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Most NHS pledges inducted in recent memory
A total of 35 Poplar Bluff High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society during the annual spring ceremony on Wednesday, April 6, in the Kay Porter Theater. The pledges represented the largest group Principal Mike Kiehne had the privilege of welcoming since he took his position five ...read more
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Apply for the Heavenly Hafford Memorial Scholarship by April 25.
Seniors should apply by April 25 to be considered for the Heavenly Hafford Memorial Scholarship. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in memory of the Poplar Bluff teen who lost her life last December in a hit-and-run accident. Eligibility: A graduating senior from Poplar Bluff High School A GPA ...read more
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School board reorganizes following election
Veteran Poplar Bluff School Board member Dr. Cynthia Brown, who has begun her fifth term, and newcomer Roger Hanner were sworn in during a reorganizational meeting held Thursday, April 7, in the Administrative Building. Outgoing board member Gary Simmons was awarded a plaque and thanked for his 9 years of ...read more
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First of string of building projects complete
Business leaders, city officials, law enforcement, long-range planners and other community stakeholders helped celebrate the ribbon cutting Thursday, April 7, for the FEMA safe room and classroom addition at Poplar Bluff Junior High School. More than 20,000 square feet was added to the original facility as the result of a ...read more
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Lake Road 2nd grade program and art show to be March 8
The Lake Road Elementary 2nd grade will perform at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, in the gym. There will also be an art show displaying the 2nd grade students' artwork they have created since the beginning of the year. Students, families, and friends from all grade levels are invited ...read more
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March 4th, 2016
MAN SHOT DURING ALLEGED ROBBERY IN BLYTHEVILLE
Authorities in Northeast Arkansas say a man has been flown to a Memphis hospital in connection to a Blytheville shooting.
According to Blytheville Police, two men allegedly robbed 53 year old Edwin Cold at Cold’s residence on Thursday. Cold was also shot during the robbery.
Anyone who has more information about the incident can contact the Blytheville Police Department at 870-763-4411.
POPLAR BLUFF AND KENNETT RESIDENTS AMONG 35 HONORED AT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S VETERANS SERVICE AWARDS
A Poplar Bluff and Kennett resident were among 35 Missourians honored earlier this week at the Missouri Lieutenant Governor’s Veterans Service Awards .
Dr. Farrah McSpadden, of Poplar Bluff, and Roger Wheeler, of Kennett were among the veterans honored at the ceremony Tuesday in Jefferson City.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Veterans Service Award recognizes Missouri veterans who provide exemplary volunteer service to their communities.
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THREE RIVERS COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAMS
Officials at Three Rivers College have extended the deadline to apply for nursing programs in Poplar Bluff.
The application deadline for the Poplar Bluff day RN program and evening LPN-to-RN Bridge program is now April 1st, and the deadline for the Poplar Bluff RN evening program is now May 1st.
Dr. Staci Campbell, chair of Nursing and Allied Health, tells us that the extension was to ensure that all eligible students have the time needed to apply.
Information about the programs, including admission forms, are available online at TRCC.edu.
EAST CARTER COUNTY SCHOOL TO HOST FAFSA FRENZY EVENT
The East Carter County School district will be hosting an event this weekend to help students complete their free applications for federal student aid.
FAFSA Frenzy has been scheduled for 2 to 4 pm on Saturday at the East Carter County High School. The free event will offer students and their parents an opportunity to meet one-on-one with financial aid advisors for assistance in filling out the FAFSA, the first step in applying for federal student aid.
Students can also enter for a chance to win a scholarship for the Fall 2016 term at a college, university, or other postsecondary school in Missouri.
GOLDILOCKS TO BE PERFORMED THIS WEEKEND AT THE TINNIN FINE ARTS CENTER
A musical adaptation of the fairy tale Goldilocks will be performed this weekend at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center in Poplar Bluff.
The performance by the Imaginary Theatre Company will begin at 2 pm on Sunday. The show will give a new musical take on the well-known tale and feature Goldilocks learning lessons about friendship and acceptance.
