2020 DEFICIT BUDGET FOR CITY OF POPLAR BLUFF PASSED

The 2020 deficit budged for the city of Poplar Bluff was passed on Monday.

The members of the Poplar Bluff City Council met yesterday at the Black River Coliseum, where one of the topics discussed was working out the budget for 2020, where is was planned and ultimately approved on.

The budget passed involves cutting two part time positions, and reducing a full time position at the Coliseum to a part time position, with an estimated $300,000 deficit anticipated for 2020.

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL WARNS OF HAZARDOUS ROADWAYS

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers of hazardous roadways.

According to the Patrol, the roadways are slick, and dangerous, from the recent rain and snowfall, combined with the cold to cause the roads to deteriorate as the weather continues to worsen.

Officials with the Patrol urge drivers to stay cautious and to drive slowly to allow yourself more time to stop, clear your vehicle completely of ice and snow, and to stay inside your vehicle if you are involved in an accident.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE IN DONIPHAN

A mobile food pantry is scheduled to arrive in Doniphan next week.

The pantry will be hosted by the Doniphan Fire Department, and will be available to the public. Those who come are asked to bring their own bags.

The department is located on 124 West Jefferson Street, and the pantry will open on December 23rd at 4 pm.

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE OFFERING REWARD FOR HELP IN INVESTIGATION

The Poplar Bluff Police Department is offering a cash reward for information that can help in an investigation.

According to the Department, the investigation is on finding Carlos Wallace, who is wanted for questioning concerning several felony charges, and who holds several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.

If you know where Wallace is located, or if you see him, you are asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.

DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS SET TO CLOSE STATEWIDE NEXT WEEK

Driver Examination stations statewide are set to close next week.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, driver examination stations around the state will close on December 25th and January 1st, for Christmas and New Years respectively.

Operations of examination stations will resume on December 26th through 31st, and will resume again on January 2nd.

WOMAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON ASSAULT CHARGES

A woman was taken into custody in Stoddard County on assault charges.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 32 year old Jessica Cobb, of Kennett, was booked on a warrant on Assault – 3rd degree, and on assault 4th degree.

She was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following her arrest, on a $5000 cash only bond.