REWARD OFFERED BY BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF FOR CAPTURE OF SUSPECT
Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs is offering a reward for information that can lead to the capture of a suspect.
According to the Sheriff, a $500 reward is being offered for information that will lead to the capture of 26 year old Walter Currie Jr., who is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Thursday in the parking lot of Motel 6.
He is considered armed and dangerous, and is wanted on a warrant on first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon, as well as armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.
If you have any information about Currie’s whereabouts, you are asked to contact the sheriff’s department by calling 573-785-8444.
TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR SEVERAL COUNTIES
There will be two public hearings in several Counties towards the end of the month.
The first hearing will be discussing the FY2020 Draft Action Plan, which will cover HUD programs administered by the state, such as Community Development Blocks, Housing Trust Funds, Continuum of Care, and several other topics. The hearing is scheduled for January 29th, at 1111 West Pine Street in Poplar Bluff from 10 am to noon.
The second hearing will focus on the CDBG-Mitigation funds, which is used to implement local projects regarding infrastructure, as well as reducing future damage from flood prone areas. The hearings are scheduled for January 28th at 1401 Main Street at the Van Buren City Hall in Carter County from 10 am to noon, and at 105 Washington at the Doniphan Community Center in Ripley County from 6 to 8 pm.
WILDLIFE REFUGE AND CREEK SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR HOG HUNTING
A wildlife refuge and conservation area is scheduled to close next week for a hog hunting period.
The Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and Duck Creek Conservation Area in Puxico are scheduled to close for a feral hog eradication period, in an attempt to lower their numbers in the refuge.
The two locals are scheduled to be closed from January 20th through 25th however the visitor center on Highway 51 will remain open during this time.
FOUR SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER CASE
Four individuals have been taken into custody in Greene County on Thursday in relation to a murder charge.
According to Greene County Sheriff Steve Franks, 41 year old Daniel Mangrum, 39 year old Ashley Hamilton, 34 year old Brittany Goodman, and 33 year old Benjamin Davis, have been arrested on charges related to the murder of 33 year old Michael Nix in Greene County, who was found dead in his home.
Mangrum and Davis were charged on suspicion of first-degree murder with no bond, and Goodman and Hamilton were arrested on suspicion of hindering apprehension in the case on a $100,000 cash only bond.
APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING MANAGED TURKEY HUNTS STARTING IN FEBRUARY
Missouri conservation officials say that applications will be available soon for spring managed turkey hunts.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for the managed hunts beginning on February 1st through the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/SpringTurkeyHunts.
Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on that webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 12th.
Spring turkey hunting youth weekend will be April 4th and 5th with the regular spring season running April 20 through May 10. Officials say permits will be available starting March 1.
FAFSA FRENZY SCHEDULED FOR POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL STARTING NEXT WEEK
There are a few FAFSA frenzies coming to the Poplar Bluff Highschool starting next week.
The FAFSA Frenzy event is held to assist students and their parents with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as well as some scholarship options available for application.
The first of the school’s frenzies will be held on January 23rd from 3 to 7pm, and two more are scheduled on January 26th from 2 through 6 pm, and January 28th from 3 through 7 pm.
