Tuesday October 18, 2016
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TO BE DISCUSSED AT UPCOMING POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGThe addition of a school resource officer is one of many things to be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the Poplar Bluff School Board.
We spoke with Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Scott Dill about the meeting.
SCOTT DILL:
This Thursday at 7 p.m. we will have our monthly school board meeting, open session begins at 7 o'clock, one of the items on the agenda this month is the school resource officer. This is an issue that has been discussed over the course of several months. The Poplar Bluff Police Department had applied for some grant funds to help offset the cost of the officer. They were unsuccessful in securing that grant, and so now the school board of the local district is deciding whether or not we go ahead and employ a full-time school resource officer. I don't think that anyone can deny that the need is there. This person would be working at the 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Center. With those three grade levels we have approximately 1,200 students. It is centrally located right in the heart of the community. The demographics of the building have changed significantly with the move. The Poplar Bluff PD has had someone on site since the beginning of the school year and they have done a great job down there, interfaces well with the kids. So the decision will come down to really does the district finance this position or not. I think our SRO program has been very successful obviously we have those individuals in place for worst case scenarios. Thankfully, we don't have those situations come up. They are involved in some of our discipline when we have major issues, but really their job there is to facilitate relationships with our students and positive relationships within the community. And these guys do a great job I mean absolutely top-notch. The meeting will be held at 1110 North Westwood here in Poplar Bluff. That's at the same location of the Mules Cafe for anybody that would like to come and join us for that meeting. There is a portion of the agenda for public comment right at the beginning of the meeting. So if somebody wanted to come and comment on this issue, talk to the board about their feelings on the subject, they would be welcome to do so.
The school board meeting will be held at 7 pm this Thursday.
MAN FACING COCAINE CHARGE OUT OF PEMISCOT COUNTY A Caruthersville man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest Monday night.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22 year old Cody Quertermous was taken into custody in Pemiscot County on a felony charge of possession of cocaine.
Following the arrest, Quertermous was held in the Pemiscot County Jail.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 60 IN CARTER AND SHANNON COUNTIES Eastbound Route 60 in Shannon and Carter County is being reduced to one lane this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.
The work zone is located from one mile east of Winona to Route P.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6:30 am to 5 pm daily through Thursday. MoDot officials say that the work zone will be set up 24-hours a day.
ADVANCE MAN FACING CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING A WOMAN An Advance man has been taken into custody after a report over the weekend that he assaulted a woman.
According to authorities, the victim on Saturday said that a gun had been held to her head and that she had been assaulted by 45 year old Lonnie Masters.
The victim also reported that Masters had discharged the firearm inside their residence in front of a minor child.
Masters was arrested and has been charged with domestic assault 2nd degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child.
His bond has been set at $25,000 cash or surety.
MCGEE MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS IN WAYNE COUNTY Authorities in Wayne County have arrested a McGee man on multiple warrants.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 75 year old Buddy Walker was taken into custody Monday afternoon on Wayne County warrants of felony possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon.
Walker is also facing a felony charge of resisting arrest. Following the arrest, he was held in the Wayne County Jail.
$20,000 RAISED DURING 6TH ANNUAL PINK-OUT DAY A total of $20,000 dollars was raised for the Untied Cancer Assistance Network last week as a part of a city wide event in Poplar Bluff.
The money was raised during the sixth annual Pink-Out Day last Friday.
The Pink-Out Day is an event founded by the Poplar Bluff High School Student Council.
As a part of the event, citizens participated in a T-shirt fundraiser which has proceeds go toward UCAN, a nonprofit organization that provides monetary support for local patients receiving cancer treatment.
SPAGHETTI DINNER SCHEUDLED FOR THRUSDAY NIGHT AT O’NEAL ELEMENTARY A Spaghetti dinner has been scheduled for this Thursday at O’Neal Elementary School to raise money for the PTO.
The dinner will be held at the O’Neal Elementary Gym from 4:30 to 7 pm on Thursday. The dinner will consist of spaghetti, a breadstick, salad, dessert, and drink and will cost five dollars per person.
During the dinner, the book fair will also be going on at the FEMA gym and pumpkins from the 3rd grade Pumpkin Palooza will be on display in the old gym for everyone to vote on.
Monday October 17, 2016
TWO HARVIELL RESIDENTS ARE FACING A FELONY DRUG CHARGE FOLLOWING ARREST IN BUTLER COUNTY
Two Harviell residents were taken into custody Saturday night on a felony drug charge.
According to authorities, 27 year old Ryan Capper and 20 year old Sierra Crosby were each arrested at around 10:30 pm in Butler County on felony charge of possession of a methamphetamine.
Following the arrest, both were taken to the Butler County Jail.
MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused or expired medication later this month.
The Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Puxico, and Doniphan Police Departments will all be taking part in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.
For more information or to find a collection site near you go online to www.dea.gov.
CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES STARTING TIME FOR HALLOWEEN PARADE The Campbell Volunteer Fire Department has set the start time for their upcoming Halloween Parade.
The parade will begin at 7 pm on Monday, October 31st. There will be awards given out in multiple categories, including floats, bands, adult groups, and children’s groups.
For more information, contact Fire Chief Ben Weeks at 573-778-7478.
ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER JUMPING FROM A MOVING VEHICLE A Malden man suffered serious injuries Saturday evening during a single vehicle wreck in Stoddard County.
According to the Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Missouri Highway 114, 80 feet east of Dexter City limits. Authorities say, 44 year old Jerry McCulley, jumped from his vehicle while it was still in motion.
McCulley, was taken by ambulance to a Cape Girardeau hospital following the accident.
DEDICATION CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR STAFF SERGEANT ERIC W. SUMMERS A dedication ceremony for Staff Sgt. Eric W. Summers is scheduled for 10:00 am on Saturday, October 29th, at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce.
Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson sponsored legislation naming Highway 67 in Butler County from Route M to the Route 60/67 interchange the “SSgt. Eric W. Summers Memorial Highway.” Senator Doug Libla also helped to pass this legislation through the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate.
Summers, who was deployed in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, died at the age of 32 in November of 2013.
