FIRE CLAIMS THE LIFE OF TWO PEOPLE IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Two people were found dead over the weekend in connection to a structure fire in Pemiscot County.
According to authorities, the fire was reported shortly after 4 am Saturday morning in Hayti Heights.
67 year old Benny McFerren and 6 year old Carmellow Robinson were found dead at the scene. Two teenagers suffered minor injuries.
An investigation is ongoing, however authorities say that no foul play was indicated.
NAMES RELEASED OF TWO MEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO CHAFFEE SCHOOL LOCKDOWN
Authorities have released the names of two men who were arrested in connection to a school lockdown last week in Chaffee.
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were involved in a pursuit Thursday that ended in Chaffee. One subject fled on foot near Chaffee Elementary School, causing the school to go on a short lock down.
The subject, 26 year old Tyler Stone, of Jackson, was arrested and is facing felony charges including delivery of a controlled substance and resisting arrest by fleeing.
Another man, 22 year old Bernard Cruz, also of Jackson, was taken into custody and is facing a charge of delivery of a controlled substance in connection to the incident.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THIS WEEK ON INTERSTATE 55 RAMPS IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
North and Southbound I-55 ramps in New Madrid County will be reduced this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs on the shoulder.
MoDOT officials tell KWOC News that the work zone will be located between mile marker 40 and mile marker 58.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, February 9th from 7 am to 4:30 pm, daily.
MOTORISTS REMINDED TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BLACK ICE
While yesterday’s snowfall might not have resulted in much accumulation, weather officials are telling motorists that they still need to be on the lookout for black ice.
According to the National Weather Service, with temperatures falling into the teens overnight, water from melted snow could freeze into a very thin, nearly transparent, layer of ice on roads and sidewalks.
Motorists should avoid sudden stops or braking while driving, since the traction of the wheels on the road could be reduced significantly compared to dry pavement, causing you to travel much further down the road before stopping.
Also remember to allow extra time to reach your destination this morning.
MATTHEWS MAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING FRIDAY NIGHT ARREST
A Matthews’s man was taken into custody Friday night on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 20 year old Franklin Lee was arrested on felony charges including possession of controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Lee is also facing felony charges of resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of a child, and driving while intoxicated – persistent offender.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANT
Authorities in Stoddard County say that a Bloomfield man was in custody this morning on a controlled substance warrant.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 28 year old Nicholas Martin was recently arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance.
Martin’s bond was set at $20,000 cash, and officials say that he remained in jail as of this morning.
BLUFF CITY MALLARDS ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S DINNER SET FOR FEBRUARY 17TH
The 2018 Bluff City Mallards Annual Sportsman’s Dinner has been scheduled for later this month.
The dinner will be held on Saturday, February 17th at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 7. A live auction will begin at 8 pm.
Tickets are $40 for a single, $65 for a couple, and $20 for a greenwing.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Grant Collins at 573-718-9737.
