SMOKE DETECTORS TO BE GIVEN AWAY TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
Poplar Bluff area residents will have the opportunity to get a free smoke detector today.
Missouri Highlands Healthcare will be giving away smoke detectors today in the parking lot of Larry Hillis Dodge in Poplar Bluff, while supplies last.
The event, between 10 am and 1 pm, is a partnership between Missouri Highlands Healthcare, Butler County Emergency Management Agency, and River Radio.
The Poplar Bluff Fire Department will also be there with their new fire trucks to talk about fire safety.
MAN REPORTEDLY SHOT DURING ALTERCATION ON HALLOWEEN
An investigation has started after a man was shot on Halloween.
According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, deputies and state troopers responded to a county residence for a report of a shooting.
An investigation determined that an argument had happened that resulted in one of the residents flourishing a knife and the other resident shooting the first resident in the leg with a handgun.
The gunshot victim was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released.
Officials say that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
DONIPHAN SOFTBALL AND CHEERLEADING FINISH IN SECOND PLACE IN STATE COMPETITION
It was a successful weekend for the Doniphan Donettes.
The Donettes Softball team finished in second place in the Class 3 State Championship Tournament after beating Cassville 13-3 on Friday in the Semifinal and falling to Chillicothe 1-0 on Saturday in the State Championship Game.
The Doniphan Cheerleading Squad also finished in 2nd at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association 3A Large session.
Also at the MCCA State competition, Poplar Bluff finished in 6th in the 5A Small session, Neelyville finished in 2nd in the 1A Small session, and East Carter finished in 1st in the 1A Large session.
SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO ENTER SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SCHOOL
A registered sex offender has been taken into custody in Southeast Missouri after allegedly attempting to enter an area school.
On October 29th, a report was made that a male subject, wearing all black clothing, attempted to enter the Malden Elementary School.
The man kept asking school officials if they taught the constitution, stars and stripes, or about the US government and stated that he wanted to see the curriculum. The witness also stated the male was mumbling, stuttering, and hard to understand.The incident occurred at around 3:30 pm.
A Malden Police officer later made contact with the man, who was identified as 47 year old George White, of Malden. White resisted the officer and attempted to walk away before being taken into custody.
A check was conducted which said White was an active registered sex offender.
White has been charged with felony attempted burglary 1st degree and sex offender loitering within 500 feet of a public park, swimming pool, athletic complex, museum, or nature center, along with multiple misdemeanors.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR QULIN
Route 53 in Butler County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The work zone will be located from Route CC to Route 51 near Qulin.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A portion of Route 164 in Dunklin County will be closed beginning today as contractor crews replace the bridge over Deering Ditch near Rives.
According to MoDOT, Route 164 will be closed between Route TT and Route PP.
This road will remain closed until the work is complete, which is anticipated by February 27, 2026.
