Thursday, November 3, 2016

   

DEXTER MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK

A Dexter man has been flown to an area hospital following a single vehicle wreck in Stoddard County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 62 year old Eddie Bowman was driving a vehicle that ran off of County Road 624, struck an embankment, and overturned.

The wreck occurred at approximately 6:30 pm Wednesday evening near Dudley.

Bowman suffered serious injuries and was flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital.

 

TWO POPLAR BLUFF BASEBALL PLAYERS TO SIGN NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT TODAY

Two Poplar Bluff Senior Baseball players will be signing their national letters of intent at a ceremony today at the High School.

Both Tanner Tibbs and Ronin Rice will sign the letters of intent to play college baseball at Lindenwood University-Belleville next year.

The ceremony will be held this morning at 10:30 am on the stage of the Poplar Bluff High School Cafeteria.

 

HOTLINE ESTABLISHED FOR HANDLING ELECTION FRAUD AND VOTING RIGHTS CALLS

With the election coming up next week the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri has established a hotline for election fraud and voting rights calls.

United States Attorney Richard Callahan tells us that the hotline will be for citizens to call on election day regarding complaints of possible election fraud, voter intimidation, and any other forms of election abuses.

Hotline calls will be answered by Assistant United States Attorneys from the time the polls open at 6 am until the polls close at 7 pm. The Hotline number is 314-539-7733.

Callahan says that the St. Louis FBI field office will also have special agents available to receive allegations of election fraud and other election abuses on election day. The St. Louis FBI field office can be reached at 314-589-2500.

 

POPLAR BLUFF CHURCH TO HOST VETERANS DEDICATION SERVICE THIS WEEKEND

An area church has announced they will be hosting a veteran’s dedication service this weekend.

1st General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff will be holding their 2nd Annual Veteran's Dedication Service this Sunday beginning at 10:30 am.

In addition to veterans, the church is also including public servants such as law enforcement, fire fighters, EMT, paramedics, and 1st responders in the service.

1st General Baptist Church is located at 1801 North Main Street in Poplar Bluff.

 

TWO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LICESNSE OFFICE CONTRACTS UP FOR BID

Two Southeast Missouri license offices could soon be under new management.

According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, The Missouri Office of Administration is now accepting management contract bids for the Doniphan and Kennett License offices.

In the 2016 Fiscal Year, each office had more than 31,000 transactions which generated over $100,000 in agent processing fees.

The deadline for bids to be submitted is November 28th.

More information is available online at the Missouri Department of Revenue website.

 

8TH ANNUAL HOWLING AT THE MOON SCHEUDLED FOR TOMORROW NIGHT

The Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri is preparing for the fall benefit tomorrow night.

“Howling at the Moon,” the 8th annual fall benefit for the AWA is scheduled for 6 to 10 pm Friday night at the Westwood Center in Poplar Bluff.

Tickets will be available at the door with proceeds going towards building a no-kill animal shelter. There will be dinner, beverages, and a silent auction at the event. Live Entertainment will be provided by “Thin Blue Line.”

For more information, visit www.AWASEMO.org

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

DONIPHAN WOMAN CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF STATUTORY SODOMY

Authorities say that a Doniphan woman is facing statutory sodomy charges following her arrest yesterday.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 30 year old Calista Cates was taken into custody Tuesday in connection to an investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office.

The Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has formally charged Cates with three counts of statutory sodomy - 2nd degree.

Cates bond has been set at $50,000.

OVER 11 THOUSAND DEER KILLED DURING EARLY YOUTH HUNTING SEASON

Youth hunters in Missouri checked over 11,000 deer during the early youth portion of the 2016 deer season.

Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation tell us that hunters age 6 through 15 checked 11,171 deer on during the season on October 29th and 30th.

The overall number is down from last year’s harvest total, which was 13,583 for the early youth portion.

The top counties were Osage with 253 deer checked, Howell with 246, and Franklin with 242. Ripley County was fourth with 225 deer checked.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING FELONY METH CHARGES

Authorities in Carter County have arrested an area man on multiple felony charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28 year old Kody Davis, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested shortly after 11 am Tuesday on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.

Davis also reportedly had a warrant out of Carter County for assault and other miscellaneous traffic offenses.

Following the arrest, he was held in the Carter County Jail.

BERNIE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON SEXUAL ABUSE WARRANT

Stoddard County authorities tell us that a Bernie man has been arrested on a sexual abuse warrant.

Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department say that 70 year old Danny Lee Freed was recently arrested on a warrant for 1st degree sexual abuse.

Additional details about the warrant were not given.

Freed’s bond was set at $12,500.

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN CONNECTION TO THEFT COMPLAINT AT AREA BUSINESS

Poplar Bluff police are searching for a suspect in connection to an area theft report.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on October 22nd officers took a theft complaint at Hopper's Service.

Police have released a picture of a suspect in the case which is currently available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s name and/or location is asked to contact Officer Woodruff at 573-785-5776 extension 1360.

MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON FELONY GUN AND DRUG CHARGES

A St. Louis man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in southeast Missouri on felony gun and drug charges.

According to authorities, 28 year old Simmeon Roberson was taken into custody shortly after noon Tuesday on felony charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana.

Following the arrest, Roberson was held in the New Madrid County Jail.

CHARTWELLS TO TAKE OVER BACKPACKS FOR FRIDAY PROGRAM

Chartwells School Dining Services has announced it will be taking over the Backpacks for Friday program in the Poplar Bluff School District.

Food Services Director Dixie Harden says the program will be supplying district families in need with food for the weekend beginning on New Year's Day. The program was previously done by the Bread Shed.

The announcement was made during the third annual Bright Futures symposium on October 28th.

Tuesday November 1, 2016

MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGE IN POPLAR BLUFFA report made over the weekend has led to the arrest of an area man on a child molestation charge.

Detective Danny Hicks with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us more.

DANNY HICKS:

On Saturday evening, approximately, 7 p.m. I was notified of a child molestation complaint at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Upon arrival I made contact with four-year-old victim and the victim's mother. Accusations were made that 52 year old Willard McCullum had inappropriately touched the four-year-old victim. I was given an address and made contact with McCullum in the 800 block of Davis Street. McCullum was subsequently arrested and transported to the station for questioning. During questioning McCullum admitted to the charge of child molestation, inappropriately touching the four-year-old. Due to the statement from the victim and the admission by the suspect, Willard McCullum, he was arrested, transported, and lodged in the Butler County Justice Center on the charge of child molestation first-degree.

 

84 YEAR OLD MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK An 84 year old man has died following a single vehicle wreck over the weekend in Dunklin County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Clay Charlton, of Kennett, was driving on County Road 725 when his vehicle travelled off the roadway and struck a ditch.

The Highway Patrol did not specify what caused Charlton’s vehicle to run off of the County Road.

Charlton was taken to a Kennett hospital where he was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon.

 

TWO ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY FOR POSSESESSION OF ECSTASY Two Illinois women were taken into custody Monday morning in Southeast Missouri on a felony drug charge.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 21 year old Kayla Frank, of Washington, Illinois, and 20 year old Hannah Lichius, of Normal, Illinois, were each arrested shortly after 10 am Monday in Wayne County.

Both are facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – ecstasy. Following the arrests, the women were taken to the Wayne County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

REPUBLICAN NOMINEES FOR MISSOURI GOVERNOR AND UNITED STATES SENATE TO BE IN POPLAR BLUFF TODAY We are one week away from Election Day, and the Republican nominees for the United States Senate and Missouri Governor will both be campaigning today in Poplar Bluff.

Eddy Justice, Chairman of the Butler County Republican Party, tells KWOC News that Senator Roy Blunt will be appearing at 10 am this morning at Gamma Labs.

At 4 pm, Republican Gubernatorial nominee Eric Greitens will be at the Hampton Inn in Poplar Bluff.

Justice says that these are the last scheduled political gatherings in Butler County for this election cycle.

 

ONE DEAD FOLLOWING WRECK IN CLAY COUNTY A Northeast Arkansas man is dead after he was ejected from his vehicle during a single vehicle wreck Monday morning.

According to the Arkansas State Police, 42 year old Lance Mason, of Pocahontas, was ejected from his vehicle when he failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 211 in Clay County and overturned.

Mason was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Rick Ermert.

 

TWO TAKEN INTO CUSODY IN CONNECTION TO INCIDENT AT POPLAR BLUFF BUSINESS Two people have been taken into custody and Poplar Bluff officials are searching for a third in connection to a incident over the weekend at a Poplar Bluff business.

KWOC News spoke with Detective Joey Woodruff with the Poplar Bluff Police Department about the incident.

