RIVER RADIO NEWS 110413

RIVER RADIO NEWS 110413  

ONE KILLED IN HOWELL COUNTY WRECK

One person has died following a wreck Friday in Howell County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 63 year old Alonzo Hobbs, of Caulfield, was driving on U.S. Highway 160 when he crossed the center line and hit another vehicle.

Hobbs was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.

BONNE TERRE MAN KILLED IN OVERNIGHT CRASH YESTERDAY

A Bonne Terre man suffered fatal injuries in an crash early Saturday morning.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 21 year old Daniel A. Tillman was involved in a one vehicle crash when he overcorrected while driving on Vo-Tech Road in St. Francois County.

Troopers say he wasn’t wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash

MISSING CLAY COUNTY ARKANSAS MAN FOUND

The body of a Clay County, Arkansas man has been found a month after being reported missing.

According to authorities, 28 year old John Buckmaster, of Rector, was discovered in a ditch on October the 27^th by two farmers.

Sheriff Gerald McClung says foul play is not suspected.  The body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory in  Little Rock for an autopsy.

CARUTHERSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING OVER $400,000  FROM AREA BUSINESS

A Caruthersville man is accused of stealing over $400,000 from an area business.

According to the Caruthersville Police Department, 32 year old Dwight Hank Clayton Jr. was arrested on Friday on a charge of Theft/Stealing of property or services, value $25,000 or more.

Clayton had allegedly entered into a verbal agreement with a Caruthersville business to deposit employee payroll taxes into a bank account and to pay taxes quarterly with the IRS. Clayton was an employee with a tax services business in Caruthersville.

An investigation showed that Clayton reportedly paid a little over $65,000 in payroll taxes to the IRS, which left an unpaid balance of around $426,000.

Clayton has a court appearance scheduled for today.

A FORMER CARTER COUNTY DEPUTY IS CONVICTED BY JURY A former Carter County Deputy has been found guilty of receiving stolen property.

According to the authorities, Steffanie Kearbey pleaded guilty in July of 2012 for federal charges of receiving stolen property.  On Friday, a Carter County jury convicted her of the one charge and cleared her of all other charges.

Kerbey was arrested, along with former Carter County Sheriff Tommy Adams. Adams has been convicted on Federal drug charges and still faces additional state charges.

PUXICO WOMAN IN CUSTODY ON HEROIN CHARGES

A Puxico woman is facing multiple felony drug charges in connection to her arrest Saturday night.

According to the Highway Patrol, 31 year old Mandy D. Spain, of Puxico, was arrested Saturday night in Stoddard County on four counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, heroin; along with a single count of felony possession of a controlled substance, Hydrocodone.

FOUR ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON METH CHARGES

Four people were taken into custody Friday night in Wayne County on drug charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the four were each arrested at around 9:30 pm on charges of possession of methamphetamine and attempt to manufacture methamphetamine, along with other charges.

Those arrested include 23 year old Shirley J. McCracken, of Marble Hill; 32 year old Brandon L. Mcintyre, of Wappapello; 33 year old Shawn A. Marty, of Mcgee; and 33 year old Dennis R. Mcintyre, of Gipsy.

FATHER AND SON FACING CHARGES OF STEALING METAL FROM LOCAL FARMS

A father and son are facing charges of stealing metal and damaging property from farms in area counties.

According to authorities, 45 year old Fred J. Bowers, Junior and 19 year old Jesse Allen Bowers, both of New Madrid County, were charged with felony property damage and two counts of felony theft.

During the investigation involving several farms in both Mississippi and New Madrid Counties, a discovery of a substantial amount of copper and tin was delivered to area recycling centers.

According to authorities, the investigation into other stealing incidents is ongoing and more charges are expected in the coming weeks.

WOMAN CHASES AFTER AND ATTACKS MAN WHO WAS FOUND SITTING IN HER VEHICLE

Police in Jonesboro say a woman who found a strange man sitting in her car chased him down and attacked him.

KAIT reports that the woman told officers she found the man sitting in her car about 11:30 pm on Halloween. She says the man told her he was a police officer then started running away.

Police say the woman then chased him down, tackled him and starting hitting him until a friend pulled her off the man and called police.

Officers arrested 23 year old Chad Hensley for breaking or entering, theft and public intoxication.

HEROES AMONG MILITARY TO HEADLINE VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY AT POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL

Two Poplar Bluff heroes among military will headline the Veterans Day program at the 5^th & 6^th Grade Center.

Sgt. 1^st Class Brandon Gulley of the 101^st Airborne Division and Rob Callahan, the founder of the Honor Tour, will keynote the event beginning at 9 am Monday, November 11th in the gymnasium.

The itinerary will also feature the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps presenting the colors, the PBHS band performing taps and a school-wide patriotic song led by fifth and sixth graders. Beta Club President Ridge Hester, a junior, has agreed to serve as the master of ceremonies.

Veterans of all branches of service are encouraged to participate in this special celebration. The assembly is open to the public.

MISSOURI COLD WEATHER RULE BACK IN EFFECT

The start of November means Missouri residents are protected by the state's "cold weather" rule, which bars cutoffs of heat in freezing weather.

The rule applies to natural gas and electric utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission. It prohibits shutoffs from November through March, whenever the temperature is predicted to fall below 32 degrees in the following 24 hours.

It also provides more lenient payment terms for residents to reconnect natural gas or electrical service.

Municipal utilities, cooperatives and companies providing propane by truck are not subject to the rule.

SURVEY OF MIDWESTERN BUSINESSES DROPS AFTER TWO MONTHS OF GROWTH

A business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states has dropped after rising the previous two months.

The overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index plunged to a growth neutral 50.0 in October from 54.8 in September.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says the partial government shutdown and slower business activity for firms tied to agriculture pushed overall economic conditions lower for the month.

The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth, while a score below that suggests decline.

The survey covers nine states including Missouri and Arkansas.

MISSOURI WORKERS TO GET EXTRA TIME OFF AT THANKSGIVING

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is giving state employees an extra day off around Thanksgiving.

State offices are closed by law on Thanksgiving. Nixon has issued an executive order also closing state offices the Friday after Thanksgiving.

For many years, a four-day holiday weekend was the norm in Missouri government.

But Nixon kept state offices open on the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2010 and 2011, citing budget concerns.

Holidays have cost the state money because some employees who must work - such as prison guards - have been able to choose whether to claim extra time off or accept holiday bonus pay.

Nixon says the budget has improved enough to give employees the extra day off. He also extended the Thanksgiving break last year.

TEXAS ABORTION DISPUTE MAY HAVE IMPACT ON MISSOURI

The outcome of a Texas abortion dispute could have an impact on Missouri.

A federal appeals court is considering a challenge to a new Texas law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the abortion clinic.

Missouri has a similar law that has been in place since 2005.

A federal judge originally issued a temporary restraining order against the Missouri law after it was challenged by a Springfield abortion clinic. But that clinic later dropped its lawsuit and closed, and the law has remained in effect since then.

The Missouri law is cited by both abortion providers and opponents as one of the reasons why the state has few abortion clinics.

A $250,000 MEMORIAL IS OPENING THIS WEEK IN NORTHWEST MISSOURI FOR WALTER CRONKITE

A $250,000 memorial is opening this week on the campus of Western State University in St. Joseph for the late television news legend, Walter Cronkite.

Today would mark Cronkite’s 97^th birthday, the memorial features a memorabilia case and an interactive kiosk that will show footage of news events covered by the “Most Trusted Man in America.”

Cronkite signed off the air of “CBS Evening News” in 1981. He died in July of 2009, at the age of 92.

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HALLOWEEN STORMS CAUSE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Yesterday’s storms brought havoc throughout Southeast Missouri.

According to the National Weather Service, a mobile home was blown over in Broseley and downed trees and branches were reported in multiple counties.

In Harviel, a roof was blown off a home, along with damage to grain bins.

A funnel cloud was also reported near Naylor at around 6:30 pm, shortly after that, 50 mile per hour wind gusts were observed in Poplar Bluff. No information was available on any injuries from the storm.

BODY FOUND IN CLAY COUNTY ARKANSAS

Two farmers reportedly found the body of a missing man on Sunday in Clay County, Arkansas.

According to KAIT, the farmers discovered the body of John Buckmaster, who was last seen in Rector on September 14^th. Buckmaster’s body was taken to Little Rock for an autopsy, however authorities do not suspect foul play.

THREE JUVENILES ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO STRING OF VANDALISM

Three juveniles have been taken into custody following a string of vandalism in Kennett.

According to Kennett police, multiple residences and vehicles were vandalized. The first report was made to authorities Tuesday night at around 10 pm. An investigation led police to the three juveniles.

Authorities are asking that anyone who experienced any recent vandalism to contact the Kennett Police Department at 573-888-4622.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY TO OPEN CAMPUS IN MEXICO

The chancellor of Arkansas State University says construction is scheduled to begin in February on ASU's campus in Mexico.

ASU Chancellor Tim Hudson says the $50 million campus in Queretaro is expected to open in fall 2015.

ASU will become the first comprehensive U.S. university in Mexico with an American-style campus. Hudson says the first phase of academic space on the 200 acre campus is being designed to accommodate up to 5,000 students, with a goal of 1,000 students in the first year.

STAFF OF CLAIRE MCCASKILL TO HOLD MEETING IN SCOTT COUNTY

Staff members of United States Senator Claire McCaskill will be in Scott County in two weeks for a Kitchen Table Talk.

The Kitchen Table Talk series will take McCaskill’s staff statewide in order to hear directly from constituents, address their questions and concerns, and provide Missourians with the resources necessary to receive assistance from federal agencies. Staff will report all feedback they receive directly to Senator McCaskill.

A talk has been scheduled for Thursday, November 14^th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Chaffee Public Library.

SEMO STUDENT TAKES HOME $20,000 LOTTERY PAYDAY

A student at Southeast Missouri State University just got a bit of extra help paying for college.

Joshua Bowlin won $20,000 from a St. Louis Blues scratchers ticket. According to the Missouri Lottery, Bowlin bought the ticket from a convenience store in Ballwin.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND

Are you ready for an extra hour of sleep this weekend?

Daylight Savings Time will come to an end at 2 am Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Daylight Savings Time will start again on March 9^th, 2014.

MISSOURI SENATOR RELEASES DRAFT FOR NEW GUN LEGISLATION

A Missouri Senate leader has put forth a new, pared-back proposal dealing with the enforcement of federal gun control laws.

Senate Majority Leader Ron Richard released a draft Thursday of proposed legislation for the 2014 session seeking to nullify federal gun control laws that infringe on Second Amendment rights.

The new proposal comes about seven weeks after Richard and Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey voted against an attempted veto override of a bill addressing the same subject because of concerns about its constitutionality.

Unlike the original bill, the new proposal would not subject federal authorities to state misdemeanor charges for trying to enforce certain federal gun control laws. It also eliminates a provision that could have resulted in charges against journalists for publishing the names of gun owners.

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MAN FACING MURDER CHARGES FOLLOWING PATTERSON SHOOTING

A Patterson man has been charged with first degree murder in connection to a shooting Monday night.

41 year old Carl Streeval reportedly called authorities Monday night and told them he had been shot in the head. Streeval was found dead when authorities arrived.

