TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
A number of races and propositions will be voted on today by citizens in Missouri and Arkansas.
In addition to the race for the White House, voters across Missouri will also be voting on a United States Senate race along with multiple spots in the state government, including Governor.
Voters in Missouri will also be voting on five constitutional amendments and a statewide proposition.
Arkansas Voters will be deciding on two constitutional amendments as well as who will be state Treasurer.
You can find your polling location at the Missouri Secretary of State website at sos.mo.gov or the Arkansas Secretary of State website at sos.arkansas.gov.
BUTLER COUNTY CLERK DONNA HILLIS TALKS ABOUT VOTING AHEAD OF THE ELECTION
Election Day is today and Butler County officials are wanting residents to be prepared when they come to vote.
KWOC News spoke with Butler County Clerk Donna Hillis about what you should do when you arrive to vote.
“You can speed up the process by having your Missouri Photo ID ready. You will not be able to cast your vote in the tabulator without a non-expired Missouri Driver’s License, a Missouri non-driver’s license, a passport, or a military ID.
If you are registered to vote in Butler County but you still have an out of state driver’s license, you will only be permitted to vote provisionally.
Please be aware that electioneering laws prohibit people from wearing anything that displays a political party, candidate name, or ballot issue, which includes shirts, hats, buttons and stickers.
You will not be allowed inside the precinct or within 25 feet of the polling place wearing this type of attire. We do not expect any problems at the polls in Butler County, but be advised that law enforcement will be available to each of the precincts should the need arise. Acts of violence, or attempting to keep any voter from voting will not be tolerated.
Among other offenses, the Missouri Law states that it is unlawful to engage in or threaten any act of violence at a polling place. Please respect others' right to vote the way they want, and move on. Engaging in disorderly conduct, violence, or threats is considered interfering with election processes.
We are asking everyone to be kind and be respectful to all of the poll workers at the precincts. It will be a tough day for each of them. They are committed to helping each person navigate the lines, and guide people through the process so please be courteous.
If you have any problems or questions, please call the Clerk's Office at 573-686-8050.”
KWOC will be providing live election coverage during the night of November 5th on the KWOC Facebook page.
RECTOR MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
A Rector man was killed in an early Sunday morning crash.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 23 year old Johnny Lopez, of Rector, was driving on West Parker Road in Jonesboro when he failed to negotiate a curve and overturned into a ditch.
Lopez was ejected during the crash and later pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN KILLED FROM DOWNED POWER LINES FOLLOWING CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
A man was killed following an accident Sunday night in Stoddard County.
Stoddard County Coroner Brent Stidham tells KWOC News that shortly after 9 pm Sunday his office responded to an accident on County Road 637 where a 57 year old male driver had run off the roadway and struck a utility pole.
The driver then exited the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries from contact with downed power lines.
The name of the subject has not been released.
POPLAR BLUFF LIONS CLUB CHILI DAY TO BE HELD TODAY
The Poplar Bluff Lions Club is hosting their annual Chili Day today.
Chili will be available for pickup from 11 am to 5:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Grand Avenue. Dine in and delivery will be available from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
If you have questions, call 573-609-4683. Tickets are $10.
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER THREE PEOPLE FOUND DEAD IN POCAHONTAS
An investigation is underway after multiple people were found dead at a Northeast Arkansas residence.
According to the Pocahontas Police Department, officers found three people dead Monday morning at an area home.
The names of the deceased or a possible cause of death have not been released.
Pocahontas Chief of Police David Edington tells KWOC News that based on evidence at the scene, they are not looking for suspects at this time.
MAN IN CUSTODY ON TWO MILLION DOLLAR BOND IN CONNECTION TO ALLEGED SHOOTING INVOLVING AN AR-15 STYLE RIFLE
A man is in custody on multiple felony charges in connection to an alleged shooting involving an AR-15 style rifle.
According to a warrant, Paragould Emergency Services received multiple calls Saturday night regarding shots being fired at a residence on South 10th Avenue.
At the scene, officers were told that 22 year old Devin Dancer, of Paragould, had gotten into an argument with the residents and left the scene before returning a short time later with a juvenile.
Witnesses advised that Dancer was in the passenger seat of the juveniles vehicle when he brandished an AR-15 style rifle, pointed it at a person on scene, and then fired approximately three rounds.
No injuries occurred but four adults and two juveniles under the age of two were in front of or inside the residence that was shot at.
Dancer was later found by officers and taken into custody.
Dancer is facing felony charges of terroristic act, unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, and aggravated assault.
He is being held in the Greene County Detention Center on a two million dollar bond.
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD TODAY IN DONIPHAN TO DISCUSS BLOCK GRANTS
A public hearing has been scheduled for today concerning proposed block grants in Doniphan.
The City of Doniphan will hold a public hearing beginning at 5 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the city's submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant.
The city is discussing the submission of at least nine potential applications for the program.
For more information, contact the Doniphan City Clerk at 573-996-2623.