NEW DAY MINISTRIES TO HOST FEED AND SEED EVENT THIS WEEK New Day Ministries in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event on Thursday from 3 to 5 pm.
The event is first come, first serve, and packs will be limited to one per family. New Day Ministries is located at 703 Franklin Street on the south side of Poplar Bluff.
If you would like more information, contact Pastors Vernon and Nancy Wolverton at 573-718-4578.
Friday, October 14, 2016
TAILGATE PARTY TO BE HELD BEFORE MULES GAME TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will be playing in their regular season finale tonight at 7 pm against the Festus Tigers.
Prior to the game, River Radio, the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, and the Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club are hosting a tailgate party in the Mules Stadium Parking Lot beginning at 5 pm.
Tonight’s game is also the Pink-Out game, so during the tailgate party, River Radio will be handing out pink rally towels courtesy of Poplar Bluff Realty and Stinson Press.
There will also be food available from Buffalo Wild Wings.
The Mules Tailgate Party is sponsored by Poplar Bluff Realty, Medic One, First Choice Insurance, and Whitworth Gift Chest Jewelers.
MAN REPORTEDLY SHOT DURING ROBBERY IN MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
A man was shot Wednesday during a robbery in Mississippi County.
According to authorities, the victim said he was robbed by two men and then shot in the leg Wednesday night.
The victim was taken to an area hospital. The shooting is under investigation.
ONE KILLED IN TRACTOR WRECK IN BOLLINGER COUNTY
One man has died following a tractor wreck Thursday in Bollinger County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 39 year old Bradley Billinger, of Patton, was ejected from a tractor he was operating when it struck a hay bale and overturned.
Billinger was pronounced dead at the scene by Bollinger County Coroner Charlie Hutchings.
BROSELEY HOMECOMING SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The annual Broseley Homecoming event has been set for Saturday.
The Homecoming parade will begin at 10 am. Other events scheduled include breakfast at 6 am, the Big Ticket Auction at 11:30 am, and the Miss Broseley Beauty Pageant at 2 pm.
More information is available online at the Broseley Senior Community Center Facebook Page.
MAN ARRESTED IN POPLAR BLUFF IN CONNECTION TO COUNTERFEIT MONEY
Authorities have arrested a man in Poplar Bluff in connection to counterfeit money.
42 year old Shedric Anderson was arrested at an area residence on Wednesday. Officials also found printed bills along with counterfeiting equipment at the residence.
After being arrested, Anderson was taken to the Butler County Jail.
DONIPHAN MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE
A Doniphan man has been taken into custody on a felony drug charge.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 36 year old Van Evans was arrested Thursday afternoon on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
He also had a misdemeanor probation violation warrant out of Ripley County.
Following the arrest, Evans was held in the Doniphan City Jail.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S EVENT TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding an event in Poplar Bluff this weekend to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
The 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at McLane Park on Saturday, October 15th. Registration will begin at 8 am, followed by a ceremony at 9 am, and the walk at 9:30.
More information about the walk, including how to start a team, is available online at alz.org/walk.
INTERSTATE 55 REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH
Southbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction through the end of the month so contractor crews can perform pavement repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone will be located between mile markers 49 and 32.
Weather permitting; work will be performed from 6 am to 7 pm daily, through Monday, October 31st.
Thursday October 13, 2016
METH AND A FIREARM FOUND DURING SEARCH IN CORNINGA Corning man is facing charges following a search earlier this week.
Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller tells KWOC News that Clay County Deputies and the Corning Police Department executed a search on Monday at an address in Corning.
During the search, officers located around 40 to 45 grams of suspect methamphetamines and a loaded 40 caliber firearm.
Miller says that 34 year old Nicholas Kemp was arrested on felony drug and firearm charges.
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING SHOOTING DEATH IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS One man has died in connection to a shooting in Northeast Arkansas.
According to authorities, 33 year old Michael Angelo Scott was shot Tuesday night at a residence in Blytheville.
Scott later died at an area hospital. Authorities say the incident is under investigation.
BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED TODAY IN WILLIAMSVILLE Route 49 in Wayne County will be reduced with a 10 foot width restriction today so the City of Williamsville can install a pedestrian bridge.
The bridge will be located between Route A and County Road 415 over Williams Creek.
Work is scheduled today for 7 am to 5 pm.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER DRUGS FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP A Wardell man has been taken into custody after drugs were reportedly found during a traffic stop.
According to the Steele Police Department, officers found a bag containing purported methamphetamine during the stop earlier this week.
A 44 year old man from Wardell was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. The name of the man arrested was not released.
DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WARRANT A Dexter man is in custody following his arrest on a sexual misconduct warrant.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 24 year old Trenton Alexander Spencer was recently arrested on warrants for sodomy or attempted sodomy 1st degree and sexual misconduct involving a child.
Authorities say that no bond has been set and Spencer remained in jail as of this morning.
6TH ANNUAL NEELYVILLE FFA PULLIN’ FOR PINK EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND The Neelyville FFA will be holding their 6th annual Pullin’ For Pink event this weekend at Ray Clinton Park in Poplar Bluff.
Gates will open for the event at 6 pm with the pull beginning at 7 pm. In addition to the pull, there will also be a 50/50 Raffle and a trailer raffle. Proceeds from T-Shirts for the event will go to Susan G. Komen.
For more information, contact Jasa Hollis at 870-239-1369.
Tuesday October 11, 2016
FOUR ARRESTED ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANTS IN STODDARD COUNTY
Four people were recently taken into custody in Stoddard County on controlled substance warrants.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell us that 50 year old Gregory Gill and 44 year old Billy Sanders Jr., both of Bernie, along with 24 year old Stephanie Edwards, of Dexter, and 23 year old Jacob Tipton, of Bloomfield, were all arrested on warrants for possession of a controlled substance.
Authorities say that all four were still in custody as of this morning.
TWO INJURED IN HEAD ON COLLISION NEAR DONIPHAN
A Doniphan woman has been taken to a St. Louis hospital in connection to a collision in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 4:40 pm Monday around two miles west of Doniphan. A vehicle reportedly crossed the center line of Missouri Highway 21 and struck another vehicle head on.
