TWO MISSING JUVENILES FROM PIGGOTT FOUND SAFE
Two juveniles that went missing earlier this month in Northeast Arkansas have been found safe.
According to the Piggott Police Department, two sisters, ages 17 and 15, went missing after leaving an area residence on August 7th.
Officials reported Tuesday night that the two girls were located and are safe. The officials added that there are aspects of the situation that were under investigation and no further information was released.
THREE SCHOOLS SET TO START TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
School opening week in Southeast Missouri will be wrapping up today with at least three more schools welcoming back students.
Dexter, Ripley County R-3, and Ripley County R-4 are all beginning their school years today.
With most schools having started, motorists are again reminded to be mindful of increased traffic on roadways as well as an increase in student drivers.
NEW LAW TO TAKE EFFECT NEXT WEEK PROHIBITING DRIVERS FROM PHYSICALLY USING PHONES WHILE DRIVING
A new law will take effect prohibiting drivers from physically using their phones while driving in Missouri.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed the Siddens Bening Hands-Free Law, prohibiting all drivers from using a handheld electronic communication device while driving, effective Monday, August 28th.
When the law takes effect, drivers can no longer physically hold or support, with any part of their body, an electronic communication device; write, send, or read any text-based communication; or make a phone call without the use of the hands-free or voice-operated feature or function.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, only warnings will be issued to non commercial drivers prior to January 1, 2025 and a person can’t be stopped solely for a violation of these provisions.
TWO ARRESTED ON METH AND MARIJUANA CHARGES
Two people have been arrested in Clay County on multiple drug related charges.
Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole tells KWOC News that on Tuesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with two occupants.
When the driver opened her door, the deputy noticed a baggy with a white substance in plain view.
The deputy then conducted a search of the vehicle which resulted in the driver, identified as 42 year old Tammy Lutes, of McDougal, and a passenger, 43 year old Danielle Householder, of Paragould, both being arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance for meth and marijuana.
Following the arrest, both were transported to the Clay County Detention Center.
ELLSINORE MAN FACING FELONY METH CHARGE
An Ellsinore man is facing a felony meth charge following his arrest Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 40 year old Eric Jackson was arrested shortly after 1:30 pm Wednesday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.
Jackson is also facing charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and no plates.
Following the arrest, he was held at the Carter County Jail.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SET FOR TODAY NEAR CANALOU
Route E in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane today as construction crews perform bridge maintenance.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone is located from County Road 610 to County Road 628 near Canalou.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
