THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ELIMINATED FROM NJCAA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders have been eliminated from the NJCAA Division 1 Softball Championship.
The Lady Raiders fell behind Seminole State College 6-0 in the first three innings of their lower bracket third round matchup on Thursday.
The Lady Raiders were able to get back three runs in the fourth and two runs in the fifth, but fell just short in the end, losing by a final score of 6-5. Three Rivers ended their season with a 44 and 6 record.
MAN FACING FELONY CHARGES WALKS AWAY FROM POPLAR BLUFF HOSPITAL
Authorities in Butler and Mississippi Counties are asking for help in finding a man who has violent tendencies.
According to the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, 24 year old Ruben Ramirez was admitted to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at approximately 1 pm Thursday, for a 96-hour commitment order.
Officials say that approximately 30 minutes later, Ramirez was discharged despite facing felony charges. He then walked away from the facility. He was being held in jail on an Unlawful Use of a Weapon charge with a $5,000 cash or surety bond.
Ramirez is described as a male, five feet, nine inches tall, weighing 240 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion.
He was wearing an orange jumpsuit with bright orange jail shoes when he was discharged.
We have a picture of Ramirez available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Officials say that Ramirez has violent tendencies and if you see him, you should not engage, but rather contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776 or the Butler County Sheriff’s Office at 573-785-8444.
HIGHWAY PATROL ENCOURAGES DRIVERS AND BOATERS TO HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and the Missouri State Highway Patrol wants the public to make safety a priority.
Colonel Eric Olson, superintendent of the Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that every available trooper will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists during the long holiday weekend.
Olsen says that Troopers will focus their attention on seat belt use, use of child safety seats, impaired drivers, hazardous moving violations, and speed violations.
Over the 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 10 people died and 444 were injured in over 1,081 traffic crashes.
Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report a crime can use the Highway Patrol's Emergency Assistance number at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.
ST. LOUIS MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON SODOMY CHARGE
A St. Louis man has been taken into custody in Southeast Missouri for a sodomy charge.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 25 year old Charles Russell, was recently booked on a charge of statutory sodomy – 2nd degree.
Officials say that Russell was held in custody on a $150,000 cash only bond.
THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
This week is National Safe Boating week and Missouri officials are stressing the importance of safety while on the waterways.
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that National Safe Boating week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.
Boaters are encouraged to arrange for a thorough inspection of your boat prior to taking it out on the water.
The Patrol’s marine operations troopers are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law.
For more information contact your local Highway Patrol Troop Headquarters.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE ELK PERMIT LOTTERY IS MAY 31ST
Time is running out to apply for the Missouri Elk Permit Lottery.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, for the 2021 elk season, the MDC has designated a nine-day archery portion in October and a nine-day firearms portion in December. The five permits will be for bull elk and will be valid for both portions.
All permits will be assigned through a random-lottery drawing.
You can apply for the lottery through May 31st by going online to mdc.mo.gov/buypermits or by calling 800-392-4115. You can also apply through the MDC’s Free MO Hunting app or through a permit vendor.
POPLAR BLUFF POOL OPENS TODAY FOR THE SUMMER
The Poplar Bluff R. W. Huntington pool opens for
the summer this afternoon.
Officials say the pool will open at 12:45 pm today and the open swim hours are from 1 to 5 pm, seven days a week.
Admission is $2 for ages 17 and younger and $3 for adults.
