Tuesday June 16, 2026
BURLARY SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A Burglary investigation in rural Kennett led to a two-hour standoff Sunday evening before a suspect was taken into custody.
According to Dunklin County Sheriff Nick Darter, deputies responded to a residence around 6:15 pm Sunday evening, after receiving a report of a burglary in progress with the suspect allegedly still inside the residence.
Deputies made brief contact with the suspect, who then barricaded himself in a bedroom. After approximately two hours of negotiations, officers forced entry into the bedroom and took the suspect into custody without further incident.
The suspect, whose name is not being released pending the filing of formal charges, was transported to the Dunklin County Jail.
MOTORISTS ASKED TO GIVE TURTLES A BRAKE
Hotter weather means that turtles are more active this time of year and conservation officials are asking for motorists to be on the lookout.
The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages drivers to be cautious about turtles on the roads. Common turtles spotted crossing Missouri roads include three-toed box turtles, ornate box turtles, and snapping turtles.
Vehicles are one of the leading threats box turtles face in Missouri, and the MDC urges motorists to be cautious and slow down if they see a turtle in the road. If helping a turtle make it safely across, check for traffic and always move the turtle in the direction it is traveling.
Additionally, MDC urges the public to leave turtles in the wild.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event this week.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm on Thursday, June 18th, and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, call 573-718-4578.
SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING PERSON ON CLEARWATER LAKE
A search is underway for a man who fell overboard from a pontoon boat on Clearwater Lake.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G says, the call came in around 2:15 Sunday afternoon saying a man went overboard between D & D's Webb Creek Marina and Clearwater Marina.
Authorities say the man was wearing a life jacket when he went into the water.
No additional details have been released at this time. Multiple agencies are involved in the search effort.
KWOC News is following this developing story and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
5TH ANNUAL ERIC SIMMONS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR LATE SEPTEMBER
The 5th annual Eric Simmons Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for late September.
The four person scramble tournament, hosted by FosterAdopt Connect in Poplar Bluff, will begin at 12:30 pm on September 19th at Ozark Ridge Golf Course.
It is $260 per four person team to sign up. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, or to enter a team, contact Stacie McElhaney at 573-552-4338.
MISS AND MISTER LITTLE FIRECRACKER BEAUTY PAGEANT SET FOR JULY 3RD
A beauty pageant will be held on Independence Day weekend in Poplar Bluff.
The Miss and Mister Little Firecracker Beauty Pageant will begin at 6 pm on Friday, July 3rd at the Poplar Bluff Holiday Inn.
Doors will open at 5 pm.
There will be divisions for girls up to 26 years of age. There will also be three divisions for young boys as well.
The entry fee for contestants is $80 before June 26th. There will be a $5 late registration fee at the door. Admission to the pageant for spectators is $5.
For more information, call 573-718-8448.