MAN FACING ASSAULT AND WEAPON CHARGES FOLLOWING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
A Lilbourn man is facing multiple charges in connection to an incident over the weekend.
According to a probable cause statement, 31 year old Jordan Courtois, is alleged to have refused to stop for a traffic stop in New Madrid County on Saturday, November 20th.
A pursuit continued until Courtois stopped his vehicle at his father’s residence and exited the vehicle with a 12 gauge shotgun. A deputy shot four times at Courtois, striking him in the left hand, right arm, and right calf.
During a later interview with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Courtois said that he was running because he did not want to go back to prison.
Courtois was treated at an area hospital before being housed in the Mississippi County Jail.
He is facing multiple charges including 1st degree assault on a law enforcement officer, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, November 29th.
BROSELEY WOMAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Butler County woman was injured Sunday evening in a single vehicle wreck.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 49 year old Linda Leone, of Broseley, was driving on Highway CC near Elk when she failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway, and overturned.
Leone suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
DEADLINE APPROACHING TO ENTER 2021 RIVER RADIO LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
Parade lights will be shining bright in Downtown Poplar Bluff this December for the 2021 River Radio Lighted Christmas Parade.
The deadline to get your entry in for this year’s parade is quickly approaching, with the parade scheduled for 6 pm on Friday, December 3rd. The deadline for entries is November 29th. Entry forms are available on our Facebook page and website.
The parade route this year will run from Highway 142 at McDonalds through downtown Poplar Bluff before looping back and ending at the Black River Coliseum.
Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information, call 785-0881.
THANKSGIVING COOKING SAFETY TIPS
Thanksgiving is almost here, and the American Red Cross is reminding you to stay safe while you prepare the holiday dinner.
The Red Cross advises that cooks should avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while preparing the holiday meal. You should also never leave the stove unattended – if the cook has to leave the kitchen even for a short time, they should turn off the stove.
Remember to clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup and keep anything that can catch fire, including pot holders, oven mitts, and food packaging, away from the stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.
For questions about preparing your thanksgiving turkey, call the Butterball Turkey Talk Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL or go online to butterball.com
