OFFICIALS SAY THAT NO THREATS WERE MADE AT KENNETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Police officials in Kennett say that rumors of possible threats at Kennett Public Schools are not true.
According to the Kennett Police Department, they received multiple calls yesterday about possible threats that were made during school however faculty members said this was not the case.
Police say that there were no threats made or any type of incidents yesterday in any of the Kennett Public Schools or Higher Education Facilities that have been reported to the Kennett Police Department.
The department did step up patrols in and around all of the schools and education facilities within their jurisdiction. Police are asking residents to not be alarmed if they see patrol vehicles around the schools or officers simply walking around.
FIRE REPORTED IN MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST NEAR VIBURNUM
Multiple fires were reported yesterday around Mark Twain National Forest.
According to the US Forest Service, a fire 50 acres in size was burning in an area west of Viburnum in Southeast Missouri. Officials say that access to this fire is difficult and crews had to hike in to respond.
Two other bigger fires were also engulfing areas in and near the forest; a fire that was estimated at around 500 acres, located in Taney County and an estimated 125 acre fire that was burning west of Fort Leonard Wood on private land.
ILLNESS CAUSES CLOSURE OF RICHLAND R-1 SCHOOL
Students in another Southeast Missouri school will be missing class time due to illness.
According to a post on the Richland R-1 Public Schools Facebook page, Richland R-1 will not be in session today due to extensive illness.
The post also states that the Junior High Dance has been postponed until February 23rd.
POWER OUTAGE CAUSES CANCELLATION OF CLASSES AT NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOL
A Northeast Arkansas school has been closed for today due to a power outage in the area.
According to Walnut Ridge city officials, a transformer blew and caught fire yesterday behind the Walnut Ridge Middle School building.
Children were moved to a safe area and there were no reports of injuries.
Due to power outage, Walnut Ridge School will be closed today and will be used as an AMI day. A teacher planning day was already scheduled for Monday, so classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20th.
DEXTER POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING STRONG ARM ROBBERY AT AREA CONVENIENCE STORE
Authorities in Dexter are investigating a robbery at an area business.
According to the Dexter Police Department, a white male is a suspect in a strong arm robbery that occurred on Wednesday at around 10:42pm at Break Time Convenience Store.
The man fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Anyone who has information about the robbery is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Cory Mills at 573-624-5512.
3RD ANNUAL WILD GAME DINNER TO BE HELD IN EARLY MARCH
Outdoorsmen with a Mission will be hosting their 3rd Annual Wild Game Dinner in early March.
The dinner has been scheduled for 5 to 9 pm on Saturday, March 3rd, at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. In addition to the dinner, there will also be raffles and a silent auction.
Tickets are available for $15 each. For more information, call 573-712-6606.
MODOT CREWS TO BE IN BUTLER COUNTY TODAY
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be in Butler County today to repair the approach from Route 67 East onto County Road 276.
MoDOT officials tell KWOC News that as work to replace a pipe under the roadway is completed, a section of County Road 276 will be closed.
Weather permitting, work will performed today from 8 am to 2 pm.
