Friday, April 10, 2026

TWO THREE RIVERS COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYERS NAMED NJCAA ALL AMERICANS

Two basketball players for Three Rivers College have been named NJCAA All-Americans.

Sophomore Guard Matt Hampton and Freshman Guard Samyah Jordan were each named Second Team All Americans.

Hampton led the Raiders this season with 16.9 points a game, 43 steals, and 163 assists.

Jordan led the Lady Raiders with 13.2 points a game and 107 assists.

JUVENILE FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL AFTER BEING RUN OVER BY A TRUCK

A juvenile was flown to a regional hospital Thursday after being run over by a truck in Wayne County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the truck was backing up when a 12 year old boy, from Greenville, was thrown from the cargo area of the truck and then backed over.

The juvenile suffered serious injuries and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.

JUVENILE STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN CARTER COUNTY

A subject is being held on an investigative hold after a juvenile was struck by a vehicle Thursday in Carter County.

According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a report of a juvenile that had been struck by a vehicle.

Officials say that three juveniles were involved in the incident, but did not specify what involved means in this context.

A multi agency search led officers to a suspect and the vehicle. The suspect is being held on a 24 hour investigative hold, therefore, no identities are being released at this time.

No information was released on the severity of the injuries that the juvenile that was hit received.

$50,000 POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN POPLAR BLUFF

A Powerball player in Poplar Bluff is $50,000 richer.

According to the Missouri Lottery, a $50,000 Powerball prize was claimed at the Lottery’s St. Louis regional office on March 27th.

The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Poplar Bluff, and matched four of the five white-ball numbers, as well as the Powerball number in the February 23rd drawing.

Officials say that in Fiscal Year 2025, players in Butler County won more than $8 million in Missouri Lottery prizes, retailers received more than $785,000 in commissions and bonuses, and more than $2 million in Lottery proceeds went to education programs in the county.

FIRST MIDWEST BANK TO BUILD NEW HEADQUARTERS IN POPLAR BLUFF

First Midwest Bank has announced that they are building a new headquarters.

The bank announced Thursday that they are constructing a new state-of-the-art facility at the intersection of State Highway PP and Shelby Road in Poplar Bluff.

The new facility will be approximately 30,000 square feet and serve as the central hub for the First Midwest Bank group, housing executive leadership, lending operations, and customer support teams, while also functioning as the main bank for customers in the Poplar Bluff area.

Construction is expected to begin this year, with an estimated completion in early 2028. A key feature of the new headquarters will be a dedicated community room, designed to serve as both an internal training space and a resource for local businesses and organizations to host meetings and events.

MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING INCIDENT INVOLVING HANDGUN AT AREA SCHOOL PARKING LOT

A man has been taken into custody following an incident involving a handgun in Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Paragould Police Department, at around 7 pm on Wednesday, officers responded to the Greene County Tech Jr. High School regarding a disturbance involving a firearm.

A witness reported Austin Hall had pointed a firearm at the victims and placed the firearm inside a vehicle. This was corroborated by video footage.

Hall and a co-defendant that was present in the vehicle were detained and transported to the police station for investigation. A custodial inventory of the vehicle yielded a loaded firearm accompanied by three magazines. During an interview, Hall admitted to pointing his firearm at the victims.

Officials say that Hall is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

He is now facing charges of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by certain persons, and handgun possession on school property. His bond was set at $100,000.

DRUGS AND FIREARMS FOUND DURING EXECUTION OF SEARCH WARRANT IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

Three people have been taken into custody after guns and drugs were found during a search in Dunklin County.

According to the Dunklin County Sheriff Nick Darter, shortly before noon on Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, SEMO Drug Task Force, and the Malden Department of Public Safety, arrested an individual on a federal warrant for the sale of a controlled substance.

That arrest led to a search warrant being issued which resulted in the seizure of one ounce of suspected methamphetamine, suspected LSD, and two illegally possessed firearms.

Officials say that three individuals have been taken into custody and were transported to the Dunklin County Justice Center.

Darter says that this remains an active investigation, and additional charges may be filed.

YOUTH SPRING TURKEY SEASON IS THIS WEEKEND IN MISSOURI

The youth spring turkey hunting season is this weekend in Missouri.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, this year marks the 25th anniversary of MDC offering a special youth weekend for spring turkey hunting.

Missouri’s 2026 spring turkey hunting weekend for young hunters, ages 6 to 15, is April 11 and 12. The regular spring turkey hunting season is April 20 through May 10.

For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov.

CONSTRUCTION RESTARTS ON BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CENTER IN POPLAR BLUFF

Construction has restarted on the Boys and Girls Club center in Poplar Bluff.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland announced Thursday that construction on its Regional Workforce Development Teen Center resumed Wednesday.

Officials say that construction was briefly paused during a funding alignment phase, during which community members provided support to help move the project forward. Additional fundraising efforts remain underway to complete the project in full.

The project is now advancing following a Notice to Proceed through Delta Regional Authority funding, along with a line of credit to provide interim financing as fundraising continues.

To maintain the timeline, construction will proceed in phases. The building footprint is complete, and the exterior will be finished to allow for August occupancy. Select interior spaces will be completed as additional funding is secured.

TALL AND SMALL BALL TO BENEFIT AREA FOSTER CHILDREN

FosterAdopt Connect Poplar Bluff will be hosting an event this weekend to benefit children in foster care.

The Annual Tall and Small Ball has been scheduled for 6 pm on Saturday at the Knights of Columbus in Poplar Bluff.

The event will be a carnival-themed fundraiser with games, prizes, dancing, food, and more. Tickets are $25 for adults, $40 for couples, and $10 for children with all proceeds going to support FosterAdopt Connect.

More information is available on the FosterAdopt Connect Poplar Bluff Facebook page or by calling 573-552-4338.

POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEMED 5K

Go running through the looking glass at a special 5k coming to Poplar Bluff this weekend.

The Garden Party Gallop 5K has been scheduled for Saturday, April 11th at Hendrickson Park.

Check-in for the Alice in Wonderland themed run will begin at 9:30 am, with the run starting at 10 am. The cost to register is $15.

More information is available on the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation facebook page.