FORMER FOOTBALL COACH PLEADS GUILTY TO FORGERY CHARGE
A former High School football coach has pleaded guilty to a forgery charge.
According to authorities, Michael Harrell, of Piggott, will have to pay almost $1000 in fees and court costs following his guilty plea on a charge of 2nd degree forgery for forging COVID-19 documents.
Harrell will also not be able to teach for a period of five years.
WOMAN TASED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE FROM POLICE
A woman has been taken into custody in Southeast Missouri after allegedly attempting to flee from police.
According to the Portageville Police Department, on Friday officers recorded a vehicle doing 62 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone and initiated a traffic stop.
During the stop, the driver became very combative towards officers and refused to exit the vehicle.
Officials say the driver tried to place the key back in to the ignition in an attempt to flee. A taser was then used to subdue the driver.
39 year old Jennifer Drake, of Hayti was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, speeding, and disorderly conduct. Following the arrest, she was transported to the Pemiscot County Jail.
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2021 TIGER FEST IN NEELYVILLE
The schedule has been announced for Tiger Fest 2021 this weekend at Neelyville High School.
The event will be from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 16th.
There will be the annual parade, in addition to a lip sync and tik tok contest, games, a Halloween costume contest, and Mr. and Mrs. Tiger Fest 2021.
For more information visit the Tiger Fest 2021 page on Facebook or call Jennifer at 573-989-3815.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR NEW HIGHWAY PATROL RECRUIT CLASS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking applicants for its 115th Recruit Class.
Highway Patrol officials tell KWOC News that qualified individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and that testing will be offered at nine different locations in Missouri.
The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure which includes a written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board.
To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
The application deadline is January 15, 2022. For more information, go online to www.MOTrooper.com.
BRIDGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THIS WEEK IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane for part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Frontage Road to Lighthouse in Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 am to 3 pm both today and tomorrow.
CONSTRUCTION CREWS TO BE WORKING ON DUNKLIN COUNTY BRIDGE TODAY
Route Z in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane so crews can perform bridge repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone will be located from Country Club Road to County Highway Z.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 am to 4 pm.
