LONG TIME THREE RIVERS COLLEGE COACH RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS
Three River College Basketball Coach Gene Bess has announced his retirement.
Bass has 1,300 wins to his name after his 50 years working as a basketball coach for the college, and was the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins in 2006, 1,100 wins four seasons later, and 1,200 in 2015. His final home game win marked his 1,300th win.
He finished his career with a record of 1,300-416.
The 85 year old coach taught two classes each semester while working as the college’s Athletic Director, and his son, Brian Bess, who has been an assistant coach for 27 years, will be taking his place.
MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A Williamsville man was taken into custody in Wayne County on Friday on multiple charges.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 34 year old Cody Faraone was arrested on a Wayne County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance, and tampering with physical evidence.
He was also charged on felony possession of a controlled substance inside a correctional facility, possession of methamphetamine, 3rd degree assault on a special victim, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Wayne County Jail.
OCCUPANT INJURED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN RIPLEY COUNTY
An occupant received injuries from a vehicle crash in Ripley County on Friday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a vehicle was traveling down US 160, west of Fairdealing, before striking another car in the rear, causing it to run off the roadway and strike a ditch.
An occupant of the struck vehicle was moderately injured from the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN MURDER CASE
A Poplar Bluff man has been arrested following the stabbing death of his uncle.
According to Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley, authorities responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 1000 block of North Grand Avenue on Thursday, where 50 year old Virgil Brown Sr. was lying on the floor inside the residence.
Brown was transported to a hospital for the treatment of a laceration to his chest, where he later died from his injuries.
Witness reports state that he was in an argument with 28 year old Terry Brown, who was reportedly wielding a knife. Brown Sr. had attempted to disarm him, before Terry Brown stabbed him.
Brown was booked at the Butler County Jail for 1st degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI OVER 9,800
The amount of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Missouri has continued to rise over the weekend.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports that as of Sunday, the total number of coronavirus cases in Missouri has risen to 9,844, while the deaths directly linked to the disease has increased to 482.
If you are showing symptoms of the virus, including persistent coughing, fever, or shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider for assistance before visiting any emergency or hospital room.
CHILD PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
A child pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Pemiscot County on Saturday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on First Street, at Maple Street in Bragg City, where the 13 year old failed to yield and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
The child was seriously injured from the incident, and was transported to a children’s hospital in Memphis for treatment.
ROADS IN SEVERAL SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COUNTIES SCHEDULED FOR MAINTENANCE
There are a few roads in Southeast Missouri that will be closed for road maintenance and repair.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route O, from Route 21 in Carter County to Route 21 in Ripley County, will be closed while transportation crews perform storm debris cleanup. The work will begin today, and will continue through Thursday, from 8 am to 4 pm daily.
Additionally, a portion of Route 91 in Scott and Stoddard Counties, between County Roads 447 and 385, will be closed while maintenance is being performed on drainage ditch 35. The work is set to begin today, and will continue through August 10th.
