CONTRASTING POLITICAL RALLIES HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF OVER FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Rain showers could not stop Poplar Bluff and surrounding area residents from making their voices heard on both sides of the political spectrum this past Saturday.
On the north side of Poplar Bluff, Missouri State Representative Hardy Billington organized the “Trump Train” for President Donald Trump’s birthday to show support and appreciation for all that the President is doing.
The parade included an estimated over 100 vehicles.
At around the same time the Trump Train was beginning, numerous people lined up downtown in front of the Butler County Courthouse as a part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests.
The No King’s website says the event was to show communities taking action to reject authoritarianism and to show the world what democracy really looks like.
SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AFTER ALLEGEDLY CUTTING A NEIGHBOR WITH A KNIFE
A suspect was taken into custody early Friday morning following an incident in Dunklin County.
According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, Thursday night, deputies responded to a residence in Arbyrd in reference to a male subject attempting to force entry into a home.
At the scene, deputies made contact with the victim who reported that their neighbor had entered his residence armed with a handgun and a knife.
During the incident, the suspect allegedly pointed the firearm at the victim and cut him with the knife before fleeing. The victim also stated that the suspect fired one shot outside after exiting.
Deputies attempted to make contact with the suspect at his residence and the suspect initially refused to exit the home. Once the suspect came outside, he failed to comply with deputies’ commands and was ultimately taken into custody at approximately 12:15 am. A firearm was located and seized from the suspects' person at the time of his arrest.
The suspect was transported to the Dunklin County Jail, where he remains in custody pending the filing of formal charges.
NAYLOR MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CRASH NEAR FAIRDEALING
A Naylor man was seriously injured Friday night in a single vehicle crash near Fairdealing.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 53 year old man was driving on Ripley County Road 160E-30 at around 11 pm when his vehicle ran off the side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned.
The man suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH INJURES ONE IN PUXICO AREA
One man was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital Saturday morning following a single vehicle crash.
According to authorities, a 31 year old Puxico man was driving on Highway 51 in Stoddard County when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, struck two road signs, and then a tree.
The man received serious injuries in the crash and was taken by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD TODAY
Butler County has scheduled a public hearing for today.
County officials say that the hearing will be to discuss the county’s application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The county is proposing to expand the Broseley Senior Nutrition Center dining room by approximately 1,500 square feet for dining, office, and a walk-in cooler/freezer space. The total project cost is estimated at $510,000. The county proposes to contribute $10,000 in cash, with grant funds of $500,000 to make up the balance.
All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the hearing at 8:30 am this morning at the Butler County Courthouse.
For more information, call 573-686-8050.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT BEGINS THIS MORNING ON ROUTE 61
Route 61 in New Madrid County will be closed through Wednesday as contractor crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being closed is located from County Road 828 to Route 80 near Matthews.
Weather permitting, the road will be closed through 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
