MAN DUE IN COURT IN CONNECTION TO ALLEGED STABBING
A Harviell man is scheduled to be in court on Thursday in connection to a stabbing incident from over the weekend.
According to Missouri Case Net, 38 year old Joshua Scowden has been charged with assault 1st degree, domestic assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Scowden is accused of stabbing a victim several times following a verbal confrontation on Saturday. The victim was flown to an area hospital for treatment of the injuries.
A second victim suffered a fractured jaw while trying to intervene in the altercation and was transported to an area hospital.
Scowden is being held in the Butler County Justice Center on no bond.
RECIPIENT OF 2025 THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ALUMNI STAR AWARD ANNOUNCED
The Butler County Emergency Management Director has been chosen as the recipient of the 2025 Three Rivers College Alumni Star Award.
Robbie Myers will be honored at the TRC Alumni Reunion festivities on February 1st, including a reception that day.
The Alumni Star Award was created to showcase those who got their start at TRC. Recipients are chosen based on their civic and professional involvement, and their lasting connection to TRC.
Myers first attended Three Rivers College 40 years ago and served as Student Senate President while completing his associate degree. He later became the first Three Rivers graduate to serve as a Vice President at the College.
Since his time as a student at Three Rivers, Myers has dedicated his career to public service. His various roles include serving as Butler County Commissioner for 12 years and as Trustee on the Butler County Health Department Board.
His appointed positions include serving as Vice President at Three Rivers College and, for the past 10 years, his current position as the Butler County Emergency Management Director.
The reception for Myers will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the Poplar Bluff Campus, with the award presentation taking place at 2:30 p.m.
SIX YEAR CHILD HIT BY A VEHICLE IN SCOTT COUNTY
A six year old child was hit by a vehicle Monday in Scott County.
According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a driver was attempting to stop on US Highway 61, half a mile south of Morley, when the vehicle began sliding and struck the child.
The victim was flown to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 pm at a bus stop.
Scott County Central Superintendent Brian Hukel says that in the days to come, the district will be providing additional counseling and support for all staff and students.
MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT
A man is in custody on a charge of second degree sexual assault.
According to a warrant affidavit, in December, the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline received a report in reference to a juvenile female who had made a disclosure of sexual abuse.
During an interview, the victim disclosed acts that would constitute sexual assault in the second degree and named 48 year old Harold Allen, of Paragould, as the offender.
The affidavit says that Allen is a registered sex offender who was previously convicted for similar allegations.
On Tuesday, Allen was booked into the Greene County Detention Center on a $25,000 bond.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TOMORROW
Route 142 in Butler County will be closed tomorrow so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The work zone is located between County Roads 312 and 314.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY ON INTERSTATE 55
Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from mile marker 60 to mile marker 58.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
