EVENT TO BE HELD IN BUTLER COUNTY TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AN UNSOLVED MURDER
A special event has been scheduled for today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of an unsolved homicide case in Butler County.
18 year old Geneva Hastings was last seen leaving a party at Wolf Creek on June 27, 1975. Her body was discovered a few days later.
There have been no charges or convictions in connection to the case.
To honor the 50th anniversary of this unsolved homicide, Hastings family and friends are asking the public to join them for a special event today at Bacon Park, from 5 to 8 pm.
Anyone who has information about Hastings murder is asked to contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Department at 573-785-8444 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 573-840-9500.
MORE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS RESIDENTS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR APRIL STORM ASSISTANCE
Arkansas homeowners and renters in Greene County are now eligible for FEMA grants after the April 2nd through 22nd severe storms, flooding and tornadoes.
Eligible applicants with damage not covered by insurance may qualify for grants for temporary housing, basic home repairs and other eligible expenses related to storm damage.
Greene County joins the 16 counties previously approved for FEMA assistance after the April storms including Clay and Randolph.
Residents with homeowners’ or renters’ insurance are encouraged to file a claim as soon as possible with their insurance carrier. By law, FEMA cannot provide funding for losses covered by your insurance. If your policy does not cover all disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
Survivor assistance from the March 14-15 storms remains available for residents in Greene and Randolph counties, among others.
If you were affected by both the March 14-15 and the April 2-22 disasters in Arkansas, you are encouraged to file a separate FEMA application for each. The deadline for the March storms is Monday, July 14. The last day to apply for the April storms is Tuesday, July 22.
FIREWORKS TO LIGHT UP LAKE WAPPAPELLO ON SATURDAY
Lake Wappapello will be illuminated by fireworks this weekend ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
According to the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers, “Fireworks at the Lake” has been scheduled for Saturday at the Redman Creek Recreation Area.
Multiple attractions will be at the Recreation Area that day beginning around 3 pm, including a car show, live music, food trucks, and petting zoo.
Officials say that the fireworks will start when it gets dark.
More information is available on the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook Page.
POPLAR BLUFF BUDDY BALL TO HOST ENCHANTED FOREST BALL
Poplar Bluff Buddy Ball and PB Parks and Recreation will be hosting an Enchanted Forest Ball in early July.
Officials say the event is being held in honor of BuddyBall participants and friends in the community with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities along with guests and their families.
The Ball is scheduled to begin at 5 pm on Tuesday, July 1st at the Black River Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased for $20.
You can find more information on the PB Buddy Ball Facebook page.
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR MANAGED DEER HUNTS BEGINS IN JULY
The application period for managed deer hunts in Missouri will begin next month.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, beginning July 1st, deer hunters can apply online through the MDC website for a shot at 145 managed deer hunts throughout the state this fall and winter.
The deer hunts will be for archery, muzzleloading, shotgun, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January. Some of the hunts will be held specifically for youth or for people with disabilities.
The application period will be from July 1st to July 31st and hunters will be selected by a weighted random drawing. Draw results will be available starting August 15th.
More information is available at mdc.mo.gov/managedhunt.
DEXTER MASONIC LODGE TO HOST ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Dexter Masonic Lodge has announced that they will be hosting an all you can eat pancake breakfast this weekend.
The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday, June 28th at the First Church of God on North Catalpa Street.
The breakfast will include pancakes, sausages, eggs, biscuits, gravy, and drinks for $10.
