TEENAGER HIT AND KILLED BY A VEHICLE IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A Cardwell teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Dunklin County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at around 8:20 pm Friday night on Missouri Highway 164 near Arbyrd.
Officials say that a vehicle was attempting to pass another vehicle when they struck a 14 year old male in the roadway.
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene by Dunklin County Coroner James Powell.
ONE DEAD FOLLOWING WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Crews were on the scene of a fiery wreck Thursday afternoon in Northeast Arkansas that resulted in one fatality.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the wreck occurred shortly before 1 pm on US Highway 67 in the Pocahontas area.
A vehicle crossed the center line of the highway and struck the left front of another vehicle. The second vehicle then crossed over into the southbound lane and struck a third vehicle. Officials say that after that impact, the second and third vehicles caught fire and burnt.
The driver of the second vehicle was killed in the wreck. Their identity has not been released. The drivers of the first and third vehicles were both injured and taken to area hospitals.
DONIPHAN MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE IN RIPLEY COUNTY
A Doniphan man was taken into custody last night on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 26 year old Jeffery Davis was arrested shortly after 11 pm Wednesday in Ripley County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Davis is also facing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
ONE DEAD AFTER GARBAGE TRUCK WAS HIT BY A TRAIN IN STODDARD COUNTY
An area man has died from injuries he received in an incident Tuesday morning.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 50 year old Kenneth Simpson, of Poplar Bluff, was driving a garbage truck on Zimmerman Lane in Stoddard County when he failed to yield for a train and was struck by the train.
Simpson was transported to a Dexter hospital where he was pronounced dead.
ENDANGERED SILVER ADVISORY CANCELLED
An Endangered Silver Advisory that was recently issued for a man last seen in the Poplar Bluff area has been cancelled.
According to the Crestwood Police Department, the advisory for 77 year old David Wills was cancelled Monday afternoon.
Officials say he that he had returned home safely. No further details about the incident were released.
NEELYVILLE CELEBRATES FIRST STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Neelyville is celebrating its first state basketball title.
The Lady Tigers defeated the Mid-Buchanan Lady Dragons 70 to 51 Friday in the Class 2 Girls State Championship game in Springfield.
The Lady Tigers will receive a police escort into town at 5:30 pm tonight followed by a Welcome Back celebration at 6 pm in the Neelyville High School gym. Dinner and state championship shirts will be available for purchase at the event.
Neelyville isn’t the only Southeast Missouri team claiming a state championship, as the Eminence Redwings won the Class 1 Boys State Championship with a 79 to 72 win over Walnut Grove.
Two other Southeast Missouri boys’ teams, Hayti and Charleston, lost in the Class 2 and Class 3 championship games, respectively.
In Class 4, Sikeston has returned to the State Semi-Finals after their 76-50 win over St. Mary’s on Saturday. Sikeston is scheduled to play Grandview this Friday.
NEELYVILLE AND HAYTI ADVANCE TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Two Southeast Missouri basketball teams will be playing for state championships today.
The Neelyville Lady Tigers defeated Skyline 63-57 in the Class 2 girls state semi-final on Thursday. The Lady Tigers will be playing the Mid-Buchanan Lady Dragons at 2:40 this afternoon in the Class 2 championship game which you can hear live on Today’s Talk KWOC.
ONE KILLED IN RIPLEY COUNTY WRECK
A Naylor woman has died following a single vehicle wreck in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 45 year old Katina Taylor was driving on Missouri Highway 142 Wednesday afternoon when her vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned.
Taylor was allegedly not wearing a safety device an
THIS WEEK IS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN MISSOURI
Missouri residents are being encouraged to learn about severe weather and how to protect themselves during Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week this week.
Today, Missourian’s should focus on flood and flash flood safety.
According to the National Weather Service, motorists should never drive into a flooded area and you should be especially cautious at night when darkness will often hide flood dangers.
If you live in a flood prone area, have a plan of action in case flooding strikes. Stay tuned to the latest weather developments and be ready to move quickly, including abandoning personal property and moving to higher ground.
NEELYVILLE LADY TIGERS HOSTING MEET AND GREET TONIGHT AHEAD OF THEIR STATE SEMIFINAL MATCH THIS WEEK
The Neelyville Lady Tigers Basketball team will be hosting a meet and greet tonight before they travel to Springfield for the state championships.
The meet and greet is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 pm at the Neelyville High School Gym. For $5, you can come have a BBQ sandwich, meet and take pictures with the girls, and get autographs before they leave for the State Semi-Finals.
On Thursday, the Neelyville Lady Tigers will be taking on the Skyline Lady Tigers at 3:30 pm in the Class 2 State Semi-Final, which you can hear live on Today’s Talk KWOC.
NEELYVILLE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM MAKES STATE SEMIFINALS
The Neelyville Girls basketball team is returning to the state semi-finals.
The Lady Tigers defeated Oran Saturday 79-61 at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff.
On Thursday, the Lady Tigers will be in Springfield, taking on the Skyline Lady Tigers at 3:30 pm in the Class 2 State Semi-Final which you can hear live on Today’s Talk KWOC.
