POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES TO IMPROVE AFTER MASK MANDATE IMPLEMENTATION

The Poplar Bluff School District has seen continued improvement to student attendance after a mask mandate was implemented earlier in the month.

School Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill tells KWOC News that since the school began to mandate face masks for grades 4-12, the number of students missing class due to being quarantined from the coronavirus has steadily decreased. Currently, the number of students out of school due to quarantine is down to just 4 percent.

Dill also stated that the school has been, and will be constantly monitoring the situation in regards to the virus, and that proper protection and safety is a top priority for the district at this time.

ARREST MADE IN STODDARD COUNTY ON SODOMY CHARGE

A man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Tuesday on sodomy related charges.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 38 year old Hobert Voss Jr., of Dexter, was booked on a warrant out of Stoddard County for Statutory Sodomy- Deviate sexual intercourse of a person under 12 years of age.

Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Jail, on a $35,000 bond.

INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY

Injuries were reported following a vehicle crash in Butler County on Tuesday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2 pm at US 67, south of York Village, where a vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and crossed the median and southbound lanes, before it struck a tree.

The driver of the vehicle suffered moderate injuries from the crash, and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital for treatment.

MOBILE CAMPER FIRE REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY

Firefighters out of Poplar Bluff and Butler County responded to a call of a vehicle fire in Butler County on Tuesday.

According to officials with the departments, a fifth-wheel camper was found ablaze Tuesday afternoon on Old Highway B, across from the former Riggs building. Heavy smoke was coming from the vehicle when firefighter crews arrived at the scene.

Damage was reported from the flames, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

CAMPBELL MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION

A Campbell man was arrested in Dunklin County on Monday on methamphetamine possession.

According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department, 25 year old Stevie Williams was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as felony possession of meth paraphernalia.

He was transported to the Dunklin County Jail following his arrest.

ROADWAY IN RIPLEY COUNTY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS

A roadway in Ripley County will be closing while pavement repairs are underway.

According to officials with the City of Doniphan, a few sections of Jefferson Street, at the intersections of US Highway 160, Court Square, Willow Street, and Current River Drive, will be closed while contractor crews complete paving projects.

The roadwork is scheduled to begin at 8 am on Thursday.