POPLAR BLUFF POLICE INVESTIGATING CONFRONTATION THAT INCLUDED GUNSHOTS BEING FIRED
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are investigating a confrontation from over the weekend that included shots being fired.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly after 2 pm on Sunday, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of West Maud Street.
At the scene officers found spent shell casings in the roadway.
Officials say that surveillance video from a nearby residence captured a red passenger car stopping and two male subjects on foot approaching the car.
One of the males standing outside the car pointed a firearm into the air and fired several rounds before running west on Maud Street.
There have been no reports of injuries or damage from the gunshots.
Officials say that all three of the subjects have been identified and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
DONIPHAN CITY WIDE YARD SALE SET FOR NEXT MONTH
A Doniphan tradition is returning next month.
The Doniphan Fall City Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 14th.
The event will feature vendors, food trucks, sales, and more.
For more information, contact Chasity Mathis at 573-996-2623.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE
A Butler County man was taken into custody Monday morning on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22 year old Dylan Powell, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested at around 9:30 am on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.
Powell is also facing a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He also reportedly had two warrants out of Butler County.
Following the arrest, Powell was held in the Butler County Jail.
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER IN POPLAR BLUFF
A health fair for area residents ages 50 and up will be held today in Poplar Bluff.
The 26th Annual free Senior Health Fair from the Butler County Community Resource Council and AmeriCorps Seniors, has been scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm at the Twin Towers in Poplar Bluff.
There will be multiple services available, including health screenings, vaccinations, community resource information, and more.
For more information, call 573-686-8624.
HIGHWAY 60 OVERPASS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDERWAY
Construction of a new overpass on Route 60 in New Madrid County is underway.
The new overpass for Ingram Road is located between Route 61 and Interstate 55 near Sikeston.
For the initial phase, Route 60 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews set a temporary barrier wall for this project.
The next phase will start on Friday, October 6th. During this time, the roadway will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction for construction of the overpass at Ingram Road. Completion is anticipated by Monday, July 1st, 2024.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION PLANNED FOR TODAY NEAR CAMPBELL
Route WW in Dunklin County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from County Road 222 to County Road 206 near Campbell.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. through 3 p.m.
