TWO ARRESTS MADE IN PEMISCOT COUNTY FOR MURDER
There were two men arrested in Pemiscot County on Thursday after they allegedly beat a man to death.
Authorities with the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 26 year old Caleb Holland, of Dyersburg, and 45 year old Sean Kotalik, of Blytheville, were charged with the 1st degree murder of a Blytheville man.
The charges stem from an investigation made after officials in Steele received a call about an ongoing assault at a bar on West Main Street on Thursday.
There, authorities found the 46 year old with severe injuries to the head, which were caused by him being assaulted by Holland and Kotalik.
He was transported to a hospital for treatment, where he died from his injuries.
Both Holland and Kotalik were booked at the Dyer County Jail following the investigation, and were transported to the Pemiscot County Jail pending formal charges.
ARREST MADE IN BUTLER COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in Butler County on Friday for drug and weapon possession.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 35 year old Steven Hall, of New Madrid, was arrested for the felony offenses of unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon.
He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Hall was transported to the Butler County Jail following his arrest.
POPLAR BLUFF MULES BASKETBALL TEAM TO PLAY IN 2020 US BANK ROLLA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
The Poplar Bluff Mules Basketball team will be playing in the 2020 US Bank Rolla H.S. Boys Holiday Tournament this week.
The Mules will be traveling to play games from today through Wednesday, and the tournament will start with a game against Gateway City Elite at the St. James Middle School today.
You can listen to the game by tuning in to KWOC at 93.3 FM/930 AM, or you can visit the KWOC website to listen to the game at KWOC.Com.
The pre-game will start at 3:40 pm, and the game will begin at 4.
STATE OF MISSOURI REACHES HIGHEST COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS
The state of Missouri reached a record number for patients that have been hospitalized due to the coronavirus on Friday.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the state had a total of 2,862 hospitalizations on Friday. The highest total before it was set on November 18th, which saw 2,851 hospitalizations.
The daily cases of COVID-19 in the state has been measured at 2,213. As cases continue to be reported, health officials are reminding residents to follow coronavirus guidelines, and to prioritize safety and health.
BENTON MAN CHARGED WITH SEVERAL DRUG RELATED CHARGES IN STODDARD COUNTY
A Benton man was arrested in Stoddard County on Thursday on several drug related charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 28 year old Jonathan Horton was booked on a Stoddard County warrant for possession of a controlled substance – except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid.
Horton also faces charges for possession of 35 grams or less of marijuana.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Jail.
ROADWAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY UNDERGOING REPAIRS
A roadway in Dunklin County will be reduced today while repairs are underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route 25, from east Route 62 to Route 162, will be reduced to one lane while MODOT crews perform edge rut repairs.
The work will start today, and continue through Tuesday, from 8 am to 3 am daily.
