TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG AND GUN CHARGES IN POPLAR BLUFF
Authorities in Butler County have arrested two people on felony gun and drug charges.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 55 year old David Wallace and 49 year old Sherry Huffine, both of Poplar Bluff, were taken into custody Tuesday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Both Wallace and Huffine are also each facing a charge of possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana.
MAN CONVICTED IN CONNECTION TO KENNETT STORE ROBBERY
A man has been convicted on multiple felony charges in connection to the robbery of a Kennett convenience store.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 36 year old Julius Jones was found guilty of one felony count of Interference with Commerce by Robbery and one felony count of Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
In July of 2015, Jones was involved in a robbery at Curt’s Grocery in Kennett.
The jury deliberated for approximately 45 minutes before finding Jones guilty on both counts. He now faces a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and a $250,000.00 fine.
His sentencing has been scheduled for May 15th.
SIKESTON POLICE INVESTIGATING BURGLARY
Authorities in Sikeston are investigating a burglary at an area business.
Sergeant Jon Broom with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety tells KWOC News that on Monday, officers responded to an alarm sounding at Re-Armm Inc. Officers checked the building and discovered evidence of forced entry.
Once inside officers found that the firearm display case had been damaged and several firearms were missing.
Anyone with information about the burglary is being asked to contact Sikeston DPS at 573-471-4711.
CLASSES CANCELLED IN CHARLESTON DUE TO ILLNESS
Classes have been cancelled in a Southeast Missouri school due to student illnesses.
According to the Charleston R-1 Facebook page, school has been cancelled for both today and tomorrow.
Officials say that Parent Teacher Conferences and Kindergarten Enrollment have been cancelled as well in addition to the CMS Food Bank food distribution.
FOUR TORNADOS TOUCHED DOWN IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LAST THURSDAY
The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornados touched down during the storms last Thursday in Southeast Missouri.
Weather officials say that two of the tornados were in New Madrid County, with one also recorded in the Broseley and Bernie areas. One of the New Madrid County tornados has been classified as EF-2, while the other three were EF-1.
No fatalities or injuries were reported in connection to the tornados; however several homes and structures were damaged or destroyed.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WARRANT
A Poplar Bluff woman has been taken into custody in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 31 year old Kelly Royer was recently arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance.
Royer’s bond was set at $15,000 and she reportedly remained in jail as of this morning.
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT TO CONTINUE TOMORROW MORNING
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten enrollment is scheduled to continue tomorrow.
Enrollment will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Officials say that no appointment is necessary.
Parents are asked to bring a birth certificate, shot record, proof of residency and social security card, if possible. For more information, call the Kindergarten Center at 573-785-4905.
WRESTLER AND SWIMMER NAMED POPLAR BLUFF ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
A Poplar Bluff High School wrestler and swimmer have been named as athletes of the month for February.
The Mules Booster Club has named wrestler Josh Lewis and swimmer Taylor Norwood for the honors.
Senior Josh Lewis has a season record of 40 wins and 4 losses and a career record of 116 wins and 47 losses. This year he was the SEMO Conference champion and the Class 4, District 1 champ. He is also the Tiger Classic champ for the past two years; and a three-time state qualifier, according to his coach, David Sievers.
Junior Taylor Norwood was the first in Southeast Missouri to hit a state cut in every swimming event last school year, according to her coach Beth Lewis. A three-time conference MVP, she has gone undefeated in all of her individual swims and holds eight school records and numerous meet records.
She has also been named All State in the 200 individual medley and the 100 fly all three seasons of her high school career.