Tickets for the March 6th performance can be purchased online for $5 per person at trcc.edu/tinnin. Tickets are also available at the Three Rivers College Financial Services Office.
KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 5TH
The Kiwanis of Poplar Bluff will be hosting a Pancake Day this weekend.
The event will be held on Saturday from 6 am to noon at the Poplar Bluff Junior High Cafeteria.
Tickets for the event are $5 and will get you sausage, a drink, and all you can eat pancakes. Carry out will also be available. The event is being held to benefit Bacon Park.
Thursday March 3, 2016
POPLAR BLUFF MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECKA Poplar Bluff man has died from injuries he received Wednesday during a single vehicle wreck in Butler County.
According to the Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 23 year old Melanie Hobbs, of Poplar Bluff, ran off the side of Route M, struck an embankment, and overturned.
A passenger, 23 year old Gary Stage, was ejected from the vehicle and later pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Hobbs suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Officials say that neither Stage nor Hobbs was wearing a safety device.
STURDIVANT WOMAN FACING FELONY METH CHARGE OUT OF WAYNE COUNTY Authorities say an area man is facing a felony charge after his arrest Wednesday afternoon in Wayne County.
35 year old John Harvell, of Sturdivant, was taken into custody shortly before 5 pm on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine, according to the Highway Patrol.
Following the arrest, Harvell was taken to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
3rd ANNUAL WOLF CREEK TRAIL RUN SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26TH The Poplar Bluff Kiwanis Club and the United States Forest Services will be hosting their 3rd Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run in late March.
Officials say the 5k and 10k run will be held at Wolf Creek Trail, approximately half a mile north of the Highway Patrol Station in Poplar Bluff. There will also be a new 18K Wolf Pack Run held this year.
The 18k Run will start at 8 am on March 26th. The 5K and 10K will follow at 9 am. You can register online at eventbrite.com.
MAN GETS INTO ALTERCATION WITH A POLICE OFFICER FOLLOWING AN ALLEGED DOMESTIC INCIDENT Poplar Bluff Police have arrested a man following an altercation with a police officer.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, an officer made contact with 27 year old Ernest Luellen, of Poplar Bluff, Monday night in reference to an alleged domestic assault.
When an officer tried to take Luellen into custody, a struggle ensued and Luellen ran from the residence. He was apprehended a short time later.
Luellen is facing charges of domestic assault 3rd and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention, or stop.
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY Officials with the Highway Patrol say a sobriety checkpoint has been scheduled for this month in Southeast Missouri.
Commanding Officer of Troop E, Captain George Ridens, tells us the checkpoint will be held sometime this month in Dunklin County.
During the checkpoint, motorists will be contacted for the limited purpose of determining if they are impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
Ridens says that almost one-fourth of the 872 traffic crash deaths last year in Missouri were a result of impaired driving.
SEVENTH ANNUAL REGIONAL SPELLING BEE TO BE HELD AT THREE RIVERS Three Rivers College will be the host this weekend of the Seventh Annual Southeast Missouri Regional Spelling Bee.
Competitors for the Regional Spelling Bee are selected through qualifying competitions held at participating schools throughout the region for students in the first through eighth grades. This year’s competition will feature 37 students from 14 schools across seven counties in Southeast Missouri.
The regional winner will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for a $30,000 cash prize, a $2,500 savings bond, and more.
Last year’s winner was River Blount, a homeschooled sixth-grader from Annapolis, Missouri. Blount defeated over 50 other competitors to win by spelling the word “adjudicate.” He then competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and was eliminated in the Semifinals. Blount will be competing in the regional contest again this year.
