Monday, August 10, 2026

TWO PEDESTRIANS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE NEAR FAGUS, ONE PRONOUNCED DEAD

Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle over the weekend in the Fagus area.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at around 7:41 pm Saturday on County Road 228, four miles east of Fagus.

The vehicle struck two 62 year old Dexter residents, a man and a woman, on the edge of the roadway.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, while the woman was flown to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries.

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for all of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.

Officials say that heat index values of up to 105 degrees are expected and hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air conditioned room and out of the sun if possible, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

DESLOGE TEEN DROWNS WHILE SWIMMING IN ST. FRANCIS RIVER

A Desloge man drowned while swimming over the weekend in Wayne County.

According to authorities, the 19 year old man was swimming in St. Francis River near the Sam A. Baker campground on Saturday when he began to struggle, submerged, and did not resurface.

His body was later recovered and the teen was pronounced dead Saturday evening by Wayne County Coroner Seth Deck.

MANY NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO CLASS THIS WEEK

Summer is winding down, which means it’s time for students in Northeast Arkansas to return to class.

Many schools in Northeast Arkansas will be holding their first day of classes this week, including Maynard today and Hoxie tomorrow.

More schools will be opening later this week, including Piggott and Corning on Wednesday.

RECTOR MAN ARRESTED ON RAPE CHARGE

Authorities in Northeast Arkansas have arrested a Rector man on multiple charges, including rape.

According to a warrant affidavit, 36 year old Kyle Neel is facing charges including rape, sexual indecency with a child, and aggravated assault.

Neel is accused of having inappropriate contact with the victim, as well as allegedly choking them to the brink of loss of consciousness.

Neel is being held in the Clay County Detention Center on a 1.5 million dollar bond.

THREE PEOPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUV CRASH

Authorities responded to the scene of an SUV crash Saturday evening in New Madrid County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a vehicle ran off the side of Highway U in Lilbourn, struck a ditch, and overturned into a house.

Three people were ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

The driver, a 25 year old Portageville man was flown to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries.

Two passengers, a 23 year old Cape Girardeau man and a 17 year old Cairo woman, also received serious injuries and were taken by ambulance to a Cape Girardeau hospital.

MALDEN TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH THIS EVENING

Parents in Dunklin County can get stocked up for the upcoming school year at an event this evening.

School supplies will be distributed to local students during the Malden Back to School Bash from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Malden Community Center.

There will be free hygiene items, school supplies, haircuts, food, games, and activities at the event.