MISSING HUNTER FOUND DEAD IN CARTER COUNTY
Authorities in Carter County say that a missing hunter has been found dead.
According to officials, the body of 58 year old Phillip Carnell, of Sikeston, was found on Wednesday near the area where he had been hunting.
Carnell was deer hunting in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, near Cave Spring in Carter County.
After more than two days of intense searching, volunteers on horseback discovered Carnell’s body on a small island in a slough.
Officials say that it is suspected that he became lost and crossed the slough onto the island while tracking a deer. The condition of the body is consistent with death caused by hypothermia and exposure. An investigation into the death is ongoing.
19TH ANNUAL SANTA LAND EVENT TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH IN POPLAR BLUFF
The 19th Annual Santa Land event has been scheduled for next month in Poplar Bluff.
According to Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, the event will be held on Tuesday, December 6th, from 6 to 8 pm at the Black River Coliseum. Individuals with special needs may enter at 5 pm.
During the event, children will get to visit with Santa and participate in many fun holiday activities.
For more information, or to register, call 573-686-8645.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FOR ADOPT A TRAIL PROGRAM
Officials with the United States Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake are looking to get their Adopt-A-Trail program going in 2023.
Officials say that prior to the pandemic, various groups had adopted several trails at Wappapello Lake, including nature trails, wildlife viewing trails, hiking trails, equestrian trail, and walking/bicycling trails.
The program will be restarted in the Spring of 2023 and anyone wanting to be involved is asked to contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
Duties will include conducting maintenance of the trails at least twice a year and/or after a major storm. The Corps will provide all necessary tools and supplies.
The name of the group or organization will be placed on a sign at the trailhead recognizing the trail adoptee.
MDC REMINDING HUNTERS TO NOT DUMP DEER CARCASSES
The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking hunters to not dump their deer carcasses.
Southeast Region Protection Captain Russell Duckworth tells us that they receive and investigate numerous calls about illegal dumping of deer carcasses this time of year. The calls are usually from concerned citizens who find a discarded deer carcass along public roadways.
In Missouri, a person commits the offense of unlawful disposing of a dead animal when they knowingly place or cause to be placed, the carcass or offal of any dead animal into any creek, pond, or lake; as well as on any public road or highway, among other places.
Duckworth says that the illegal dumping could also be contributing to the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.
To report the illegal dumping of a deer carcass, please contact your local Conservation Agent or call the Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-392-1111.
POPLAR BLUFF CHURCH TO CONDUCT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVEAWAY
A Poplar Bluff church has announced that they will be conducting their annual Christmas gift giveaway again this year.
The Palace of Praise is asking anyone who would like to sign their children up for a free gift to contact the church at 573-785-4232 from 9 am to 4 pm on Monday through Thursday.
Officials say the deadline to get your child registered is December 8th.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, contact Teresea Allen at 573-718-6710.