The spelling bee will begin at 10 am on Saturday at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
Returning spelling champion wins again
Returning finalist from last year's spell-off, Blake Brown of O'Neal Elementary School, won the seventh annual Fox Radio Network spelling bee on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the station headquarters. Blake vied live on the air against third graders Patiance Cochran of Eugene Field, Ireland Gowen of Lake Road and Destiny ...read more
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First Midwest funds buzzer system
First Midwest Bank presented the Poplar Bluff Middle School Junior Beta Quiz Bowl team with a $300 donation on Thursday, Feb. 25, to purchase a light/timer system to practice for competition. “Any chance we get to help the schools, we're gonna do it,” commented Erin Edington, First Midwest assistant vice ...read more
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Black History Month speaker preaches unity
Rev. Ron Webb of Mt. Calvary Power House Church spoke to social studies classes for Black History Month about the work he is involved with across the state to repair the contentious relationship between law enforcement and the African American community. “We are here today to commemorate the great progress ...read more
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Wednesday March 2, 2016
WOMAN DIES FOLLOWING HOUSE FIRE IN DUNKLIN COUNTYAuthorities in Dunklin County say a Paragould, Arkansas woman has died following a fire at an area residence.
29 year old Terrisena Tucker was found inside the house Tuesday in Arbyrd.
The cause for the fire is under investigation.
BLOOMFIELD MAN FLOWN TO CAPE GIRARDEAU HOSPITAL FOLLOWING WRECK A Bloomfield man sustained serious injuries Monday in a single vehicle wreck.
According to authorities, a vehicle driven by 61 year old Randy Oliver went off the side of Route AB in Stoddard County and then struck an embankment and a ditch.
Oliver, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was taken by Air Evac to St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BANS DRONES AT WAPPAPELLO LAKE The US Army Corps of Engineers has banned the use of drones at Wappapello Lake.
Officials with the Corps of Engineers tell us that these aircrafts could potentially be a safety hazard to people, cause property damage and could potentially create personal privacy issues.
Violations could result in fines of up to $5,000 and/or possible imprisonment of up to six months.
MORLEY MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGES A Morley man is facing felony drug charges in connection to his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Scott County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 36 year old Jason Townsend was arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and marijuana.
Authorities say Townsend is also facing a charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
OFFICIALS OBSERVE 2.2 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE NEAR LILBOURN Officials with the United States Geological Survey say a 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded Tuesday afternoon in Southeast Missouri.
The earthquake was located six miles west southwest of Lilbourn and 28 miles northeast of Kennett.
The quake occurred at 2:15 pm and had a depth of 4.7 miles.
ZALMA GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOLD 10TH ANNUAL SPECIAL NEEDS DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION The Zalma General Baptist Church will be hosting their 10th Annual Special Needs Dinner and Silent Auction this weekend.
The event will be held from 3:30 to 7 pm this Saturday in the church’s gym.
Anyone 13 years old and older can get in for eight dollars, while children ages five to 12 can get in for five dollars. Children under the age of five will be able to eat for free. The dinner will include chicken and dumplins, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, dessert, and a drink.
For more information, call Loretta Overbey at 573-208-9748.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
FREDERICKTOWN TEENAGER KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Fredericktown teenager was killed Sunday night in a single vehicle wreck in Madison County.
According to authorities, 17 year old Haley Admire was driving on County Road 248 when she lost control of her vehicle in a curve and struck a tree.
Admire, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was pronounced dead at the scene.
TWO ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY FOR METH
Two people were taken into custody yesterday in Butler County on a meth related charge.
According to authorities, 37 year old Stacy Boyer, of Williamsville, and 44 year old John Storey, of Neelyville, were arrested shortly before 3 pm Monday.
Boyer is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and unlawful use of paraphernalia.
Storey has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while revoked.
Authorities say Storey also had a warrant out of Butler County for possession of a controlled substance.
NAYLOR NUTRITION CENTER TO HOST FISH FRY ON FRIDAY
The Naylor Nutrition Center will be hosting a fish dinner on Friday, March 4th.
The fish fry will run from 11 am to 12:30 pm and feature catfish, chicken strips, baked beans, slaw, hush puppies, dessert, tea, and coffee.
