facebook Page.

 

 

MAN ARRESTED IN POPLAR BLUFF IN CONNECTION TO COUNTERFEIT MONEY

Authorities have arrested a man in Poplar Bluff in connection to counterfeit money.

42 year old Shedric Anderson was arrested at an area residence on Wednesday. Officials also found printed bills along with counterfeiting equipment at the residence.

After being arrested, Anderson was taken to the Butler County Jail.

 

 

DONIPHAN MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE

A Doniphan man has been taken into custody on a felony drug charge.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 36 year old Van Evans was arrested Thursday afternoon on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

He also had a misdemeanor probation violation warrant out of Ripley County.

Following the arrest, Evans was held in the Doniphan City Jail.

 

 

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S EVENT TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF

The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding an event in Poplar Bluff this weekend to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at McLane Park on Saturday, October 15th. Registration will begin at 8 am, followed by a ceremony at 9 am, and the walk at 9:30.

More information about the walk, including how to start a team, is available online at alz.org/walk.

 

 

INTERSTATE 55 REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH

Southbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction through the end of the month so contractor crews can perform pavement repairs.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone will be located between mile markers 49 and 32.

Weather permitting; work will be performed from 6 am to 7 pm daily, through Monday, October 31st.

 

Thursday October 13, 2016

METH AND A FIREARM FOUND DURING SEARCH IN CORNINGA Corning man is facing charges following a search earlier this week.

Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller tells KWOC News that Clay County Deputies and the Corning Police Department executed a search on Monday at an address in Corning.

During the search, officers located around 40 to 45 grams of suspect methamphetamines and a loaded 40 caliber firearm.

Miller says that 34 year old Nicholas Kemp was arrested on felony drug and firearm charges.

 

AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING SHOOTING DEATH IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS One man has died in connection to a shooting in Northeast Arkansas.

According to authorities, 33 year old Michael Angelo Scott was shot Tuesday night at a residence in Blytheville.

Scott later died at an area hospital. Authorities say the incident is under investigation.

 

BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED TODAY IN WILLIAMSVILLE Route 49 in Wayne County will be reduced with a 10 foot width restriction today so the City of Williamsville can install a pedestrian bridge.

The bridge will be located between Route A and County Road 415 over Williams Creek.

Work is scheduled today for 7 am to 5 pm.

 

MAN ARRESTED AFTER DRUGS FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP A Wardell man has been taken into custody after drugs were reportedly found during a traffic stop.

According to the Steele Police Department, officers found a bag containing purported methamphetamine during the stop earlier this week.

A 44 year old man from Wardell was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. The name of the man arrested was not released.

 

DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WARRANT A Dexter man is in custody following his arrest on a sexual misconduct warrant.

Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 24 year old Trenton Alexander Spencer was recently arrested on warrants for sodomy or attempted sodomy 1st degree and sexual misconduct involving a child.

Authorities say that no bond has been set and Spencer remained in jail as of this morning.

 

6TH ANNUAL NEELYVILLE FFA PULLIN’ FOR PINK EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND The Neelyville FFA will be holding their 6th annual Pullin’ For Pink event this weekend at Ray Clinton Park in Poplar Bluff.

Gates will open for the event at 6 pm with the pull beginning at 7 pm. In addition to the pull, there will also be a 50/50 Raffle and a trailer raffle. Proceeds from T-Shirts for the event will go to Susan G. Komen.

For more information, contact Jasa Hollis at 870-239-1369.

Tuesday October 11, 2016

FOUR ARRESTED ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANTS IN STODDARD COUNTY  

Four people were recently taken into custody in Stoddard County on controlled substance warrants.

Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell us that 50 year old Gregory Gill and 44 year old Billy Sanders Jr., both of Bernie, along with 24 year old Stephanie Edwards, of Dexter, and 23 year old Jacob Tipton, of Bloomfield, were all arrested on warrants for possession of a controlled substance.

Authorities say that all four were still in custody as of this morning.

 

TWO INJURED IN HEAD ON COLLISION NEAR DONIPHAN

 

A Doniphan woman has been taken to a St. Louis hospital in connection to a collision in Ripley County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 4:40 pm Monday around two miles west of Doniphan. A vehicle reportedly crossed the center line of Missouri Highway 21 and struck another vehicle head on.

The driver of the second vehicle, 43 year old Melissa Lane, of Doniphan, was seriously injured in the wreck. The driver of the first vehicle, 25 year old Jacob Browning, also of Doniphan, suffered minor injuries.