Neelyville was last in the State Semi-Finals two years ago where they beat New Franklin High School, before losing to Crane High School in the Final.
On the boy’s side, Eminence, Hayti, and Charleston have all made the State Semi-Finals in Classes 1, 2 and 3, respectively.
REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SPEAK TO TORNADO VICTIMS TODAY
Representatives of Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley will be in Malden today to speak with victims of this past weekend’s tornado.
The representatives will be at the Multi-Agency Resource Center from 2 to 8 pm to answer questions and provide guidance on disaster-related assistance to consumers affected by the tornado.
The Resource Center is located at the Malden Community Center.
Congressman Jason Smith was in Malden and Matthews yesterday to meet with officials and discuss the extent of the damage in their areas.
POPLAR BLUFF SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE TEAM RAISING FUNDS FOR NEW RADIO TOWER
The Poplar Bluff Severe Weather Response team is starting a fundraising effort to go towards a new radio tower in Butler County.
According to the team’s website, their current tower location is not ideal for county-wide coverage and they will be moving the system to a new location.
At the new location, they will need a new antenna and coax to achieve the greatest radio coverage in the area. It will also have to be licensed by the FCC and installed by professional communications installers.
Officials say that the transition will cost approximately $3,500 to complete.
The team is selling Boston Butts to help raise funds for the equipment. You can find more information online at SemoWeatherCenter.com/fundraising or by going to the Poplar Bluff Severe Weather Response Team’s facebook page.
MISSING SIKESTON TEENAGER FOUND SAFE
Updating a story we brought to you last week, an endangered person advisory for a Sikeston teenager has been cancelled.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 16 year old Reilidid Mendoza-Salinas had last been seen at around 3 pm last Thursday. She was believed to have left voluntarily with a male subject, who called her mother and stated she was with him and they would not see her again.
The Sikeston Department of Public Safety says that Mendoza-Salinas has been located safe and the endangered person advisory has been cancelled.
JUVENILE ARRESTED ON TWO FELONY CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO SCHOOL THREAT
A juvenile is facing two felony charges in connection to a school threat in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Greene County Sheriff David Carter, on Tuesday, February 20th, the Greene County Sheriff's Department received information that there was a possible threat of a school shooting to the Greene County Tech School District.
A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with two felony charges. Carter says that the matter is still under investigation.
WEEKEND TORNADO RESULTS IN ONE DEATH IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
One death has been reported following three combined tornados in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday night an EF2 tornado, with estimated winds of up to 115 miles per hour, began just southwest of Knobel, Arkansas, before traveling into Southeast Missouri and ending at Malden.
Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller tells KWOC News that the tornado caused one fatality, 83 year old Albert Foster, of Knobel.
Several people were injured and a number of homes received major damage, primarily in Malden.
In New Madrid County, an EF2 tornado, with estimated peak winds of 120 miles per hour, caused damage in the Matthews area. Numerous buildings were destroyed and dozens of homes had roofs partially or completely torn off. Officials say that a few injuries occurred due to windows being blown out of a rest home.
In Mississippi County, Arkansas, an EF1 tornado began southwest of Keiser and traveled towards the northeast before ending near Osceola.
The tornado had estimated winds of up to 90 miles per hour and damaged many homes and buildings in Keiser. One minor injury was reported near the end of the tornado.
FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A flood warning has been issued for multiple counties in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service, the flood warning is in effect for numerous counties, including Butler, Stoddard, New Madrid, Dunklin, Clay, and Greene Counties through 9:30 am this morning.
At around 3:30 this morning Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain over the area. Repeat rains over already saturated ground could result in flooding. Weather officials say that up to two inches of rain has already fallen since Thursday evening.
Additional rainfall amounts of up to an inch to two inches are possible through the morning as waves of rain continue to pass over the area.
Motorists are being reminded to not attempt to cross over flooded roads.
POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOLS PLACED ON LOCKDOWN WEDNESDAY DURING SEARCH FOR SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT
Police in Poplar Bluff are searching for a suspect in a shoplifting investigation.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, authorities were searching for 29 year old Andrew Millican yesterday in the wooded area near the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
Millican is wanted in connection to a shoplifting investigation and has two active felony warrants for his arrest.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
A flood watch has been issued for much of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas through late Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service, Multiple rounds of rain, moderate to heavy at times, will increase the risk for area flooding through the end of the week, primarily from Thursday night through Saturday night.
The main flooding concern will be along small streams and creeks that feed into already swollen rivers across the region, especially in areas that receive multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Weather officials say that six to seven inches of total rainfall is forecast for most of our listening area through Sunday.
NEELYVILLE MAN DEAD FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Neelyville man died Sunday night in a single vehicle wreck.
Butler County Coroner Andy Moore tells KWOC News that 63 year old Donald Teague was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck on Highway 67, around eight miles south of Poplar Bluff.
The wreck occurred shortly before 10 pm Sunday night when Teague lost control of his vehicle and ran off the side of the road and into a field, causing the vehicle to overturn several times.
