OVER 600 PEOPLE TO LOSE THEIR JOBS DUE TO TYSON PLANT IN DEXTER SHUTTING DOWN
The closure of a major business in Dexter is going to cause over 600 people to lose their jobs.
Tyson Foods Incorporated announced Monday that the Dexter plant is one of four chicken processing plants being closed as the company looks to lower costs.
The factory is expected to shut its doors by October 13th, 2023, and the closure is expected to impact 683 employees.
POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS VACANCY DURING MEETING TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff City Council will be meeting tonight, with one of the things up for discussion being the ongoing vacancy on the council.
During a special session held last week, the council deadlocked on a motion made to appoint Billy DePew to fill the vacancy of an at-large seat caused by the resignation of Robert Duckett, who stepped down in June due to moving outside the city.
The motion failed with a tie vote of 3-3, with Councilmembers Horton, Smith, and Fox voting in approval. Councilmembers Parson, Massingham, and Cornman voted against the motion.
FOUR MEMBERS OF THE POPLAR BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH POM SQUAD NAMED TO THE ALL AMERICAN TEAM
Four members of the Poplar Bluff Junior High Pom Squad have been named All-Americans.
Poplar Bluff Athletics Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that the squad recently participated in the National Dance Alliance Dance Camp and had seven dancers nominated to the All-American Team.
After auditions, Poplar Bluff’s Laynie Riggins, Aleigha Williams, Audrey Smith, and Charlie McCollough were selected for the All-American Team.
DONIPHAN MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND KIDNAPPING FOLLOWING INCIDENT ON MONDAY
A Doniphan man appeared in court Wednesday morning on numerous charges in connection to an incident on Monday.
According to Missouri Case Net, 35 year old Kevin King, has been charged with assault 1st degree, kidnapping 1st degree, assault 4th degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony, two counts of armed criminal action, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
According to a probable cause affidavit, on Monday, the Doniphan Police Department received information about a shooting that occurred at an area residence.
RAIN FORECAST CAUSES DELAY IN ROXIE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Forecasted rain for this morning is causing a delay in planned repairs in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Street Department, crews were scheduled to overlay Roxie Road today from the West side of Shelby Road to the City Limits.
Officials say that the weather forecast has caused them to push the project back a day.
On Thursday, Roxie Road will be closed to through traffic, however residents that live in the affected area will be able to get out with an escort.
MAN DROWNS WHILE KAYAKING ON CURRENT RIVER
An area man drowned last week in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 48 year old Jason Bollinger, of Birch Tree, was kayaking on Current River when he fell into the water and failed to resurface. The incident occurred Friday afternoon at Martin Hole, ten miles east of Eminence
Bollinger was later pronounced dead at the scene by the Shannon County Deputy Coroner.
ONE DEAD, THREE INJURED, IN POPLAR BLUFF CRASH
One person is dead following a three vehicle crash in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Friday evening on East Pine Street when a vehicle driven by 34 year old Zea Hawley, of Poplar Bluff, crossed the center line and struck two other vehicles.
Butler County Coroner Jim Akers tells KWOC News that Hawley was pronounced dead at the scene.
RETIREMENT CEREMONY TO BE HELD TODAY FOR LONGTIME POPLAR BLUFF FIREFIGHTER ROY LANE
The Poplar Bluff community will be gathering today to celebrate a long time Poplar Bluff Firefighter.
Roy Lane is retiring after 21 years of service. Lane graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1988 and also served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1992.
Lane started with the Poplar Bluff Fire Department as a firefighter in 2002, eventually moving his way up the ladder to the rank of Battalion Chief.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT, TEMPERATURES COULD REACH AROUND TO 100 DEGREES
A heat advisory is in effect for most of the area due to excessively high temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, temperatures of around 100 degrees and heat index values of up to 110 degrees are possible for portions of Southeast Missouri. The heat advisory will be in effect until 7 pm on Saturday.