The driver of the second vehicle, 43 year old Melissa Lane, of Doniphan, was seriously injured in the wreck. The driver of the first vehicle, 25 year old Jacob Browning, also of Doniphan, suffered minor injuries.
MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused or expired medication later this month.
The Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Puxico, and Doniphan Police Departments will all be taking part in the 12th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.
For more information or to find a collection site near you go online to www.dea.gov.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR TWO MEN IN CONNECTION TO THE FRAUDULANT USE OF A VOUCHER
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for two men and seeking the public’s help in finding them.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on September 27th, police received a complaint involving the fraudulent use of a missing Menard's rebate voucher.
Two males have been identified as persons who may have used the missing voucher and we have pictures of the men available on our Facebook page.
Anyone with information regarding the identity and location of these subjects is asked to contact Lieutenant Ralph Jefferson at the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
TEENAGER FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING WRECK
A Vanduser teenager suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon in a two vehicle wreck in Scott County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle, driven by a 15 year old male, was travelling northbound on US 61 when it reportedly crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle head on.
The teen was flown to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The driver of the second vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was taken to St. Francis Medical Center.
REPAIRS TO BEGIN TODAY ON ROUTE 60 IN CARTER AND SHANNON COUNTIES
Eastbound Route 60 in Shannon and Carter County will be reduced to one lane beginning today while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform joint and crack sealing on the roadway.
According to MODOT, the section of Route 60 to be reduced is located from County Road 60B to Route P.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 6:30 am to 5 pm each day.
POPLAR BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER AWARDED MINI-GRANT FROM MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
A Poplar Bluff teacher has been awarded a mini-grant from the Missouri State Teachers Association.
Junior High communication arts teacher Julie Gambill was one of 30 educators in the Southeast Region to receive the grant for student-centered materials.
Gambill purchased a tablet with the funding so students can use the camera to shoot stills and video that are transferable into various digital applications.
Monday October 10, 2016
PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN BUTLER COUNTYA Wappapello man has died after he was hit by a vehicle Sunday night in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 26 year old Charles Colbert III (the third) was attempting to cross Route T at around 9:30 pm Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle was 33 year old Brian Kearbey, of Poplar Bluff, who is a Sheriff’s Deputy in Butler County.
We spoke with Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs about the incident:
MARK DOBBS:
The entire situation being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol major crash team from all indications it looks like just a very tragic and unfortunate accident. We looked at some things the officer was going the appropriate speed. Don't appear to be anything that he could have done to avoid just want is a very tragic accident. I think the young man is crossing the road just overlooked the fact that there was oncoming traffic and it's just one of those things that you try to avoid but just a very unfortunate accident.
Dobbs would go on to say that Kearbey has been placed on paid leave during the investigation of the incident.
TWO FOUND DEAD FOLLOWING CAMPER TRAILER FIRE IN WAYNE COUNTY
Two people have been found dead in connection to a fire in Wayne County.
According to authorities, the fire occurred in the Wappapello area Saturday morning at a camper trailer. A nearby mobile home was also burglarized. An autopsy has been scheduled for this morning.
Two Neelyville residents were arrested Sunday, 30 year old Nicholas Suiter, and 25 year old Felicia Crumley. They are each facing charges of burglary, arson, and tampering with a motor vehicle.
Suiter is also facing a charge of 1st degree murder, while Crumley is also facing a charge of second degree murder.
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY, IN WRECK NEAR NAYLOR A Naylor man suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when his vehicle hit a tree in Ripley County.
According to the Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred on Missouri Highway 142 at around 1 pm Friday. A vehicle, driven by 41 year old Daniel Mitchell, ran off the side of the road, struck a tree, and caught fire.
Mitchell was seriously injured, while a three year old child suffered minor injuries in the wreck. Both were taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
BERNIE WOMAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK A Bernie woman has died in connection to a single vehicle wreck Saturday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 33 year old Rebeca Mead was driving on Route W, near Catron, when her vehicle ran off the side of the road and overturned.
Officials say the wreck occurred at around 5 am Saturday. Mead was later pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope.
WOMAN FLOWN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING WRECK IN PEMISCOT COUNTY A single vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon has resulted in a woman being flown to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31 year old Leann King, of Marion, Arkansas, was driving on Route D, in Pemiscot County, when her vehicle ran off the road, struck a ditch, and overturned.
King was seriously injured and was taken by Air Evac to Region One Health of Memphis, Tennessee. A five year old passenger received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital.
STODDARD COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARREST DUDLEY MAN ON SEXUAL ABUSE WARRANT Authorities in Stoddard County say a Dudley man has been taken into custody on a sexual abuse warrant.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 55 year old Ricky Lee Green Senior was recently arrested on a warrant for 1st degree sexual abuse.
Green’s bond was set at $25,000 cash.
STODDARD COUNTY SCHOOL RECIEVES NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was in Stoddard County last week to commend an area school for receiving a national award.
Richland High School has been named a 2016 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
The award, given to only 329 schools nationwide this year, honors schools whose students achieve at very high levels or who have made significant progress to close gaps in achievement.
Last year, Richland High School scored a perfect 100 on its MSIP 5 and had a 100 percent graduation rate. The MSIP 5 is the state’s school accountability system for reviewing and accrediting public school districts in Missouri.
Eight public schools and three private schools in Missouri have been honored as 2016 Blue Ribbon Schools.
DEADLINE COMING UP TO REGISTER TO VOTE We are less than a month away from the November general election and there is still time to make sure you are registered to vote.
According to the Missouri Secretary of State, in Missouri you can register to vote online at GoVoteMissouri.com. You can also register in person at your local county clerk’s office. The deadline to register to vote in Missouri is this Wednesday, October 12th.
For residents in Arkansas, today is your deadline to register. Voter registration forms are available at your local county clerk office. Additional information is available at the Arkansas Secretary of State website, sos.arkansas.gov.
Friday, October 7, 2016
ONE INJURED IN SHOOTING
One person was injured Thursday evening in a shooting.
Few details about the shooting are available; however Poplar Bluff police were searching for 26 year old Guy Michael Conner II in connection to the incident.
