MULTIPLE COMMUNITY FLU CLINICS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH IN BUTLER COUNTY
Multiple flu clinics have been scheduled for this month in Butler County.
Officials with the Butler County Health Department say that it is important to remember to protect yourself, family members, and the community from spreading the flu virus. Preventative measures include washing your hands and receiving a flu vaccine.
A flu clinic is scheduled for 8:30 am to 4 pm today at the Butler County Health Department. Additional clinics will be held later this month at the Health Department as well as at schools in the Poplar Bluff, Neelyville, and Twin Rivers School Districts.
You can find more information at the Butler County Health Department’s website, ButlerCountyHealth.org.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE AND SIKESTON JAYCEES TEAMING UP FOR RODEO
Three Rivers College and the Sikeston Jaycees are teaming up to host a rodeo beginning tonight.
The Sterling Pharmacy Championship College Rodeo will be held at 7:30 pm nightly through October 13th at the Art Saunders Arena at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds.
The rodeo will include multiple events including bull riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, and various roping competitions.
The event is National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association-sanctioned and will feature top competitors from 13 college rodeo teams in the Ozark Region.
Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12; and free for ages 3 and younger.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2018 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AUTO TOUR
Officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers say that permit applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Festival of Lights Auto Tour.
The 26th Annual Auto Tour will be held at the Redman Creek East Campground from November 23rd through December 30th.
Local businesses and individuals can decorate sites along the tour’s path with as many lights as possible. Officials say that the sites are free and the event is also free to attend.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
NEW MADRID WOMAN FACING FELONY METH CHARGE
Authorities in New Madrid County have arrested an area woman on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 26 year old Kimberly Fields was taken into custody Wednesday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Following the arrest, Fields was held in the New Madrid County Jail.
USDA APPROVES GRANTS AND LOANS FOR COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that several communities in Southeast Missouri have been approved for grants or loans.
The Stoddard County Development Corporation has been approved for an over $22,000 grant and over $41,000 loan to purchase two replacement vehicles which will be leased to Stoddard County for use by the juvenile division and tax assessor’s office.
The East Prairie Municipal Corporation will receive a $19,000 grant and $16,000 loan to buy a police vehicle to be leased to the city, improving police services to about 3,200 residents.
The Steele Municipal Improvement Corporation was approved for a $50,000 loan to fund the completion of a fire station that will serve about 2,200 residents.
SEARCH WARRANTS LEAD TO ARRESTS OF THREE WOMEN IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Three women have been taken into custody on drug charges in Northeast Arkansas.
Greene County Sheriff David Carter tells KWOC News that authorities executed two search warrants Tuesday morning.
The warrants resulted in the arrests of Shannon Knuckles, Vickie Neal, and Alishia Crabtree.
Carter says the three women were all arrested for delivery of crystal methamphetamine and distribution near a certain facility.
