ARCHERY DEER SEASON BEGINS TODAY IN MISSOURI

The Archery portion of deer season begins today in Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging hunters to be safe.

The initial archery season will run through November 10th and hunters are reminded that only one antlered deer may be taken before November 11th and only two antlered deer may be taken during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined.

During archery season, hunters can use longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight, crossbows, and hand-held string-releasing devices, among other devices.

ONE DEAD FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLE WRECK IN DOWNTOWN POPLAR BLUFF

One person has died following a motorcycle crash in downtown Poplar Bluff.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Pine Street shortly after 5 pm Wednesday evening.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol say that a truck pulled into the path of a motorcycle that was being driven by 36 year old Joseph Coble, of Greenville. Coble was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital where he was pronounced dead.

VEHICLE STRIKES MARQUEE AT RODGERS THEATRE, CITY WORKING ON IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION

The marquee at Rodgers Theatre in downtown Poplar Bluff has been struck by a vehicle again.

The latest incident occurred Tuesday morning when a truck damaged the marquee, located at the intersection of Pine Street and Broadway.

Poplar Bluff City Manager Matt Winters tells KWOC News that the city, working with Smith and Co. engineers, has submitted a request to the Missouri Department of Transportation for improvements at the intersection.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

A homicide investigation is underway in Southeast Missouri.

Officials with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety tell KWOC News that officers were dispatched to a residence on Washington Street Monday morning for a report of an assault where one subject was suspected to be injured.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.

US MARSHALL’S OFFICE ASSISTS IN ARREST OF MAN WHO FLED FROM DEXTER TRAFFIC STOP

A man who fled from a traffic stop in Dexter last month has been taken into custody.

Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout tells KWOC News that 28 year Chris Smith, of Poplar Bluff, fled from a traffic stop on August 12th near the area of Houston and Whitman street. Smith had an active warrant for his arrest and was not able to be located at the time.

Trout says that the US Marshall’s Office has been working with the Dexter Police Department and Marshalls were able to apprehend Smith on September 5th in Springfield.

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TO BE OFFERED IN POPLAR BLUFF

A free medical clinic will be offered in Poplar Bluff this weekend.

Footsteps Medical Missions will be presenting the clinic from 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday at the Black River Coliseum.

Services provided will include medical services, diabetic foot care, hair care, wound care, cardiology, and more.

WOMAN REPORTED MISSING EARLIER THIS WEEK TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

A woman who was reported missing earlier this week in Poplar Bluff is now in custody.

Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that 49 year old Debra Wright of Poplar Bluff, was reported missing on Monday and crews worked Monday and Tuesday searching in the area of the Sportsman Park Conservation Access on Black River in an attempt to find her.

Tuesday evening Wright contacted authorities through a third party saying she was alive and well.

WOMAN REPORTED MISSING IN POPLAR BLUFF FOUND

A woman who was reported missing on Monday in Poplar Bluff has been found.

Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that 49 year old Debra Wright of Poplar Bluff, is safe and no longer considered missing.

The Police Department received several tips Tuesday afternoon indicating Debra Wright may be alive. While they do not know for certain why Wright did not come forward immediately, authorities say she had an active warrant for a parole violation.

PATRIOT DAY REMEMBRANCE EVENT TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF

Area community members will be gathering in Poplar Bluff this weekend.

A Patriot Day Remembrance event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, September 9th at the American Legion Post #153 on Kanell Boulevard in Poplar Bluff.

There will be a 9/11 commemoration, remembrance walk, and cookout as a part of the event.

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.