Conner was found later Thursday night. We will keep following this story for you and bring you updates when they become available.
MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME TO HONOR GENE BESS AS A MISSOURI SPORTS LEGEND
Gene Bess will be honored next month by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame will honor the longtime Three Rivers College basketball coach as a Missouri Sports Legend at the Enshrinement on Sunday, November 6th at the Show Me Center.
Bess, the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history, is receiving the Hall’s highest honor with a bronze bust. It eventually will be on display on the Legends Walkway, home to other bronze statues of Missouri greats such as Stan Musial, Whitey Herzog, Norm Stewart, and Ozzie Smith.
Poplar Bluff’s Eddie Moss was also selected for induction into the Hall. A 1967 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, Moss was a football standout at Poplar Bluff, Southeast Missouri State and the St. Louis Football Cardinals.
The 1979 and 1992 Three Rivers Community College men’s basketball teams, who won national championships in the NJCAA Tournament, will also be inducted into the hall.
Additionally, the Hall of Fame will bestow its President’s Award on Joe Scott, a Poplar Bluff attorney and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee who was a standout basketball player at the University of Missouri.
ELLINGTON MAN FACING METH CHARGE FOLLOWING ARREST IN STODDARD COUNTY
An Ellington man is facing a meth charge following his arrest Wednesday in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51 year old Gregory Hundelt was taken into custody Wednesday morning on a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Following the arrest, Hundelt was taken to the Stoddard County Jail on a 24 hour hold.
WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE THURSDAY NIGHT
Authorities have arrested a Southeast Missouri woman on a felony drug charge.
According to the Highway Patrol, 46 year old Angela Taylor, of Puxico, was arrested Thursday night in Wayne County on charges of driving while intoxicated and felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Following the arrest, Taylor was held in the Wayne County Jail.
STORM SIRENS TO BE TESTED TODAY AT NOON
Officials with the Butler County EMA and Poplar Bluff Police Department tell us that the outdoor warning system sirens will be tested today.
The storm sirens will be activated at noon.
The Police Department says that the actual sirens will be sounding today and not a recording of “God Bless America.”
WHOLE KIDS OUTREACH FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Preparations are underway for the annual Whole Kids Outreach Fall Festival.
Officials tell us that festival is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th, with registration beginning at 9:30 am.
Everyone is invited to attend and there will be games, prizes, pony rides, and a free lunch.
Whole Kids Outreach is located on Highway 21, six miles south of Ellington. For more information, call 573-663- 3257.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS
Officials have set the dates for the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new Poplar Bluff Middle and High Schools.
The ceremony for the middle school will begin at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 11th, at the Victory Lane facility.
The senior high school ceremony will be held two days later at the Oak Grove facility, also beginning at 4 pm.
Following each ceremony, the public will be allowed to tour the buildings.
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Source: Poplar Bluff Mules
Thursday October 6, 2016
POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff man has been sentenced on a sexual abuse charge in Stoddard County.
Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Oliver tells KWOC News that Charles Labarre was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the offense of Sexual Abuse involving a minor.
Labarre had previously pleaded guilty to statutory sodomy in the first degree in August of 2009, and was found by the Court to be a Predatory Sexual Offender.
Oliver says that when a defendant is found to be a Predatory Sexual Offender, a life sentence is for the duration of the person’s natural life.
Labarre will be ineligible for parole until he has served at least 20 years imprisonment.
MALDEN MAN ARRESTED ON FEDERAL INDICTMENT FOR DISTRIBUTING METH
A Malden man is in custody on a federal meth indictment.
According to the Malden Police Department, on Wednesday, officers arrested Corneilius M. Porter on a federal indictment for two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.
Porter is being held without bond at the Malden Police Station, awaiting extradition.
HAYTI WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Hayti woman has been flown to a Memphis hospital following a single vehicle wreck Wednesday evening.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the vehicle ran off the side of Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County and struck numerous posts of the median barrier cable.
The driver, 61 year old Jann Guinn, suffered serious injuries in the wreck. Her current condition was not available.
WOMAN REPORTEDLY CAUGHT COMMITING BURGLARY IN POPLAR BLUFF
A woman is facing a burglary charge after she was reportedly caught in the act Tuesday in Poplar Bluff.
We spoke with Lieutenant Darron Moore with the Poplar Bluff Police Department about the arrest.
DARRON MOORE:
On Tuesday, officers responded to the 2300 block of Mangold in reference to someone breaking into a storage shed. Upon arrival officers located two adults, with a 4 year old child removing items from the shed. A witness reported seeing Courtnee Whitworth pry the lock from the storage shed. The property owner stated Whitworth did not have permission to enter the shed. Whitworth was placed under arrest for burglary and an outstanding warrant for failure to appear from the Poplar Bluff Municipal Court. The child was released her grandmother.
TWO ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION TO AN AUGUST BURGLARY IN STEELE
Steele Police officials say that two arrests have been made in connection to an August burglary.
According to Steele Police Chief Billy Joe Stanfield, officials attempted to make contact with 23 year old William Cook on September 30th, when Cook then took off running. After a short foot pursuit, Cook was arrested on an active Pemiscot County warrant charging him with Burglary 1st degree and felony stealing.
The next day, officers also arrested 23 year old Jordan Johnson on a warrant for Burglary 1st degree and felony stealing.
Following the arrests, both Cook and Johnson were taken to the Pemiscot County Jail.
Stanfield says the two arrests are a result of an incident on August 23rd where a house was burglarized.
EIGHT POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR ALL DISTRICT CHOIR
Eight students from Poplar Bluff High School were recently chosen to participate in the 2016 Southeast Missouri All-District Choir.
Ross Dare, Alivia and Bethany Jenson, Allison Knowlton and Aaron Taylor will perform with the ninth and 10th grade choir, while Hunter Ellis, Ariel Judd and Shelby Ross will join the 11th and 12th grade choir on Saturday, November 12th, at Cape Central High School.
The eight were selected following an audition held on September 24th. The juniors and seniors selected will also have the opportunity to try out for the All-State Choir.
