AREA WOMAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE IN BUTLER COUNTY
An area woman has been taken into custody in Butler County on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Mary Babcock, of Piedmont, was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Babcock is also reportedly facing a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the arrest, she was held at the Butler County Jail.
HEAT INDEX VALUES TO REACH THE MID 90’S THIS WEEK
Heat index values are expected to reach the mid 90’s this week.
According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will reach the lower 90s across Southeast Missouri most of this week.
Combined with the humidity, afternoon heat index values are expected to top out in the mid 90’s.
Remember to be careful and take precautions if you have to be outside. Remember to ensure that your outdoor pets have plenty of water.
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH IN POPLAR BLUFF
A Hunter Education Course has been scheduled for later this month in Poplar Bluff.
The course will be held from 5 to 9 pm on Monday, September 24th, at the Poplar Bluff Junior High School Gym.
Attendees must have completed the knowledge portion of the testing prior to the class. Students must also preregister online at mdc.mo.gov.
ROUTE AA IN STODDARD COUNTY TO BE REDUCED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THIS WEEK
Route AA in Stoddard County will continue to be reduced with an 11 foot width restriction through the middle of this week as contractor crews resurface the roadway.
According to MoDOT, the work zone is located from Route 25 north to Route 25 south.
Weather permitting, Route AA will be reduced from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm daily through this Wednesday.
OVER 100 CASES OF HEPATITIS A REPORTED BY BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Health officials are continuing to see an increase in reported Hepatitis A cases in Butler County.
According to the Butler County Health Department, as of Friday, 102 cases of Hepatitis A have been reported with 55 percent of the cases requiring hospitalization.
Officials say that the majority of cases have been in people who use drugs and/or their close personal contacts.
Anyone who has been potentially exposed to an individual experiencing Hepatitis A signs or symptoms is asked to call or visit the Butler County Health Department.
MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE IN BUTLER COUNTY
An area man has been taken into custody in Butler County on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34 year old Michael Bennett, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested early Sunday morning on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Bennett is also facing a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the arrest, he was held at the Butler County Jail.
2018 STODDARD COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN THIS WEEK
The 2018 Stoddard County Fair is scheduled to begin this week.
The fair will kick-off with the parade in downtown Dexter this Tuesday, at 5:30 pm.
There will be multiple nights of entertainment and events including performances by Rickie Lee Tanner, Maggie Thorn, and Anna Catherine DeHart.
For more information, including a full schedule, go to www.stoddardcountyfair.com.
POPLAR BLUFF CHEERLEADING KIDDIE CAMP SCHEDULED FOR NEXT MONTH
A Poplar Bluff Cheerleading Kiddie Camp for future cheerleaders ages 3 to 6th grade is set for next month.
The camp is scheduled to be held at the Poplar Bluff High School Auxiliary gym on Tuesday, October 2nd from 5 to 6:30 pm, as well as 5 to 6 pm on October 3rd and 4th. Registration will begin at 5 pm on October 2nd.
The cost is $25 per child and will include a T-shirt.
All Kiddie Camp Cheerleaders will then perform at either the Freshman or Junior Varsity football games on Monday, October 8th.
