POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE APPOINTED TO UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
A Poplar Bluff High School graduate will be attending the United States Naval Academy.
United States Representative from Missouri Jason Smith tells KWOC News that Michaley Krizman, of Poplar Bluff, earned the appointment to the Academy. She was one of only three students in the Congressional District to be nominated by Smith and then receive an appointment.
Krizman was a member of the PBHS Academic Team. Smith says that she built character and sharpened her leadership skills at Girls State and as a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet.
She also helped raise her little sister after their mother tragically passed away from cancer.
Smith is currently accepting applications for 2026 nominations to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. To receive a nomination packet via email, contact Smith’s Farmington office at 573-756-9755.
Applicants are considered on the basis of leadership skills, academic success, physical ability, and extracurricular activities. A committee of Missouri residents reviewed each application and made nomination recommendations to Smith.
HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY
The first heat wave of the summer will continue through most of this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a heat advisory will be in effect through 7 PM on Friday.
All of Southeast Missouri will be seeing daily heat index values of up to 106 degrees this week.
If you have to be outside for work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
A link to cooling centers in the area is available on our Facebook page.
TWO POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENTS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY CRASH
Two Poplar Bluff residents were flown from the scene of a crash Monday afternoon in St. Francois County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a vehicle, driven by a 41 year old Poplar Bluff man, struck the left rear of another vehicle on Southbound US Highway 67.
The first vehicle then traveled off the right side of the road and struck a rock embankment.
Two passengers in the first vehicle, a 45 year old woman and a 14 year old boy, suffered serious injuries in the crash and were flown to St. Louis hospitals. No injuries were listed for the driver.
Three occupants of the second vehicle received minor injuries.
WOMAN IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A woman has been taken into custody in connection to a pursuit in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 1:30 pm on Monday, deputies with the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to State Highway 25, just north of Kennett, in reference to a lawn mower that had fallen off a trailer that was being pulled by a white truck.
Deputies located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to yield and pulled into an area business, where the individual exited the vehicle. The suspect then stole a vehicle from the property and fled northbound on State Highway 25.
A pursuit ensued, during which the suspect traveled at high rates of speed, reaching speeds in excess of 115 miles per hour.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol successfully deployed stop sticks near Bernie and the pursuit ended just south of Dexter, when the vehicle left the roadway and became immobilized. The driver, a white female, was taken into custody without further incident.
Her identity is being withheld pending the formal filing of charges.
Further investigation revealed that the original truck, trailer, and lawn mower involved in the incident had been stolen out of Piggott, Arkansas.
MAJOR CASE SQUAD ACTIVATED IN CONNECTION TO NEW MADRID COUNTY DEATH INVESTIGATION
The SEMO Major Case Squad has been activated in connection to a death investigation in New Madrid County.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, a Portageville officer found a subject deceased near the corner of 5th and Warren Streets early Sunday morning.
The Portageville Police Department, New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, and SEMO Major Case Squad are all working on the investigation.
Anyone with information possibly connected to the incident is asked to contact the Portageville Police Department at 573-379-5500 or the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office at 573-748-2516.
STORE CLERK SHOT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI EARLY MONDAY MORNING
A store clerk was shot during an incident early Monday morning in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Office, shortly before 2 am, a black male and female entered Car Macs and tried to purchase alcohol.
Officials say that when the subjects were told it was too late, there was reportedly some kind of argument and the suspect shot the clerk.
The victim was transported to a Memphis hospital and is in stable condition.
Pemiscot County officials say that the investigation is ongoing with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control assisting.
TRAFFIC TO BE IMPACTED TODAY ON ROUTE OO IN STODDARD COUNTY
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route OO in Stoddard County which could cause impacts to motorists in the area.
According to officials, the work zone is located from Route 25 to County Road 337 near Advance.
Work is scheduled to take place today through 4:30 p.m.
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