The price is $7.50 carry out for adults and $3.50 for children.
MISSING MAN FOUND DEAD NEAR CLARKTON
Updating a story we brought to you on Monday, authorities have found the body of a missing New Madrid County man.
The body of 56 year old Terry Cunningham was found Monday morning on private property near Clarkton. According to the Highway Patrol, Cunningham’s ATV had gotten stuck in a ditch and overturned.
He had last been seen on the ATV Friday morning.
MAN ARRESTED IN POPLAR BLUFF FOLLOWING ALLEGED DOMESTIC ASSAULT
A man is facing a domestic assault charge following an alleged incident on Friday.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell an officer was dispatched to an area residence Friday night in reference to a domestic in progress.
Robert Lewis was placed under arrest for domestic assault in the second degree and lodged in the Butler County Justice Center.
MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROJECT TO BE HELD THIS MONTH IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Highway Patrol officials tell us that Troop E in Southeast Missouri will be conducting a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Project sometime this month.
During the operation, troopers and officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be concentrating their efforts on locating commercial vehicles being operated in an unsafe manner, as well as drivers committing hazardous moving violations.
Officials say enforcement efforts will be focused on high crash corridors and in high risk areas, such as rural roads or highway work zones.
US ROUTE 67 TO BE REDUCED THIS WEEK IN WAYNE COUNTY
Missouri Department of Transportation crews are in Wayne County this week for pavement repairs on Northbound US Route 67.
During the repairs, Northbound Route 67 will be reduced to one lane between West Outer Road 67 and County Road 211.
Work is scheduled to take place from 8 am to 4 pm daily through Friday.
PBTCC Seeks Technology & Industry Program and Cosmetology Applicants
The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is accepting applications for programs in Cosmetology and Technical & Industry (T&I) scheduled to begin in August 2016. Application deadlines are May 2 for Cosmetology and June 1 for T&I. Technology & Industry programs include Auto Technology, Auto Collision Repair, Building ...read more
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Oak Grove Classroom Newsletters for March 2016
To stay on top of the news in your child's classroom, please read the latest Oak Grove Elementary classroom newsletters. Here are the newsletters for March 2016. Check back every week for the latest editions. Week of February 29th-March 4th-Celebrate Reading with Dr. Seuss Monday- Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss Wear ...read more
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Monday February 29, 2016
SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING NEW MADRID COUNTY MANA search is underway for a missing New Madrid County man.
New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens says 56 year old Terry Cunningham, of Hartzell, has been missing since Friday morning.
He was last seen on a yellow and white Polaris Trailblazer ATV in the Gideon and Clarkton area. An image of Cunningham is available on our Facebook page.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, at 573-748-2516.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN JAILED ON FELONY METH CHARGE Authorities have taken a Poplar Bluff man in custody on a felony meth charge.
According to the Highway Patrol, 24 year old Steve Montgomery was arrested Friday night on charges of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and marijuana possession.
Montgomery reportedly also had a warrant out of Butler County for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.
ANOTHER AREA COMMUNITY REPORTING TELEPHONE SCAM Another area community is reporting that phone scams have been targeting their residents.
Officials with the Kennett Police Department tell KWOC News they have been working several telephone scams in the past few weeks that were especially targeting the elderly.
In the scam the caller will contact the victims and tell them that they are a family member and state they have been put in jail and need some money to be bonded out. At this point the suspect will ask them to send money to a location.
Anyone who receives a call like this is advised to contact the Kennett Police Department or their local law enforcement agency.
THREE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION An investigation by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation Division has resulted in the arrest of three men.
Greene County Sheriff David Carter tells us that Richard Strong, Nicholas Martin, and Dakota Betts were all taken into custody on Friday.
Carter says the arrests were for delivery of crystal methamphetamine.
68 YEAR OLD MAN SHOT AND KILLED DURING ALTERCATION WITH A FAMILY MEMBER Poplar Bluff Police are investigating a shooting death.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell us that 68 year old Randall Roberts was involved in an altercation with a family member when he was shot and killed last week.
