ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO MALDEN SHOOTING
A juvenile is in custody in connection to a shooting this week in Malden.
According to Major Bobby Jones, Assistant Chief of Police with the Malden Department of Public Safety, on March 20th, officers responded to a report of shots fired on North Madison Street at approximately 3:35 AM.
During the investigation, officers located a 20 year old gunshot victim at a hospital in Cape Girardeau.
Jones says that officers learned that the shooting stemmed from an argument that began at a Malden area concert. As a result of the argument, a 17 year old male shot the victim in the abdomen with a handgun and then fired several more shots at a vehicle.
The juvenile was taken into custody and officers recovered the firearm used in the shooting. Formal charges were filed through the Dunklin County Juvenile Office.
The victim was treated and later released from the hospital.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS SETS DATE FOR ANNUAL SPRING ROADSIDE CLEANUP
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has set a date for their Annual Spring Roadside Cleanup.
Andrew Jefferson with the Corps of Engineers tells us the event offers volunteers who take pride in their community and public lands a chance to “pitch in” and keep the Wappapello Lake area free of trash and litter. Several designated roadways that lead to the lake will be targeted.
All volunteers are asked to meet at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center at 8 am on April 9th to receive supplies and instructions. The cleanup is scheduled to last until 11 am.
The Wappapello Lake Area Association will be providing a free lunch for all participants.
For more information, or to register, contact Park Ranger Andrew Jefferson by calling 573-222-8562.
DEADLINE TO FILE FOR AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION IS NEXT WEEK
The deadline to file to run in the August Primary election is quickly approaching.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, March 29th is the final day that candidates can file for the primary election, which will be held on August 2nd.
Anyone who has not registered to vote has until July 6th to get their registration in.
DUNKLIN COUNTY IN PROCESS OF VERIFYING 911 ADDRESSES
Officials in Dunklin County are working to improve the county’s 911 maps.
According to 911 director Michael McCammon, a mapping engineer from the county’s 911 mapping contractor is driving throughout the county to verify the 911 addresses of some homes and businesses.
The mapper is stopping in front of some buildings to observe and verify the posted address and validate it in the 911 system.
If no address is posted or legible, the mapper will leave a postage paid return card in a clear plastic bag at the property.
If you receive a return card, Dunklin County 911 requests that you fill out the card and return it promptly.
McCammon says that the mapper’s car will be clearly marked with white signs with red letters that read “911 Mapping.”
Anyone with questions is asked to call 573-344-9260.
COMPROMISE REACHED ON MISSOURI CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Missouri senators have approved new congressional district boundaries after months of Republican infighting.
The GOP-led Senate on Thursday voted 22-10 in favor of the proposal. The measure now heads back to the House for consideration.
Senate Republicans have been fighting over demands to shore-up Rep. Ann Wagner's suburban St. Louis district for the GOP and a long-shot call to split Kansas City to give Republicans a chance at winning seven of the state's eight districts. Republicans currently hold six U.S. House seats.
The redistricting plan that won Senate approval is projected to continue that while slightly strengthening Wagner's district.
DEADLINE IS TODAY TO REGISTER FOR POPLAR BLUFF YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
The deadline is approaching to get your children registered for youth baseball and softball in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, the deadline to register your children is today.
For more information, or to complete the registration, go to pbparks.org or visit the Parks and Recreation office on North Second Street.
