NUMEROUS POWER POLES SNAPPED IN POPLAR BLUFF
Power was out in multiple areas Thursday afternoon in Poplar Bluff.
According to Municipal Utilities, numerous power poles were snapped along Vine Street, west of South Westwood Boulevard.
Power was out for a period of time at multiple locations on South Westwood and Pine Street, among other locations.
Crews quickly responded to the scene to restore power to area residents.
According to a report on the National Weather Service website, gusty winds were listed as the reason the poles were blown over.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN POPLAR BLUFF
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the east side of Poplar Bluff at the intersection of Pine and E Streets at around 7:43 pm.
The pedestrian, identified as 62 year old Timothy Johnson, of Poplar Bluff,, was seriously injured and transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital before being flown to a Memphis hospital.
ONE PERSON SHOT IN BUTLER COUNTY
A subject was shot Thursday in Butler County.
According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, one person was struck during a shooting on Highway 53 in Southern Butler County.
The condition of the victim has not been released.
Sheriff Dobbs says that his department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
We will keep following this story for you and bring you updates as they become available.
ROUTE CHOSEN FOR FUTURE INTERSTATE-57 IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Federal officials have chosen the route the future Interstate-57 will take in Northeast Arkansas.
Future Interstate 57 will connect Walnut Ridge to the Missouri State Line in southern Butler County with a 42 mile, four lane interstate highway.
The route will begin at the Highway 67/Highway 412 interchange in Walnut Ridge, extend north across the Black River east of Pocahontas, then northeast towards Corning, and finally north to the Missouri State line.
The route was chosen due to the high economic growth potential, fewer impacts to properties and farms, fewer stream impacts, close alignment with Highway 67, and being preferred by the public and the Missouri Department of Transportation.
The first phase of construction along this alignment will build a bypass around the City of Corning. Construction of this segment is currently expected to begin in 2025.
DISTRICT PLAYOFFS BEGIN TODAY FOR AREA FOOTBALL TEAMS
The Friday night lights will be much brighter beginning tonight in Southeast Missouri as the district playoffs begin.
In Class 1, Hayti will travel to Miller to take on the Miller Cardinals.
Class 2 will see Caruthersville host Kelly, Malden travel to New Madrid County Central, and Scott City hosting East Prairie.
In Class 3, Kennett will play at Herculaneum, while Sikeston will go to Perryville in Class 4.
In Class 5, Poplar Bluff earned a bye for the first round, so they will wait for the winner of the matchup between Farmington and Webster Groves. Cape Central will also be hosting Mehlville tonight.
All games tonight will kick-off at 7 pm.
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY COMING UP ON SATURDAY
Remember to take an opportunity this weekend to thank a first responder.
National First Responders Day is on October 28th and is used to honor the men and women who work every day to keep our communities safe.
First responders include firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, and dispatchers.
AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
Southeast Missouri residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs this weekend.
Multiple area law enforcement agencies will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Organizations who will be participating include the Poplar Bluff, Doniphan, and Kennett Police Departments. You can find a drop off location in your area by going to DeaTakeBack.com.
MAN ARRESTED ON COCAINE CHARGE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A Southeast Missouri man was taken into custody Wednesday on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30 year old Joshua Wilson, of Portageville, was arrested in Pemiscot County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance - cocaine.
Wilson is also facing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to display valid plates.
HEARTLAND YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP COMING THIS WEEKEND TO POPLAR BLUFF
The Poplar Bluff Elite Travel Football team will be hosting the Heartland Youth Football League’s championship this weekend.
The 3rd and 4th Grade Poplar Bluff Maroon team will be playing Jackson in the championship game at noon on Sunday at Fred M. Morrow Stadium.
Organizers say that this is the first time that Poplar Bluff will host the event.
