ROAD WORK SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY ON MAUD STREET IN POPLAR BLUFF
A major Poplar Bluff road will be closed for road work beginning today.
Poplar Bluff Street Superintendent Jerry Lawson tells KWOC News that Maud Street will be closed so crews can replace an old storm culvert.
The closure will be located between 12th Street and Ida Street.
DETAILS RELEASED ABOUT FATAL CRASH NEAR PORTAGEVILLE
Officials have released details concerning a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred earlier this week near Portageville.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22 year old Lilybeth Babb, of Portageville, was driving on Missouri Highway 162 in New Madrid County when her vehicle ran off the side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, and overturned.
The crash occurred at approximately 8 pm Tuesday night.
VEHICLE CRASHES INTO NEELYVILLE SCHOOL BUS, ONE INJURED
A teenager was injured after a vehicle he was driving crashed into a school bus Tuesday morning in Butler County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that an 18 year old driver from Wappapello was traveling on US Highway 67, two miles north of Neelyville, when he struck the rear of the stopped school bus.
The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was flown to a Memphis hospital.
PUXICO MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Puxico man was killed in a single vehicle wreck Tuesday morning.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 23 year old Dillon McGee was driving a motorcycle on Highway 51, in Stoddard County, when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, and then struck a tree.
McGee was pronounced dead at the scene.
SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER ARRESTED FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION IN MISSOURI BOOTHEEL
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in the Missouri Bootheel.
According to the Kennett Police Department, over the past few weeks the KPD Street Crimes Unit has been conducting a narcotics investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine.
During the investigation officers identified the suspected dealer as Dwayne Gibbs, of Kennett.
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING JUVENILE HOMICIDE IN STODDARD COUNTY
The homicide of a juvenile is under investigation in Stoddard County.
Officials with the Dexter Police Department tell KWOC News that the Stoddard County Major Case responded to the 300 Block of Alice Street at approximately 6:15 am Saturday.
At the scene, officers found a deceased juvenile with a gunshot wound inside the residence.
Few details have been released, but officials have confirmed that a juvenile suspect was taken into custody.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
It is once again time for your clocks to spring forward.
Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 am Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
KWOC News spoke with Poplar Bluff Fire Chief Mike Moffitt who wants to remind everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors this weekend.
ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN MISSOURI BOOTHEEL
A Kennett man is in custody following a shooting at an area business.
According to the Kennett Police Department, a person was shot Wednesday in the parking lot of the Kennett Wal-Mart.
According to Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain, witness reports indicate that 33 year old Jaheim Feltus saw his ex-girlfriend in a vehicle with the victim, then retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot the victim.
TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE UPCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Missouri General Municipal Election Day is less than a month away and you are running out of time to make sure you are registered to vote.
Butler County Clerk Donna Hillis tells KWOC News that today is the last day to register to vote for the April 4th election.
Citizens in Poplar Bluff and Butler County will both be voting on tax issues during the municipal election.
OPEN ENROLMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK FOR POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CENTER
Open Enrolment is scheduled for this week at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
If you have a child who will be five years old by July 31st, you can get them enrolled for the next school year.
According to officials, open enrollment is set to take place from 9 am to 2 pm today through Thursday at the 1200 Camp Road campus. There will also be a session available from 4:30 to 7 pm on Thursday.
BLACK RIVER AT POPLAR BLUFF CRESTS AT 17.4 FEET, OTHER AREAS OF BLACK RIVER STILL AT FLOOD STAGE
While the Black River at Poplar Bluff crested over the weekend, certain areas of the river remain above the flood stage.
According to the National Weather Service, Black River was measured at 17.4 feet shortly before noon on Saturday and has been falling since. The river was above the flood stage in Poplar Bluff from approximately 6 pm Friday night through Midnight Saturday night.
POPLAR BLUFF POM SQUAD TO PERFORM IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY
The Poplar Bluff Pom Squad is gearing up to compete for a national title.
The Pom Squad will be performing today in the National Dance Alliance National Championship in Orlando, Florida.
According to school officials, Poplar Bluff is scheduled to take the stage at 3:51 PM.
More information is available at nda.varsity.com.
FLOOD WATCH TO BE IN EFFECT LATE TODAY AND EARLY TOMORROW
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will be in effect beginning late this evening for much of Southeast Missouri.
According to weather officials, moderate to heavy rain will overspread the region from this evening through Friday morning.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are forecast and localized higher amounts in excess of 4 inches are possible. This amount of rain may cause flooding of low water crossings, creeks, and streams.
EAST CARTER LADY REDBIRDS EARN TRIP TO STATE QUARTERFINAL
The East Carter Lady Redbirds are moving on to the State Quarterfinal.
East Carter pulled out the victory over the Neelyville Lady Tigers 46-38 in their Class 2 State Sectional matchup Tuesday night.
The win puts the Lady Redbirds one win away from the Class 2 Final Four. Their state quarterfinal opponent will be the New Haven Shamrocks.
NEELYVILLE AND EAST CARTER TO FACE OFF TONIGHT WITH A TRIP TO THE STATE QUARTERFINAL ON THE LINE
Two area girls basketball teams will be facing off tonight with a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line.
The State Sectional matchup between the Class 2, District 1 champion Neelyville Lady Tigers and the Class 2, District 2 champion East Carter Lady Redbirds will tip off tonight at 6 pm in Sikeston.
The winner of tonight's game will advance to the Class 2 State Quarterfinal on Saturday, where they will play the winner of the game between St. Vincent and New Haven.
WATER TO BE SHUT DOWN FOR BUTLER COUNTY PWSD #3 FOR 4-5 HOURS TODAY
Some Butler County residents will be without water for several hours today.
Superintendent Brian Williams with Butler County Water District #3 tells KWOC News that crews will be replacing the main feed line from the water plant today.
During the replacement, the water to the entire district will be shut down at 9 am and will be off for approximately four to five hours if everything goes well.
17th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF SET FOR SATURDAY
Chili lovers from across Southeast Missouri will be gathering in Poplar Bluff for the Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 17th annual Chili Cook-Off.
The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday at the Black River Coliseum. Event organizers say that admission to the cook-off is free.
All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
OVER 600 PEOPLE LOST POWER DURING WEDNESDAY STORMS
Wednesday’s severe storm system resulted in power outages for numerous people across Southeast Missouri.
At one point Wednesday afternoon, the Ozark Border Electric Cooperative outage map showed over 500 customers without power in Stoddard County, while at least 170 customers did not have power in Dunklin County.
Power outages were also reported in Ellsinore.
MISSING COLORADO MAN FOUND DEAD IN CLAY COUNTY
A missing Colorado man has been found dead in Northeast Arkansas.
Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole tells KWOC News that shortly before 8 am Tuesday, his department received a report of a deceased person by the river levee close to the bridge off Highway 90.
The person was identified as 83 year old Randolph Rodewald, of Denver, Colorado, who was reported missing Tuesday morning by the Denver Police Department.
PURSUIT LEADS TO DRUG AND GUN BUST IN CLAY COUNTY
Two people are in custody following a pursuit on Sunday morning.
Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole tells KWOC News that at approximately 9:40 AM Sunday, a deputy was traveling westbound on Highway 328 when he observed a red vehicle on his side of the roadway headed toward him, almost hitting him. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and as he approached the vehicle, the vehicle took off.
