TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
A number of races and propositions will be voted on today by citizens in Missouri and Arkansas.
Voters across Missouri will be voting on a United States Senate race between incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill and Republican challenger Josh Hawley in addition to the State Auditor position where incumbent Democrat Nicole Galloway is defending her seat from Republican Saundra McDowell.
Missouri voters will also be weighing in on four constitutional amendments and three ballot propositions.
Numerous spots in the Arkansas State Government are being decided upon today including Governor, Attorney General, and a position on the state Supreme Court.
Arkansas voters will also be voting on three ballot measures.
You can find your polling location at the Missouri Secretary of State website at sos.mo.gov or the Arkansas Secretary of State website at sos.arkansas.gov.
ARKANSAS VOTERS TO DECIDE ON THREE BALLOT MEASURES TODAY
Voters in Arkansas will be deciding on three ballot measures during today’s election.
Issue Number 2 is a constitutional amendment adding as a qualification to vote that a voter present certain valid photographic identification when casting a ballot in person or casting and absentee ballot.
Issue Number 4 is an amendment to require four licenses to be issued for casino gaming at casinos, one each in Crittenden, Garland, Pope, and Jefferson counties.
Issue number 5 is an act to increase the Arkansas minimum wage. The minimum wage would increase yearly to eleven dollars per hour in 2021.
VIRGINIA MAN IDENTIFIED AS PILOT IN FATAL NORTHEAST ARKANSAS HELICOPTER CRASH
A Virginia man has been identified as the pilot of a helicopter that crashed last week in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller, shortly after 1 pm Friday, authorities received a call about a helicopter crash from an electrical construction company that was operating near McDougal.
The pilot, who has been identified as Erik Raisanen, of Hampton, Virginia, was found dead at the scene.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
POPLAR BLUFF LION’S CLUB CHILI DAY TO BE HELD TODAY
The Poplar Bluff Lion’s Club will be hosting their annual Chili Day today.
The event will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff.
You can also call 573-609-4683 for carry-out orders.
100 percent of the proceeds from the event will go to support the Lion’s Club vision program for needy children and adults.
KENNETT MAN PLEADS GUILTY ON FRAUD CHARGE
A Southeast Missouri man is scheduled to be sentenced next year on a fraud charge.
According to the United States Attorney's Office, 36 year old Nicholas Brock, Kennett, pled guilty yesterday to one felony count of Mail Fraud.
Brock reportedly admitted to defrauding a lien holder over a four month period in 2017.
His sentencing is set for March 18, 2019 and he faces a maximum punishment of 20 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.
PARAGOULD MAN ONE OF SIXTEEN PEOPLE ANNOUNCED FOR POSSIBLE PARDON FROM ARKANSAS GOVERNOR
A Paragould man is one of sixteen people who could be receiving a pardon from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
Yesterday Hutchinson announced his intent to grant 16 pardons including one for Steven McCracken, who was convicted in 2003 of misdemeanor domestic battering 3rd degree.
A press release from Hutchinson’s office says the pardon is based on the date of conviction, the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed, and there have been no further criminal-law violations.
There is a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the notices before final action is taken.
