LOCAL MAN ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE

A local man was arrested in Butler County yesterday on a cocaine charge.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, 55 year old Daniel Wood, of Harviell, was taken into custody for felony possession of a controlled substance – cocaine.

TWO BODIES RECOVERED FROM BLACK RIVER IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

Two bodies have been recovered this week from Black River in Northeast Arkansas.

According to authorities the body of a missing boater, identified as 71 year old Allan Peterson, of Scotland, was found Tuesday afternoon.

DEXTER MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON MULTIPLE STATUTORY SODOMY RELATED COUNTS

A Dexter man has been taken into custody on multiple statutory sodomy related counts.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 45 year old Chris Eugene Stickler Sr. was recently booked on four counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy - deviate sexual intercourse.

DONIPHAN WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES

Authorities in Ripley County have arrested a Doniphan woman on multiple felony charges.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 32 year old Jacquelyn Young was taken into custody Monday afternoon on a felony charge of assault on a law enforcement officer.

SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING BOATER IN CLAY COUNTY

Authorities in Northeast Arkansas are searching for a missing boater.

According to Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller, 911 received a call reporting that a boater was missing near Holland’s Lodge on the Black River.

Multiple agencies, including the Clay County Emergency Task Force and Arkansas Game and Fish have been assisting in the search since 5 pm Sunday evening.

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE TRYING TO LOCATE MAN WHO ESCAPED FROM CUSTODY

Authorities in Poplar Bluff are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who was arrested and then escaped earlier this week.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, a reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of Colton Howell.

ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR MISSING SOUTHERN MISSOURI TEENAGER

An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a missing Missouri teenager who could be on the way to Wayne County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Thayer Police Department has issued the advisory for 16 year old Shane Martin.

VETERANS HONOR TOUR TO SET OFF FOR WASHINGTON DC THIS FRIDAY

A group of area veterans will be travelling to Washington DC later this week.

The Veterans Honor Tour will be leaving from the First Baptist Church parking lot in Poplar Bluff this Friday morning at 7 am.

The group, including 30 veterans, will be visiting the memorials in Washington DC.

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WRECK NEAR CARDWELL

Two Kennett residents were injured Thursday afternoon in a single vehicle wreck near Cardwell.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Yvonne Gosnell was driving on US Highway 412 when her vehicle ran off the roadway, struck two signs, and overturned.

MAN WHO HAD WARRANTS FROM THREE STATES TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN DEXTER

A man who had active warrants from three states has been apprehended in Dexter.

According to the Dexter Police Department, early Wednesday morning, an officer conducted a traffic stop for an expired license plate. During the stop, the driver falsely identified himself and then attempted to flee on foot.

PUXICO SCHOOL DISTRICT CANCELS CLASSES FOR THURSDAY

The Puxico R-8 School district has announced that classes will not be held on Thursday due to the funeral of a student.

In a letter sent out on Tuesday, officials say that school will not be in session so that students and staff members may attend the funeral services for a student who passed away on September 14th.

92ND STODDARD COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

The 92nd Stoddard County Fair is scheduled to begin today at the Stoddard County Fair Grounds in Dexter.

The fair will kick-off with the parade in downtown Dexter this evening at 5:30 pm. Youth games will also be held directly after the parade, for ages 12 and under.

FIVE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY, IN CARTER COUNTY WRECK

Multiple people were injured Friday afternoon in a Carter County wreck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred when a vehicle struck the rear of a trailer that was being pulled on Westbound Highway 60 near Ellsinore.

CARTER COUNTY DEPUTY INJURED IN SHOOTING TO RETURN HOME TODAY

A Carter County Deputy who was shot in the line of duty last month is set to return home today.

Deputy Brigg Pierson was shot while serving an eviction in the Van Buren area on August 16th.

MAN FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO WEEKEND SHOOTING

Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, a Ripley County man is facing multiple charges in connection to a shooting over the weekend.

According to authorities, 33 year old Joshua Blackshear allegedly shot his wife in the hand on Sunday at a convenience store in Ripley County.