Tuesday, August 9, 2022
JOINT OPERATION RESULTS IN 45 ARRESTS IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A joint operation last week resulted in 45 arrests in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Chad Henson, Commander of the Second Judicial Drug Task Force, the arrests were made on August 5th in Paragould.
Of the 45 arrests, there were 18 felony drug arrests and 27 misdemeanor arrests. Two of the arrests included a felon-in-possession-of-firearm arrest and one included a warrant arrest for rape.
Henson says that the Paragould Police Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, the Arkansas State Police, and the agents with the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force saturated the city of Paragould for the operation.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AT NEW DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
The new Poplar Bluff Police Department headquarters is almost finished and members of the public will have a chance to see the facility this month.
The PBPD is hosting an open house at the headquarters from 11 am to 5 pm on August 20th.
The headquarters is located at 911 North Shelby Road.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley tells us that local and state leaders will also be in attendance.
THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE
The deadline to register for fall classes at Three Rivers College is rapidly approaching.
The last day to register for classes is this Friday, August 12th. You can find out more information about classes offered at Three Rivers online at trcc.edu.
Fall semester classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, August 15th.
HIGHWAY PATROL SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR 118TH RECRUIT CLASS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking applicants for its new recruit class.
Officials say that the 118th Recruit Class will report to the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy on July 3rd, 2023.
The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure including: written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board.
To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
You can learn more by contacting a Patrol recruiter at 1-800-796-7000. The deadline to apply is December 9th.
OVER TWO WEEK LONG ROAD PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route NN in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane beginning today as contractor crews overlay the roadway and perform shoulder work.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route 412 to the Arkansas State line.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through Friday, October 21st.
DRIVING SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS TO IMPACT TRAFFIC IN CARTER COUNTY
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements this week on Route K in Carter County.
According to officials, the work zone will be located between Highway 21 north and Highway 21 south.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, today through Thursday. While work is ongoing, the road will be open to local traffic only.