SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION TO SIKESTON MURDER
Authorities in Sikeston are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who is wanted in connection to a July murder.
Officials with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety tell KWOC News that they are searching for Demarcus Philip Turner, of Charleston, in connection to the murder of Sh’Tyana Ingram.
The murder occurred in the early morning hours of July 3rd in Sikeston.
Officials say that Turner is being considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who has information about Turner’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Sikeston Department of Public Safety at 573-471-4711 or call 911.
MANY NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO CLASS TODAY
Summer is winding down, which means it’s time for students in Northeast Arkansas to return to class.
Many schools in Northeast Arkansas will be holding their first day of classes today, including Corning, Hillcrest, and Walnut Ridge.
Several Northeast Arkansas schools will be beginning their classes on Monday of next week including Piggott, Paragould, and Rector.
BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR 31ST ANNUAL OLD GREENVILLE DAYS
Booth space is still available for the 31st Annual Old Greenville Days.
According to the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers, the annual event has been scheduled for September 17th and 18th at the Greenville Campground.
Booth spaces are free, but items must be hand crafted or generated.
Anyone wanting to participate is asked to contact the Wappapello Lake Management office by calling 573-222-8562 before September 5th.
DEADLINE APPROACHING TO REGISTER FOR ADULT SOFTBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF
Time is running out to get your team registered for adult softball in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation department, the registration deadline for adult women’s and coed softball has been set for Friday, August 12th.
The cost to register is $300 per team.
You can find more information at the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Office on North Second Street or online at PBParks.org.
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR ROAD PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently awarded a contract for multiple Southeast District road projects
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, an almost $2.6 million dollar contract was awarded to Apex Paving Company, for 26.9 miles of pavement resurfacing on multiple routes, including Route TT in Dunklin County and Route U in Reynolds County, among others.
Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
RUN 4 THE ARTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 10TH
A date has been set for the 7th annual Run 4 the Arts hosted by Three Rivers College.
The four-mile run or walk, along with a one-mile walk, will be held at 8 am on Saturday, September 10th at the College’s Poplar Bluff Campus. The course will begin and end in front of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
All funds from the event will go to benefit scholarships for students studying the arts at Three Rivers College.
For more information, contact Three Rivers Director of Development Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.
