Thursday, May 28, 2026

JUVENILE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN LILBOURN

Updating a story we have been following for you, a juvenile suspect has been taken into custody in connection to a shooting in New Madrid County.

According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3:30 am Monday, deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Weeks Street in Lilbourn.

A 12-year-old child inside a house was hit by gunfire that had also struck the house. The child was transported to an area hospital and remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Investigators found that the house had been hit by at least six bullets.

Surveillance footage led authorities to a suspect vehicle that was found at a house in Sikeston. During the search of the suspect’s home and vehicle, ammunition was found along with the handgun believed to have been used in the shooting.

New Madrid County Sheriff Joey Higgerson says that a 17-year-old juvenile is in custody for assault 1st degree and armed criminal action.

Higgerson added that the case has been turned over to the New Madrid County Juvenile Office, and at this time no further information will be released due to the age of the offender.

MSHP INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN SHANNON COUNTY

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer involved shooting in Southeast Missouri.

According to Shannon County Sheriff Steven Hogan, on Monday, dispatch received a call from an individual who stated that they had been physically assaulted by a neighbor. The victim further stated that the suspect had threatened to kill law enforcement officers if they responded to the scene.

Once deputies and a state trooper arrived at the residence, they observed a male subject standing outside. Upon seeing law enforcement, the male ran inside the residence and shut the doors and windows.

The male then began yelling he had explosives and that he would kill law enforcement officers. Hogan says that a short time later, the male pointed a rifle at a deputy. The deputy then fired twice, striking the subject. Medical aid was rendered at the scene and the subject was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Officers located four children and an adult female inside the residence. Investigators also determined the male subject had an active felony warrant from Tennessee for aggravated assault. The adult female also has an active felony warrant from Tennessee for aggravated burglary. Department of Social Services representatives took the children into protective custody.

Hogan says that the officer-involved shooting is being investigated by the MSHP’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.

POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOLS TO OFFER SUMMER MEALS FOR COMMUNITY CHILDREN

The Poplar Bluff School District will begin Summer School today and is also helping to feed area children this summer.

According to school officials, beginning today, Poplar Bluff Schools and Chartwells will be offering free meals for breakfast and lunch for all children, 18 years old and younger, at multiple area locations.

The meals will be available at the High School, Junior High School, Middle School, and Kindergarten, as well as O’Neal and Eugene Field Elementary Schools.

For more information, including times and dates for the meals, visit the Poplar Bluff Schools website.

PORTAGEVILLE BULLDOGS ARE THROUGH TO THE CLASS 2 STATE BASEBALL SEMIFINALS

The Portageville Bulldogs are one step away from playing for a state baseball championship.

The Bulldogs defeated the Veritas Christian Academy Eagles 13-5 Wednesday in the Class 2 state quarterfinals.

Portageville advances to the state semi-finals next week against the Eugene Eagles.

First pitch is scheduled for 10 am on Monday at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK TO DISCUSS ELLSINORE GRANT APPLICATION

A meeting will be held later this month to discuss a submission for grant money for the city of Ellsinore.

City officials will hold a public hearing at 4:45 p.m. on May 29th at the Ellsinore City Hall to discuss the city’s submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant.

The proposed project consists of creating an ADA sidewalk along the east side of Herren Avenue from the intersection with N Highway at the north and the bridge over Cane Creek at the south end. The project estimate eligible for CDBG funding will be equal to or less than the cap allowable amount of $500,000.

For more information on the proposed project, contact Ellsinore City Clerk Melissa Carter at 573-322-5333.

4-H PROGRAM FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR THIS WEEK

A fundraising golf tournament for Butler County 4-H has been scheduled for this week.

The 4-H Program Fundraiser Golf Tournament will begin at noon on Friday, May 29th, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff.

Registration for the tournament will begin at 11 am the day of the event and will cost $400 per four person team.

To register ahead of time call 573-686-8064.