TWO DEAD FOLLOWING HEAD ON COLLISION NEAR POPLAR BLUFF
Two men have died in connection to a head on collision Thursday morning.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the wreck occurred at around 6:40 am on Butler County Road 441, one mile west of Poplar Bluff.
A vehicle, driven by 26 year old James Fuller, of Poplar Bluff, reportedly crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head on.
Both Fuller and the driver of the second vehicle, identified as 67 year old James Osborn, of Poplar Bluff, were transported to an area hospital where they were pronounced dead.
GREENVILLE WINS OFC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Greenville is celebrating an OFC championship.
The Bears defeated Doniphan Thursday afternoon 12-2 to win the 2022 OFC Baseball tournament at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff.
Greenville dominated their games during the tournament, winning each game by at least 10 runs and only allowing two runs over the entire tournament.
In the Third Place Game, Twin Rivers defeated Naylor 13-3.
Neelyville is also celebrating today after claiming a district championship in Softball. The Lady Tigers defeated Norwood 10-0 to win the Class 1 – District 1 Championship. Neelyville will begin sectional play on October 19th.
NO FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED AFTER SKULL FOUND IN BUTLER COUNTY
Officials say that no foul play is suspected after a skull was found in Butler County.
According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, the skull was found earlier this month in the Black River.
Akers says that the skull has been identified as a human skull and appears to be a medical specimen used for educational purposes.
The Coroner’s Office has opened an investigation and requested the assistance of outside specialists.
Akers added that this is an unusual discovery, however it is not a homicide investigation and no foul play is suspected.
The Coroner’s Office is searching for a lab to attempt to analyze the DNA, but due to the age and condition of the skull, it will be a lengthy process.
PBRMC TO HOST BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT TODAY
The Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will be hosting a breast cancer awareness and informational event today.
The free Pinktober Lunch and Learn will be from noon to 1 pm today at the Westwood Event Center in Poplar Bluff.
There will be an expert panel providing information about breast cancer and taking questions from the audience. There will also be food available as well as giveaways.
Attendees will also be able to schedule a mammogram while at the event.
For more information, visit the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Facebook page.
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2022 TIGER FEST IN NEELYVILLE
The schedule has been announced for Tiger Fest 2022 this weekend at Neelyville High School.
Officials say that the event will begin at 10 am on Saturday, October 15th.
There will be the annual parade, in addition to a talent show, games, a Halloween costume contest, and Mr. and Mrs. Tiger Fest 2022.
For more information visit the Neelyville R-4 schools page on Facebook or call Jennifer Barker at 573-989-3815.
MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON GUN AND DRUG CHARGES IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A New Madrid man has been taken into custody on gun and drug charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 54 year old Carl Davis was arrested Wednesday night on felony charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful misuse of a firearm with narcotics, and possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.
Following the arrest, Davis was held at the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office.
MOBILITY IMPAIRED MODERN GUN DEER HUNT TO BE CONDUCTED THIS WEEKEND AT WAPPAPELLO LAKE
The US Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting a mobility impaired modern gun deer hunt this weekend at Wappapello Lake.
Corps officials tell KWOC News that the hunt will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday at five locations spread across the Wappapello Lake project. All areas will be properly signed to warn anyone walking a trail or accessing areas from parking lots.
During the hunt, multiple areas will be closed, including the Archery Range, Corps Road 33 at Wetfork, the Johnson Tract Trail, and below the dam area.
For more information, call the Wappapello Lake Project Office at 573-222-8562.
