INVESTIGATION OF DEATH IN CARTER COUNTY LEADS TO CHARGES
An investigation into a death in Carter County has led to charges being filed.
According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, officials received a call from 27 year old Dakota Taylor, saying that he had hurt his mother, leading police to discover Taylor’s mother, 58 year old Kathryn Hall, with severe physical injuries that she later died from.
Taylor says that the two had gotten into an argument, leading Hall to pull a knife on Taylor, where he then struck her with a baseball bat.
He was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon, with more charges expected as the investigation proceeds.
If you have information that could aid in the investigation, you are asked to call either the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, Ellsinore Police Department, or Missouri State Highway Patrol.
INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
Injuries were reported on Tuesday following a vehicle crash in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on US 60, near Poplar Bluff, where a vehicle was travelling eastbound in the westbound lane and struck another vehicle head on.
Both drivers received injuries as a result of the crash, one with moderate and one with minor, and both were transported to a hospital in Poplar Bluff.
FILING COMMENCING FOR POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL SEATS
Filing has commenced for two seats on the Poplar Bluff City Council.
The seats on file are currently held by deputy mayor pro tempore Steve Davis and current council member Ron Black, with four people having already filed for the seats, which include Davis himself. Black has been reported saying he is unsure if he will run for another term.
Filing for the positions will continue until January 21st, and is available at the Poplar Bluff City Clerk’s office at 501 Vine Street, from 7:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 7: 30 am through 5 pm on the final filing day.
For more information, and for information on requirements on being a candidate for being a city council member, call the city clerk’s office at 573-686-8620.
LOCAL RESIDENTS SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR ROBBERY
Two Poplar Bluff residents were sentenced to more than a year in prison on a robbery charge.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Ty Farris and Kelsie Armor, of Poplar Bluff, were arrested in April for robbing a convenience store, where the clerk recognized Farris, who was arrested in Stoddard County along with Armor, who drove Farris away from the robbery.
They were both charged with felony first-degree robbery, felony of stealing, and armed criminal action. They were both sentenced to 14 months in federal prison, and are both set to appear in court in January for a review of their cases.
TONIGHT IS THE FINAL NIGHT FOR SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE OF PRAISE
Tonight is the final night to see a Christmas themed show at a Poplar Bluff church.
The Palace of Praise is presenting the final 2019 performance of the Sounds of Christmas tonight at 7 pm.
Admission to the show is free and tickets for a dinner theater experience starting at 5 pm are also available for $12.
More information is also available at palaceofpraise.com.
WAPPAPELLO LAKE U.S. ARMY CORPS HOSTING HOLIDAY EVENT THIS WEEKEND
The Wappapello Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a holiday event this weekend.
The “Frosty Friends” program will be held on Saturday, and will feature crafts and hands on activities as participants learn about animals and their behavior during winter.
The event will be held at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitors Center from 10 am to 1 pm.
