POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED ON ASSAULT AND FIREARM CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man is facing over three decades in prison following his conviction on assault and firearm charges.
Butler County Prosecuting Attorney Kacey Proctor tells KWOC News that Kayln Johnson was convicted by a Butler County jury in August on charges of assault in the first degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The charges stem from a shooting at a Poplar Bluff residence in January of 2020.
On Tuesday, Johnson was sentenced to 25 years on the assault charge, 10 years on the armed criminal action charge, and 10 years on the firearm charge, which is to be served concurrent to the two other sentences. Proctor says the overall sentence is for 35 years and Johnson must serve 85 percent of the sentence.
AREA MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER MOTORCYCLE STRIKES DEER
An area man was injured Tuesday evening after his motorcycle struck a deer.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 5:40 pm on Highway T, five miles south of Wappapello.
The driver of the motorcycle, 54 year old Charles Loflin, of Wappapello, was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital with serious injuries.
POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOLS ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY
Poplar Bluff Schools and Chartwells will be holding their annual Community Thanksgiving meal this week.
According to officials, the meal will be free for families from 6 to 8 pm on Friday.
The event will be held at the Poplar Bluff High School.
HUNTERS REMINDED TO BE AWARE OF BAITING REGULATIONS
Deer season is rapidly approaching and the Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters of baiting regulations.
According to the MDC, the use of bait, including grain or other feed placed or scattered to attract deer or turkey while hunting is illegal.
Officials say the regulations are in place to help limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer and to ensure fair chase.
More information is available at mdc.mo.gov.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTING TURKEY TROT
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation has announced a fun walking event for this month.
The one mile Turkey Trot will be held at McLane Park beginning at 2 pm on November 20th. Officials say the Turkey Trot is a fun walk in the park with raffles, prizes, and food.
Anyone who registers by this Friday will receive a free T-shirt and there are no age requirements. To register, call 573-686-8645.
WATER MAIN BREAKS IN NEW MADRID COUNTY CITY
Residents of a Southeast Missouri city are being advised to boil their water.
According to city officials, the city of Gideon is under a precautionary boil water order due to a break of the city’s main water line.
The order is for the area from Madison Street and South Main Street to South Anderson Avenue and South Main Street.