Wednesday October 5, 2016
TWO YEAR OLD CHILD DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE
A young child has died in Southeast Missouri after they were hit by a vehicle.
According to Senath authorities, the two year old child was hit in their driveway Tuesday evening.
The child later died at an area hospital.
SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR SUSPECT IN CONNECTION TO AN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT A search is underway for a suspect in an alleged sexual assault in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Blytheville Police Department, police are looking for Duan Harris in connection to the sexual assault of a woman last week.
Authorities say that Harris should be considered dangerous and anybody who knows his whereabouts should contact the Blytheville Police Department at 870-763-4491.
MOTORISTS ADVISED TO BE AWARE OF FARM VEHICLES ON AREA ROADS Many area farmers are in the process of harvesting their crops and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be prepared for heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways.
When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, remember to slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
Officials say that collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Be sure to watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
According to the Highway Patrol, there were a total of 209 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment in 2015. In those crashes six people were killed and 165 were injured.
TWO FACING MURDER CHARGE IN CONNECTION TO POLICE CHASE Two people who were taken into custody following a police chase in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are now facing a murder charge.
According to the Arkansas State Police, on Sunday a stolen vehicle was involved in a pursuit with Kennett Police that crossed into Arkansas.
At approximately 10:35 am that morning, a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the stolen car near Rector on U.S. 49. As the pursuit entered the city, the deputy’s patrol car collided with another vehicle unrelated to the pursuit.
84 year old Sadine Dixon, of Rector, was killed in the collision. The deputy was injured and taken to an area hospital.
36 year old Robert Huffines, of Holcomb and 32 year old Lea Mamino, of Collinsville, Illinois were later arrested after the chase ended in Paragould.
They are both facing charges including 1st degree murder, theft by receiving, and fleeing a vehicle.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS POLICE WARNING ABOUT PHONE SCAMMERS Authorities in Northeast Arkansas are warning area residents about scammers who are claiming to be with the IRS.
According to the Paragould Police Department, the scammers are calling from an out of state phone number and claiming to be a Paragould police officer with a warrant for the person being called.
The scammers are also using the names of actual Paragould police officers in an attempt to add some legitimacy to their scam.
The caller will typically attempt to get the potential victim to purchase gift cards or iTunes cards to satisfy the payment of the fine that they insist exists.
Paragould Police Officials say that you should hang up the phone if you get one of these calls.
ALLEY SPRING TO HOST HAUNTING IN THE HILLS THIS WEEKEND Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be hosting the Haunting in the Hills event this weekend.
The event will be held on Friday and Saturday at Alley Spring near Eminence.
On Friday night attendees can learn about Ozark tales and superstitions with multiple storytelling and skit sessions from 6 to 9:30 pm.
There will be multiple craft demonstrations from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, including apple butter making, basket weaving, blacksmithing, soap making, square dancing, and woodworking.
For more information, visit the Ozark National Scenic Riverways website at www.nps.gov/ozar.
ROAD REPAIRS UNDERWAY IN WAYNE COUNTY Southbound US 67 in Wayne County is being reduced to one lane so Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete repairs.
The work zone is located from County Road 216 to Route 49.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled for today and tomorrow from 7 am to 2:30 pm each day.
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Lake Road October newsletter encourages parents to participate in fundraiser
Lake Road Elementary's Believe Kids Fall Fundraiser is in full swing. With your help, we will be raising $5,000 for playground equipment and various student activities. We are asking every family to participate by selling at least 10 items. See the front page of the newsletter for websites, important ...read more
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O’Neal School holds school spirit shirt fundraiser
Be sure to check your student's backpack! We are sending home fliers for our school spirit shirt fundraiser. All money raised will go to PTO for the purchase of technology and/or playground equipment for our school. There are 3 easy ways to order a shirt: Online- spiritandpride.com *school ID 162802 ...read more
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Mules Café releases October menu
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Tuesday October 4, 2016
MAN FOUND IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS AND DRUGS IN POPLAR BLUFF
A Poplar Bluff man is facing multiple charges after he was found in possession of drugs and firearms.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley tells KWOC News that officers arrested 60 year old Michael Woods on Saturday.
We spoke with Chief Whiteley about the arrest.
DANNY WHITELEY:
On Saturday at approximately 6:30 p.m. a concerned citizen saw something suspicious at a house located at 717 Ethel Street. Our officers were dispatched and came in contact with a subject who was later identified as Michael Woods of Poplar Bluff. The reporting party thought it might be a burglary in progress and when our officers contacted the subject they saw a taser, which they asked him put down and a pat down for weapons revealed a couple of knives and a handgun. He was placed in custody at that time. Later there were items of crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and morphine that were on his person. A further search of the motorcycle he was on revealed another handgun all of which were seized and this subject placed under arrest for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful use of a firearm. This will continue to be an ongoing investigation, we believe he may have some felony convictions in the past we will submit this to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for further disposition. A couple things, one you’ve got a person with a criminal history that has dope on them, have handguns in their possession, and at a house, that can turn out to be a dangerous situation anytime. I want to commend the public that helped us on this thing, paying attention, and not getting involved as sometimes happens. We are no better than the community that we police and their cooperation and I certainly want to thank them for paying attention, for stepping up, and being counted in advising this situation. This could have turned into a deadly occurrence and by their proactive response, it turned out good.
Following the arrest, Woods was transported to the Butler County Justice Center.
TWO POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON FELONY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGES
Two Poplar Bluff residents were taken into custody over the weekend on felony controlled substance charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, both 47 year old John Peters and 37 year old Jennifer Hampton were arrested Saturday night in Stoddard County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Hampton is also facing a charge of felony tampering with evidence.
Both arrestees were taken to the Stoddard County Jail on a 24 hour hold.
HIGHWAY 60 TO BE REDUCED FOR ROAD REPAIRS THIS WEEK
US 60 in Carter and Shannon Counties will be reduced to one lane this week while crews perform joint and crack sealing on the roadway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, work is scheduled for today through Thursday from 7 am to 3:30 pm each day.
The work zone is located from Route P in Carter County to 1 mile east of Winona.
