ATV WRECK KILLS FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD IN RIPLEY COUNTY
A child has died from injuries she received in an ATV wreck early Saturday morning in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the four year old child, from Doniphan, was riding on an ATV with an adult at around 2:30 am Saturday when the vehicle overturned.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene by Ripley County Coroner Mike Jackson. No injuries were listed for the adult driver.
HOXIE RESIDENT KILLED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS WRECK
A Hoxie resident was killed in a head-on collision over the weekend.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the wreck occurred when a vehicle crossed the center line of Highway 63 Saturday night and struck an oncoming vehicle. Both vehicles then caught fire.
The driver of the first vehicle, whose name was not released because they were a minor, was killed in the wreck. The driver of the second vehicle was injured and transported to an area hospital.
HOLCOMB HORNETS SOFTBALL TEAM FINISHES 2ND IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Multiple Southeast Missouri softball teams were finishing up their state tournament runs over the weekend.
The Holcomb Hornets are the state runner’s up after falling in the Class 1 State Championship game Sunday to Purdy High School 4-1.
Also in Class 1, Advance were defeated in the 3rd place game by Wellington-Napoleon 11-0.
In Class 2, Kennett took home third place after defeating Diamond High School 6-2.
DEXTER MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE
Authorities in Stoddard County have taken an area man into custody on a child pornography charge.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 40 year old Nathan Dillinger, of Dexter, was recently booked on two counts of possession of child pornography.
Dillinger’s bond was set at $25,000, cash only.
LOWER CURRENT RIVER REOPENS TO NON MOTORIZED VESSELS
A portion of lower Current River that was closed to non-motorized vessels last week is now open.
According to Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the lower Current River was closed to non-motorized vessels from Logyard to Gooseneck on May 19th due to elevated river levels.
Officials say that the segment of the river was reopened on Saturday.
DRUGS AND FIREARM LOCATED DURING TRAFFIC STOP IN WAYNE COUNTY
A traffic stop led to a drug bust last week in Wayne County.
According to Wayne County Sheriff Dean Finch, on Thursday deputies located a firearm, methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop in Greenville.
A subject, identified as Marquan Luke, was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance and booked at the Wayne County Jail.
