POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST MASC STATE CONVENTION THIS MONTH
Over 1000 students from across the state will be coming to Poplar Bluff next week to be a part of the 77th Annual Missouri Association of Student Councils State Convention.
The convention will be held from March 13th through the 15th at the Poplar Bluff High School and will bring together student leaders from across the state for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and recognition.
Convention speakers will include filmmaker Sabrina Thompson, author Dr. Laymon Hicks, and author Joel Hilchey.
This will be the 1st time the MASC State Convention will be hosted in Poplar Bluff and the 1st time in 21 years that it will be in Southeast Missouri.
MISSOURI ANNUAL TORNADO DRILL TO BE HELD TODAY
Missouri’s Annual Statewide Tornado Drill is set for today as a part of Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness week.
The drill is scheduled for 11 am and officials say that residents should treat the drill as if it were an actual Tornado Warning.
At 11 am, NOAA Weather Radios set to receive the Routine Weekly Tests will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also sound across participating communities in Missouri.
The purpose of the drill is to test everyone's readiness for life-threatening severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, and damaging winds.
Officials say that it is important to have a tornado safety plan in place before a tornado strikes. Knowing what to do before a tornado occurs is essential to protect lives.
You can find information on steps to take to protect yourself and your family in the case of a tornado at weather.gov/safety/tornado-prepare.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED TO OVER A DECADE IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO SELL METH
A Poplar Bluff man will be spending over a decade in prison for attempting to sell methamphetamine.
In December 40 year old Lonnie Hamilton pleaded guilty to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
In March of 2023, a Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force officer was approached by someone who said Hamilton tried to sell him an ounce of meth on the street.
The officer found Hamilton, who removed a baggie containing meth from his pocket, admitted that the substance was methamphetamine and further admitted that he had recently been released from prison.
Hamilton said an acquaintance gave him two ounces of methamphetamine to sell so that he could make some money, adding that he’d used some and intended to sell some.
On Tuesday, Hamilton was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
MINGO JOB CORPS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING THIS WEEK
Anyone wanting to learn more about the Mingo Job Corps will have the opportunity to attend an event this week.
The Mingo Job Corps quarterly Community Relations Council meeting will be held at noon on Thursday at the Mingo Job Corps Center outside of Puxico.
This will be an opportunity to visit the center, speak with staff, and hear about recent activities. For more information, call 573-222-3537.
POLICE INVESTIGATING DOZENS OF BREAKING AND ENTERING REPORTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
Police in a Northeast Arkansas town are investigating over two dozen reports of breaking and entering over the past week.
Captain Jason Elms with the Paragould Police Department tells KWOC News that there have been approximately 30 breaking and entering reports in Paragould in the past seven days.
Two vehicles were stolen but have since been recovered. An AR-15 with a fully loaded magazine was also stolen.
Elms says that police officers are working on leads and potential suspects as a part of the investigation.
This is an ongoing story and we will bring you updates as they become available.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN THE FISK AREA
Route 51 in Stoddard and Butler Counties will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route D to Route 60 near Fisk.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