7TH ANNUAL WAYNE COUNTY FAIR SCHEUDLED FOR THIS WEEKEND
The 7th Annual Wayne County Fair has been scheduled for this weekend.
A truck pull has been set for 6 pm on the opening day of the fair on Friday.
Events scheduled for Saturday include the logger games, the bench dog show, the pedal tractor pull, and more.
Sunday will begin with the Cowboy Church at 10 am, followed by the horse show, ATV drag race, and antique tractor show. For more information, call 573-778-2371.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES EARLY THIS MORNING
A Poplar Bluff man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest early Tuesday morning in Wayne County.
According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 47 year old Bobby Brown was taken into custody shortly before 2 am on felony charges of resisting arrest by fleeing, possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Brown is also facing charges of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
GOVERNOR PARDONS MAN CONVICTED OF BURGLARY AND STEALING IN STODDARD COUNTY
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced a total of 14 pardons last Friday, including one for a man who was convicted on multiple charges in Stoddard County.
One of the pardons went to David Newell, who was placed on a two-year term of probation after being convicted in 1970 in Stoddard County of burglary and stealing.
According to Nixon, Newell successfully completed probation and went on to work for more than three decades at a food processing plant. He is currently retired.
TWO ORAN RESIDENTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of two Oran residents on drug related charges.
Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells KWOC News that deputies and investigators executed a search warrant Sunday evening at a residence in Oran.
During the search officials located a brown powdery substance and a crystal like substance which both field tested positive for methamphetamine. Articles of drug paraphernalia, numerous prescription narcotics, and marijuana were also found.
Walter says that both 48 year old Joseph Arnold and 46 year old Joie Green were taken into custody on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route 25 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs
The work zone will be located between Broadway Road and Route 62.
Work is scheduled to be conducted from 7 am to 6 pm.
Monday October 3, 2016
ONE KILLED, FOUR INJURED, IN FIVE VEHICLE WRECK IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
A Kennett man was pronounced dead at the scene of a five vehicle wreck Sunday night.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the wreck occurred at around 8:20 pm on US Highway 412.
42 year old Eddie Spriggs, of Kennett, was killed in the wreck. Four others were injured, including 54 year old Herman Sheperd, of Caruthersville, who received serious injuries and was flown to a Memphis hospital.
ONE KILLED IN CRASH IN CONNECTION TO POLICE PURSUIIT
There were two motor vehicle wrecks Sunday in connection to a police pursuit in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, a stolen vehicle was involved in a pursuit with Kennett Police Sunday morning that crossed into Arkansas.
At approximately 10:35 am, a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the stolen car near Rector on U.S. 49. As the pursuit entered the city, the deputy’s patrol car collided with another vehicle unrelated to the pursuit.
84 year old Sadine Dixon, of Rector, was killed in the collision. The deputy was injured and taken to an area hospital.
The pursuit, involving State Police and local law enforcement agencies, continued into Paragould and ended shortly after 11 am when the stolen vehicle collided with a concrete retaining wall.
Officials say the driver was identified as 36 year old Robert Huffines, of Holcomb. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as 32 year old Lea Mamino, of Collinsville, Illinois. Both were taken into custody and held in the Greene County Jail.
WILLIAMSVILLE WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONIES FOLLOWING ARREST IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Williamsville woman was taken into custody Sunday night on multiple felony charges.
According to authorities, 21 year old Kelli Atchison was arrested at around 10:30 pm in Butler County on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.
Atchison is also facing a charge of interfering with investigation. Following the arrest, she was taken to the Butler County Jail.
MAN FACING METH CHARGE OUT OF RIPLEY COUNTY
Authorities have arrested a Doniphan man in Ripley County on a meth related charge.
According to the Highway Patrol, 32 year old Matthew Cannon was taken into custody Sunday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cannon was transported to the Doniphan Police Department, following the arrest.
TENNESSEE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A fugitive who has been on the run for over a decade has reportedly been captured in Southeast Missouri.
Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tell us that in November of 2005, detectives with the Springfield Police Department obtained warrants charging a man, who used the false identity of Joe Anthony Mercado Ortiz, with 4 counts of child rape and 5 counts of aggravated sexual battery.
Ortiz was arrested on November 15th, 2005, and was released after posting bond. One week later, Ortiz failed to appear in court at his appointed time, and a warrant was issued for him.
On Friday, officers with the Hayti Police Department located and arrested the man known as Joe Anthony Mercado Ortiz at an area hotel.
Officials say that the subject’s real identity is still unknown, but officers were able to identify him based on tattoos. He was booked in the Pemiscot Sheriff’s Office while awaiting extradition to Tennessee.
PUBLIC TIP LEADS TO ARREST OF ESCAPED SCOTT COUNTY INMATE
An inmate who escaped from custody last week from the Scott County Jail has been captured.
Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter says that a tip from the public led to the arrest of 31 year old Joshua A. Musgrove.
Musgrove escaped from custody at about 3:30 pm Thursday while he was being returned from a court appearance.
Sheriff Walter says Musgrove was taken back into custody without incident.
HOLCOMB TEENAGER KILLED IN HEAD ON COLLISION
One man has died, while another is injured, following a head on collision near Holcomb.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred Sunday evening on Highway 153 in Dunklin County.
A vehicle, driven by 32 year old Margarito Gallegos, of Columbia, Missouri, reportedly crossed the center line of the highway and struck another vehicle head on.
The driver of the second vehicle, 18 year old Caleb Wilcox, of Holcomb, was taken by air to a Memphis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Gallegos was taken to an area hospital with moderate injuries.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route DD in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs
The section of roadway to be affected is located between Route 53 and County Road 228.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 7 am to 5 pm daily.
Friday, September 30, 2016
INMATE ESCAPES FROM SCOTT COUNTY JAIL A search is underway in the Scott County area after an inmate escaped Thursday afternoon from the Scott County Jail.
Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells us that 31 year old Joshua Musgroves escaped from custody at about 3:30 PM while he was being returned from a court appearance.
Musgroves, who is considered dangerous, was being held in the Scott County Jail on charges of assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon.
