FIRE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN PARMA
Crews responded to two separate fires earlier this week in New Madrid County.
Fires broke out overnight Tuesday night at the home of the former mayor of Parma on as well as at the Parma City Hall.
An investigation into both fires is underway.
WOMAN FACING CHARGE OF HAVING NARCOTICS INSIDE A JAIL FACILITY
A woman was taken into custody Wednesday night in Butler County on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 32 year old Heidi Best, of Chaffee, was arrested on felony charges of possession of narcotics inside of a jail facility and possession of a controlled substance – klonopin.
Best is also facing a charge of driving while intoxicated.
REPAIRS TO POSSIBLY CAUSE DELAYS TODAY ON ROUTE 114 IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
The section of Route 114 to be reduced is located from Route 25 to Route 60.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 am to 4:30 pm.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM QUALIFIES FOR STATE TOURNAMENT
An area academic team will be participating for the chance at a state championship.
The Poplar Bluff High School Academic Team recently defeated Oakville High School 2-0 in their state sectional match up.
The win allowed the academic team to advance to the Class 4 State Tournament. Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that a total of eight teams will participate in the class 4 tournament.
FLOOD WATCH TO BE IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a flood watch for much of Southeast Missouri through Friday morning.
According to weather officials rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches should be widespread across much of the area through tonight. Locally higher amounts up to 4 inches are also possible.
Rains of this magnitude in a short period of time may result in flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. Flash flooding is also possible in locations that receive locally heavier rain associated with thunderstorms.
Officials are encouraging anyone who is living in an area prone to flooding to be prepared to take action in case flooding develops.
MALDEN MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG RELATED CHARGES IN STODDARD COUNTY
A Malden man has been arrested in Stoddard County on multiple drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31 year old Danny Raymer was taken into custody shortly after 7 pm Wednesday night on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Raymer was also arrested on charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and consuming alcohol while operating a motor vehicle.
Following the arrest, he was held at the Stoddard County Jail.
DRIVER FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL AFTER HITTING A TREE
A Lilbourn woman has been flown to an area hospital after hitting a tree in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 24 year old Ja’Linda Long was driving on Interstate 55 when her vehicle travelled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
The wreck occurred at around 5:15 am Wednesday morning.
Long suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
TENNESSEE MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON STALKING AND HARASSMENT CHARGES
Authorities say a Tennessee man was recently taken into custody in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 32 year old Matthew Parrish, of Portland, Tennessee, was arrested on multiple warrants, two counts of violation of a protection order for an adult, harassment 1st degree, and stalking 1st degree.
Parrish’s bond was set at $20,000, cash only and officials say he remained in custody as of this morning.
