CORNING RESTURAUNT EMPLOYEE TESTS POSTIVE FOR HEPATITIS A
Another area community is bracing for possible Hepatitis A exposure.
According to the Arkansas Department of Health, an employee at the Taco Bell on North Missouri Avenue in Corning has tested positive for the virus.
Anybody who ate at that location between January 24th and February 7th and is experiencing symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their doctor.
Symptoms usually develop between two and seven weeks after exposure and can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice.
This is the third case of Hepatitis A being identified in a restaurant worker in our area over the past three months. The previous two incidents were located in Dexter and Poplar Bluff.
The Butler County health Department says that there is an ongoing outbreak of Hepatitis A infections spreading across Southeast Missouri, with over 40 reports of the virus, the vast majority of which were located in Butler County.
TEENAGER ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INSIDE A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
A teenager was arrested following the report of a disturbance early Tuesday morning in Kennett.
According to the Kennett Police Department, at approximately 12:38 am Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bradley Street in reference to a disturbance.
Following an investigation, officers arrested a 17 year old Kennett resident for domestic assault 3rd degree, possession of a controlled substance inside a correctional facility, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
The teenager was held in the Dunklin County Justice Center pending the filing of formal charges by the Dunklin County Prosecutor’s office.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN IN CUSTODY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANT
A Poplar Bluff man was reportedly in custody this morning in Stoddard County on a controlled substance warrant.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 34 year old Levi Anders was recently arrested on a warrant for delivery of a controlled substance.
Anders’ bond was set at $20,000 cash and officials say he remained in jail as of this morning.
STEELE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO CONVIENCE STORE ROBBERY
An area man is facing possible life imprisonment in connection to the robbery of a Caruthersville convenience store.
The United States Attorney's Office tells KWOC News that 40 year old Ryan Sandson, of Steele, has pled guilty to felony charges of interference with commerce by robbery, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Sandson admitted that he and Anthony Jackson made a plan to rob the Casey’s General Store at Caruthersville, on September 21st, 2016. Sandson provided the pistol and was to serve as the getaway driver.
Jackson took the pistol inside the store, threatened the clerk, and stole approximately $800. Sandson was apprehended in a parking lot near the Casey’s store while waiting for Jackson, who was captured the next day.
Sandson’s sentencing has been set for May 15th. Jackson pled guilty last April and his sentencing is scheduled for next week.
Both Sandson and Jackson face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
DUDLEY MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY WRECK
A Dudley man was seriously injured in a wreck Wednesday morning in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 62 year old George Wright was driving on Highway AA at around 10 am when his vehicle ran off the side of the road and overturned.
Wright, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
WRESTLER AND BASKETBALL PLAYER NAMED POPLAR BLUFF ATHLETES OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY
A Poplar Bluff basketball player and wrestler have been named as Athletes of the Month for January.
The Mules Booster Club has named Donielle Everts and Andrew Dugas of Poplar Bluff High School for the honor.
Everts, a senior basketball player, is averaging 13.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. She was named to the Mustang Classic All-Tournament Team in Hoxie, Ark.
Dugas, a senior wrestler, has 15 pins with a 29-13 record this season, bringing his career total to 115-58. He was runner up at the Cape Tiger Classic tournament.