44 year old Samuel Whitaker is facing charges of first degree murder, first degree burglary and armed criminal action in connection to the shooting.

Wayne County Sheriff Dean Finch told KFVS that authorities believe that an ongoing property dispute was probably the motive.

TWO IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO MORLEY BANK ROBBERY

Two people have been taken into custody in connection to a bank robbery that happened earlier this month.

According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, investigators from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI received information that Alicia Porter, of rural Oran; Roger R. Clayton, of Davenport, Iowa; Joshua L. Thompson, of Sikeston; and Candice L. Wright, of Chicago, Illinois, were involved in the robbery of First Commercial Bank in Morley on October 10^th.

Porter and   Clayton have been arrested. Porter is facing a charge of first degree robbery, while a warrant has been issued for Clayton for first degree armed robbery. Authorities are still searching for Thompson and Wright and anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact your local law enforcement.

ALMOST $15,000 DISTRIBUTED TO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LIBRARIES

Almost $15,000 has been distributed among seven libraries in Southeast Missouri.

According to Secretary of State Jason Kander, his office allocates state aid on a per capita basis to local libraries twice per year. The Poplar Bluff Public Library was approved for over $4,000, while the Doniphan – Ripley County Library district received over $3,500.

Statewide over $1.3 million was distributed to libraries.

DRIVER EXAMINATIONS IN CHARLESTON TO MOVE TO NEW LOCATION

Current and prospective drivers who are looking to complete their drivers test in Charleston will need to alter their plans starting next week.

The Charleston driver’s exams will be moved to a new location, beginning on November 6^th. Exams will now be administered at the Clara Drinkwater Newman Public Library, located at 105 East Marshall Street in Charleston.

Office hours will be 9 am - 12:30 pm and 1 - 4:30 pm on the first, third, and fifth Wednesdays of each month.

TEAM SPIRIT WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN FARMINGTON

A Team Spirit youth leadership workshop focusing on the topic of teens and driving has been scheduled for next month in Farmington.

The event will be held on Monday, November 18^th at the Farmington Civic Center. This one-day training for students and advisors will feature interactive workshops presented on safety belt use, drinking and driving, and texting while driving, among other topics.

Those wishing to attend will need to register by November 8^th. To register, or for more information, go to savemolives.com.

CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO WAIVE DAY USE FEES FOR VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY

With Veterans Day less than two weeks away, The Army Corps of Engineers will be waiving day use fees at over two thousand recreation areas nationwide.

On November 11^th, day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families will be waived at many Corps of Engineers operated recreation areas.

The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches, but does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters.

PAYMENTS FOR FARMERS IN SELECT PROGRAMS SHOULD BE ARRIVING SOON

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says payments to farmers in the Conservation Security or Conservation Stewardship program should begin arriving in a few days.

The payments from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service have been delayed because of the recent federal government shutdown, which has since ended.

The payments are part of a financial assistance program for producers who have established conservation programs and are implementing additional conservation activities.

MARIJUANA PROPOSAL REJECTED BY ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has again rejected the wording of a proposed ballot measure aimed at legalizing marijuana in the state.

McDaniel on Tuesday cited several problems with the proposed constitutional amendment submitted by retired Army Lt. Col. Marjorie LeClair of Shirley. McDaniel must certify the wording of an amendment before supporters can begin gathering signatures in an effort to qualify for next year's ballot.

The proposal would repeal all laws pertaining to the production, distribution and sale of the cannabis plant and any products derived from the plant. McDaniel has rejected previous versions of the proposed amendment.

Arkansas voters last year narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized medical marijuana. Supporters are trying to get similar measures back on the ballot next year.

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ONE KILLED IN LAWRENCE COUNTY WRECK One person has died from a single vehicle wreck Monday night in Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Arkansas State Police, a vehicle was traveling on County Road 269 in Lawrence County, when the driver lost control in a curve and overturned.

The driver, 19 year old Dylan T. Brady, of Strawberry, was killed in the wreck. Two passengers in the vehicle suffered undisclosed injuries. JONESBORO MAN KILLED IN HEAD ON COLLISION

A head on collision Friday morning claimed the life of a Jonesboro man.

According to the Arkansas State Police, 33 year old Tom L. McAdams was driving in Craighead County, when he crossed the center line of Highway 1 and struck a semi head on.

McAdams was killed in the wreck. The driver of the semi suffered undisclosed injuries. INVESTIGATION STARTED IN TO DEATH OF INMATE IN JACKSON COUNTY

Authorities in Northeast Arkansas are investigating the death of an inmate in Jackson County.

37 year old Anthony Maurice Reeves, of Jonesboro, went into cardiac arrest Sunday night at the Jackson County Detention Center and he was later pronounced dead at an area hospital.

Reeves death is under investigation and the body has been sent for an autopsy. WANTED ARKANSAS MAN FOUND IN MISSOURI

An Arkansas man, who authorities have been looking for since he hit his wife in the head with a crow bar and abducted her last week, has been arrested.

According to authorities, 29 year old Robert Finch was found Sunday morning in Wright County, Missouri. Finch was discovered with a gunshot wound and taken to a Springfield hospital for treatment. He is currently listed in stable condition.

Authorities had been looking for Finch since last Monday, when he allegedly kicked the door in at a residence in Baxter County, hit his wife, 26 year old Delores Finch, in the head with a crowbar and forced her into a vehicle before leaving the scene.

Officers located the vehicle later that morning at the Calamity Beach Recreation Area of Lake Norfork, at which time Delores was able to escape.

Robert was able to elude officers until his arrest early yesterday Sunday morning. He is facing charges of aggravated residential burglary, kidnapping, battery in the second degree, terroristic threatening and fleeing from an officer.

