TWO MONTH INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST OF DEXTER MAN ON CHILD EXPLOITATION CHARGE

A man has been taken into custody following an investigation into child sexual abuse material in Stoddard County.

Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout tells KWOC News that in August his department was contacted by the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, regarding a tip of suspicious internet activity.

During the approximately two month investigation, a warrant was obtained to search the suspects social media applications and electronic devices, which yielded a significant amount of child sexual abuse material.

BONESTOCK RETURNS THIS WEEKEND IN POPLAR BLUFF

A beloved music festival returns this weekend in Poplar Bluff.

The gates will open for Bonestock at 11 am this Saturday at Ray Clinton Park.

Ten bands will be performing throughout the day, including Fallen Within, Kain’s Alibi, Stay the Sane, Judah Dean, and headchange.

Tickets are available for $20 at Z95theBone.net. Tickets will also be available for $20 cash at the gate on Saturday.

CARTER COUNTY SHERIFF TO HOST PUBLIC FORUM THIS AFTERNOON

A public forum has been scheduled for today with authorities in Carter County.

Carter County Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell will be hosting the forum at 5 pm at the Eastwood Community Center.

Sheriff Bradwell says that the forums are a way to keep the community informed about the happenings of the Carter County Sheriff’s Office as well as to give opportunities for local residents to ask questions and share their concerns.

POPLAR BLUFF ATTORNEY ELECTED AS PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE MISSOURI BAR

A Poplar Bluff attorney has been chosen to serve as a member of the leadership team of the Missouri Bar.

Scott Robbins, a partner at Kennedy, Robbins, Yarbro & Henson in Poplar Bluff, was elected as the new president-elect of The Missouri Bar.

Robbins has served on numerous Missouri Bar committees and boards, and was elected to The Missouri Bar Board of Governors in 2017.

VETERANS HONOR TOUR SEND OFF PARADE IN QULIN IS TODAY

The Veterans Honor Tour will depart for their annual Washington DC trip today and a parade will be held in their honor in Butler County.

Qulin Mayor Justin Parks tells KWOC News that the city of Qulin is hosting their second annual Veterans Honor Tour Send-Off Parade today.

The opening ceremony will begin at 9:45 am at the Qulin Lions Park, with the parade following. The event will be live streamed on the KWOC Facebook page and River Radio Youtube page.

STODDARD COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

The 99th Stoddard County Fair kicks off tonight in Dexter.

The fair will begin with the parade in downtown Dexter this evening at 5:30 pm. The FFA/4-H tractor rodeo will follow at 7 pm.

There will be multiple nights of entertainment and events through September 26th, including the livestock auction, demolition derby, and more.

MAN FACING NUMEROUS CHARGES AFTER ALLEGEDLY FIRING AT LAW ENFORCEMENT IN BUTLER COUNTY

A Poplar Bluff man is facing numerous charges in connection to an incident last Thursday where shots were fired at law enforcement officers. 

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that deputies responded Thursday night to a domestic disturbance on Nellie Sue Circle in Poplar Bluff.