POPLAR BLUFF MULES TO CONTINUE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGN TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff Mules varsity boys basketball team will be continuing their campaign for a district championship tonight.
The Mules will be taking on their rival Jackson at 5 pm at St. Louis University High School in the Class 6, District 1 Semifinal.
Today’s Talk KWOC will be providing live video coverage on mshsaa.tv. Live audio coverage will also be available on Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3 FM and 930 AM.
The Bernie boys team along with the Twin Rivers and Naylor Girls teams will all be playing in state sectionals tonight.
Last night Clarkton was eliminated by Leopold in the Class 1 State Boys Sectional. New Madrid County Central and Dexter both picked up wins in the Class 4, District 1 Semifinal.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM POLICE IN POPLAR BLUFF
A man was taken into custody after fleeing from police in Poplar Bluff on Monday.
According to Missouri Case Net, 36 year old Richard Trice, of Corning, is facing charges of resisting arrest, detention or a stop by fleeing, possession of a controlled substance, and leaving the scene of an accident.
He is scheduled to appear in a Butler County courtroom this morning.
WOMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AFTER INCIDENT WHERE JUVENILE WAS RUN OVER
A woman has been charged with assault following an incident over the weekend.
According to the Hayti Police Department, on February 27th officers were met at the police department by a male subject who stated that a female had run over his son.
The female had allegedly ran over the 15 year old juvenile after a brief altercation over a stolen basketball. The juvenile was transported to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital due to his injuries.
Dei’jha Harper was transported to the Pemiscot County Justice Center and has been formally charged with assault 3rd degree.
TWO ARRESTED ON HEROIN AND METH CHARGES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Two Lilbourn residents were taken into custody Tuesday morning on multiple drug charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, both 43 year old Daunte Smith and 36 year old Carrie Rodriguez were arrested at around 10:30 am Tuesday on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and heroin.
Smith also reportedly had warrants out of New Madrid County.
Following the arrests, both were transported to the New Madrid County Jail.
MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURNING
Officials with Mark Twain National Forest say that multiple prescribed burns will be conducted across the forest.
Forest employees will be conducting spring prescribed burning, as weather allows, in the coming weeks.
A prescribed fire is a fire ignited by highly trained wildland firefighting personnel under very specific fuel and weather conditions. Each prescribed burn will be conducted to minimize smoke impacts to local communities when favorable atmospheric conditions disperse smoke quickly.
Prescribed fires are used to reduce the threat of severe wildfire and to improve the health of native plants and wildlife habitat. Deer, turkey, quail, and other species benefit when plants they depend on for food and cover are rejuvenated using prescribed fire.
Officials say that the Forest is also in its spring fire season and has already responded to several wildfires this year.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR VARIOUS ROAD PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Contracts have been awarded for various road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, an over 6.6 million dollar contract was awarded to replace the westbound bridge over Black River on Pine Street in Poplar Bluff.
A 5.8 million dollar contract was also awarded for a bridge replacement on Route 34 over Black River in Wayne County.
Contracts were also awarded for improvements on Route 34 in Wayne County and Route U in Carter County.
Additional information, including timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
