MOREHOUSE MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING PURSUIT
A Southeast Missouri man is in custody following a pursuit on Tuesday.
According to Portageville Police Chief Ronnie Adams, an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed violation when the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed on Missouri Highway 162.
During the pursuit, an officer blocked the roadway with his vehicle and attempted to deploy spike strips. The suspect swerved, almost striking the officer.
After an approximately 45 minute pursuit, the suspect vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and crashed at State Highway M and New Madrid County Road 431.
The suspect then fled on foot. During the chase, the suspect attempted to assault an officer and a taser was deployed.
Officers arrested 35 year old Robert Chambers, of Morehouse, on charges including Assault 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Resisting or Interfering with an arrest for a Felony.
Chambers is being held without bond in the Mississippi County Jail.
MAN WHO ESCAPED FROM AUTHORITIES IN PEMISCOT COUNTY IS BACK IN CUSTODY
Updating a story we brought to you last week, a man who escaped from authorities in Pemiscot County is back in custody.
According to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell, on Monday, September 20th, 23 year old Jonathan Stewart, of Hayti, was being escorted to the County Jail from the Courthouse when he broke away from a deputy and ran from the scene.
Greenwell says that Stewart had been sentenced to 120 days for a probation violation on the original charge of Burglary 2nd degree.
Stewart was found Wednesday morning at a residence in Kennett and taken back into custody.
STUDENT RUN POPLAR BLUFF CAFÉ TO OPEN TODAY
A student run café in Poplar Bluff will be open to customers today.
According to school officials, the Mules Café is set to return from 11 am to 1 pm Thursday and Friday with its very own menu for customers to choose entrees from.
The initial menu will feature fried catfish with a choice of sides and dessert, plus a beverage for just $7. Other October options will include a pulled pork sandwich or BBQ pork nachos, country fried steak or meatloaf, and a cowboy cheeseburger or Swiss mushroom burger.
The Mules Café is currently located in the Administrative Building on North Westwood Boulevard. You can call 573-785-5768 to place a reservation.
74TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SOYBEAN FESTIVAL TO BEGIN OCTOBER 3RD IN PORTAGEVILLE
The 74th Annual National Soybean Festival in Southeast Missouri is set for this weekend.
The event has been scheduled for October 3rd through the 9th in Portageville.
One of the main attractions this year will be the National Soybean Beauty Pageant on Sunday, October 3rd. The event will begin at 2 pm at the Grand Stage on Main Street.
MOTORISTS AND FARMERS ARE URGED TO STAY ALERT ON ROADWAYS
Many area farmers will soon be starting or are already in the process of harvesting their crops and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to be prepared for heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways.
When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, remember to slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
Officials say that collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn.
Be sure to watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
NAYLOR RECEIVES GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE CITY
The National Park Service has awarded a grant to the city of Naylor for improvements around the city.
The grant award for over 42 thousand dollars is through the Land and Water Conservation Fund state and local assistance program.
Naylor will make improvements to Downtown Park which includes the addition of sidewalks, new pavilions with concrete foundations, lighting, and electrical wiring for festivals and events.
The City will also make improvements at the Judson Ward Park that include the addition of playground equipment, vinyl fencing along Highway 142 for safety, and two new basketball goals.
