KENNETT WOMAN KILLED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS WRECK
A Kennett woman has died in connection to a wreck Tuesday afternoon in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 76 year old Darlene Crawford, was travelling east on the Highway 412 bypass near Paragould when she ran onto the shoulder, hit a guardrail, and then struck a vehicle head on. The second vehicle was then hit from behind by another vehicle.
Officials say that Crawford was killed in the wreck. No other injuries were listed.
MULES BASEBALL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE QUARTERFINALS
The Poplar Bluff Mules Baseball team will be travelling to St. Louis later this week to play in the Class 5 state quarterfinals.
Following a lightning delay of almost 90 minutes yesterday during the State Sectional game, the Mules defeated Rockwood Summit 2-1.
Due to Thursday’s graduation, the State Quarterfinal game at Vianney has been pushed back to Friday. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm.
The Sikeston Bulldogs advanced to the Class 4 State Quarterfinal with their 11-2 win over Festus. They will play Lutheran South on Thursday.
Bell City and Eminence will face each other in the Class 1 State Quarterfinal today at 4 pm. Also today, South Pemiscot will take on St. Vincent in the Class 2 Quarterfinal and Portageville will face West County in the Class 3 Quarterfinal.
EARLY MORNING WRECK RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES FOR ESSEX MAN
A man was taken to an area hospital early Tuesday morning following a single vehicle wreck in Stoddard County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the wreck occurred shortly before 2:30 am on US 60, east of Fisk.
23 year old James Montgomery, of Essex, reportedly ran off the side of the roadway and struck the guardrail.
He was taken to a Poplar Bluff hospital with serious injuries.
TIPS FOR KEEPING SAFE WHILE ON THE ROAD DURING VACATION
Continuing our weeklong series on how to keep your family and possessions safe while on vacation, today we are going to focus on what you can do to stay safe while on the road.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department say that you should try not to carry large amounts of cash while on vacation and instead use traveler’s checks. If you must carry large sums of money do not openly display it and also don’t take more credit cards than you will need.
Don’t leave any tickets in open view as officials say they are as valuable as cash. Males are advised to carry their wallets in an inside pocket or the front pocket of their pants while females should carry their purses under their arm with a firm grasp.
Remember to make sure your luggage is locked and labeled with your name and telephone number. You can also take pictures of your luggage so airline personnel can identify it if it is lost.
Coming up tomorrow we will go over tips on how to keep your vehicle safe during your vacation.
OFFICIALS OPEN REDMAN CREEK RECREATION AREA AND BOAT RAMP
Officials at Wappapello Lake say that a local recreation area has been opened.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Redman Creek Recreation Area and Boat Ramp are now open.
Cleanup is still ongoing and the lake is still very high so officials are asking everyone to use caution in the area.
FOUR POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS FROM THE MISSOURI STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
Four Poplar Bluff students have received awards of excellence from the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
Sierra Sievers and Joseph Hardimon were named Missouri Good Sports at the Junior High, while Katie Sliger and Adam Vincent received the annual award at the Senior High.
School officials say the award goes to multi-sport student athletes who display exemplary sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity.
DONIPHAN MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING CHASE IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A Doniphan man has been taken into custody following a high speed chase in Northeast Arkansas.
According to authorities, the motor of 43 year old James Laroux’s motorcycle caught on fire during the chase, which began in Randolph County before moving into Clay County.
Laroux was arrested on a fleeing charge, among others.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT BEGINNING TODAY IN BUTLER AND RIPLEY COUNTIES
Route 142 in Ripley and Butler Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10.5 foot width restriction through the end of July as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route E to Route H.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Monday, July 31st from 6 am to 6 pm each day.