No word yet on how Finch received the gunshot injury. SEX OFFENDER REPORTEDLY ATTEMPTED TO FLEE FROM POLICE

Authorities in Izard County were involved in a chase last week while attempting to arrest a sex offender.

According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Department, deputies went to Wideman on Friday to arrest a level three sex offender on a Lonoke County felony warrant.

When officers arrived, 31 year old Justin Baker reportedly ran from the house and into the woods. Sheriff Tate Lawrence says that Baker was later arrested and charged with fleeing. TWO FROM EAST PRAIRIE INDICTED IN ILLINOIS

Two East Prairie residents have been indicted on drug charges in Illinois.

According to Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Edmondson, both 37 year old Tamatha J. Gottschall and James R. Charles are facing charges of unlawful participation in methamphetamine production and unlawful possession of methamphetamine precursors.

The two have been accused of buying products for making meth in Anna, Illinois 80 times. BRIEFING TO BE HELD TODAY TO DISCUSS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW MADRID COUNTY

A community briefing has been scheduled for today to discuss upcoming improvements to two intersections in New Madrid County.

Visitors will be able to stop by the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Southeast District Office in Sikeston from 4 to 6 pm to discuss the projects. The two intersections are located along Highway 60 at Route E and Route FF.

The project will include reconfiguring the two intersections with j-turns, in an effort to improve safety and traffic flow. ARKANSAS OFFICIALS PLEA TO HAVE HIGHWAY 67 FOUR LANES

A group of city and county officials in Arkansas have requested that the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Commission use interstate standards while constructing a section of US Highway 67 between Walnut Ridge and the Missouri State line.

Officials signed the plea to have US 67 turned into four lanes along the existing highway.

The group met at Williams Baptist College at Walnut Ridge. The documents will be mailed to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Commission. The Arkansas Highway Department has been using interstate standards for construction on Highway 67 from Jonesboro to Walnut Ridge.

According to the Daily American Republic, it is unknown when the funds will become available to fund the four lane road. BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED FOR VAN BUREN LICENSE OFFICE

The Missouri Office of Administration is looking for management contract bids for the Van Buren License office.

Anyone who wishes to bid on the contract can tour the Van Buren office on November 6th from 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Bids must be submitted by November 22nd.

According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, bids will be evaluated on areas, including expertise of the personnel proposed and methods proposed for performing services. More information is available at the Missouri Department of Revenue’s website at dor.mo.gov. OPEN HOUSE TO BE HELD THIS WEEK AT SAM A. BAKER STATE PARK

An open house will be held this Friday at Sam A. Baker State Park.

The public has been invited to attend the event which will run from 9 am to noon outside the park store. Throughout the open house park representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information on future plans for the facility. Visitors are invited to share comments and suggestions about park services and operations.

Friday will also mark the opening of the cabin reservation lottery for the 2014 recreational season. The lottery will determine the order of preference for cabin reservations at the park.

Requests to be entered into the lottery reservation system may be made in person at the park beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the drawing will begin at 9 a.m. Cabin rental reservations can also be made over the phone by calling 573-856-4223 beginning at 9 a.m.

Sam A. Baker State Park is located on Highway 143, approximately 4 miles north of Patterson, MO in Wayne County. FUNDING INCREASES POSSIBLE FOR SOME STATE PROGRAMS

After years of talking about less spending, some Missouri officials now are talking about more.

Governor Jay Nixon suggested recently that he would like to spend hundreds of millions of additional dollars on public schools before his term ends in three years.

There may also be more money available for other programs in the next budget year.

State departments already have turned in proposed budgets for the fiscal year that starts next July. And advocates for various social services have started making funding pitches to lawmakers.

Nixon's budget director, Linda Luebbering, says revenues are looking better and there could be room to fund a few more things.

House Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream also says funding increases are possible for some programs. NIXON ADMINISTRATION SLAMMED FOR DRIVER’S LICENSE POLICIES

A new report says Governor Jay Nixon's administration displayed an "indifference to the privacy rights" of Missourians through its driver's license policies.

The report released Friday comes after a group of legislators, law enforcement officers and other House appointees spent the summer looking into state driver's license procedures that have already been largely abandoned.

The panel said Nixon's administration disregarded state law by making digital copies of birth certificates and other documents submitted by driver's license applicants and by buying equipment to analyze biometric information about people.

Nixon signed a law in July that put a halt to those practices. His administration has consistently denied that the procedures were intended to implement the federal Real ID proof-of-identity law. A 2009 Missouri law bars state officials from implementing Real ID.

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MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUALLY MOLESTING A CHILD

A Steele man has been arrested for confessing to sexually molesting a child.

According to Steele police, an investigation was started after the child’s mother reported the assault.  21 year old Regis Lee confessed to the crime.

POLICE LOOKING FOR TWO PEOPLE CONNECTED TO SHOOTING IN KENNETT

The Kennett Police Department is searching for two people in connection with a shooting early Sunday morning at the Eagles Club in Kennett.

According to authorities, police are looking to question 32 year old Tracy Tray Reed, of Hayti, who may have information about the incident. The second person is described as a female, who may have been injured in the incident.

A man who was shot was flown to a Memphis hospital for treatment. Police say he was last known to be listed in critical condition.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Reed, or any further information on this incident, is asked to call the Kennett Police Department at 888-4622.

LOCAL POLICE WILL GO DOOR TO DOOR CHECKING ON SEX OFFENDERS HALLOWEEN NIGHT

The local police will be going door to door to check on sex offenders in Butler County this Halloween night.

