RIVER RADIO NEWS 010814
JONESBORO MAN ONE OF FOUR THAT COULD BE PARDONED
An area man is one of four people that could be pardoned soon.
Arkansas Governor Mike Bebee’s office announced on Tuesday that he intends to pardon Joshua H. Brown, of Jonesboro. Brown was convicted in 2002 to Theft of Property.
A press release stated that the notice was issued based on the date of conviction, the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations.
Final actions can be taken on the pardons after a 30 day waiting period to receive public feedback.
FORMER MAYOR RESIGNS FROM POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL
The former mayor of Poplar Bluff has resigned from the Poplar Bluff City Council.
Loyd Matthews resignation was accepted Monday by the City Council. According to the Daily American Republic, Matthews is battling melanoma cancer.
A decision on who will fill Matthew’s seat for the rest of his term will be made later this month.
SENATOR BLUNT’S STAFF TO HOST MOBILE OFFICE IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Staff member of United States Senator Roy Blunt will be in Ripley County next week to speak with constituents.
The staff will be hosting a mobile office on Tuesday, January 14th at the Ripley County courthouse in Doniphan.
Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt’s staff.
The event will be held from 10 am to 11 am.
SPRING REGISTRATION EXTENDED AT THREE RIVERS
If you are interested in enrolling in classes at Three Rivers College for the upcoming Spring Semester, you now have a couple extra days to get registered.
New and current students will be able to register for classes through Tuesday, January 14th.
The college’s campus and full service centers will be open from 8 am until 6:30 pm on both additional days. A special registration session will also be held from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, January 11th in Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Dexter, Kennett, and Malden.
During the special session, prospective students will be able to finish the registration process, as well as apply for financial aid. Those wishing to register at the Sikeston Center must call 573-472-5223 for an appointment.
More information is available online at trcc.edu.
HAZARDOUS MOVING OPERATION TO BE HELD THIS MONTH
The Highway Patrol has announced that an operation this month will target vehicles that are being driven unsafely.
According to Captain George Ridens, Troop E officers will conduct a hazardous moving vehicle operation this month.
The operation will be conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies throughout the Troop E area, which covers much of Southeast Missouri.
ARKANSAS HOUSE TO BEGIN LOOKING AT IMPEACHMENT OPTIONS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
House Speaker Davy Carter says lawmakers will begin looking at the options for the possible impeachment of Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr over ethics violations.
Carter on Tuesday said his office is looking at how to move forward with impeachment if a majority of House members want to pursue that process. He said the most likely first step would be appointing a bipartisan committee to make recommendations on the procedures for impeachment.
Carter issued a statement shortly after Darr said he wouldn't resign. Darr last week agreed with Ethics Commission findings that he violated state ethics and campaign laws 11 times and agreed to $11,000 in fines.
Impeachment would require 51 votes in the 100-member House. For a conviction, 24 votes are needed in the 35-member Senate.
NEW LEGISLATION WOULD REQUIRE MORE CHILDREN TO WEAR LIFE VESTS
More Missouri children would be required to wear life vests while boating and swimming under proposed legislation.
Missouri law now requires children younger than 7 to wear a life vest while they're aboard any watercraft.
The legislation would apply the rule to children younger than 8, and require them to wear life vests when they're swimming in more than 3 feet of water without a lifeguard present.
People who allow young children to boat or swim without life vests could be charged with a misdemeanor.
Missouri lawmakers open their annual session Wednesday.
NEW LEGISLATION WOULD REQUIRE MORE CHILDREN TO WEAR LIFE VESTS
More Missouri children would be required to wear life vests while boating and swimming under proposed legislation.
Missouri law now requires children younger than 7 to wear a life vest while they're aboard any watercraft.
The legislation would apply the rule to children younger than 8, and require them to wear life vests when they're swimming in more than 3 feet of water without a lifeguard present.
People who allow young children to boat or swim without life vests could be charged with a misdemeanor.
Missouri lawmakers open their annual session Wednesday.