A picture of Musgroves is available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS One man has died following a single vehicle wreck Thursday night in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 22 year old Keeven Pankey, of Reyno, was driving east on Highway 328 in Randolph County when his vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch, and overturned.
Pankey was ejected during the wreck and later pronounced dead at the scene.
DRIVER PASSES OUT WHILE SMOKING SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA Two people were arrested Wednesday in Kennett on Synthetic Marijuana charges.
Shortly after 2 pm Wednesday, officers observed a vehicle swerving on Route VV and then a passenger jumping out of the vehicle while it was still moving.
When the vehicle came to a stop, officers learned that the driver had passed out after smoking synthetic marijuana while driving. Officers searched the vehicle and found an undisclosed amount of synthetic marijuana.
31 year old Meagan Crow, of Kennett, was arrested for driving while intoxicated-drugs and for possession of synthetic marijuana.
Later that day, officers with the Kennett Police Department arrested 26 year old Damon Armstrong, also of Kennett. Armstrong was arrested on several counts of distribution of synthetic marijuana on housing authority property and distribution of synthetic marijuana near a public school or park.
Police officials did not say if the two arrests were connected to each other.
FRIDAY AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR The BBQ Contest is one of the headline events for tonight at the Butler County Fair.
The Fair has been set up at Ray Clinton Park in Poplar Bluff. A flag retirement ceremony is also scheduled for tonight as well as the open rodeo, and the continuation of the fried pie eating contest, the carnival, and the Butler County’s Got Talent show.
More information, along with a list of events and times, is available online at ButlerFair.org.
7TH ANNUAL IRON HORSE FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND Downtown Poplar Bluff will be the location for the 7th Annual Iron Horse Festival on Saturday.
The festival will kick off at 6 am with a pancake breakfast at the Historic Train Depot. The Iron Horse Festival Run will also be held in the morning beginning at First United Methodist Church.
Other events scheduled throughout the day include the Veteran Ceremony, the Iron Horse Car Show, the Dog Show, and the Kid Zone.
For more information, check out the Iron Horse Festival on Facebook.
25TH QULIN HOMECOMING TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND The 25th Qulin Homecoming has been scheduled for Saturday.
Homecoming will begin with the opening ceremony at 9:30 am. Up next will be the Kid's Parade, followed by the Homecoming Parade.
Officials say that a cake auction will also be held during homecoming, with proceeds going to the Qulin Cemetery.
More information is available online at the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.
INMATE ESCAPES FROM SCOTT COUNTY JAIL
A search is underway in the Scott County area after an inmate escaped Thursday afternoon from the Scott County Jail.
Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells us that 31 year old Joshua Musgroves escaped from custody at about 3:30 PM while he was being returned from a court appearance.
Musgroves, who is considered dangerous, was being held in the Scott County Jail on charges of assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon.
A picture of Musgroves is available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
One man has died following a single vehicle wreck Thursday night in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 22 year old Keeven Pankey, of Reyno, was driving east on Highway 328 in Randolph County when his vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a ditch, and overturned.
Pankey was ejected during the wreck and later pronounced dead at the scene.
DRIVER PASSES OUT WHILE SMOKING SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA
Two people were arrested Wednesday in Kennett on Synthetic Marijuana charges.
Shortly after 2 pm Wednesday, officers observed a vehicle swerving on Route VV and then a passenger jumping out of the vehicle while it was still moving.
When the vehicle came to a stop, officers learned that the driver had passed out after smoking synthetic marijuana while driving. Officers searched the vehicle and found an undisclosed amount of synthetic marijuana.
31 year old Meagan Crow, of Kennett, was arrested for driving while intoxicated-drugs and for possession of synthetic marijuana.
Later that day, officers with the Kennett Police Department arrested 26 year old Damon Armstrong, also of Kennett. Armstrong was arrested on several counts of distribution of synthetic marijuana on housing authority property and distribution of synthetic marijuana near a public school or park.
Police officials did not say if the two arrests were connected to each other.
FRIDAY AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR
The BBQ Contest is one of the headline events for tonight at the Butler County Fair.
The Fair has been set up at Ray Clinton Park in Poplar Bluff. A flag retirement ceremony is also scheduled for tonight as well as the open rodeo, and the continuation of the fried pie eating contest, the carnival, and the Butler County’s Got Talent show.
More information, along with a list of events and times, is available online at ButlerFair.org.
7TH ANNUAL IRON HORSE FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Downtown Poplar Bluff will be the location for the 7th Annual Iron Horse Festival on Saturday.
The festival will kick off at 6 am with a pancake breakfast at the Historic Train Depot. The Iron Horse Festival Run will also be held in the morning beginning at First United Methodist Church.
Other events scheduled throughout the day include the Veteran Ceremony, the Iron Horse Car Show, the Dog Show, and the Kid Zone.
For more information, check out the Iron Horse Festival on Facebook.
25TH QULIN HOMECOMING TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
The 25th Qulin Homecoming has been scheduled for Saturday.
Homecoming will begin with the opening ceremony at 9:30 am. Up next will be the Kid's Parade, followed by the Homecoming Parade.
Officials say that a cake auction will also be held during homecoming, with proceeds going to the Qulin Cemetery.
More information is available online at the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.
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Thursday September 29, 2016
AUTHORITIES ARREST WILLIAMSVILLE MAN ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS
A Williamsville man was taken into custody Wednesday morning on multiple warrants.
Officials with the Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 38 year old Michael Morey was arrested in Wayne County on a warrant from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on larceny as well as a warrant from the Poplar Bluff Police Department for failure to appear on shoplifting.
Morey is also facing charges of resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while suspended.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING FELONY METHAMETHAPINE CHARGE
Authorities in Butler County have arrested a Poplar Bluff man on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 27 year old Frederick Meyer was taken into custody Wednesday morning on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.
Meyer also reportedly had a warrant from the Poplar Bluff Police Department. Following the arrest, Meyer was taken to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office on a 12 hour hold.
REPAIRS COMPLETED ON BUTLER COUNTY LEVEE THAT WAS BREACHED DURING THE AUGUST FLOODING
Repairs have been completed on a levee that was breached during the flooding we experienced last month in Butler County.