Missouri Revised Statute No. 589,426, requires offenders to avoid all Halloween related contact with children, remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5 pm and 10:30 pm, unless with just cause, post a sign at his or her residence stating, “No candy or treats at this residence”, and leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5 pm.   According to Poplar Bluff Police Captain David Sutton, 11 of the county’s nearly 180 registered sex offenders fall under these restrictions.

The Daily American Republic will publish a list, including photographs, of the registered sex offenders living in Butler County in tomorrow’s edition.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD BANK IS EXPANDING

The St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is to begin construction in January on the corner block of Broadway and Cedar in Poplar Bluff.

The expansion will be a 12,820 square foot building that will house the food pantry, outreach center, and a thrift store. Two units will be leased to other non-profits to defray overhead costs.

The project is funded by a $293,000 community development block grant and $150,000 in Missouri state tax credits. St. Vincent de Paul is hoping to raise the additional $300,000 in donations.

The St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is a part of Sacred Heart Church and is currently operating out of the cramped basement location on Vine Street.

AREA WOMAN APPOINTED TO MISSOURI CONSERVATION COMMISSION

A retired state worker who co-owns a 1,000-acre hunting preserve in southeast Missouri has been named by Gov. Jay Nixon to the state Conservation Commission.

The appointment of Marilynn J. Bradford to a term ending in June 2019 will be subject to confirmation by the state Senate.

Bradford, who identifies herself as a political independent, lives in Jefferson City. She retired from state government after more than 20 years with the departments of Social Services and Agriculture.

She is a co-owner of Pyramid Home Health Services, which serves more than 3,000 elderly and disabled Missourians. She also owns a rice farm in Pemiscot County and is a life member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri.

The Conservation Commission manages hunting, fishing, forests and nature centers in Missouri.

MISSOURI AMONG THE HIGHEST STATES WITH DEER-VEHICLE CRASHES

A recent insurance survey places Missouri among the highest states listed for deer-vehicle crashes.

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports there were 3,980 collisions with deer on Missouri’s highways last year, that lead to 5 fatalities and 411 injuries.

It is noted that 85% of deer-strike crashes occur from 5pm to 6:49 am. If you encounter a deer on the roadway, use your high beams, if other cars are not approaching.  Slow down and wait for the deer to pass. It is recommended to not sound your horn.

If you hit a deer, report the accident to your local sheriff's office, the Missouri Highway Patrol or municipal police.

ARKANSAS IS LOOKING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IT’S 2013 AGRICULTURE HALL OF FAME

The Agriculture Hall of Fame is looking for nominations from the public for their class of 2013. The Farm Bureau Center in Little Rock houses the Agriculture Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Farm Bureau.

Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, with a total of 136 men and woman inducted into the Hall of Fame since it started in 1987. The Nomination deadline is November 15^th.

ROUTE D IN MISSISSIPPI COUNTY REDUCED TO ONE LANE

A Section of Route D in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane this week for pavement repairs.

The affected section of roadway is located Route 77 to County Road 324.  Work will take place today through Wednesday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.

ROUTE Y IN CARTER COUNTY REDUCED FOR DRAINAGE WORK

Route Y in Carter County is being reduced to one lane for continued drainage work.

The affected section of roadway is located from US 60 to the end of state maintenance. Work will take place today through Friday, from 7:30 am to 3 pm daily.

GOVERNOR JAY NIXON CANCELS THE USE OF PROPOFOL FOR EXECUTIONS

Governor Jay Nixon has postponed a planned October execution over the concerns about using the drug propofol to administer the death penalty.

Propofol is exported from the European Union who is against the death penalty which gave Nixon concerns about its availability for the future. Nixon has received many letters and messages from the public, which included many health care workers and a few patients about the use of the drug propofol.

Recently, the Department of Corrections announced Missouri will use the sedative pentobarbital in executions.

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ARKANSAS STUDENT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO ALLEGED “HIT LIST” A northeast Arkansas teenager has been taken into custody in connection to an alleged “hit list”.

According to KAIT, the 16 year old was arrested after reports from students from Highland High School. Several students reportedly said that they had seen a list; however authorities said that no list was found in the investigation.

The teen had also allegedly made statements about a “blood bath.” The student was arrested on a charge of communicating a terroristic threat. SIKESTON OFFICIALS TO BE TESTING NEW WARNING SIRENS

Officials in Sikeston have announced that the installation of new sirens is complete.

The sirens will be used for weather warning coverage in the city.

The sirens will now be tested each day at noon by playing the Westminster chimes for approximately 28 seconds. Should you hear this, there is no cause for alarm as this is only a test of the system.

In an actual emergency, you will hear weather information and appropriate actions you need to take. LOCAL HOSPITAL TO DANCE TO RAISE MONEY FOR UCAN

A local hospital will be competing in an online dance competition to help raise money for the United Cancer Assistance Network.

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is taking part in the 2013 Medline Pink Glove Dance Video Competition. The video features participants dancing and wearing pink-colored exam gloves to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer through mammograms.

You can vote for the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s video on the website “pink glove dance.com” beginning at noon today. The winning team will receive a $25,000 donation in their name to the breast cancer charity of their choice. For second place, it is a $10,000 donation and third place is a $5,000 donation.

The winners will be announced November 15th. POPLAR BLUFF LIBRARY COLLECTING BOOKS FOR SANTA LAND

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library is accepting gently used children’s books for Santa Land.

The books will be placed in children’s gift bags for the annual holiday event at the Coliseum. Anyone who would like to donate can drop books off at the library. Books will be accepted through November 30th.

For more information, call 573-686-8639. CAPE GIRARDEAU CHURCH POSSIBLE NOMINEE FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

A Cape Girardeau church is one of 12 sites that is being considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, St. James AME Church on North Street in Cape Girardeau will be considered for nomination at a meeting in Jefferson City on November 8th.

