Friday, July 26, 2024

POPLAR BLUFF MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON MULTIPLE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

A Poplar Bluff man was taken into custody early Thursday morning on multiple child pornography related charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 45 year old Michael McDaniel was arrested shortly after midnight on three felony counts of possession of child pornography and one felony count of promoting child pornography.

Following the arrest, McDaniel was held at the Butler County Justice Center.

POPLAR BLUFF MAYOR SHANE CORNMAN PRESENTS KEY TO THE CITY TO SENATOR JASON BEAN

A Missouri State Senator from Southeast Missouri is being recognized for his work in helping the citizens of Poplar Bluff.

On Thursday, Poplar Bluff Mayor Shane Cornman presented a Key to the City to Senator Jason Bean. Senator Bean has represented residents in Missouri State Senate District #25 since 2021.

Bean was instrumental in securing $150 million dollars for the region’s Highway 67/Interstate 57 project.

MOVIE SHOWING TO INCLUDE DISCUSSION WITH LOCAL WEATHER PANELISTS

A panel discussion will be held this weekend as a part of a showing of a new blockbuster movie in Poplar Bluff.

The AMC Classic 8 will host a screening of the new movie Twisters at 10 am on Saturday.

Organizers say the showing, featuring a panel discussion with Steve Eddy from the National Weather Service and Today’s Talk KWOC’s Frankie Casteel, has sold out.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN DONIPHAN

A back to school event has been scheduled for today in Doniphan.

The Ripley County Back to School Extravaganza will be held from 2 to 7 pm this afternoon at the St. Benedict Parish Hall on East Pine Street.

There will be school supplies, lice checks, haircuts, immunizations, and more at the event.

Students must be enrolled in a Ripley County School District and accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR FALL YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF IS FRIDAY

Now is the time to register your team for fall youth baseball and softball in Poplar Bluff.

According to Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, the final day for teams to be registered for the league is Friday. Leagues for fall youth baseball and softball will be available for children from 7 to 12 years old.

Rosters must have 12 or 13 players per team.

Registration forms are available at the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation office on North Second Street and online at pbparks.org.