MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO STABBING IN STODDARD COUNTY
A man has been taken into custody following an alleged stabbing in Dexter.
According to Captain Cory Mills with the Dexter Police Department, shortly after 4 am on Saturday, officers responded to a stabbing in the 300 Block of West Business Highway 60. The victim was stabbed multiple times and treated for non life threatening injuries.
An investigation into the incident led to the arrest of a 32 year old white male, who was taken into custody a short time later at the crime scene. He was held at the Dexter Police Department.
The name of the victim and suspect are not being released at this time, pending formal charges by the Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 31st ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AUTO TOUR
Officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers have announced the dates for the 2023 Festival of Lights Auto Tour.
The 31st Annual Auto Tour will be held at the Redman Creek East Campground from November 24th through December 25th.
This event is being held in partnership with the Wappapello Lake Area Association, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and River Radio. It is supported by businesses, volunteers, churches, organizations, and the community.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
NEELYVILLE SOFTBALL TO PLAY IN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TODAY TODAY
The Neelyville Lady Tigers will play today for a spot in the state softball tournament.
Neelyville will be taking on Chaffee today in the Class 2, District 1 Final in Benton. The Lady Tigers defeated Kelly on Friday, 6-1 to advance to the District Finals.
In Class 3, number four seed Doniphan upset the top seed Monett Friday in the District 6 semifinals.
Doniphan will take on Cassville today in the District 6 Finals.
The first pitch for both district championship games is scheduled for 5 pm.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI DUO WINS STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
A duo of students from Southeast Missouri are state tennis champions.
The team of Claire Bean and Handley McAtee from Kennett and Holcomb did not drop a set in state play on Friday and Saturday to claim the Class 1 State championship.
The pair claimed wins over Harrisonville, Palmyra, Chillicothe, and St. Michael the Archangel during the tournament, which was held in Springfield.
POPLAR BLUFF PARENTS MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $1,500 IN GRANT MONEY
Poplar Bluff parents might be eligible for grant money to help their children’s education.
According to Poplar Bluff School Officials, parents may be eligible to receive a one-time Missouri Close the Gap Grant of up to $1,500 for each student to use toward allowable educational services and products.
The grants are based on household income and can be used for such things as internet connectivity, tutoring, and more.
Officials say that applications are open through Wednesday, October 25th. You can find more information at Missouri.WithOdysseey.com.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR ROAD WORK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Contracts have been awarded for road work in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, an over three million dollar contract was awarded last week to Pace Construction for resurfacing projects on a variety of routes.
One of the work zones will be located on Route ZZ in Dunklin County, between Route NN and the beginning of state maintenance.
The Commission also awarded a separate 2.2 million dollar contract to Pace Construction for resurfacing projects in Ripley, Madison, and other counties.
Additional information about the projects, including timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
