NO FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED IN PORTAGEVILLE DEATH
Updating a story we brought to you earlier this week, no foul play is being suspected in the death of Portageville teenager.
Portageville Police Chief Ronnie Adams tells KWOC News that Saturday morning officers found a body outside of an area residence. The deceased has been identified as 19 year old Michael Angel, of Portageville.
An investigation, including an autopsy, was conducted and no foul play is suspected. Adams says a cause of death will be released at a later time pending toxicology reports.
2019 AG EXPO TO BEGIN TOMORROW IN POPLAR BLUFF
Ag Expo 2019 is set to begin tomorrow in Poplar Bluff.
Ag Expo will be held both Friday and Saturday at the Black River Coliseum. There will be over 100 vendors on display relating to all aspects of agriculture and natural resources in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
Additional events will include the beauty pageant, FFA tractor driving contest, petting farm, old time auction, and milking contest.
Admission will be $1 for adults, while youth and college students get in for free.
For more information about the expo, call 573-686-8064.
MAN FACING MURDER CHARGE IN SIKESTON SHOOTING DEATH
Authorities say that a man is facing a murder charge in connection to a shooting earlier this week.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, a 42 year old female was found dead from apparent gunfire at an area residence on Tuesday.
Assistant Chief James McMillen says that the victim has been identified as Jennifer Midgett. Officials believe the incident began as a domestic violence argument that escalated to the shooting of Midgett inside her home.
Midgett’s boyfriend, 36 year old Jeffrey Anderson, of Sikeston, has been arrested on charges of murder 1st degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon with no bond being set.
ALZHEIMER’S CLASS TO BE OFFERED BY BUTLER COUNTY UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION
The University of Missouri Extension in Butler County is offering a monthly class about Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's 101 will be provided on the fourth Thursday of every month at noon. The class will cover what Alzheimer's is and some of the signs associated with the disease in addition to a discussion about the benefits of early detection and diagnosis.
For more information, contact the University of Missouri Extension at 573-686-8064.
POPLAR BLUFF DRAMA CLUB TO HOST IMPROV SHOW THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff High School Drama Club will be hosting an improv show this weekend.
“Whose Line Is It Anyway,” will begin at 7 pm both Friday and Saturday night at the Kay Porter Theater in Poplar Bluff. Doors will open at 6:30 each night.
The audience will get to participate in helping form the scenes during the show. Tickets will be $5 and come with one free suggestion card.
DEADLINE COMING UP TO DONATE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The deadline is coming up to donate your used Christmas tree to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
All you have to do is drop your undecorated tree off in the marked location at the Redman Creek Recreation Area boat ramp. The Corps will be accepting used Christmas trees through Friday.
Officials say the trees will be used to aid in establishing a fish shelter and small game habitat.
For more information, contact Natural Resources Specialist John Daves at 573-222-8562.