Police are investigating the incident; however officials say it does not appear that charges will be sought at this time.
WAYNE COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED FOR 24 HOURS Route 34 in Wayne County will be closed today so contractor crews can perform railroad crossing repairs.
The work zone will be located from County Road 451 to County Road 459.
Route 34 will be closed beginning at 9 am this morning. The road will then reopen at 9 am on Tuesday. Officials say that a detour route will be posted.
Friday February 26, 2016
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE FIND APPROXIMATELY NINE POUNDS OF SUSPECTED MARIJUANA IN CALIFORNIA MAN’S VEHICLEPolice say a California man is in custody in connection to the discovery of approximately nine pounds of suspected marijuana.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley spoke with KWOC News about the arrest.
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SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK LEAVES ADVANCE MAN WITH SERIOUS INJURIES An Advance man suffered serious injuries Wednesday night in a single vehicle wreck in Stoddard County.
Officials with the Highway Patrol tell us that 25 year old Joshua Duncan had swerved to miss an animal on Route O before his vehicle ran off the road, struck an embankment, and overturned.
Duncan, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG WARRANT A Dexter man has been taken into custody on a drug warrant.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 25 year old Dustin Scott Mitchell was recently arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance.
As of this morning, Mitchell remained in jail on a $35,000 bond.
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HOST DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Poplar Bluff Middle School will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament tomorrow for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The event will start at 10 am at the Poplar Bluff High School gym.
All teams will be coed and can have up to 10 players. There will also be a best t-shirt design contest and a most creative team name contest.
100 percent of the proceeds will go to St. Jude. For more information, call Melanie Schalk at 785-5566.
SMOKE DETECTOR INSTILLATION CAMPAIGN EVENT TO BE HELD ON MONDAY Preparations are under way here at River Radio for the upcoming Smoke Detector Instillation Campaign.
Area residents will be able to call in on Monday to set up an appointment to get a smoke detector installed in their residence.
We spoke with Sara Gerau from the American Red Cross about the event.
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The event will run from 7 am to 11 am and you can hear it live here on Today’s Talk 93.3 FM and 930 AM KWOC.
Anyone who cannot make a call during that time period can go online to getasmokealarm.org (GET A SMOKE ALARM DOT ORG) to set up an instillation.
MULTIPLE METH ARRESTS MADE WEDNESDAY IN GREENE COUNTY Authorities in Greene County say multiple meth related arrests were made on Wednesday.
According to Greene County Sheriff David Carter, Dennis Huffins and Bailey Bowling were both taken into custody late Wednesday in separate arrests.
Carter says both people were arrested for possession of crystal methamphetamine with purpose to deliver.
11TH ANNUAL MASON-DIXON CHILI SOCIETY CHILI COOK OFF SET FOR THIS WEEKEND Many area cooks will be meeting this weekend at the Black River Coliseum to see who can make the best chili.
The 11th Annual Mason-Dixon Chili Society Chili Cook Off is scheduled for 11 am to 2 pm Saturday at the Coliseum.
Proceeds from the event will go to the United Gospel Rescue Mission. For more information, contact Sandy Wood at 573-778-8157.
POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MOCK SHARK TANK Poplar Bluff middle school students recently presented some of their innovative ideas during a mock ‘Shark Tank.’
Students went before a panel of judges with inventions including a baseball fetcher, Wi-Fi enhancer, shoe-tying device, singing voice corrector, vital organ preserver and scented T-shirt for when deodorant application is forgotten.
Students started the cross-curricular project-based learning assignment last month by studying famous inventors and the impact their innovations had on society. They then thought up inventions to resolve inconveniences in their own lives, and made commercials to sell the products to their classmates.
Finally, Sixth Grade Science Teacher Cody Young selected the top six groups to participate in the ‘Shark Tank,’ which was modeled after the popular reality series.