JOEY WOODRUFF:

On Saturday morning, around 2:15 am, Officer Bates was flagged down by a motorist who believed someone was inside the business of Will's Automotive Machine Shop. Officer Bates responded to the business and observed three unidentified people exiting. Further inspection of the business revealed the pane of the front door had been kicked out. During an area search for the subjects, several juveniles were located behind a neighboring residence. At the arrival of the business owner, it was determined that the shop had been entered and approximately $2,000 in cash and a briefcase containing important paperwork were missing. Through the course of our investigation three suspects were identified. Brett Walls, 17 of Poplar Bluff, and a 15 year old juvenile were located at a residence in the 600 block of Park Street and taken into custody. The third suspect, a 16 year old juvenile, was subsequently identified. Later, the business owner contacted the Poplar Bluff Police Department and advised he had located the briefcase near the scene. Brett Walls was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary. The 15 year old was turned over to the Butler County Juvenile Office and we are currently attempting to locate the third juvenile in this case.

 

STATE OFFICIALS TO BE IN POPLAR BLUFF TO GET PUBLIC INPUT ON NEW LICENSE PLATE DESIGN With Missouri’s Bicentennial coming up in five years, state officials are seeking the public’s input on a new license plate to commemorate the occasion.

A public meeting has been scheduled for 6 pm tonight at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center so area residents can give their input on the final design of the new plates.

State law requires the Department of Revenue begin a full reissuance of license plates with the new plate design no later than January 1st, 2019. The new design commemorating the bicentennial will replace the current Missouri bluebird license plate.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

The repairs will be located from Hunts Road to North Drake Street.

MoDot officials say that work is scheduled for 7 am to 5 pm today.

Monday October 31, 2016

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM THE POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENTHalloween is here and Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley has some tips to help keep your child safe while trick or treating tonight.

Chief Whiteley says parents should establish a route for children, making sure they stay within familiar areas and surroundings. An adult should accompany young children. Parents should also remind kids not to enter strangers' homes or cars, and to avoid homes without an outside light on.

Be sure to tell your children to not eat treats until they get home and remember to inspect all treats before allowing your kids to eat them.

 

5TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPPOKTACULAR TO BE HELD TONIGHT IN DOWNTOWN DONIPHAN Doniphan will be the host of a Halloween event tonight beginning at 6 pm.

The 5th Annual Haunted Downtown Doniphan Halloween Spooktacular will be held tonight from 6 to 8 pm. There will be a trunk or Treat from His Place Church with numerous businesses giving out candy.

Admission is free. For more information, call 573-996-7481.

 

TRIVIA NIGHT TO BE HELD TO SUPPORT NEW TWIN RIVERS PRACTICE FACILITY A Trivia Night fundraiser has been scheduled for this weekend to help support a new indoor practice facility being built for the Twin Rivers Baseball and Softball teams.

Jared Stockton tells us that the new facility should be completed in a week or two and the softball and baseball teams are responsible for finishing out the inside of it with equipment such as netting and turf.

The Trivia Night will be held at 6 pm this Saturday, at the Twin Rivers High School Gymnasium. The cost is $20 per person with five to eight people per team.

In addition to the trivia there will also be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

 

DEXTER WOMAN INJURIES DURING WRECK IN WAYNE COUNTY A Dexter woman was injured following a single vehicle wreck Friday evening in Wayne County.

According to the Highway Patrol, the wreck happened around 7:45 pm Friday, when 32 year old Amanda Cochran, ran off of Route W, struck a MODOT sign, and an embankment.

Cochran suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff Hospital.

 

8TH ANNUAL HOWLING AT THE MOON SCHEUDLED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT The Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri is preparing for the upcoming fall benefit on Friday.

“Howling at the Moon,” the 8th annual fall benefit for the AWA is scheduled for 6 to 10 pm Friday night at the Westwood Center in Poplar Bluff.

Tickets will be available at the door with proceeds going towards building a no-kill animal shelter. There will be dinner, beverages, and a silent auction at the event. Live Entertainment will be provided by “Thin Blue Line.”

For more information, visit www.AWASEMO.org.

 

POPLAR BLUFF WORSHIP CENTER TO HOST FALL FESTIVAL TONIGHT Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center has announced they will be hosting a fall festival from 5:30 to 7:30 pm tonight.

Church officials say there will be candy booths, a bounce house, food, and giveaways at the free community event.

The Worship Center is located at 200 Walnut Street in Poplar Bluff.

