PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE NEAR KENNETT
A Cardwell man has died after getting hit by a vehicle early Thursday morning near Kennett.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 53 year old James Zurhorst was struck by a vehicle while walking on US Highway 412.
Zurhorst was pronounced dead at the scene by Dunklin County Coroner James Powell, shortly after 1 am Thursday morning.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE LADY RAIDERS TO HOST STATE FAIR TONIGHT FOR A SPOT IN THE NJCAA TOURNAMENT
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders are one game away from an automatic entry into the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Tournament.
The Lady Raiders will host State Fair Community College at 6 pm tonight in the Region 16 Tournament Finals.
With a win, the Lady Raiders can start preparing for a trip to Casper, Wyoming, where the national tournament will be played this year.
If the Lady Raiders fall tonight, they could still get in through one of the eight at large selections. The National Tournament selections and seedings will be announced Sunday night.
NEW MADRID COUNTY MAN GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE ON MURDER CHARGE
A sentence was handed down this week in an Illinois murder case involving a New Madrid County man.
According to authorities, 35 year old James Merritt, of Morehouse was sentenced to life in prison for the charge of murder 2nd degree.
The charge comes from an investigation into the death of 18 year old Haley Decker, of Normal, Illinois, whose body was found in March 2020.
In addition to the murder charge, Merritt was also sentenced to 20 years for the charge of armed criminal action, four years for the charge of tampering with physical evidence, and five years for the charge of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
ROMBAUER CEMETERY ANNUAL BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
The annual board meeting of the Rombauer Cemetery has been scheduled for this weekend.
The meeting will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the Rombauer Baptist Church fellowship hall. Anyone interested in maintaining the cemetery should attend the meeting.
For more information, call 573-413-7591.
PADDLEFISH SEASON BEGINS TODAY IN MISSOURI
Paddlefish season is beginning today for fishermen across the state of Missouri.
The season for the state’s major paddlefish waters -- Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake – along with most other waters in the state runs from today through April 30th.
The season for the Mississippi River is today through May 15th with a fall season between September 15th and December 15th.
Paddlefish -- named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts -- are an ancient species that can grow to seven feet and weigh more than 100 pounds.
You can learn more about paddlefish, snagging regulations, and more at mdc.mo.gov.
STATE OFFICIALS URGE DRIVERS TO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE
St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend and state officials are urging everyone to celebrate responsibly.
According to authorities, law enforcement officers are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving.
According to NHTSA officials, from 2017 to 2021, a total of 272 lives were lost in drunk driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day period.
Drivers should also keep an eye out for pedestrians who have had too much to drink. Walking while intoxicated can also be deadly, as a lack of attention to your surroundings could put pedestrians at risk of getting hit by a vehicle.