Approved nominations will be forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C., for final approval. HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS MOTORISTS TO BE MINDFUL OF SCHOOL BUSES

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive safely around school buses.

Missouri law states that while on a two-lane road, drivers must stop when meeting or following a bus that is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children. It is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus.

Last year, three people were killed and 353 were injured in 886 school bus crashes in Missouri. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS FOR PREVENTABLE ISSUES DOWN IN MISSOURI

The Missouri Hospital Association says there has been a decline in the number of hospital admissions for preventable issues.

The association says that between 2003 and 2013 the number of preventable hospital admissions fell 18.8 percent.

Preventable hospitalizations are defined as conditions for which good outpatient care could potentially have avoided the need for hospital care. The definition also includes conditions for which early intervention could have prevented complications.

Despite the overall improvement, the hospital association says there were several conditions for which Missouri saw an increase in preventable hospital admissions. Those include hypertension, short-term complications from diabetes, asthma in young adults and urinary tract infections. LISTERIA CONCERN PROMPTS MASSIVE RECALL OF FOOD PRODUCTS

Over 100 thousand cases of refrigerated ready to eat products have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

The products by Reser’s Fine Foods were produced at a plant in Topeka, Kansas and distributed nationwide. Items in the recall include seafood and tuna salad among many other products.

The packages will be marked with a Use-by-Date or Best By Date and followed by a plant identifier code of 20.

Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometime fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Healthy people may suffer only short term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant woman. No illnesses have been reported. MISSOURI PROPOSAL TO ROLL BACK FOOD STAMP EXPANSION WITHDRAWN

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says his administration is withdrawing a proposal for rolling back an expansion of the food stamps program.

Since 2009, the state has qualified for a waiver allowing able-bodied adults without children to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program despite failing to meet federal work requirements.

Officials had proposed changing eligibility rules to waive the work requirements only in counties where the unemployment rate is higher than 10 percent.

Nixon said Thursday he is directing the Social Services Department to withdraw the proposal. The governor says there now is greater certainty about federal funding for food stamps after last week's budget agreement.

Missouri had about 915,000 people receiving food stamps in August. That's down from a peak of nearly 962,000 in December 2011.

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TEENAGER ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING FATHER WITH A BASEBALL BAT

A teenager is facing assault charges after allegedly attacking his father.

According to the Steele Police Department, the 16 year old boy reportedly stuck his 44 year old father repeatedly in the head with an aluminum baseball bat on October 17^th.

The victim had to be flown to a Memphis Hospital for treatment of a serious head injury. No information was available on his current condition.

The teenager was arrested and is facing charges of first degree assault and armed criminal action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELEASED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Additional information has been released in a shooting involving Trumann Police Officers.

According to the Arkansas State Police, on Tuesday, authorities attempted to arrest 21 year old Jacob Ashton Brown, based on a felony warrant and a parole violation warrant.

Brown reportedly fled and was shot after allegedly pointing a gun in the direction of an officer. Brown was wounded, but the full extent of his injuries was not available.

The Arkansas State Police are still investigating the case.

INMATE ALLEGEDLY ESCAPES WHILE ON WORK RELEASE

Authorities in Northeast Arkansas are looking for an inmate who has gone missing.

According to KAIT, Craighead County inmate Brent Goodwin was on a work release with the Jonesboro street department when he reportedly walked away. Police searched the area where he disappeared, along with his last known address, but were unable to locate him.

Anyone who has information on Goodwin’s location is asked to call 935-7867.

MAN WILL NOT BE CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN RANDOLPH COUNTY

Charges will not be filed against an Arkansas man who allegedly shot another person in the neck earlier this year.

According to authorities, Randolph County resident Matthew Odom was determined to have shot Timothy King in self defense, after King had threatened Odom.

King survived the incident.

MAN GETS 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DEATH OF WOMAN DURING POLICE CHASE

A man was sentenced yesterday in connection to a fatal wreck last year.

According to Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Oliver, Donald Smith Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in prison on a charge of felony murder. The charge was in connection to the death of Amanda Allenbaugh on May 3^rd, 2012.

Allenbaugh was a passenger in Smith’s vehicle when he failed to negotiate a curve near Advance and wrecked. Smith was being pursued by an Advance Police Officer at the time. Allenbaug was pronounced dead at the scene.

Smith pled guilty to the murder charge last month.

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOL TO CLOSE

School officials in Lawrence County have made the decision to close a local school.

At the end of the current school year, the Black Rock campus in the Lawrence County School District will be closed. Students will be transferred to Walnut Ridge. The decision was made on Tuesday by the Lawrence County School Board.

PINK OUT DAY RAISES OVER $19,000

The Poplar Bluff School’s annual pink out day set a new record this year.

The fourth annual Pink-out day raised over $19,000 for the United Cancer Assistance Network. That is $5,000 more than last year’s record.

The UCAN fundraiser is a community-wide effort through which businesses and Mules fans purchase pink T-shirts to wear to work and later during a football game.

HIGHWAY PATROL TO HOLD OPERATION BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is planning to hold an operation before the end of the month.

The Patrol is planning a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Project, which sees troopers, as well as officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, concentrating their efforts on locating commercial vehicles being operated in an unsafe manner, as well as drivers committing hazardous moving violations.

The project will be focused on high crash corridors, along with high risk areas, such as rural roads and highway work zones.

HIGHWAY 91 IN STODDARD COUNTY CLOSED FOR RAILROAD REPAIRS

A section of Highway 91 in Stoddard County will be closed beginning today, so railroad company crews can perform repairs.

The section of affected roadway is located from County Road 341 to County Road 351.

Work will take place today through Monday, October 28^th from 7 am to 5 pm daily.

