MISSOURIANS HEAD TO THE POLLS FOR ELECTION DAY
It is election day in Southeast Missouri.
There are a number of constitutional amendments Southeast Missouri residents will be voting on today, as well as local races and propositions.
You can find your polling location at the Missouri Secretary of State website at sos.mo.gov.
JUVENILE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING SCHOOL SHOOTING THREAT AT EMINENCE HIGH SCHOOL
A juvenile is in custody following a school shooting threat at a Southeast Missouri High School on Monday.
According to the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office, Eminence R-1 School administrators reported a credible firearm-related threat at Eminence High School.
Eminence R-1 officials say that Eminence High School was placed in hard lockdown and out of an abundance of caution, Eminence Elementary was also placed in a soft lockdown as an additional safety measure.
Both Eminence and Shannon County authorities responded to the scene and a juvenile was placed under arrest.
Shannon County Sheriff Steven Hogan says that due to the involvement of a juvenile, no further identifying information will be released at this time.
Hogan also commended the Eminence School Administration for their quick thinking, decisive actions, and commitment to protecting students and staff.
NEELYVILLE LADY TIGERS COACH BECKY HALE TO BE INDUCTED INTO MISSOURI BASKETBALL COACHES HALL OF FAME
A Southeast Missouri girls basketball coach will be joining the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
It was announced Monday that Neelyville Lady Tigers coach Becky Hale is one of eight members of the MBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2027.
Hale has amassed 474 wins over her career along with the 2018 state championship with Neelyville.
PERSON OF INTEREST SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO DEATH INVESTIGATION IN STODDARD COUNTY
The Stoddard County Major Case Squad has been activated in connection to a death investigation.
Few details about the investigation have been released, but KWOC News has confirmed that it is located in the Powe area.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, investigators are trying to locate Colton Jankowski who has been identified as a person of interest.
Anyone who has information about Jankowski’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office at 573-568-4654.
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO REPORT OF SHOTS BEING FIRED IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Ripley County authorities are investigating a report of shots being fired on Halloween.
According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, the victim reported that an adult male family member followed and harassed them as they drove toward Doniphan on Highway 160W.
The suspect then waited on the side of the road until they returned and then fired several rounds from a firearm as they passed his vehicle. Officials say that no damage or injury was reported.
The suspect’s vehicle was found parked at his residence and was impounded pending an application for a search warrant.
Officials say that efforts to locate the suspect have failed and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
SMALL CHANCE OF SEVERE STORMS TODAY
There is a small chance of severe weather today across Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, while the overall threat for severe storms is fairly low, the potential exists for some storms to reach severe levels this afternoon and evening.
If severe storms were to materialize, the main hazards would be sporadic damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and perhaps a few tornadoes.
Gusty winds are also expected throughout the day today.
POPLAR BLUFF LIONS CLUB CHILI DAY TO BE HELD TODAY
The Poplar Bluff Lions Club will be hosting their annual Chili Day today.
Chili will be available for pickup from 11 am to 5:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Grand Avenue. Dine in and delivery will be available from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
Tickets are $12 each and deliveries will be free for orders of 10 or more.
All proceeds stay local and go to support vision health in the community including free eye exams, free glasses, free vision screenings for children, eye surgeries, and more.
If you have questions or want to place an order, call 573-727-3011.
TWO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HOSPITALS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL INVESTMENT
Two Southeast Missouri hospitals will be receiving additional federal investment to modernize rural health care services and expand access to care
According to Congressman Jason Smith, the funding is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program’s $50 billion investment in rural health.
As a part of the 12.5 million dollars awarded to facilities in Missouri’s 8th congressional district, Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston will receive over 3.2 million dollars, while the Big Springs Medical Association in Ellington will get over 247 thousand dollars.
Smith says that he is thrilled to see this much-needed funding go to several providers back home to improve and protect rural health care across southeast and south central Missouri.