 

MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT

 

Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused or expired medication later this month.

The Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Puxico, and Doniphan Police Departments will all be taking part in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.

For more information or to find a collection site near you go online to www.dea.gov.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR TWO MEN IN CONNECTION TO THE FRAUDULANT USE OF A VOUCHER

 

Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for two men and seeking the public’s help in finding them.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on September 27th, police received a complaint involving the fraudulent use of a missing Menard's rebate voucher.

Two males have been identified as persons who may have used the missing voucher and we have pictures of the men available on our Facebook page.

Anyone with information regarding the identity and location of these subjects is asked to contact Lieutenant Ralph Jefferson at the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.

 

TEENAGER FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING WRECK

 

A Vanduser teenager suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon in a two vehicle wreck in Scott County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle, driven by a 15 year old male, was travelling northbound on US 61 when it reportedly crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle head on.

The teen was flown to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The driver of the second vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was taken to St. Francis Medical Center.

 

REPAIRS TO BEGIN TODAY ON ROUTE 60 IN CARTER AND SHANNON COUNTIES

 

Eastbound Route 60 in Shannon and Carter County will be reduced to one lane beginning today while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform joint and crack sealing on the roadway.

According to MODOT, the section of Route 60 to be reduced is located from County Road 60B to Route P.

Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 6:30 am to 5 pm each day.

 

POPLAR BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER AWARDED MINI-GRANT FROM MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

 

A Poplar Bluff teacher has been awarded a mini-grant from the Missouri State Teachers Association.

Junior High communication arts teacher Julie Gambill was one of 30 educators in the Southeast Region to receive the grant for student-centered materials.

Gambill purchased a tablet with the funding so students can use the camera to shoot stills and video that are transferable into various digital applications.

Monday October 10, 2016

PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN BUTLER COUNTYA Wappapello man has died after he was hit by a vehicle Sunday night in Butler County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 26 year old Charles Colbert III (the third) was attempting to cross Route T at around 9:30 pm Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was 33 year old Brian Kearbey, of Poplar Bluff, who is a Sheriff’s Deputy in Butler County.

We spoke with Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs about the incident:

MARK DOBBS:

The entire situation being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol major crash team from all indications it looks like just a very tragic and unfortunate accident. We looked at some things the officer was going the appropriate speed. Don't appear to be anything that he could have done to avoid just want is a very tragic accident. I think the young man is crossing the road just overlooked the fact that there was oncoming traffic and it's just one of those things that you try to avoid but just a very unfortunate accident.

Dobbs would go on to say that Kearbey has been placed on paid leave during the investigation of the incident.

 

TWO FOUND DEAD FOLLOWING CAMPER TRAILER FIRE IN WAYNE COUNTY

 

Two people have been found dead in connection to a fire in Wayne County.

According to authorities, the fire occurred in the Wappapello area Saturday morning at a camper trailer. A nearby mobile home was also burglarized. An autopsy has been scheduled for this morning.

Two Neelyville residents were arrested Sunday, 30 year old Nicholas Suiter, and 25 year old Felicia Crumley. They are each facing charges of burglary, arson, and tampering with a motor vehicle.

Suiter is also facing a charge of 1st degree murder, while Crumley is also facing a charge of second degree murder.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY, IN WRECK NEAR NAYLOR A Naylor man suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when his vehicle hit a tree in Ripley County.

According to the Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred on Missouri Highway 142 at around 1 pm Friday. A vehicle, driven by 41 year old Daniel Mitchell, ran off the side of the road, struck a tree, and caught fire.

Mitchell was seriously injured, while a three year old child suffered minor injuries in the wreck. Both were taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

 

BERNIE WOMAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK A Bernie woman has died in connection to a single vehicle wreck Saturday morning.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 33 year old Rebeca Mead was driving on Route W, near Catron, when her vehicle ran off the side of the road and overturned.

Officials say the wreck occurred at around 5 am Saturday. Mead was later pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope.

 

WOMAN FLOWN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING WRECK IN PEMISCOT COUNTY A single vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon has resulted in a woman being flown to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31 year old Leann King, of Marion, Arkansas, was driving on Route D, in Pemiscot County, when her vehicle ran off the road, struck a ditch, and overturned.

King was seriously injured and was taken by Air Evac to Region One Health of Memphis, Tennessee. A five year old passenger received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital.

