POPLAR BLUFF MAN KILLED IN BUTLER COUNTY WRECK
Authorities in Butler County have released the name of a man who was killed in a wreck over the weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Sunday morning, 82 year old Alvie Browning, of Poplar Bluff, was driving on US 67 in Butler County, when his vehicle crossed the center line and pulled into the path of another vehicle.
Officials say the wreck occurred at around 9:30 am, 6 miles south of Poplar Bluff.
Browning was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Brian Fugate.
A passenger in the second vehicle was seriously injured and the driver suffered moderate injuries. Both were also taken to an area hospital.
FREE MAMMOGRAMS TO BE OFFERED STARTING TODAY IN THREE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITIES
Free mammograms will be offered starting today in three Southeast Missouri communities.
Later today, Saint Francis Healthcare System will be offering the private, quick screenings for women with no health insurance at the Bollinger County Health Center, in Marble Hill, from 1 to 5 pm.
Mammograms will also be offered at the Iron County Health Department, in Ironton, from 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm on Wednesday, and at Piedmont Physician Associates from 8 am to noon on Thursday.
Attendees must register for the free screenings by calling 573-331-3996.
YOUTH SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT ELEVEN POINT RANGER DISTRICT
Teenagers from 15 to 18 years old can now apply for Mark Twain National Forest summer jobs on the Eleven Point Ranger District in the Doniphan area through the Youth Conservation Corps.
The Youth Conservation Corps is a paid summer work program for youth, both male and female, designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the environment.
Work duties include building trails, clerical/office support, maintaining and cleaning up campgrounds, and improving wildlife habitat.
Applicants are not required to live in the local area, but anyone chosen for the program must be capable of reporting daily to the job location. The application window closes this Friday.
For more information, contact the Eleven Point Ranger District at 573-996-2153.
ONE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO CARDWELL HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Authorities in Dunklin County have arrested a man in connection to the death of a local woman.
Officials with the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News, that at around 12:15 pm Sunday afternoon, they received a 911 call saying someone had killed their mother. Officials say the caller gave an address on East Mulberry Street in Cardwell.
Officers arrived and found the victim, who was later identified as 77 year old Vada Nichols of Cardwell.
Officials say that 54 year old Charles Scott Lipper has been taken into custody on charges of 1st degree murder, 1st degree robbery, and 1st degree burglary.
KENNETT MAN TAKEN TO AREA HOSPITAL AFTER WRECK IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A Kennett man was taken to an area hospital after being involved in a wreck in Dunklin County.
According to authorities, 67 year old Ristel Payne was driving on County Road 421, 3 miles north of Kennett, Friday evening when his vehicle ran off the side of the road and struck a tree.
Payne, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was ejected during the wreck and received moderate injuries. He was later taken to a Kennett hospital.
KANSAS CITY DANCE GROUP TO BRING MUSIC OF SPAIN TO POPLAR BLUFF
A dance group from Kansas City will be in Poplar Bluff later this week as a part of the ongoing Patrons of the Arts season at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
This Thursday night at 7 pm, Olé Music & Dance of Spain will be performing an evening of flamenco dance styles, including fandango and tango.
Tickets for the show are $15 and available at trcc.edu.
The Patrons of the Arts season will wrap up on April 30th, with the Moscow Festival Ballet performance of the Sleeping Beauty.
WOLF CREEK TRAIL RUN SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 31ST
The 5th Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run is set for this weekend.
The event will be held on March 31st at the Wolf Creek Bike Trail in Poplar Bluff.
The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 8 am, with the 6k race starting at 9 am.
Registration is available online at UltraSignUp.com. Proceeds from the event go to inclusive playground equipment at Kiwanis Bacon Park.
