NO FOUL PLAY IN YOUNG CHILD’S DEATH
An autopsy has shown that no foul play was involved in a young child’s death Thursday in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly before 2 pm yesterday, authorities received a 911 call from an employee an area preschool who said there was a one year old child who was unresponsive and that CPR was in progress.
A patrolman took over CPR from at the scene until the arrival of EMS personnel. EMS transported the child to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Butler County Coroner Andy Moore tells KWOC News that an autopsy was performed last night in Farmington.
Results show that there was no foul play, accident, or external causes for the child’s death. Moore says that at this time it appears that the death was due to natural causes.
SUSPECT AT LARGE FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A shooting is under investigation in Northeast Arkansas.
According to authorities, one person was injured in the incident that occurred Thursday in the Maynard area.
A search is underway for a suspect in the shooting.
POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR NATIONAL FBLA COMPETITION
Two area students have qualified to participate in a national Future Business Leaders of America competition.
According to the Poplar Bluff High School Facebook page, this week Jillian Page and Lauren McDonough received 4th place in Business Ethics at the Missouri FBLA Conference in Springfield.
The achievement will allow the girls to advance to the National FBLA conference that will be held this summer in San Antonio.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE AWARDS TWO FACULTY MEMBERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Two instructors at Three Rivers College will be recognized at a banquet next week.
Kristy Niblock, Assistant Professor of Social Science, has been selected by the college as the 2019 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Carol Davis, Adjunct Instructor of Communication and Languages, was named by the college for the Adjunct of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching.
They will both be honored at a Teacher of the Year Banquet scheduled for April 24th.
DRUGGED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN MISSOURI
State officials want area drivers to be aware of the danger of drive under the influence of drugs.
According to preliminary 2018 data, 78 people were killed and 142 more were seriously injured in Missouri traffic crashes that involved at least one drug-impaired driver.
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists of the various options available to get everyone home safe. Designating a sober driver, calling a cab or using public transportation are just a few of those options.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, law enforcement will be out in full force today and tomorrow to crack down on drugged driving offenders.
KIDS MARATHON FOR ST. JUDE SCHEDULED FOR EARLY MAY
An event will be held in early May to help promote good lifestyles for children.
The St. Jude Kid’s Marathon and One Mile Fun Run has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4th on the campus of Three Rivers College. The event is a kid’s only run to promote an active and health lifestyle and is open to kids through 8th grade.
The registration fee is $15. Registration forms are available here at River Radio or you can go online to eventbrite.com or Facebook.
For more information, call Miranda at 573-718-2875.