CONSERVATION OFFICIALS ASKING HUNTERS TO HELP PREVENT SPREAD OF DISEASE

Missouri's firearms deer season takes place next month, and conservation officials are asking hunters to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease.

The disease is deadly to deer, but there is no evidence it can affect humans. Deer can be affected through exposure to soil containing abnormal proteins that are called prions. The prions can get into soil when infected deer decompose on the surface.

The Conservation Department says hunters should avoid cutting through the spine, brain or bones. If hunters must move a whole carcass, they should send the non-edible parts to state-approved landfills for proper burial.

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ARMED MAN SHOT BY POLICE IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS A man was shot by police yesterday in northeast Arkansas.

According to KAIT, Trumann authorities say that the man ran from officers who were conducting a parolee check.

Three or four officers were involved in the shooting and they were not injured. The suspect, whose name was not released, was reportedly armed and survived the incident. TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO STRING OF BURGLARIES

Authorities in Paragould have taken two people into custody in connection to a string of burglaries that occurred over the last month.

According to Paragould Police, last week police arrested George Helms and Bryan Langston in connection to 8 commercial burglaries and three attempted burglaries. The burglaries reportedly occurred in the Paragould area. TWO TEENS SEVERLY BURNED IN ARKANSAS HAUNTED HOUSE FIRE

Authorities in northeast Arkansas say two teenagers suffered severe burns after a small fire broke out at a haunted house.

The fire broke out late Saturday at Nightmare Productions Haunted House on U.S. 63 between Jonesboro and Bono. Craighead County sheriff's deputy Dustin Norwood says a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were badly burned when an employee poured paint thinner into a burning barrel, causing it to burst into flames.

The haunted house's owner, Cody Russell, says the teens had volunteered to scare visitors. Russell says he doesn't know why the man poured the chemical into the barrel. The employee has since been fired.

Authorities tell The Jonesboro Sun that the boys suffered severe burns on their faces and necks, and the fire singed off most of their hair. SURVEYS TO START TOMORROW TO GAIN COMMUNITY INPUT ON SCHOOL PLANNING

Phone surveys will be starting tomorrow in the Poplar Bluff area so school officials can gain input from the community on its long range planning efforts.

According to the Poplar Bluff School District, phone calls will be made to 400 random households over a two week period beginning tomorrow. The 10 to 15 minute survey will attempt to gauge the public’s support for various components of the facilities master plan.

In general, the calls will be made between 7 and 9 pm on weekdays, and from noon to 6 pm on the weekend. Your caller ID may show ‘Market Research Associates’ or simply an 816 or 913 area code. OVER SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GRANT MONDEY AWARDED TO WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne County will be receiving over $6000 to increase voting convenience and security.

The grants were awarded by Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander. They can be used to purchase certified voting equipment and replacement parts, train poll workers and update voter records, among other opportunities. THREE RIVERS SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOR NEW CENTER

Three Rivers College signed an agreement Tuesday with Missouri State University to create a new higher education center.

The new center will be called the South Central Education Consortium and will be located in Willow Springs.

Starting with the spring semester in January, Three Rivers will offer technical and remedial courses augmented by general education courses offered at the center by Missouri State University-West Plains.

The Willow Springs location will offer multiple certificate and degree options, including Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Science, and General Studies programs. FERRY THAT CONNECTS MISSOURI AND KENTUCKY TO BE CLOSED THURSDAY MORNING

A ferry that connects Kentucky and Missouri is expected to be closed tomorrow morning for repairs.

The Dorena-Hickman ferry will be closed Thursday morning to allow for maintenance and repair work.

According to a post on the Ferry’s Facebook page, Captain Ed Floyd is optimistic that the ferry will be back in service by around 1 pm. FERRY THAT CONNECTS MISSOURI AND KENTUCKY TO BE CLOSED THURSDAY MORNING

The District 9 Office of the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the bridge for US Routes 60 and 62 will be reduced beginning today for repairs.

The lane closure for the bridge which crosses the Mississippi River is expected to be in place weekdays until approximately November 22nd. The bridge connects Mississippi County in Missouri to Alexander County in Illinois.

All traffic will be maintained by flaggers. MISSOURI CELLPHONE TOWER LAWS STRUCK DOWN

A Missouri judge has struck down a pair of new laws that had limited the ability of cities and counties to regulate cellphone towers.

Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce ruled that lawmakers violated procedural requirements of the state constitution when passing the bills earlier this year.

She said the bills' title of "relating to telecommunications" did not encompass everything in the bills. She noted that one bill also contained provisions related to railroad crossings and utility right-of-ways.

Another bill contained provisions related to cable TV services, which she said are not legally the same as telecommunications.

Joyce also said lawmakers had changed the bills' original purpose.

Governor Jay Nixon and legislative leaders had touted the legislation as a way to encourage expansion of high-speed Internet and wireless phone service. MISSOURI GOVERNOR WANTS FULL FUNDING FOR THE STATES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says he is working toward full funding for public schools by the time he leaves office in January 2017.

This year's budget includes has about $3 billion for elementary and secondary schools. But that's roughly $600 million less than what is called for under Missouri's school funding formula for this year.

The amounts prescribed by the formula change yearly. If schools receive all of the funds in this year's budget, Missouri would have to spend an additional $560 million to meet next year's target.

Nixon addressed the issue in a speech Monday to higher education officials. He won a second term as governor last year and is barred by law from seeking a third term.

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BODY FOUND IN LAWRENCE COUNTY FARM DITCH

A body was discovered Monday evening in a northeast Arkansas farm ditch.

The body was reportedly found in a ditch in Lawrence County. According to Imboden Live, authorities believe that the body is that of missing Trumann resident Steven Hooks.

