NUMEROUS FLOATS LIGHT UP POPLAR BLUFF DURING THE RIVER RADIO LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
Numerous spectators and over one hundred vehicles lit up downtown Poplar Bluff this past weekend.
Everyone was out Friday night for the latest edition of the River Radio Lighted Christmas Parade. In addition to the parade, spectators also took in the lighting of the Downtown Poplar Bluff Community Christmas Tree in front of the Black River Coliseum.
If you could not attend this year’s parade, we have the full video of the festivities, including the Community Christmas Tree lighting, available on our Facebook page.
DONIPHAN MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND DEGREE MURDER
A Doniphan man is facing over a decade behind bars for the murder of a man in 2019.
According to Missouri Case Net, 44 year old David Scrivner Jr, pled guilty last week to a felony charge of murder 2nd degree.
Following the plea, Scrivner was sentenced to 15 years incarceration in the Department of Corrections.
Scrivner, along with four other people, were arrested in July of 2019 after the remains of 44 year old Daniel Richardson were discovered in Ripley County.
LARGE FIGHT CAUSES CANCELLATION OF GIDEON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
A fight prompted the cancellation of a basketball tournament Friday in Southeast Missouri.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, shortly before 8 pm Friday, officers from multiple area agencies were called to Gideon High School due to a large fight in the building.
Officials say that the scene was quickly gotten under control by officers and no one was injured in the incident.
Sources tell KWOC News that three players were assaulted in the lobby during halftime of the 3rd place game which led to the fight.
The remainder of the tournament was cancelled. South Pemiscot had been set to play East Prairie in the championship game.
ONE DEAD FOLLOWING CRASH IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
One person is dead following a crash on Friday in Pemiscot County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a truck struck a vehicle head on five miles west of Caruthersville on Route U.
A 79 year old woman, from Caruthersville, was driving the second vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. No injuries were listed for the driver of the truck.
MONTHS LONG JOINT INVESTIGATION ENDS IN DRUG INDICTMENT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A months-long investigation by multiple Southeast Missouri law enforcement agencies has resulted in a drug indictment.
According to authorities, on November 1st officers with the SEMO Drug Task Force, New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, New Madrid Police Department, and Portageville Police Department executed two search warrants at a residence in Lilbourn.
During the search, officers located more than 1.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and ecstasy.
The bust resulted in the arrest of Charles A. Perkins.
On December 3rd, Perkins was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for possession with the intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Officials say that Perkins is now in the custody of the US Marshals.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE ROAD CLOSURE TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY
Route JJ in Butler County will be closed today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The work zone is located between Route 67 and County Road 3733.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SHOULDER WORK SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR QULIN
Route 51 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder work.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from County Road 228 to County Road 224 near Qulin.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
