POPLAR BLUFF MAN TO APPEAR IN COURT THIS MONTH ON RAPE CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff man is scheduled to appear in court later this month on multiple charges, including 1st degree rape or attempted rape.
According to Missouri Case Net, a preliminary hearing for Darnell Webb has been scheduled for Thursday, October 21st on charges of 1st degree rape or attempted rape, 1st degree kidnapping, and 3rd degree domestic assault.
The charges stem from an alleged incident in early July.
A warrant was served for Webb on Wednesday and his bond was set at $100,000.
THREE PORTAGEVILLE RESIDENTS SENTENCED ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
Three Portageville residents were separately sentenced yesterday on drug charges.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 46 year old Courtney Williams, 46 year old Clarence Hicks, and 35 year old Durell Antonio Scott were each sentenced to serve sixty months in federal prison.
All three had previously pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.
MAN ARRESTED ON FLEEING CHARGE IN STODDARD COUNTY
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested an area man on a fleeing charge.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 22 year old Steven Stidmon, of Dexter was recently taken into custody on a charge of resisting arrest, detention, or a stop by fleeing.
Officials say that no bond was set and Stidmon remained in custody.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES HOSTING FUNDRAISER THIS WEEKEND IN POPLAR BLUFF
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting a fundraising event this weekend in Poplar Bluff.
The Sporting Clays and Crazy Quail fundraiser will begin on Saturday with sign-ins at 9 am followed by the shoot at 10 am.
Entry for a two person team will be $100 and ammo will be provided.
The shoot will be located at 820 Honeysuckle Lane in Poplar Bluff.
To register a team for the event, call 573-258-0730.
AREA CIVIC CENTER TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY
An area civic center will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its building this weekend.
The Wappapello Civic Center will be honoring 100 years of the Wappapello School and its various uses beginning at 5 pm on Saturday.
There will be food, a dance, a silent auction, and live entertainment.
Proceeds raised from the event will be matched by the Modern Woodmen of America and donated to the Wappapello Civic Center.
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN WAYNE COUNTY
A contract was awarded yesterday for pavement improvements in Wayne County.
According to officials, The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded an almost five million dollar contract for paving and a culvert extension on Route D between East Fork Lost Creek and Wayne County Road 524.
Additional information, including a timeline and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
