NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT TEST SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
A National Emergency Alert test will be conducted this afternoon.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a one minute test alert will be sent to cell phones, radio, and television today at 1:20 pm.
Officials say that the test is done to ensure that alert systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies.
POPLAR BLUFF BETA ADVISORS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR WORK HELPING THE CLUB GROW
Two outgoing advisors have earned national recognition for helping the Poplar Bluff High School Beta Club grow.
According to school officials, business education teacher Pam Davis and Assistant Principal Dr. Stephanie Kuper have been named 2023 John W. Harris Educators of Excellence.
They were among only 170 of over 20,000 sponsors to earn the honor out of more than 8,500 clubs across the U.S. and beyond.
To qualify for the award, sponsors must focus on club growth, community service, and networking at National Beta events.
The PBHS Beta Club was named a National Beta School of Merit in July by offering membership to all eligible grades across campus; the club grew from below 50 members to approximately 130; and each member has completed 50-75 service hours across the campus community.
Kuper and Davis have served together for the past couple of years. The duo have been succeeded by math teacher Mona Blackburn and language arts teacher Emily Padilla, both new to PBHS.
POPLAR BLUFF AND NAYLOR AMONG SCHOOLS AWARDED GRANT MONEY FROM THE STATE
Multiple schools in Southeast Missouri have been chosen to receive grant money for school safety.
Earlier this week, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools have received grant funds from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program.
Some of the school districts in Southeast Missouri to receive grant money included Poplar Bluff with $300,000, Naylor with $50,000, and Dexter with $150,000.
Schools applied to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through a competitive grant application process. The maximum grant amount awarded was $300,000.
OFFICER DRAGGED FROM VEHICLE BEFORE HIGH SPEED PURSUIT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A Southeast Missouri police officer was dragged from a vehicle during an altercation in the bootheel.
According to the Caruthersville Police Department, officers were assisting Pemiscot County Deputies last week in locating a vehicle that was reported stolen. A Caruthersville officer located the vehicle on I-155 near mile marker four and initiated a traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle was non compliant with the officers instructions and tried to drive off. The officer got into the passenger side of the vehicle and began struggling with the driver. The vehicle began to travel back onto the roadway, resulting in the officer being dragged and eventually falling from the vehicle.
No information was released on if the officer was injured.
Other law enforcement engaged in a high speed pursuit of the vehicle, which came to an end on the I-55 Route U overpass.
25 year old Terry Gooch was arrested and booked into the Pemiscot County Justice Center. A no bond warrant was later obtained for the felony charges of assault 1st degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, tampering with motor vehicle 1st degree, and resisting arrest by fleeing.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR ESSEX
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The work zone is located near Essex between Route 153 and County Road 775.
Work is scheduled to take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD NEAR MOREHOUSE TO BE CLOSED TODAY
Route E in New Madrid County will be closed today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being closed is located between County Road 832 and County Road 845 near Morehouse.
Work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
