DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD MOLESTATION AND SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES
A Dexter man is in custody on multiple charges, including child molestation.
According to court documents, 55 year old Paul Bess is accused of having inappropriate contact with a juvenile under the age of 15.
During an interview with police, Bess allegedly admitted to the inappropriate contact that had occurred multiple times over the course of two years.
Bess was arrested on charges of 2nd degree child molestation, 3rd degree child molestation, 1st degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, 1st degree sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15.
He is being held in the Stoddard County Jail on no bond.
QULIN HOMECOMING SET FOR OCTOBER 4TH
The beginning of October will mark the return of the Qulin Homecoming.
Organizers say that the event will be held on Saturday, October 4th at the Qulin Lions Park.
There will also be attractions and vendors available including the photo contest, volleyball tournament, the pumpkin decorating contest, and the Bake wars.
More information is available on the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.
MULES CAFE TO OPEN TODAY FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Poplar Bluff students will once again be making lunch for customers beginning today.
The Mules Café, located at the Culinary Arts Center on the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center campus, is open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday each week, unless school is out.
Customers can dine in or call 573-785-5768 to place a carry-out order. The full menu is available on the PBTCC Mules Cafe facebook page.
ATTENDEES TO UPCOMING CRUISE-IN REMINDED TO DRIVE RESPONSIBLY
Anyone who is planning to attend a Cruise-In event this weekend in Poplar Bluff is being reminded to drive responsibly.
According to Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley, during a past event, some attendees displayed driving behaviors that are
not lawful and placed others in attendance, as well as members of the public who were not attending, at risk of injury.
Whiteley says that anyone who will be at this weekend’s event is expected to respect private property and obey all traffic laws, as there will be zero tolerance for violations.
FARMERS URGED TO TAKE STEPS TO KEEP MOTORISTS AND THEMSELVES SAFE
With Harvest Season underway, farmers are urged to take steps to protect themselves and other motorists while on Missouri highways.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, in 2024, there were 194 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment or implements.
Farmers are being asked to make sure your farm equipment is properly marked with lights and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem when you travel on the roadway. If traffic accumulates behind you on the road where it is difficult to make a safe pass, pull off onto the side of the road in a level area, so vehicles can pass.
ATVs being used for farming can only travel on highways during daylight hours and must be equipped with lights, a bicycle flag, and a "slow-moving vehicle" emblem.
The law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a safety helmet when operating an ATV; however, the Highway Patrol recommends operators wear a safety helmet regardless of age.
Tomorrow we will have tips for drivers on how to share the roadway with farm vehicles.
REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY ON MCMANUS DRIVE IN DONIPHAN
Road crews in Doniphan will be working on McManus drive today.
According to city officials, McManus Drive will be reduced to one lane beginning at 8 am for repairs.
Motorists are advised to use caution in the area or use Bowden Drive if possible.
