ONE IN CUSTODY, THREE AT LARGE, IN CONNECTION TO EARLY MORNING PURSUIT IN POPLAR BLUFF
Three people are on the run following a pursuit that crossed state lines early Monday morning.
According to Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly after 5 am the PBPD was notified of a vehicle pursuit coming to the area. Officers of the Corning Police Department were pursuing a vehicle northbound on Highway 67.
Poplar Bluff officers responded to the area and discovered the suspect vehicle had crashed on Highway PP, east of the Highway 67 bypass, and that the 4 occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.
One of the suspects, 21 year old Nathaniel Garrett, of Florissant, was taken into custody during a search of the area. The three remaining suspects are still at large.
The suspects are described as three black males in their early-
twenties; one with long hair and another wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants. The suspects are being considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone in the area is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776 if they have information on the whereabouts or identities of the suspects.
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Missouri Democrats will be sounding their voice this weekend for who they want to represent the party during this year’s presidential election.
In person voting for Missouri’s Democratic Presidential Primary will be held this Saturday from 8 am to noon in Butler County at New Life Christian Church United at 301 North Main Street in Poplar Bluff.
President Joseph Biden will appear on the ballot, as will five challengers. Voters can also choose the uncommitted option.
The winner will be announced on March 28th.
You can find voting sites in your county online at MissouriDemocrats.org.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MASCOT TO VIEW ECLIPSE IN POPLAR BLUFF
The Kansas City Chiefs will be represented in Poplar Bluff during the upcoming eclipse.
It was announced Monday that KC Wolf, mascot of the Chiefs, will be at Poplar Bluff High School from 1 to 3 pm on Monday, April 8th.
The High School will serve as the main viewing station for the eclipse in Poplar Bluff.
The announcement was conducted at Missouri Highlands Healthcare.
24th ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR NEXT MONTH
The 24th Annual Poplar Bluff School Foundation Golf Tournament is coming up at the end of next month.
The four person scramble tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 26th, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Tee time will be at noon.
All proceeds from the event will go towards the foundation scholarship fund and other educational opportunities.
If you would like to enter a team or become a hole sponsor, contact Carla Thompson at 573-785-7751 extension 5.
CITY WIDE CLEANUP EFFORT UNDERWAY IN DEXTER
A city wide cleanup effort has started in Dexter.
According to city officials, dumpsters have been set up in three separate locations around the city for residents to dispose of items at no cost.
Dumpsters are available in the gravel lot west of Park Lane Gymnasium, at the Omega Building on Highway 114, and at the corner of Walnut and Truitt Street.
Prohibited items include tires, yard waste, auto batteries, large appliances, and flammable or toxic materials.
Officials say that the dumpsters will be available through April 1st.
CARTER COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED THIS MORNING FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Route N in Carter County will be closed this morning as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The section of roadway being closed is located between County Roads 349 and 337 near Ellsinore.
Weather permitting, work will take place this morning from 8 a.m. to noon.