For more information go online to www.BluffCityAWC.com.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION The Highway K Volunteer Fire Department in the Doniphan area has announced they will be hosting a Chili Supper and Auction on November 5th.

The supper will begin at 6 pm and will include a drink and dessert along with all you can eat chili or soup. Entry will cost $5 for adults, $3 for children ages six to 12, and free for children under five.

Following the supper, there will be an auction of baked goods and items donated by local businesses and members of the community.

 

NAYLOR CHURCH HOSTING QUARTET CONCERT THIS WEEKEND Naylor First Christian Church is hosting the Golden Road Quartet Concert this weekend.

The concert will begin at 6 pm on Saturday at the church on Jackson Street in Naylor.

Officials tell us that refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the concert.

Friday October 28, 2016

ONE DEAD IN CONNECTION TO CARTER COUNTY WRECK  

Authorities say that an area man has died in connection to a single vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon.

51 year old Jerry Mullins, of Qulin, was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck off of Route B in Carter County.

Mullins vehicle had reportedly ran off the side of the road and hit a mailbox and embankment before overturning. He was reportedly not wearing a safety device at the time of the wreck.

 

MCGEE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON METHAMPHETAMINE AND FLEEING CHARGES A McGee man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest Thursday evening.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 35 year old Kevin Hefner was taken into custody shortly before 7:30 pm Thursday in Wayne County.

Hefner was arrested on felony charges of resisting arrest by fleeing, possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, assault on a law enforcement officer, and driving while intoxicated – persistent offender.

Hefner is also facing charges of driving while revoked and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

 

GAS LEAK REPORTED AT TWIN RIVERS HIGH SCHOOL Some classes at Twin Rivers High School were disrupted for a period of time Wednesday following a gas leak in one of the school’s buildings.

At least one student reported getting sick following the propane leak.

The gas was shut off and the affected rooms were evacuated. Classes resumed on Thursday.

 

NEW MADRID MAN FACING 2ND DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN CONNECTION TO DEATH OF HIS WIFE Authorities have arrested a New Madrid man following the death of his wife earlier this week.

According to Missouri Case Net, 62 year old George Dawson Jr. has been charged with 2nd degree murder and DWI. The charges stem from the death of Dawson’s wife, 59 year old Jane Dawson, on Wednesday.

Jane had reportedly been struck by George’s vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

George Dawson’s arraignment has been scheduled for Monday morning.

 

ORAN MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK An Oran man has died following a single vehicle wreck near Wyatt.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28 year old Blake Marshall was driving on Missouri Highway 77 when his truck ran off the roadway and overturned.

Marshall, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

MOTORISTS REMINDED TO BE SAFE DURING THE HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY WEEKEND The Halloween Holiday weekend is upon us and officials with the Dexter Police Department is reminding motorists to be on the lookout for any children who will be participating in the facilities.

Whether it’s this weekend or on Monday, slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited for the holiday and may move in unpredictable ways, take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

For Monday, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Coming up on Monday we will have tips for parents to give to their children who will be out Trick or Treating.

 

 

Thursday, October 27, 2016

   

 

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR MAN IN CONNECTION TO SHOPLIFTING COMPLAINT

Poplar Bluff police are searching for a man in connection to a shoplifting complaint earlier this week.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on Tuesday officers were dispatched to Harp's grocery store where employees advised that a white male had concealed two bottles of liquor in his backpack and left the store without paying for them.

A picture of the person is available on the KWOC Facebook page.

Anyone who has information on the man’s identity or whereabouts is encouraged to contact Officer Dustin Barks at 573-785-5776.

 

 

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON STEALING AND PROBATION VIOLATION WARRANT

A Poplar Bluff man is in custody this morning following his arrest in Stoddard County.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 30 year old Derek Ray was recently taken into custody on a warrant for stealing and probation violation.

Ray’s bond was set at $20,000 cash, with no bond set for the probation violation, and he remained in jail as of this morning.

 

BERNIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTING HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE AND TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT

The Bernie Chamber of Commerce has announced they will be hosting an event for Halloween next week.

The Trunk or Treat event and Costume Parade will begin at 5 pm Monday in Downtown Bernie.

All children wanting to participate in the parade should meet at the corner of Crumb and Drake between 4:35 and 5 pm. Parents are welcome to walk with their children.

There will also be free costume contests with winners receiving a small gift.

 

VAN BUREN AREA CHURCH HOSTING INSIDE SALE THIS WEEKEND

A Van Buren area church will be hosting a sale this weekend.

