DEADLINE APPROACHING TO ENTER INTO THE RIVER RADIO LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
Parade lights will be shining bright in Downtown Poplar Bluff this December for the 2022 River Radio Lighted Christmas Parade.
Entries are now being accepted for the parade, which is scheduled for 6 pm on Friday, December 2nd. Entry forms are available on our Facebook page and website. The deadline for entries is November 25th.
MISSING HUNTER FOUND DEAD IN CARTER COUNTY
Authorities in Carter County say that a missing hunter has been found dead.
According to officials, the body of 58 year old Phillip Carnell, of Sikeston, was found on Wednesday near the area where he had been hunting.
Carnell was deer hunting in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, near Cave Spring in Carter County.
SENATH MAN KILLED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CRASH
One person is dead following a crash Monday in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 21 year old Shawn Abentroth, of Senath, was driving in Greene County when he failed to yield at a stop sign and crossed into the path of another vehicle.
Abentroth’s vehicle was struck and then overturned into a parking lot.
OVER 93 THOUSAND DEER HARVESTED DURING OPENING WEEKEND OF FIREARM DEER SEASON
Hunters across Missouri took to the woods over the weekend for the opening of the November potion of firearms deer season.
According to preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation, hunters harvested 93,355 deer during the opening weekend. Of the deer harvested, 55,267 were antlered bucks, 7,250 were button bucks, and 30,838 were does.
MULES FOOTBALL ELIMINATED IN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
A fantastic football season in Poplar Bluff has come to a close.
The Mules came up short in the quest for a district championship, falling to Cape Central Friday night 22-16 in the Class 5, District 1 Championship game.
The season started out rough for the Mules, losing their first four games in a row before turning it around to win their next four.
POPLAR BLUFF AND CAPE CENTRAL TO BATTLE FOR DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
The Poplar Bluff Mules will play tonight for a district championship.
The four seed Mules are going on the road to take on the three seed Cape Central in the Class 5, District 1 Finals.
Should the Mules win their first district championship since 2000, they will advance to the State Quarterfinal and face the winner of the District 2 final between Eureka and MICDS.
ERIC SCHMITT ELECTED TO UNITED STATES SENATE
The successor to United States Senator Roy Blunt has been chosen.
Republican Eric Schmitt defeated Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine Tuesday during Missouri’s election. Schmitt will take over Blunt’s position, after the Senator announced earlier this year that he will not seek reelection.
Missouri voters also chose Republican Scott Fitzpatrick to be the new State Auditor. Current Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway announced last year that she was not going to run for the seat again.
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
A number of races and propositions will be voted on today by citizens in Missouri and Arkansas.
Voters across Missouri will be voting on the United States Senate race between Republican Eric Schmitt and Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine. Both vying to fill the seat of Roy Blunt, who announced earlier this year that he will not seek reelection.
POPLAR BLUFF TO PLAY THIS FRIDAY FOR A DISTRICT FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Poplar Bluff football season is not over yet.
The Mules struck early Friday night in the Class 5, District 1 semifinal against Jackson, before holding on down the stretch to scratch out a 21-20 victory.
Poplar Bluff now advances to the District Championship game on Friday night, where they will travel to Cape Girardeau to take on the Cape Central Tigers.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND
The sun will begin rising an hour earlier on Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time will come to an end at 2 am Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
This is also a good time to check or change the batteries in your smoke detector.
Daylight Saving Time will start again on Sunday, March 12th, 2023.
NO EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING STILL AVAILABLE IN MISSOURI
Registered voters in Missouri can still cast their ballots.
According to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office, no-excuse in person absentee voting is now available through Monday in the state.
Anyone who wants to cast their ballot will need to contact their local election authority to find the appropriate place to vote and remember to bring a government issued ID.
Absentee voting will be available through November 7th.
More information is available at GoVoteMissouri.com.
FIRE BURNS WILLIAMSVILLE AREA BUSINESS AND APARTMENT BUILDING
A fire damaged a Wayne County business and neighboring apartment building late Monday evening.
Wayne County Sheriff Dean Finch tells KWOC News that the fire occurred at around 9 pm Monday night at Holmes Store in Williamsville. The fire at the grocery store also spread to an apartment building. The apartment building dates back to the 1800s and the loss of Holmes Store means the closest grocery store is now approximately 25 miles away, in Poplar Bluff.
Finch says that every available firetruck in the county, along with other firefighters from Van Buren, Farmington, and Butler County assisted in putting out the fire.
Officials say no injuries have been reported and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
THREE ARRESTED ON FELONY WARRANTS IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Three people were recently taken into custody on felony warrants in Dunklin County.
According to the Malden Police Department, 21 year old Dushawndra Johnson, of Malden, and 23 year old Henry Peoples, of Blytheville, Arkansas, were each arrested on Dunklin County felony warrants for unlawful use of a weapon and child endangerment. 31 year old Timothy Hill, of Malden, was arrested for 1st degree assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Officials did not say if the three arrests were connected.
All three remain in jail as of this morning.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM THE POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Halloween is today and Poplar Bluff Police Chief Mike McClain has some tips to help keep your children safe while trick or treating.
Chief McClain 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.
You can find a list of area trunk or treat locations on our website, just click on the Halloween Happenings link.
FOOTBALL DISTRICT PLAYOFFS TO BEGIN TODAY
The Poplar Bluff Mules will begin their football district playoff campaign tonight.
The Mules earned a four seed in the Class 5, District 1 playoffs and will host the five seed Fox Warriors in a Quarterfinal matchup at 7 pm.
Poplar Bluff and Fox previously met this season on September 30th, where the Mules picked up a 28-7 home victory.
NEELYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE CLOSED TODAY FOR SERVICES OF TONY EAKINS
The Neelyville R-4 School District will not be holding classes today.
Superintendent Heather Black tells KWOC News that classes have been canceled so students, faculty, and staff can attend the services of Tony Eakins, who passed away this week.
KEITH HEFNER APPOINTED AS NEW DEPUTY CHIEF FOR THE POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
A new Deputy Chief of the Poplar Bluff Police Department has been selected.
Police Chief Mike McClain tells KWOC News that Charles Keith Hefner II has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief for the Police Department.
Hefner was first hired as a front desk officer with the Poplar Bluff Police Department in October of 1995 until transferring to communications a short time later. He was appointed to the Patrol Division in August of 2003. He was promoted to Patrol Corporal in 2008, Sergeant in 2009, and Lieutenant in June 2018.
PEDESTRIAN DEAD AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE NEAR DONIPHAN
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night near Doniphan.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 70 year old Hank Stufflebeam, of Doniphan was struck at around 8 pm Sunday night on US Highway 160, five miles east of Doniphan.
