NAMES RELEASED OF SUBJECTS KILLED IN POPLAR BLUFF AREA CRASH

Officials have released the names of two people who were killed in a Poplar Bluff area crash Thursday morning.

According to Sergeant Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash was located on Butler County Road 470, four miles west of Poplar Bluff.

Butler County Coroner Jim Akers tells KWOC News that the deceased have been identified as 43 year old Patricia McIntosh and 25 year old Lacy Gilbertsen, of Poplar Bluff. A seven year old juvenile was also killed in the crash and their name was not released.

MISSOURI GOVERNOR ATTENDING EVENT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI THIS MORNING

Missouri Governor Mike Parson is in attendance at an event in Southeast Missouri this morning.

Governor Parson is meeting with area people at the Fisher Delta Research Appreciation Breakfast in Portageville.

Last night, Parson was in Caruthersville for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the New Day Recovery Center with former State Senator Doug Libla and also attended the Fisher Delta Research Appreciation Dinner in Gobler.

MAN SENTENCED IN CARTER COUNTY ON KIDNAPPING AND SODOMY CHARGES

A Grandin man is facing nine years in prison for kidnapping and sodomy.

According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, in January of this year, 33 year old Justin Presley was arrested following a report from a minor.

An investigation into the report led to Presley being charged with kidnapping of a minor in the first degree and two counts of sodomy in the first degree.

MISSING WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

An investigation is ongoing after a missing woman was found dead in the Missouri bootheel.

According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, deputies received a call from the Campbell Police Department for assistance in a missing person case. Two adults and two juveniles were reported missing after not returning home on the night of the 25th. The report was made by the mother of one of the missing adults.

The last communication received was that one of the missing adults, Megan Oxley, was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan with the other three missing persons in the Kennett area and that her phone was about dead and the vehicle was almost out of gas.

NAME RELEASED OF SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR A NON FATAL SHOOTING IN DEXTER

A suspect is in custody in connection to a non-fatal shooting in the Dexter area.

Dexter Chief of Police Hank Trout tells KWOC News that at around 4:40 am on August 22nd, a man arrived at an emergency room in Dexter with gunshot wounds.

The victim, identified as 33 year old Erik Schmidt, of Dexter, was then transferred to a Memphis hospital and is listed in stable condition.

MULES FOOTBALL KICKS OFF REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT AGAINST PARK HILLS

The Poplar Bluff Mules Football team is looking to get the 2023 football season off to a great start tonight against the Rebels of Park Hills Central.

The Mules will host the Rebels tonight at Poplar Bluff High School, with kickoff set for 8 pm. It will be the first game for each team this season. The teams also met to open the season last year with the Rebels claiming a 29-7 victory.

The Mules went 4-5 in the regular season last year before falling to Cape Central in the Class 5, District 1 Finals. Park Hills finished the 2022 campaign with an 11-2 record, with their season coming to an end in the Class 3 State Quarterfinals.

TWO MISSING JUVENILES FROM PIGGOTT FOUND SAFE

Two juveniles that went missing earlier this month in Northeast Arkansas have been found safe.

According to the Piggott Police Department, two sisters, ages 17 and 15, went missing after leaving an area residence on August 7th.

Officials reported Tuesday night that the two girls were located and are safe. The officials added that there are aspects of the situation that were under investigation and no further information was released.

ONE IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO A NON FATAL SHOOTING IN DEXTER

A suspect is in custody in connection to a non fatal shooting in the Dexter area.

Dexter Chief of Police Hank Trout tells KWOC News that at around 4:40 am Tuesday morning, a man arrived at an emergency room in Dexter with gunshot wounds.

The victim, identified as 33 year old Erik Schmidt, of Dexter, was then transferred to a Memphis hospital and is listed in stable condition.

TWO ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION TO BUTLER COUNTY DEATH INVESTIGATION

Two people are in custody in connection to the death of a man in Butler County.

According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, on Sunday night an unresponsive man was dropped off at Poplar Bluff Fire Station Number Three by two men who then left the station.

The subject, identified as 40 year old Travis Hicks, of Poplar Bluff, was transported by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

MANY NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO CLASS TODAY

Summer is winding down, which means it’s time for students in Northeast Arkansas to return to class.

Many schools in Northeast Arkansas will be holding their first day of classes today, including Corning, Greene County Tech, Paragould, and Rector.

Hoxie is one of the few Northeast Arkansas schools in our listening area that will be starting their fall semester tomorrow.

POPLAR BLUFF MULES FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE SET FOR THIS WEEKEND

The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will be kicking off the fall season this weekend.

The Maroon/White Scrimmage game will be held on Saturday at 7 pm at the Poplar Bluff High School. Poplar Bluff Athletics Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that admission is free, but they will be taking donations to help the Animal Welfare Alliance.

Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3 FM and 930 AM will be covering the scrimmage live beginning at 6:45 pm on the radio and on the KWOC Facebook and River Radio Youtube pages.

SUSPECT SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN POPLAR BLUFF

Updating a story we brought to you earlier this week, Poplar Bluff Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a shooting suspect.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly before 3 am on August 7th, officers responded to a residence on East Harper Street regarding a subject that had been shot.

At the residence, officers found 25 year old Khalid Williams, of Poplar Bluff, suffering from gunshot wounds to his abdomen, arms, and legs. Williams was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital and then flown to a regional hospital for treatment.

ONE DEAD IN CONNECTION TO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN POPLAR BLUFF

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer involved shooting in Poplar Bluff from Monday evening.

Sergeant Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News, that at approximately 9 pm, officers were dispatched to the intersection of South 11th Street and Park Avenue regarding a male subject lying in the road.

The officers were advised the subject had an active warrant for assault. The subject then entered a vehicle, refused verbal commands to roll down the window, locked the doors and began revving the engine.

OVER 600 PEOPLE TO LOSE THEIR JOBS DUE TO TYSON PLANT IN DEXTER SHUTTING DOWN

The closure of a major business in Dexter is going to cause over 600 people to lose their jobs.

Tyson Foods Incorporated announced Monday that the Dexter plant is one of four chicken processing plants being closed as the company looks to lower costs.

The factory is expected to shut its doors by October 13th, 2023, and the closure is expected to impact 683 employees.

POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS VACANCY DURING MEETING TONIGHT

The Poplar Bluff City Council will be meeting tonight, with one of the things up for discussion being the ongoing vacancy on the council.

During a special session held last week, the council deadlocked on a motion made to appoint Billy DePew to fill the vacancy of an at-large seat caused by the resignation of Robert Duckett, who stepped down in June due to moving outside the city.

The motion failed with a tie vote of 3-3, with Councilmembers Horton, Smith, and Fox voting in approval. Councilmembers Parson, Massingham, and Cornman voted against the motion.