According to Val Cook, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church will be the location for the sale on Saturday beginning at 8 am. Cook says that there will be multiple items, including furniture and antiques, for sale. Lunch items will also be available to purchase.

Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church is located approximately two miles west of Van Buren on Highway 60. For more information, call 573-325-4680.

 

HIGHWAY PATROL ADVISING MOTORISTS TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR DEER

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is advising motorists to be on the lookout for deer.

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol tells us that the majority of deer strike crashes occur in October and November each year, with the largest number taking place in November.

Johnson says that an attempt to avoid striking a deer could result in a more serious crash involving oncoming traffic and motorists should try to remain calm as panicking and overreacting usually lead to more serious traffic crashes.

Last year, drivers in Missouri experienced over 3,700 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred. In these crashes, there were three fatalities and 346 people were injured.

 

OVER WEEK LONG ROAD PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY

Route D in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane over the next week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews trim trees along the roadway and replace a culvert.

The work zone will be located from County Road 506 to US 61.

Weather permitting, work will be performed today through Friday, November 4th from 8 am to 3 pm, daily.

 

DUNKLIN COUNTY PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY

Route 62 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs

According to officials with MoDOT, work is schedule to take place today from 8 am to 3 pm.

The section of Route 62 to be affected is located between County Roads 231 and 323.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

   

 

 

TRUCK CARRYING AMMONIA NITRATE CATCHES FIRE IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

An evacuation was ordered for some in Northeast Arkansas Tuesday following a tractor-trailer fire in Randolph County.

The tractor-trailer rig was carrying ammonia nitrate when it caught fire near Reyno which caused an evacuation of homes for approximately a half-mile around the fire.

According to Randolph County Office of Emergency Services Coordinator Bo Graham, the brakes on the truck caught fire as the truck was travelling on Highway 67.

No one was injured during the incident.

  SIKESTON MAN FORMALLY CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, additional information has been released about the arrest of a Sikeston man.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Robert Larson was arrested on Monday after a lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit.

On Monday, investigators served a search warrant at Larson’s residence. As a result of the search, investigators located and seized computer equipment allegedly used to commit the crimes.

Yesterday, the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Larson with three counts of possession of child pornography. His bond was set at $50,000.

  TRIVIA NIGHT TO BE HELD TO SUPPORT NEW TWIN RIVERS PRACTICE FACILITY

A Trivia Night fundraiser has been scheduled for next week to help support a new indoor practice facility being built for the Twin Rivers Baseball and Softball teams.

Jared Stockton tells us that the new facility should be completed in a week or two and the softball and baseball teams are responsible for finishing out the inside of it with equipment such as netting and turf.

The Trivia Night will be held at 6 pm on Saturday, November 5th at the Twin Rivers High School Gymnasium. The cost is $20 per person with five to eight people per team.

In addition to the trivia there will also be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

  TWO ARRESTED ON FELONY METH CHARGE

Two men are facing a felony meth charge following their arrests Tuesday night.

According to the Highway Patrol, 39 year old Gary Sisk and 37 year old Rodger Burney, both of Sikeston, were each taken into custody shortly before midnight on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Sisk and Burney are also each facing a charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

  MALDEN CHURCH TO HOST MONSTER MASH ON HALLOWEEN

1st General Baptist Church of Malden will be hosting their annual Monster Mash Party next week.

The event will be held at the Family Life Center in Malden from 7 to 9 pm on Halloween.

Officials say there will be game and trick or treat, and café booths as well as a dance floor.

For more information, go online to www.FGBCMalden.org.

  FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN POPLAR BLUFF TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT

First Church of God will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event for Halloween.

The event will be held from 6 to 8 pm on October 31st.

First Church of God is located on South Westwood Boulevard in Poplar Bluff.

  POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOLS TO BE DISMISSED ON HALLOWEEN

Students in Poplar Bluff will be getting an extra treat for Halloween.

Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Scott Dill says that R-1 schools will be dismissed on Monday, October 31st.

The off day had been included on the school calendar. The regular class schedule will resume on Tuesday, November 1st.

Tuesday October 25, 2016

APPARENT GAS LEAK UNCOVERED IN POPLAR BLUFF  

An apparent gas leak was discovered Monday in Poplar Bluff.

According to authorities, crews smelled natural gas while conducting regular maintenance on a natural gas main.

The leak was contained and there were no injuries reported. One house was evacuated after the leak was discovered.

