TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO WAYNE COUNTY BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
Two people have been taken into custody in connection to a burglary investigation in Wayne County.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, earlier this week, officers received information regarding the whereabouts of items that had been reported stolen from a residence near Piedmont.
A search warrant was obtained and items from that burglary, along with other items believed to be stolen, were recovered at the residence of Tamara Harrison.
She was taken into custody and has been charged with stealing $750 or more, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
A second subject, identified as William Fobian, was linked to the stolen property and also arrested on a charge of stealing $750 or more along with an active warrant.
Officials say that the case is still under investigation.
CURRENT RIVER CLEANUP SET FOR SATURDAY
AmeriCorps Senior and the Community Resource Council will be hosting a clean-up of Current River this weekend for the National Day of Service.
The event will be from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, spanning from Watercress Spring to Big Spring.
There will also be food and prizes as a part of the event as well.
For more information, call 573-686-8624.
2025 FISK FALL FESTIVAL COMING THIS WEEKEND
The Fisk community will be coming together this weekend for their annual fall festival.
The 2025 Fisk Fall Festival will begin with the parade at 10 am on Saturday.
There will also be a car show, dunk booths, vendors, and many more activities for the entire family at the Fisk City Park.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION IS ACCEPTING PHOTO SUBMISSIONS FOR 2026 GUIDE
Amateur photographers will have a chance to get their photos featured in the 2026 Poplar Bluff Recreation Activities Guide.
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation is now accepting photo submissions for the guide and are looking for photos from area Parks, Trails, Activities, the Ozark Ridge Golf Course, and Dog Park
The deadline for entries is October 1st.
For more information, visit PBParks.recdesk.com.
BURN BAN PUT INTO PLACE FOR CITY OF KENNETT
A southeast Missouri community is now under a burn ban.
Fire Chief Lance Davis, in coordination with Mayor Jake Crafton, issued the citywide burn ban on Thursday in response to ongoing dry weather conditions and the heightened risk of fire.
Davis says that this precautionary measure is intended to protect the safety of residents, property, and surrounding areas.
The ban prohibits the open burning of yard debris, including leaves, limbs, and grass, trash or waste burning, as well as bonfires or other open pit fires.
Davis added that the ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The Ripley County Fire Department has announced that Ripley County is also under a burn ban.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for various road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to officials, an over 11 million dollar contract was awarded to West Plains Bridge & Grading, LLC, for a bridge replacement over the St. Francois River on Route 62 in Dunklin County.
A 148 thousand dollar contract was awarded to H. R. Quadri Contractors, LLC, for the replacement of a low water crossing one mile south of Route 34 on Route KK in Wayne County.
Additional information about the projects, including a timeline and what impacts there will be to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
