THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING STEALING REPORT IN STODDARD COUNTY
Three people have been taken into custody in connection to a report of stealing in Stoddard County.
According to Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, on Wednesday, his office received a call in reference to stealing on State Highway 153 near Essex.
At the location, a deputy located a white pickup truck and trailer loaded with scrap metal. During the investigation it was determined the scrap metal items on the truck and trailer had been stolen from the property.
Three people were taken into custody on stealing and trespassing charges, 45 year old Jessie Hernandez, of Sikeston, 37 year old Donya L Smith of St Louis, and 45 year old Angela Smith of Sikeston.
Donya Smith is also facing other charges including possession of a controlled substance and resisting or interfering with an arrest.
All three were housed in the Stoddard County Jail.
86TH ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF CHAMBER BANQUET SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff Citizen of the Year for 2023 will be unveiled this weekend.
The winner will be recognized during the 86th Annual Chamber Banquet for the Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Banquet will begin at 6 pm on Saturday at the Black River Coliseum.
FOOTBALL SKILLS CAMP SET FOR NEXT MONTH IN POPLAR BLUFF
Children in Poplar Bluff wanting to learn the basics of football will have an opportunity next month.
The Poplar Bluff Elite Football Skills Camp has been scheduled for February 10th and 24th for youth in 1st to 7th grades.
The camp is to help youth in the community learn and improve the basics of football, such as footwork, passing, catching, blocking, and more.
The registration form is available at the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation office, a link to register is also available on the PB Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
For more information contact Coach Allen Scott at 317-672-8899.
NEW CONSERVATION AGENT NAMED FOR WAYNE COUNTY
A new conservation agent will be protecting fish, forest, and wildlife in Wayne County.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Luke Armentrout has been assigned to cover Wayne County.
Armentrout was hired by MDC as a Regional Resource Technician in Northeast Missouri for two years before acceptance into MDC’s 2023 Conservation Agent Academy.
Anyone needing to contact a conservation agent in Wayne County can reach Armentrout by calling 573-944-1174.
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERING BUSINESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES
Missouri State University is offering a Early-Stage Business Boot Camp to aspiring or early-stage small business owners throughout the state.
Steve Halter, President of the Greater Poplar Bluff area Chamber of Commerce, tells KWOC News that registration is now open for residents of Poplar Bluff to participate in the 8-workshop series that will run between February 29th and April 4th. Participants will join a peer network of small business owners and learn from successful entrepreneurs.
Grant funding through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network will allow the program to be available at no costs to participants.
There are limited spots available for the program. To register, go online to EFactory.MissouriState.edu/BootCamp/.
For more information, contact Tara Horton at (417) 837-2609.
GLENNONVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO HOST EVENT FOR ST JUDE
An area organization will be hosting a Chili Cook-Off this weekend to raise money for the kids at St. Jude.
The 2nd Annual Glennonville Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off has been scheduled for 4 to 7 pm on Saturday.
You can buy a bowl for $10 and then vote for your favorite chili with donations. All vote proceeds will go toward St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The event will be held at the Glennonville Knights of Columbus Hall in Campbell. For more information, contact Steve Fieser at 573-778-5704.
