TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES IN CARTER COUNTY
Two area residents were taken into custody over the weekend in Carter County on drug and weapon charges.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 37 year Miranda Gregory, of Poplar Bluff, and 30 year old Joshua Payne, of Doniphan, were each arrested at around 5 pm Saturday, on charges of possession of methamphetamine, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Following their arrests, both Gregory and Payne were transported to the Carter County Jail.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY INTO THE RIVER RADIO LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
The 2020 River Radio Lighted Christmas Parade is a little over a month away.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 4th with line up beginning at 5:45 pm at Hydro Adventures. Entry forms are available on our website as well as on our Facebook page and are being accepted through November 25th.
The parade route this year will run from Highway 142 at McDonalds through downtown Poplar Bluff, before looping back and ending at the Black River Coliseum.
Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information, call Amy at 573-785-0881.
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for all of Southeast Missouri.
According to the NWS, hard freezes occurred last night with temperatures falling to the upper 20’s.
These temperatures can cause damage to plants or fruit trees that are blooming ahead of schedule. Anyone with these types of plants were advised to take necessary precautions.
The freeze warning is in effect through 9 am today.
BALLOT MEASURES TO BE DECIDED IN MISSOURI DURING TOMORROW’S ELECTION
Here is a quick look at the propositions voters in Missouri will be deciding on during Tuesday’s election.
Amendment 1 would limit the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and Attorney General to two terms in office in a lifetime. As of 2019, the state constitution limited the Governor and State Treasurer to two terms in office in a lifetime, but not the other executive offices.
Amendment 3 would return the state to the use of bipartisan commissions appointed by the governor for legislative redistricting and eliminate the nonpartisan state demographer, which was created by the approval of Amendment 1 in 2018. The bipartisan commissions would be renamed the House Independent Bipartisan Commission and the Senate Independent Bipartisan Commission and consist of 20 members each. The amendment would also change the criteria used to draw district maps. It would also change the threshold of lobbyists' gifts from $5 to $0 and lower the campaign contribution limit for state Senate campaigns from $2,500 to $2,400.
You can find your voting location online at www.GoVoteMissouri.com.
MULTIPLE COMMUNITY FLU CLINICS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH IN BUTLER COUNTY
Multiple flu clinics have been scheduled for this month in Butler County.
Officials with the Butler County Health Department say that it is important to remember to protect yourself, family members, and the community from spreading the flu virus. Preventative measures include washing your hands and receiving a flu vaccine.
A drive thru flu clinic has been scheduled for November 12th, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, at the Butler County Health Department. Additional clinics will be held later this month at schools in the Poplar Bluff, Neelyville, and Twin Rivers School Districts.
You can find more information at the Butler County Health Department’s website, ButlerCountyHealth.org.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2020 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AUTO TOUR
Officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers say that permit applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Festival of Lights Auto Tour.
The 28th Annual Auto Tour will be held at the Redman Creek East Campground from November 27th through January 3rd.
Local businesses and individuals can decorate sites along the tour’s path with as many lights as possible. Officials say that the sites are free and the event is also free to attend.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
