FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A flood warning has been issued for multiple counties in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service, the flood warning is in effect for numerous counties, including Butler, Stoddard, New Madrid, Dunklin, Clay, and Greene Counties through 9:30 am this morning.
At around 3:30 this morning Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain over the area. Repeat rains over already saturated ground could result in flooding. Weather officials say that up to two inches of rain has already fallen since Thursday evening.
Additional rainfall amounts of up to an inch to two inches are possible through the morning as waves of rain continue to pass over the area.
Motorists are being reminded to not attempt to cross over flooded roads.
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR SUSPECT IN POPLAR BLUFF
Poplar Bluff authorities are still searching for a suspect in a shoplifting investigation who is believed to be armed.
29 year old Andrew Millican had gained entry to a residence on Spring Street and changed clothes. He was then spotted in Poplar Bluff Thursday morning.
As a precautionary measure, the Poplar Bluff Junior High, Middle School, and Early Childhood Center were all placed under lock down.
Millican is wanted in connection to a shoplifting investigation from earlier this week and also has two active felony warrants for his arrest.
We have pictures of Millican available on our website, anyone who has information on his whereabouts should contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR SIKESTON TEENAGER
An endangered person advisory has been issued for a missing Sikeston teenager.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 16 year old Reilidid Mendoza-Salinas was last seen at around 3 pm on Thursday. She is believed to have left voluntarily with a male subject, who called Mendoza-Salinas’s mother and stated she was with him and they would not see her again.
Mendoza-Salinas has not been seen or heard from since and is believed to possibly be in the Cape Girardeau area.
Mendoza-Salinas is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She might be wearing a rose gold shirt, silk pants, and gray tennis shoes.
She is believed to be with Ignacio Carmona, a Hispanic male, age 18 or 19, with black hair, brown eyes, and olive complexion. They could be in a burnt orange Dodge Charger.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call the Sikeston Department of Public Safety at 573-471-4711.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ERIC GREITENS INDICTED ON FELONY INVASION OF PRIVACY CHARGE
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens remains defiant, even amid calls for impeachment or resignation, after a St. Louis grand jury indicted him for felony invasion of privacy, alleging he took a compromising photo of a woman during an extramarital affair.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner on Thursday announced the indictment that followed an investigation launched in January after Greitens admitted to an affair with his St. Louis hairdresser that began in March 2015.
Greitens, in a statement, said he made a mistake but "did not commit a crime." He accused Gardner of playing politics.
Gardner's spokeswoman responded that the facts will be argued in court, not in the media.
STUDENT GIVING CLOSET NEEDS PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Officials at Poplar Bluff High School say that the Student Giving Closet is running short on personal care items.
Poplar Bluff High School students in need of an article of clothing, a personal hygiene product or a classroom supply product can go to the giving closet on campus to seek relief.
Officials say that the program currently needs toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant, as well as notebooks.
Donated items can be dropped off the at the high school office.
SHOOTING INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
An investigation is underway following a shooting in Northeast Arkansas.
Multiple agencies are involved in the investigation in the Rector area; however few details about the incident have been made available.
We will continue following this story and bring you more information as it becomes available.
13TH ANNUAL MASON DIXON CHILI SOCIETY COOKOFF SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Mason Dixon Chili Society Chili Cookoff is set for this weekend in Poplar Bluff.
The 13th annual version of the cookoff is scheduled to begin at 11 am Saturday at the Black River Coliseum.
Attendees will be able to cast their votes for their favorite chili from the 27 teams competing. Proceeds will go to the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
For more information, call 573-714-2040.
SEVEN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Seven people have been taken into custody in Northeast Arkansas on drug charges.
Greene County Sheriff David Carter tells KWOC News that Cameron Dortch, Timothy Duffel, and Misty Hess were all recently arrested for possession of crystal methamphetamine.
Deputies also arrested Matthew Hay, Tina Huffman, Natasha Nash, and Michael Frazier for possession of a controlled substance.
Carter did not say if the arrests were connected.
