POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON RAPE AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man has been taken into custody on multiple charges, including rape.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, officers were recently dispatched to a residence in reference to inappropriate photos and a video of a minor. 46 year old Jason Hicks-Simpson, of Poplar Bluff, was also identified in the photos and video.
Officials say that several phones were seized containing evidence against Hicks-Simpson, who was taken into custody and lodged into the Butler County Justice Center.
He is facing charges of rape 1st degree, sodomy 1st degree, and possession of child pornography, among other charges.
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Missouri Democrats will be making their voice heard 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.
OPENING DATE SET FOR WAPPAPELLO LAKE BEACHES
The date has been set for when Southeast Missouri residents can return to some of our great beaches.
According to officials, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beaches at Wappapello Lake will open on April 19th.
Anyone who heads to the beach is being asked to always wear your life jacket when you are in, near, or around water.
POPLAR BLUFF’S CAMERON SETTLE NAMED TO THE ACADEMIC ALL-STATE TEAM
A Mules basketball player is the latest to be recognized for the work he is doing off the court.
Poplar Bluff’s Cameron Settle has been named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team.
Cameron is currently ranked 4th in the Senior Class with an 11.714 GPA.
CEREMONY RECOGNIZING VIETNAM VETERANS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
A ceremony recognizing veterans of the Vietnam War will be held today on the campus of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff.
“Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans,” is an early celebration for Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is March 29th.
The event will begin at 11 am this morning in the Plaster Free Enterprise Center and is open to the public, with no fee.
President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1056 Larry Kimbrow says that they will be paying tribute to all Vietnam-era Veterans from the local area who didn't receive the proper "Welcome Home" they deserved upon returning from Vietnam.
They will also conduct a solemn "Bell Ringing Ceremony" to honor all the servicemen from southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas who did not make it back.
MISSOURI STATE TREASURER MAKES STOP IN POPLAR BLUFF
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek was in Poplar Bluff Wednesday to visit the Manufacturers Assistance Group and highlight the resources and opportunities available for individuals with disabilities.
Manufacturers Assistance Group is one of 89 workshop corporations located around the state which collectively provide employment for approximately 6,100 people with disabilities.
Malek was also discussing the MO ABLE program which helps eligible Missourians with disabilities to have the opportunity to open an investment account and save money without losing eligibility for other benefits, such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.
Money from MO ABLE accounts may be spent for qualified expenses, including basic living costs, housing, transportation, employment training, education, health and wellness, and
financial management.
For more information about the Mo ABle program, visit MOAble.com.
