NEW PROSECUTOR AND CIRCUIT JUDGE SWORN IN FOR BUTLER COUNTY
A new judge and prosecutor have been sworn in for Butler County.
Former County Prosecutor Kacey Proctor was sworn in Friday as the Presiding Circuit Judge of the 36th Judicial Circuit. He was appointed to the position earlier this month by Governor Mike Parson to take over for the retiring Michael Pritchett.
With Proctor’s appointment, that created a opening for the Butler County Prosecutor position, which was filled Friday morning when Paul Oesterreicher was sworn in.
Oesterreicher was appointed to the position by Proctor. Oesterreicher has worked in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for over 30 years as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to several elected Prosecutors.
Oesterreicher says that he believes Butler County is a good place to live and work. He added that he will also strive to do his best to see that the community is safe and that victims' voices will be heard.
UNITED GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION TO HOST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
The United Gospel Rescue Mission is providing their annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday.
The meal will be held at around noon on Thanksgiving at the Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff. If you can’t make it to the rescue mission you can also call ahead and have a meal delivered to you by contacting 573-785-4683.
The Rescue Mission is in need of volunteers to help prepare meals leading up to the event. On Thanksgiving, the rescue mission will also need assistance to prepare, serve, and deliver the meals. They are also accepting donations of desserts to be used in the meals.
If you would like more information, want to schedule a delivery, or want to donate a dessert, call 573-785-4683.
Reverend Gregory Kirk with the United Gospel Rescue Mission wants to thank the people of Poplar Bluff and Butler County for their generosity, because without them, the Rescue Mission would not be able to hold this event every year.
FILING TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 5TH FOR TWO POSITIONS ON THE POPLAR BLUFF R-1 SCHOOL BOARD
Filing is scheduled to begin early next month for multiple positions on the Poplar Bluff R-1 Board of Education.
According to school officials, there are two positions available for three year terms that will be voted on during the election on April 2nd, 2024. The elections will be for the seats currently held by Ken Davis and Tim Gaebler, whose terms are expiring.
Candidates can file in person with the Secretary of the Board of Education beginning at 8 am on December 5th at the School Administration Office.
The deadline to file for the election will be 5 pm on December 26th. The candidate’s names will be placed on the ballot in order of filing.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN CHARGED WITH RAPE
A Northeast Arkansas man has been taken into custody on a rape charge.
According to Captain Jason Elms with the Paragould Police Department, 45 year old Ajai Jemnor, of Paragould, was recently arrested on charges of rape, 2nd degree sexual assault, and terroristic threatning.
A subject disclosed with authorities that Jemnor had raped her multiple times.
During an interview with authorities, Jemnor made incriminating statements regarding the disclosures.
Jemnor is being held in the Greene County Jail on no bond.
NO INJURIES REPORTED FROM EARLY MORNING FIRE IN POPLAR BLUFF
No injuries were reported following an early morning fire in Poplar Bluff.
According to firefighters, a structure fire was reported shortly after midnight Friday morning on Spring Street.
At the scene crews reported moderate smoke and fire coming from the two story multi-family dwelling.
The fire was extinguished and the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office was notified for the investigation.
CAMPAIGN TO BE HELD THIS WEEK TO REMIND MOTORISTS TO BUCKLE UP
With many families hitting the road this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, law enforcement officials are reminding motorists to make sure your seat belt is fastened.
According to the Arkansas State Police, law enforcement across the state will be conducting a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness campaign from today through Sunday.
Officials say that officers will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations both day and night to save lives.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN MISSOURI BOOTHEEL
U.S. 412 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction this week as construction crews perform bridge maintenance.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of roadway being reduced is located from County Road 505 to South Pemiscot Street near Hayti.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Wednesday, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily.