 

QULIN MAN FACING METH CHARGE FOLLOWING WEEKEND ARREST

 

Authorities in Butler County have arrested a Qulin man on a felony drug charge.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 53 year old Michael McTyre was taken into custody Sunday on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

McTyre also reportedly had a warrant out of Butler County. He was taken to the Butler County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

 

BUTLER COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY HOSTING EVENT TONIGHT TO DISCUSS BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

 

The Butler County Republican Party will be hosting an event tonight in Poplar Bluff to discuss propositions that will be on the ballot in two weeks.

The event will begin at 6:30 pm tonight at the Butler County Courthouse. Officials say that guest speaker Carl Bearden from United for Missouri will be there to explain the ballot propositions and answer any questions attendees may have.

The event will be open to the public.

 

MAN ACCUSED OF EXPOSING HIMSELF TO WOMAN AT A POPLAR BLUFF PARKING LOT

 

A man has been accused of exposing himself to a woman in a Poplar Bluff parking lot.

Detective Joey Woodruff, with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, tells us more about the alleged incident.

JOEY WOODRUFF: 

On Saturday morning, officers with the Poplar Bluff Police Department were contacted by a female victim who reported a man had exposed himself to her in the parking lot of Dunham's Sports. The victim provided a description of the man and the vehicle he was driving along with the partial license plate. During an area search I located the van, which matched the description, in the parking lot of Walmart. The driver identified as Thomas Lee Victory, 29 of Poplar Bluff, matched the description of the suspect. Victory was still pulling up his pants as I contacted him. The victim was escorted to Walmart and Victory was positively identified as the man who had exposed himself. Victory was arrested and later lodged at the Butler County Justice Center on a charge of second-degree sexual misconduct.

 

PRE-SALE FOR MULES PLAYOFF TICKETS BEGIN THIS MORNING

 

The Pre-Sell for Poplar Bluff Mules playoff tickets is scheduled to begin this morning.

The Mules will be taking on the Vianney Golden Griffins this Friday night at the Mules Stadium for the Class 5, District 1 Semifinal.

Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that they are expecting a large crowd Friday night, so they will begin pre-selling tickets in the High School Athletic Department at 10 am this morning.

Tickets will be available daily from 10 am to 3 pm until noon on Friday. Tickets will also be available at Mules Stadium when the gates open at 5:30pm on Friday. All tickets are $7 each.

 

SIKESTON MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE

 

A Sikeston man has been taken into custody on a child pornography charge.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Robert Larson was arrested Monday afternoon on three counts of possession of child pornography.

Following the arrest, Larson was held at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

 

POPLAR BLUFF CHURCH HOSTING FALL FESTIVAL THIS WEEK

 

New Life Christian Church United in Poplar Bluff has announced they will be holding a fall festival later this week.

The event is scheduled for 5 to 9 pm on Friday, October 28th. Officials say the event will be safe fun for all ages and is free to the public.

There will be old fashioned games, a costume parade, Halloween Candy and live music.

New Life Christian Church United is located at 2755 Barron Road in Poplar Bluff.

Monday October 24, 2016

TWO TEENAGERS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY, IN CONNECTION TO WRECK NEAR DEXTERA 16 year old Dexter teenager suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon following a wreck in Stoddard County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a vehicle, driven by a 16 year old, overturned after it struck a concrete driveway.

The 16 year old was taken by ambulance to a Cape Girardeau hospital. A passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries and was taken to a Dexter hospital.

 

DEDICATION CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR STAFF SERGEANT ERIC W. SUMMERS A dedication ceremony for Staff Sgt. Eric W. Summers is scheduled for this Saturday at 10:00 am, 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.”

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.

 

POPLAR BLUFF CHURCH TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT THIS WEEK A Poplar Bluff area church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event this week.

Westwood Baptist Church will be holding the event from 6:30 to 8 pm on Wednesday night. Church officials say there will be free hotdogs and chips to the first 300 people, trunks full of candy for the kids, bounce houses, live music, and free hot chocolate.

Westwood Baptist Church is located across the highway from Larry Hillis Dodge on Highway 67 North.

For more information, call 573-686-1260.

 

ELKS RIDERS ASSOCIATION HALLOWEEN PARTY SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY The Elks Riders Association is hosting a Halloween Party on October 29th from 8 pm to midnight.

The party and costume contest will be held at the Poplar Bluff Elks Lodge on Highway 67 north. Tickets are $20 per couple or $10 for a single and will be available at the door.