You should remember to take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening and also drink plenty of fluids.
ONE DEAD FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 23 year old Lydia Derossett, of Matthews, was driving on Route Y near Aquilla Monday afternoon, when her vehicle ran off the roadway, struck a utility pole, and overturned.
Derossett, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was transported to a Sikeston hospital where she was pronounced dead.
STATE FIRE MARSHAL INVESTIGATING POPLAR BLUFF STRUCTURE FIRE
A Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire from over the weekend in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Fire Department, crews responded to a building fire late Saturday night on Iron Bridge Road. At the scene, crews found a structure mostly involved in fire.
EIGHT YEAR OLD CHILD DROWNS IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A young child died while swimming over the weekend in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, an eight year old boy was swimming with friends in the St. Francis River at Cottonwood Point on Saturday when he went underwater and did not come back up.
His body was found around four hours later.
The Clay County Sheriff's Department, Dunklin County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas Game and Fish Officers, Missouri Department of Conservation Officers, Arkansas State Police, Clay County Emergency Task Force, and Clay County Coroner all responded to the area to provide assistance.
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO QULIN BANK ROBBERY
A suspect is in custody following a bank robbery Thursday morning in Butler County.
Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that the Southern Bank in Qulin was robbed at gunpoint at approximately 9:10 am Thursday.
The suspect was taken into custody later Thursday without incident.
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION IN CONNECTION TO BUTLER COUNTY DEATH INVESTIGATION
A reward has been offered for information about a Butler County homicide from 2020.
The body of 29 year old Jessica Mackenzie Holland, was found in the area of Butler County Road 612 on September 17th, 2020,
An autopsy revealed that Holland had been shot multiple times.
Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that an investigation into the death is ongoing and his office is very close to having it solved.
HOT AND HUMID TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Excessive heat and humidity are expected to cause dangerous conditions today in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could reach as high as 114 degrees today in portions of our listening area.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
POPLAR BLUFF STREET DEPARTMENT TO OVERLAY MAIN STREET THIS WEEK
Poplar Bluff street crews will be doing work on Main Street this week.
According to the Poplar Bluff Street Department, crews will be overlaying Main Street between Harper and Pershing Streets today and tomorrow.
Northbound traffic on Main Street will be detoured west onto Harper Street and southbound traffic will be detoured at Davis Street. Eastbound traffic on Harper Street will be detoured onto Mill Street.
POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL BUS INSPECTOR HONORED AT STATE CONFERENCE
A Poplar Bluff school bus inspector has been honored at a state conference.
According to Poplar Bluff R-1 School District Transportation Director Jon McKinney, a group of the school’s transportation professionals recently attended the 58th Annual Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation conference in Springfield.
During the conference, Poplar Bluff bus driver trainer and bus inspector, Jason Davis received 3rd place overall in the Best Technician and Inspector Competition.
COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI TO RETIRE
The man who has led the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Southeast Missouri for the past four years will be stepping down.
According to Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Highway Patrol, Captain Philip Gregory, Troop E commanding officer, will retire on August 1st, after 30 years of service.
Captain Gregory grew up in Fredericktown and graduated from Fredericktown High School. Before his appointment to the Patrol, he served as an officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, the Chaffee Police Department, and as a paramedic.
ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING TO BE HELD TODAY AT DONIPHAN SCHOOLS
Law enforcement will be on the Doniphan School campus today to conduct active shooter training.
According to Sergeant Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, state troopers will be joined by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office and the Doniphan Police Department for the training.
Residents may hear gunshots coming from the area of the school during the exercise as the officers will be using training rifles loaded with blanks.
DONIPHAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE SELECTED IN THE MLB DRAFT
A Doniphan High School graduate has been selected in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft.
Missouri State University’s Jake Eddington was selected in the 7th Round by the Philadelphia Phillies.
During his time with the Doniphan Dons, he was a two time all state selection and was Missouri’s top ranked player in the class of 2020.
