TWIN RIVERS LADY ROYALS ADVANCE TO STATE QUARTERFINALS
The Twin Rivers Lady Royals will be hosting a state quarterfinal match-up this weekend.
The Lady Royals defeated Woodland 57-41 Wednesday night in the Class 3 State Sectional. They will now host Lift for Life Academy on Saturday at 1 pm in a game you can listen to live on Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3 FM and 930 AM. You can also watch the game at MSHSAA.tv.
In the Girls Class 2 Sectional last night, Holcomb fell to Ellington 58-49 while Oran defeated Viburnum 74-44.
Tonight, the Class 6 District 1 Boys championship will be decided as Poplar Bluff takes on Jackson at Cedar Hill. That game can also be heard on Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3 FM and 930 AM as well as watched at MSHSAA.tv.
THREE FACING CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO FATAL KENNETT SHOOTING
Updating a story we brought to you earlier this week, three people are facing charges in connection to a fatal shooting in Kennett.
According to the Kennett Police Department, Tahmiius Mitchell, of Kennett, suffered a fatal injury during a shooting Sunday night.
26 year old Marquel Rhines and 18 year old Jatavious Jones are each facing charges including first degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.
A third person, 32 year old Cotie Whitaker, is facing charges including tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution.
Whitaker and Rhines have both been taken into custody. Kennett Police are looking for Jones and ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 573-888-4622.
SIKESTON MURDER SUSPECT SURRENDERS TO AUTHORITIES
Updating a story we brought you last week, a suspect in a Sikeston murder has surrendered to authorities.
28 year old Kyle Johnson, of Sikeston, was wanted on charges of second degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection to the shooting death of 19 year old Jacob Moore.
The Sikeston Department of Public Safety says that Johnson turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday.
VETERAN VACCINATION CLINIC TO BE HELD MONDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center has announced that a veterans vaccination clinic will be held next week.
VA officials say that an extended-hours, first dose vaccination clinic has been scheduled for Monday, March 8th. The clinic will run from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.
Age and/or medical restrictions will not apply for the clinic. All VA patients may contact the facility to schedule an appointment for the Moderna vaccine.
Veterans interested in receiving the vaccine can call 573-686-4151 or 1-888-557-8262 and push “2” to schedule an appointment.
MAN IN CUSTODY ON SODOMY RELATED CHARGE IN STODDARD COUNTY
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested a Blodgett man on a sodomy related charge.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 19 year old Christopher Jordon Thomas Amelunke was recently booked for statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy.
His bond was set at $12,500.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON METH AND MARIJUANA CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man was taken into custody Wednesday morning on multiple charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51 year old Kevin Kelly was arrested shortly before 8 am in Butler County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
He is also facing charges of possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while revoked.
Following the arrest, Kelly was held at the Butler County Jail.