For more information, contact Tom Wilkinson at 718-8512.

 

DONIPHAN MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE A Doniphan man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest over the weekend in Ripley County.

According to authorities, 49 year old Ronald Cooper was taken into custody Saturday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Cooper is also facing a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEULED FOR THIS WEEK IN CARTER COUNTY East and Westbound Route 60 in Carter County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

The section of roadway affected is located between Route J and Route C.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, October 27th from 6:30 am to 5 pm daily.

 

ART WALK SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN DONIPHAN There will be multiple attractions at an event scheduled for Friday night in Downtown Doniphan.

Officials say the Downtown Doniphan Art Walk has been scheduled from 6 to 9 pm on Friday. There will be live music, a car show, kids activities, food vendors, and art on display from local artists. Admission to the event is free.

To register for the Cruisn’ the Park car show, call Rick Yates at 573-996-7772.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POM SQUAD TO HOST THEIR SECOND ANNUAL PRINCESS FOR A DAY FUNDRAISER The Poplar Bluff Pom Squad has announced they will be hosting their second annual Princess for a Day fundraising event on Saturday, October 29th.

The event is available for all girls ages 12 and under. Tickets are $25 and include a princess tiara, hair styling, make-up, and more. It will be held at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center and Gymnasium.

For more information, contact Coach Halter at StephanieHalter@pb.k12.mo.us.

Friday, October 21, 2016

   

 

 

 

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOL PLACED ON LOCKDOWN THURSDAY MORNING

A Northeast Arkansas school was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following reports of an active shooter.

According to a post on the Black River Technical College Facebook page, the Arkansas State Police confirmed that the active shooter alert at the Pocahontas campus was false, however while investigating, concerns about a suspicious person separate to the alert were raised.

Police searched all buildings and were able to locate and talk with the suspicious person. The lockdown was lifted after the safety of the college was insured.

 

 

KENNETT TEENGAER TAKEN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING FOUR WHEELER WRECK

A Kennett teenager has been taken to a Memphis hospital following a four wheeler wreck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two 14 year old girls were riding on a four wheeler when the vehicle struck an embankment and overturned, ejecting both of them.

The passenger was taken by Air Evac to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The driver was taken by ambulance to Twin Rivers Medical Center with minor injuries.

The Highway Patrol says neither girl was wearing a safety device at the time of the wreck.

 

 

VAN BUREN SOFTBALL TEAM TO PLAY IN STATE SEMIFINAL TODAY

The Van Buren girls softball team will be playing for a chance at a state championship this morning.

The Lady Dawgs will be taking on the Salisbury Panthers in the Class 1 State Semifinal at 10 am today in Springfield.

If the Lady Dawgs win today they will then play in the State Final at 10 am on Saturday against the winner of the Clopton vs. Jefferson semifinal.

 

 

MULTIPLE AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT THIS WEEKEND

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.

Officials say that area residents can bring their pills for disposal to the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 1111 Poplar Street. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps, only pills or patches.

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

For more information or to find a collection site near you, go online to www.dea.gov.

 

 

OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY JOINS LAKE ROAD AND EUGENE FIELD IN IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR PROGRAM    

Oak Grove Elementary has joined Lake Road and Eugene Field in implementing a new positive behavior program that is designed to reward students who are meeting and exceeding building expectations.

The STARS program has students who are spotted by staff doing something exceptional earn points which they can use to purchase prizes in a makeshift store set up monthly. Classes can also earn reward parties.

Principal Jenifer Richardson says that if you put in those positive expectations, maybe you'll ward off the negative behavior by bringing more attention to the good things.

The final component of the program is the Monday morning celebration during which students learn the behavioral focus of the week. Students are encouraged to wear their STARS T-shirts supplied by school sponsor Poplar Bluff Realty.

 

 

ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY

Route 164 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with an 8 foot width restriction over the next week so contractor crews can resurface the roadway.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of Route 164 to be affected is located from I-55 to Route D.

Work will be done daily from 6 am to 7 pm through Sunday, October 30th.

 

 

CAMPBELL GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTING A HAM AND BEAN SUPPER TODAY

The Campbell General Baptist Church will be hosting a Ham and Bean supper this afternoon.

The event will be held from 4 to 7 pm at the church on Highway 53 north in Campbell.

The dinner is $4 per person and includes ham and beans, cornbread, drink and dessert. Kids five and under eat for free.