PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS FIELD
A plane had to make an emergency landing Thursday morning in a Northeast Arkansas field.
According to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, deputies responded to the scene of a landing west of Highway 168 North near Highway 412. Preliminary reports indicate that a small passenger plane experienced an engine failure, which forced the landing.
The pilot was the only person onboard, and no injuries were reported.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SET FOR TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff High School Class of 2024 will be receiving their diplomas today.
The PBHS Graduation Ceremony will be held tonight beginning at 7 pm at the Black River Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 pm and only people with tickets will be admitted.
Officials say that no admittance will be permitted after 7 pm.
MISSOURI POLICE OFFICERS TO CRACKDOWN ON RESIDENTS NOT WEARING THEIR SEAT BELT
A new seat belt enforcement campaign is set to begin next week in Missouri.
Statewide law enforcement will be participating in a high visibility click it or ticket seat belt mobilization from May 20th through June 2nd to help increase seat belt use among residents and reduce highway fatalities.
According to officials, more than 6 out of l0 people killed in 2023 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety, a seat belt remains a person's single greatest defense in the event of a crash.
TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN BUTLER COUNTY
Two people have been arrested in connection to a weekend shooting in Butler County.
According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, on Sunday deputies were dispatched to County Road 484 in Harviell for an assault report.
Deputies made contact with the victim on the way to the call. The victim had a laceration to his head and multiple injuries to his arms, one of which was a gunshot wound to his wrist.
THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Police officers are in the spotlight this week for National Police Week.
National Police Week is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.
According to Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the names of newly fallen officers are engraved on a memorial site every year in Washington DC. On this list, there are countless names from all branches of federal, state, and local law enforcement: over 23,700 and growing.
A Candlelight Vigil was held over the weekend in honor of those who lost their lives and in support of their surviving friends and family.
AREA MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY FOR DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Authorities in New Madrid County have arrested an area man on multiple drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 40 year old Darren Williams was taken into custody Wednesday evening on charges of delivery of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Williams is also facing charges of failure to register a motor vehicle, displaying the plates of another, and no seatbelt.
Following the arrest, he was held in the New Madrid County Jail.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TO BE HELD NEXT THURSDAY
The Poplar Bluff High School Class of 2024 will be receiving their diplomas one week from today.
The PBHS Graduation Ceremony will be held Thursday May 16, at 7 pm at the Black River Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 pm and only people with tickets will be admitted.
Officials say that no admittance will be permitted after 7 pm.
For those who cannot attend, a live stream of the graduation ceremony will be available on the Mules Media youtube page.
INCOMING WEATHER SYSTEM BRINGS HIGHER CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER TODAY
A weather system that is crossing Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas will give us higher chances of severe weather today.
Station Meteorologist Dan Holiday tells KWOC News what weather officials are expecting for today.
Dan Holiday
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded our entire listening area in a moderate risk of severe weather that is a level 4 out of 5, something we don’t see very often. We know this is the time of year when severe weather occurs and what we have here in this situation is a low pressure system over Missouri, a warm front extending to our north, and a dry line approaching from the west, a lot of moisture coming in from the Gulf of Mexico. Some morning storms certainly will be ongoing then will likely get a break for a while with afternoon and evening storms, any of which could produce some widespread damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.
In the event that a warning is issued, you will hear it on Today’s Talk KWOC.
SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
With thunderstorms possible today, weather officials are warning of a risk of severe storms.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, most of Southeast Missouri is under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms from this afternoon into the evening hours.
Any of the storms that become severe may contain large hail and damaging winds, although an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
An even better chance of severe weather for the entire area will arrive on Wednesday. All modes of severe weather are possible.
VETERANS NEEDED FOR 14TH ANNUAL HONOR TOUR
Up to 30 area veterans will depart from Southeast Missouri en route to Washington D.C. this Fall.
The 14th Annual Veterans Honor Tour will depart from Poplar Bluff on September 27th and give local veterans the opportunity to see national monuments and museums in Washington D.C. during the three day tour, at no cost to the veterans.
Any veterans who want to participate in this year’s tour are asked to contact Larry Kimbrow at 573-776-3496. Donors are also needed to help pay for the event.
