MAN FACING MULTIPLE WEAPON CHARGES OUT OF STODDARD COUNTY
A Bloomfield man is facing multiple weapon charges following his arrest in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 54 year old Walter Stock was recently arrested on charges of domestic assault – 2nd degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
On Sunday, a woman reported to deputies that her boyfriend had discharged a shotgun inside a residence and then pointed the gun at her after a heated argument.
Stock told the deputies that he and the victim had been in a heated argument and that he grabbed the shotgun and shot a wall in the kitchen area. He also told deputies that he did not point the shotgun at the victim.
Multiple firearms were seized, including three handguns, two rifles, and one shotgun.
Stock is being held at the Stoddard County Jail.
NEW MEMBER CHOSEN FOR POPLAR BLUFF R-1 SCHOOL BOARD
The Poplar Bluff R-1 School Board will have a new member for the next few months.
Dr. Michael Price was chosen from a total of eight applicants during a school board meeting earlier this week. He will be taking over the seat that was left vacant by Alana Robertson.
Price had previously served two terms on the board as well as 12 years on the school foundation in addition to his work as a dentist.
Price will fill the seat through April of next year when a normal election for the spot will be conducted.
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TO BE OFFERED IN POPLAR BLUFF
A free medical clinic will be offered in Poplar Bluff next month.
Footsteps Medical Missions will be presenting the clinic from 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday, September 10th at the Black River Coliseum.
Services provided will include medical services, diabetic foot care, hair care, vision, cardiology, and more.
If you want to attend, you are encouraged to pre-register at FootstepsMedicalMissions.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
MANAGED WATERFOWL RESERVATIONS TO OPEN TOMORROW
The Missouri Department of Conservation will be accepting reservations for managed waterfowl hunts beginning tomorrow.
MDC offers managed waterfowl hunting on more than a dozen conservation areas specially managed with a focus on wetlands. Hunters can apply for a reservation or participate in a daily morning drawing for opportunities to hunt at these areas. MDC also offers waterfowl hunting in other conservation areas.
The pre-season reservation period will run from September 1st to September 18th with the results being posted on October 1st.
Missouri residents and qualifying non-residents, such as students from out of state or members of the military stationed in Missouri, can apply online for a reservation to guarantee them an opportunity to hunt on a specific day in a specific area.
Residents and nonresidents can also arrive at a managed waterfowl hunting area the morning they wish to hunt and wait in line for the possibility of getting a hunting spot.
Applicants for waterfowl reservations must have their required permits to apply, and their Federal Duck Stamp to hunt.
For more information, or to apply, visit mdc.mo.gov.
CONCRETE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS ON INTERSTATE 55
Northbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete repairs.
The section of Interstate 55 to be reduced is located from Mile Marker 13.6 to Mile Marker 16.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Friday.
DRAINAGE REPAIRS CAUSE DELAYS IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route W in New Madrid County is being reduced to one lane so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform drainage repairs.
Officials say the work zone is located from Route AE to County Road 613 near Kewanee.
The work zone will be in place 24 hours a day through Thursday.