The breach in the Black River levee was located near County Road 607 and resulted in the flooding of parts of Highway 53 in August.
ANNUAL WOMEN AWARE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD TODAY AT BLACK RIVER COLISEUM
The 29th Annual Women Aware conference will be held today at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff.
The daylong conference will begin at 8 am and include 20 breakout sessions, 50 exhibits, and a catered lunch.
The Keynote speaker will be bestselling author, performer, and motivational speaker, Nicole Johnson.
The registration fee for the conference is $50; you can find more information online at WomenAwareInc.com or by calling 573-718-9482.
SHOTS FIRED TUESDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are investigating an incident where multiple shots were fired on Tuesday.
The incident reportedly occurred on the 800 block of Poplar Street Tuesday afternoon. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene but there have been no injuries reported.
Two men had allegedly pulled guns and one of them fired at the vehicle the other was in. Police are searching for a suspect in the case.
INDIANA LANDSCAPING COMPANY CITED IN DEATH OF CREWMAN NEAR POPLAR BLUFF
An Indiana Landscaping Company has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration in connection to the death of a ground crewman near Poplar Bluff in July.
23 year old Tyler Halsey died after being hospitalized with a core body temperature above 108 degrees. OSHA investigators determined the employee collapsed after working more than nine hours in the direct sun when the heat index reached 110 degrees.
OSHA has issued his employer Townsend Tree Service Company LLC of Muncie, Indiana, one serious citation and proposed penalties of $12,471.
SIKESTON MAN FACING FELONY DRUG CHARGE
A Sikeston man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest earlier this week.
Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells KWOC News that on Tuesday, deputies received a call of careless and imprudent driver on State Highway HH.
The suspect vehicle was later located at an area business. Deputies arrived and identified the driver as 28 year old Caleb Smith. He was placed under arrest due to the traffic offenses.
Deputies later located a white crystal substance, weighing 3.61 grams, and a glass smoking pipe with white residue in Smith’s vehicle.
The white crystal substance and smoking pipe field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Smith was transported to the Scott County Jail and has been charged with the possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia along with the traffic offenses.
THURSDAY AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIR
The Butler County Fair is moving from the Black River Coliseum to Ray Clinton Park today.
Multiple events are scheduled for tonight at the fair, including the fried pie eating contest, gospel entertainment, the petting zoo, and the coyote hunter monster truck ride.
Tonight will also mark the opening of the carnival and the Butler County’s Got Talent show.
For more information, along with event times, go online to www.ButlerFair.org.
Wednesday September 28, 2016
MAN FACING CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO THEFT AT POPLAR BLUFF BUSINESS
A Doniphan man is facing charges in connection to a reported theft at a Poplar Bluff business.
Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us more about the incident.
JOSH STEWART:
On Saturday, September 24th at approximately 9:50 p.m. employees of Hastings book store reported the theft of approximately $1,800 of merchandise. Upon viewing surveillance footage officers were able to identify the suspect as Edward Ormsby, 29, of Doniphan. Additionally two witnesses followed the suspect vehicle from the lot of Hastings. While doing so Ormsby brandished a handgun and begin firing it in the direction of the witnesses. At this point the witnesses discontinued following Ormsby. Area search was subsequently conducted and Mr. Ormsby was not located. He was later arrested by Dent County authorities and transported back to Poplar Bluff.
Ormsby is facing charges including armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
AUTHORITIES FIND INMATE WHO ESCAPED FROM MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
Updating a story we brought to you earlier this week, an inmate who escaped custody this past weekend in Southeast Missouri has been arrested.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, 49 year old Edward Lusk was arrested Tuesday evening by Stoddard County Deputies after a lengthy foot pursuit. A deputy received minor injuries during the apprehension. Officials say Lusk was found at a residence just east of Dexter.
Lusk had escaped from the Mississippi County Detention Center on Saturday.
RELAY FOR LIFE OF BUTLER COUNTY TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY
An event for Relay for Life of Butler County has been scheduled for Friday.
Relay for Life is a 6 hour fundraising event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society. There will be inspiring speakers, food, entertainment, chance drawings, items for sale, and more.
The event will be held Friday from 6 pm to midnight at Fred M. Morrow stadium in Poplar Bluff.
More information and a sign up link is available online at www.RelayForLife.org/ButlerPoplarBluffMO.
SHOPLIFTING REPORT LEADS TO DRUG ARREST IN KENNETT
Kennett police arrested an area man Monday on a drug charge while investigating a shoplifting report.
According to the Kennett Police Department, officers were dispatched to an area convenience store on Monday to take a report of a shoplifting.
The suspect, who was identified as William Jones, of Kennett, was found a short time later. While searching the suspect, officers located the stolen property along with a felony amount of narcotics.
Jones was arrested on charges of stealing and felony possession of a controlled substance.
ALMOST ONE MILLION DOLLAR GRANT ANNOUNCED FOR CITY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A Dunklin County city will receive almost one million dollars in grant money to expand access to quality early childhood education opportunities.
Governor Jay Nixon has announced that the Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded a $999,924 Community Development Block Grant to the city of Senath.
The grant will go to construct a new 16,100 square foot Head Start and Early Head Start Center. Nixon says the center will create 108 early learning slots for area low-income families.
FOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD AT UPCOMING MARTINA MCBRIDE CONCERT
Martina McBride will be doing more than just performing her hit songs at her upcoming Poplar Bluff concert.
A food drive will also be held during the concert as a part of McBride’s Team Music is Love charity initiative. The charity will be teaming up with the Bread Shed and Southeast Missouri Food Bank for the food drive.
The concert, a stop on McBride’s Love Unleashed Tour, will be held at the Black River Coliseum on October 14th.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TODAY FOR FUTURE CLASS TRIP FOR POPLAR BLUFF 8TH GRADERS
An informational meeting has been scheduled for today in preparation for a class trip for Poplar Bluff 8th graders.
A class trip to Washington, D.C. for eighth graders is being planned for May 30th to June 3rd, 2017.
An informational meeting for parents interested in registering their students has been scheduled for 6 pm today in the Junior High gymnasium.