TWO AREA RESIDENTS ARE FACING MURDER CHARGES IN BOLLINGER COUNTY
Authorities say that two area residents are facing murder charges in connection to the death of a man on over the weekend. A 32 year old male was found dead from an assault at an area residence on Friday.
Bollinger County deputies responded to a 911 call stating that there was an unresponsive man on Bollinger County Road 346. When deputies arrived, they found the victim deceased. During the investigation, deputies found evidence that the victim was assaulted before his death suffering serious physical injuries.
Both Joshua Proffer and Heather Watson have been arrested on murder 1st degree charges. They are currently lodged in the Bollinger County Jail and both have a $1 million dollar cash only bond.
ELLSINORE WOMAN ARRESTED ON DANGEROUS DRUG AND MARIJUANA CHARGES OVER THE WEEKEND
An Ellsinore woman was taken into custody Saturday evening on multiple charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 57 year old Janet Burlbaugh was arrested shortly after 8 pm in Carter County on a felony warrant for dangerous drugs.
She is also facing charges of possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, resisting or tampering with an arrest, and careless and imprudent driving.
Following the arrest, she was held at the Carter County Jail.
BUTLER COUNTY TORNADO SIRENS TO BE TESTED TODAY
Don’t be surprised if you hear sirens today in Butler County.
According to Butler County Emergency Management Director Robbie Myers, the county’s tornado sirens are scheduled to be tested today at noon.
Myers says that the tests will be conducted every month on the first Monday.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER CHOSEN AS NEELYVILLE R-IV TEACHER OF THE YEAR
A teacher at the Neelyville High School has been chosen as the Neelyville R-IV Teacher of the Year.
Officials say that Jessica Newcomb was selected as the district’s teacher of the year. Newcomb started out teaching kindergarten and second grade 14 years ago and moved to teaching high school two years ago.
Other teachers recognized by the district were Tammy Maloy was named as Hillview Elementary Teacher of the Year, LaMonica Moore as Neelyville Elementary, and Madison Shearer as Neelyville Junior High Teacher of the Year.
GREENVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A Greenville man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon on drug and weapon charges.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 38 year old Corey Blankenship was arrested shortly after 6 pm in Wayne County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
He is also facing charge of unlawful use of a weapon.
Following the arrest, Blankenship was held at the Wayne County Jail.
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOFTBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF
Registration is underway for adult men’s and women’s softball in Poplar Bluff.
Officials with Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation say that team registration packets for the summer softball leagues are available at the Park Department office. Registration will end on April 16th.
A league meeting was held earlier this month at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 430 North Second Street. The meeting was held to discuss various items in regards to the upcoming adults men’s and women’s softball league.
For more information, contact the Park Department office at 686-8645.
