POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND ON ROBBERY CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man is facing robbery charges after he pulled a knife on an off duty officer.
According to Deputy Chief Jeff Rolland with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 57 year old Brian Conley attempted to steal shoes not once but twice from a Poplar Bluff Business. On the second attempt he was confronted by a loss prevention officer, (which is an off-duty Poplar Bluff Police Officer.) Conley, then allegedly pulled a knife on the off- duty officer in a threatening manner. The officer was able to take Conley into custody without further incident.
He was transported to the Butler County Justice Center, where he was booked on charges of 1st Degree Robbery, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Stealing.
DEXTER WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG RELATED WARRANT
A Dexter woman was taken into custody recently on a drug related warrant.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 51 year old Joy Lynn Ward was arrested on a warrant for stealing a controlled substance.
Her bond was set at $50,000.
MULTIPLE BLOOD DRIVES SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The American Red Cross has announced several blood drives that will be held this month in Southeast Missouri.
A blood drive has been scheduled for 9 am to 2 pm on November 4th at the Senath Hornersville High School.
Additional blood drives will be held on November 6th at Poplar Bluff High School and November 9th at East Carter County High School.
More information is available online at Red Cross blood.org.
HIGHWAY K VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7TH
The Highway K Volunteer Fire Department in Doniphan has scheduled their annual chili supper and bake sale fundraiser for this Saturday.
The event will be held at the firehouse at 6 pm. In addition to the good food, this year will feature a raffle worth $400 in auto service. Adults get in for $5, kids under 12 for $3.50.
All funds from the event will go to buying equipment for the fire fighters and covering operating expenses.
ESSEX MAN ARRESTED ON AN ASSAULT WARRANT OVER THE WEEKEND
An Essex man is facing an assault charge following his arrest Saturday in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 48 year old Ricky Smith was taken into custody on a warrant for 2nd Degree Assault.
Smith was transported to the Stoddard County Jail on a $4,500.00 cash bond.
FISH FRY TO BE HELD AT WHEATLEY BUILDING THIS WEEKEND
Gold Star Lodge #168 is sponsoring a Fish Fry this weekend at the Wheatley Building in Poplar Bluff.
The fish fry is scheduled for 11 am to 2 pm on Friday, November 6th. The menu will include fish, spaghetti, cole slaw, and dessert.
FUNDRAISER FOR WOMAN INJURED IN CAR WRECK TO BE HELD AT RODGERS THEATRE
A fundraiser has been scheduled for November 6th at Rodgers Theater in Poplar Bluff to raise money for a local teacher who was injured in a car wreck earlier this year.
The fundraiser for Lori Garner will feature entertainment by the TRC Music Department, The Dance Studio, the Agee Puppet Team, and more. There will also be a raffle at the event.
The show will start at 7 pm with doors opening at 6 on November 6th.
FUNDRAISER FOR WOMAN INJURED IN CAR WRECK TO BE HELD AT RODGERS THEATRE
A fundraiser has been scheduled for November 6th at Rodgers Theater in Poplar Bluff to raise money for a local teacher who was injured in a car wreck earlier this year.
The fundraiser for Lori Garner will feature entertainment by the TRC Music Department, The Dance Studio, the Agee Puppet Team, and more. There will also be a raffle at the event.
The show will start at 7 pm with doors opening at 6 on November 6th.
BUTLER COUNTY TORNADO SIRENS TO BE TESTED TODAY
Authorities in Butler County will be testing the tornado sirens today.
According to Butler County Emergency Management Director Robbie Myers, the sirens are scheduled to be tested today at noon.
Myers says that the tests will be conducted every month on the first Monday.