MULES GOLF TEAM SETS NEW STATE RECORD WHILE WINNING SEMO CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
A state record has fallen as the Poplar Bluff Mules Golf team won the SEMO Conference Tournament.
The team shot a combined 283 at Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston, beating the second place Jackson Indians by 11 strokes.
The Mules combined score broke the state record for a Team Low 18-Hole Round on a Par-71 Course. The previous record was 285, which was set by Hickman in 2004.
TEENAGER KILLED IN TWO VEHICLE CRASH
A teenager has died following a weekend crash on US Highway 67.
Officials with the Arkansas State Police tell KWOC News that 18 year old Tyler White was in a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 67 when the vehicle crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming vehicle head on.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:30 pm Saturday in rural Randolph County.
POPLAR BLUFF FOOTBALL PLAYER SELECTED FOR THE BURLSWORTH CHARACTER AWARD
A Poplar Bluff High School football player is being recognized for his character.
According to School Officials, Logan Davis was selected as the PBHS winner of the Burlsworth Character Award.
Davis is a senior who played on both the offensive and defensive lines.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN DIES IN BOATING INCIDENT
A Northeast Arkansas man has died in connection to a boating incident this week.
Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder tells KWOC News that shortly before 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Paragould Emergency Services received a 911 call regarding a male in distress after he had launched his boat from the boat ramp at Lake Frierson.
Snyder says that it appears that the boat began floating away after it was launched. In an effort to retrieve the boat, 60 year old Bryan Slayton, of rural Greene County, began swimming out to it.
DONIPHAN CHURCH CATCHES FIRE WEDNESDAY MORNING
Crews worked the scene of a fire Wednesday morning at a Doniphan area church.
Authorities were alerted of a fire at the United Methodist Church shortly after 4 am.
Officials say that no one was injured in the fire, however the building is being considered a total loss.
NATIONWIDE FISHING TOURNAMENT TO INCLUDE STOP IN POPLAR BLUFF
A nationwide fishing tournament will include a stop in Poplar Bluff this summer.
The Kayak Adventure Series will be held in the Poplar Bluff area on July 12th and 13th. The event, dubbed “Ozarkana” is a catch, measure, photo, and release fishing tournament, which will be the third stop of six this year.
According to a release, the series aims to highlight the diverse styles of anglers and the versatility of the kayak. The winners may pocket over $10,000 as a part of the competition.
FORMER NATIONAL CHAMPION WITH THREE RIVERS COLLEGE RETURNS HOME TO COACH THE RAIDERS
A member of the 1979 Three Rivers College National Championship team is coming home to be the new coach of the Raiders.
TRC announced Monday that alumnus Robert Kirby has been hired as the new head coach of the Men’s Basketball team. Kirby is the fourth head coach in Three Rivers history. He follows Bob Cradic, Gene Bess, and Brian Bess.
OFC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TO BEGIN TODAY
The Ozark Foothills Conference softball tournament is scheduled to begin today.
The tournament, featuring seven area schools, will start today with three games at Doniphan High School.
Today’s action will start with East Carter taking on Clearwater at noon, followed by Naylor vs. Neelyville at 2 pm. The final game of the quarterfinals will be a matchup between Greenville and Twin Rivers at 4 pm.
MULTIPLE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE GRANT MONEY TO EXPAND 911 SERVICES
Grant funding will go to help expand 911 services in multiple Southeast Missouri communities.
The Missouri 911 Service Board recently approved nearly $16.6 million in grant funding for 911 improvement projects across the state.
These new grants will bring six counties in the Mark Twain Region with only a basic level of 911 services to Next Generation 911 and Text-to-911 services. The six counties are Bollinger, Carter, Ripley, Shannon, Oregon, Wayne County.
VEHICLE CRASHES INTO POPLAR BLUFF BUSINESS
One person was transported to an area hospital after a vehicle crashed into a Poplar Bluff business Wednesday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Business 67 when a vehicle driven by 63 year old Tammy Webb, of Doniphan, struck the rear of a freightliner before crashing into Sunset Pool and Spa.
Webb suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