 

STODDARD COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARREST DUDLEY MAN ON SEXUAL ABUSE WARRANT Authorities in Stoddard County say a Dudley man has been taken into custody on a sexual abuse warrant.

Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 55 year old Ricky Lee Green Senior was recently arrested on a warrant for 1st degree sexual abuse.

Green’s bond was set at $25,000 cash.

 

STODDARD COUNTY SCHOOL RECIEVES NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was in Stoddard County last week to commend an area school for receiving a national award.

Richland High School has been named a 2016 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

The award, given to only 329 schools nationwide this year, honors schools whose students achieve at very high levels or who have made significant progress to close gaps in achievement.

Last year, Richland High School scored a perfect 100 on its MSIP 5 and had a 100 percent graduation rate. The MSIP 5 is the state’s school accountability system for reviewing and accrediting public school districts in Missouri.

Eight public schools and three private schools in Missouri have been honored as 2016 Blue Ribbon Schools.

 

DEADLINE COMING UP TO REGISTER TO VOTE We are less than a month away from the November general election and there is still time to make sure you are registered to vote.

According to the Missouri Secretary of State, in Missouri you can register to vote online at GoVoteMissouri.com. You can also register in person at your local county clerk’s office. The deadline to register to vote in Missouri is this Wednesday, October 12th.

For residents in Arkansas, today is your deadline to register. Voter registration forms are available at your local county clerk office. Additional information is available at the Arkansas Secretary of State website, sos.arkansas.gov.

Friday, October 7, 2016

   

  ONE INJURED IN SHOOTING

One person was injured Thursday evening in a shooting.

Few details about the shooting are available; however Poplar Bluff police were searching for 26 year old Guy Michael Conner II in connection to the incident.

Conner was found later Thursday night. We will keep following this story for you and bring you updates when they become available.

 

MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME TO HONOR GENE BESS AS A MISSOURI SPORTS LEGEND

Gene Bess will be honored next month by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame will honor the longtime Three Rivers College basketball coach as a Missouri Sports Legend at the Enshrinement on Sunday, November 6th at the Show Me Center.

Bess, the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history, is receiving the Hall’s highest honor with a bronze bust. It eventually will be on display on the Legends Walkway, home to other bronze statues of Missouri greats such as Stan Musial, Whitey Herzog, Norm Stewart, and Ozzie Smith.

Poplar Bluff’s Eddie Moss was also selected for induction into the Hall. A 1967 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, Moss was a football standout at Poplar Bluff, Southeast Missouri State and the St. Louis Football Cardinals.

The 1979 and 1992 Three Rivers Community College men’s basketball teams, who won national championships in the NJCAA Tournament, will also be inducted into the hall.

Additionally, the Hall of Fame will bestow its President’s Award on Joe Scott, a Poplar Bluff attorney and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee who was a standout basketball player at the University of Missouri.

 

ELLINGTON MAN FACING METH CHARGE FOLLOWING ARREST IN STODDARD COUNTY

An Ellington man is facing a meth charge following his arrest Wednesday in Stoddard County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51 year old Gregory Hundelt was taken into custody Wednesday morning on a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Following the arrest, Hundelt was taken to the Stoddard County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE THURSDAY NIGHT

Authorities have arrested a Southeast Missouri woman on a felony drug charge.

According to the Highway Patrol, 46 year old Angela Taylor, of Puxico, was arrested Thursday night in Wayne County on charges of driving while intoxicated and felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Following the arrest, Taylor was held in the Wayne County Jail.

 

STORM SIRENS TO BE TESTED TODAY AT NOON

Officials with the Butler County EMA and Poplar Bluff Police Department tell us that the outdoor warning system sirens will be tested today.

The storm sirens will be activated at noon.

The Police Department says that the actual sirens will be sounding today and not a recording of “God Bless America.”

 

WHOLE KIDS OUTREACH FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Preparations are underway for the annual Whole Kids Outreach Fall Festival.

Officials tell us that festival is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th, with registration beginning at 9:30 am.

Everyone is invited to attend and there will be games, prizes, pony rides, and a free lunch.

Whole Kids Outreach is located on Highway 21, six miles south of Ellington. For more information, call 573-663- 3257.

 

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

Officials have set the dates for the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new Poplar Bluff Middle and High Schools.

The ceremony for the middle school will begin at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 11th, at the Victory Lane facility.

The senior high school ceremony will be held two days later at the Oak Grove facility, also beginning at 4 pm.

Following each ceremony, the public will be allowed to tour the buildings.