NORTHEAST ARKANSAS WRECK LEAVES ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED
A wreck earlier this week in Northeast Arkansas has resulted in one death.
According to the Arkansas State Police, a vehicle driven by 19 year old Eli Campbell, of Jonesboro, failed to stop at a stop sign on a rural County Road and struck another vehicle early Monday morning.
The driver of the second vehicle, 26 year old Savanah Fenley, of Walnut Ridge, was killed in the wreck.
Campbell and a passenger in Fenley’s vehicle were both injured and transported to area hospitals.
DUDLEY MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FIREARM COUNTS
Authorities in Stoddard County say an area man has been taken into custody on multiple firearm counts.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 66 year old William Campbell, of Dudley, was recently booked on six counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Campbell’s bond has been set at $20,000, cash only.
POPLAR BLUFF STUDENT HONORED AT GOVERNOR’S MANSION
A Poplar Bluff student was recently honored in Jefferson City.
Mark Twain School sophomore, Jude Stewart, was a guest of honor at the Governor’s Mansion on November 9th, along with approximately 65 students from across Missouri.
Stewart was selected to attend a reception for his winning entry in the fourth annual First Lady’s Essay contest through the Jobs for America’s Graduates Missouri program.
Stewart’s essay entitled “Missouri Is Great!” touched variously on historical figures, landmarks, attractions, and other entertainment such as the World’s Fair. He also talked about the Show-Me State mentality, and how Missourians tend to come together during crises.
For representing the district, Jude received a commemorative coin containing an official state seal and had a chance to tour the Capitol.
MODOT TO HELP GRANT CHRISTMAS WISHES TO AREA FAMILIES
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be participating in the Christmas Angels program again this year to help grant Christmas wishes to Southeast Missouri families.
This year's event will be held on Thursday, December 2nd, with chili orders due by 4 pm on Monday, November 29th. The cost is $5.50 and will include a 16-ounce cup of chili, crackers and chips.
Current MoDOT employees and retirees volunteer to cook, pack, and deliver chili for the event. To place an order, call (573) 472-5294. Orders of five or more in the Sikeston area can be delivered.
With the funds raised, volunteers purchase gifts for children who would not otherwise receive them.
HIGHWAY PATROL HEADQUARTERS IN POPLAR BLUFF TO BE LIT UP IN BLUE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN OFFICERS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E headquarters in Poplar Bluff will be lit up in blue through the month of December to pay tribute to fallen officers and show support for law enforcement.
The Highway Patrol will be participating in Project Blue Light, which will see the general headquarters, division offices, and troop headquarters buildings display blue lights from November 29th through January 3rd.
Officials say that 31 members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol have given their lives in fulfillment of the Patrol’s mission of providing service and protection to Missouri’s citizens.
HUNTERS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THEIR HARVEST WITH FAMILIES IN NEED
Hunters across the state of Missouri are being asked to share their harvest to help feed families in need.
The Missouri Department of Conservation Share the Harvest program provides food to the hungry through deer meat donated by hunters.
Hunters can choose to give part or all of any deer they harvest. They simply bring their deer to an approved meat processor to process the venison, usually into ground meat, where it is then packaged for distribution.
Share the Harvest is a statewide partnership between MDC, the Conservation Federation of Missouri, cooperating meat processors, and hunters.
For more details on the Share the Harvest program and a list of processors participating, visit mdc.mo.gov/share.