The body will be sent to state authorities for an autopsy.

AUTHORITIES STILL SEARCHING FOR MAN IN CONNECTION TO DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Authorities in Northern Arkansas are still searching for a man who allegedly hit his wife in the head with a crow bar and then abducted her.

Baxter County authorities received a report Monday morning from a person who said 29 year old Robert E. Finch, had kicked in the front door of a residence, struck his wife, 26 year old Delores Finch, in the head with a crow bar, then forced her into a vehicle against her will before leaving the scene.

The vehicle was located at around 9:30 am Monday at the Calamity Beach Recreation Area of Lake Norfork. While Robert was attempting to drive away, the vehicle became high-centered and stopped. Delores was able to escape and flee towards a deputy.

Robert then escaped into a nearby heavily wooded area. A manhunt was started, however officers were unable to find him.

According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Finch is not believed to pose a specific danger or threat to any other persons; however anyone residing in the area should exercise standard precautions, such as keeping doors and windows locked on their houses and removing keys from all vehicles.

Anyone who has information on Finch’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office.

INVESTIGATION STARTED INTO INCIDENT WHERE MAN WAS PINNED BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES

Caruthersville police are investigating an incident early Saturday morning that resulted in a man being pinned between two vehicles.

According to the Caruthersville Police Department, a man told police that he was standing between two parked vehicles, when a third vehicle backed into one of the vehicles, causing the subject to be pinned.

The vehicle then fled the scene. The 33 year old victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation, however officers have identified a possible suspect.

DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT FOR ALL EXPIRED AND UNUSED MEDICATIONS

The Dexter Police Department has set aside Saturday as a Drug Take Back Day.

The police department is now equipped with a permanent medication drop off box in their lobby.

Items that may be dropped off are prescription medications, samples, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, pet medications, creams, ointments, and liquids in leak-proof containers.

However, thermometers, syringes, IV bags, bio-waste, aerosols, inhalers, and Epi-Pens are not to be disposed of in the box.

BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED FOR MALDEN LICENSE OFFICE

The Missouri Office of Administration is looking for management contract bids for the Malden License office.

Anyone who wishes to bid on the contract can tour the Malden office on October 29^th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The bid must be submitted by November 8^th.

According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, bids will be evaluated on areas, including expertise of the personnel proposed and methods proposed for performing services. More information is available at the Missouri Department of Revenue’s website at dor.mo.gov.

Bids are also being accepted for license offices in New Madrid and Sikeston.

WOMAN WHO KAYAKED THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO GIVE PRESENTATION NEXT WEEK IN CAPE GIRARDEAU

A woman who kayaked the length of the Mississippi River will be giving a presentation about her journey next week in Cape Girardeau.

The presentation by Nancy Scheibe will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 29^th at Southeast Missouri State University.

During the presentation, Scheibe will discuss the stories of women she met on her journey, how she made her dream happen and how others can make their dreams come true.

The event is free and open to the public.

BRIDGE REPAIRS TO BEGIN TODAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

Highway 84 in Dunklin County will be reduced over the next couple of days, so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform bridge repairs.

The bridge to be repaired is located at the Missouri state line.

Weather permitting, work will take today and tomorrow from 7 am to 3:30 pm each day.

ROAD WORK THIS WEEK IN CARTER COUNTY

Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be in Carter County this week for drainage work on Route Y.

The road will be reduced to one lane from 7:30 am to 3 pm daily through Friday for the repairs. The work zone is located on Route Y from US 60 to the end of state maintenance.

FUNDING FOR PUBLIC COLLEGES TO BE PROPOSED BY MISSOURI GOVERNOR

Governor Jay Nixon says he'll propose "substantially" higher funding for Missouri's public colleges and universities next year while also boosting resources for financial aid and scholarships.

But in a speech Monday to higher education officials, the governor did not provide specific amounts of what he plans to recommend in the state budget proposal he will present in January.

Nixon says he wants students to have better access to more aid through programs that have a significant effect on Missouri's economy.

He also proposed an initiative to train more mental health professionals in the state.

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WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH WITH SEMI

A Poplar Bluff woman has died from injuries she sustained Friday, when the vehicle she was driving struck the back of a semi-truck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Charlene H. Pasquet was killed when her pickup truck struck the rear of a semi that was making a right hand.  The crash happened two miles north of Poplar Bluff on Highway 67.

The accident report says both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.

A GRANDIN MAN KILLED AFTER CROSSING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC

A Grandin man has died from injuries he sustained in a traffic crash yesterday afternoon in Carter County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened when 80 year old Wallace F. Knapp attempted to turn his vehicle and pulled into the path a vehicle being driven by 47 year old Matthew G. Thompson, of Clarkton.  Knapp was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.  The collision occurred at the intersection of Highways 60 and 21.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN INDICTED BY GRAND JURY FOR MURDER

A Poplar Bluff man has been indicted by the Obion County Circuit Court grand jury in Union City, Tennessee for multiple charges, including first degree murder and aggravated robbery.

The Obion County grand jury handed down a five count indictment to 42 year old Jarrod Reese Spicer for first-degree murder and theft.

Spicer is accused of the strangulation death of 77 year old John Thomas Hood, of Troy, Tennessee on March 3, 2008.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACES FEDERAL WEAPONS CHARGES

According to authorities, 31 year old Atari Jawaun Amos, of Poplar Bluff, has been indicted in federal court for possession of a firearm from a previous incident in 2012.

In the indictment, he is being charged with one count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

In November of 2012, police arrested Atari Jawaun Amos for allegedly firing at a residence on Poplar Street. An officer found four holes in the front of the residence after receiving a report of gunshots being heard. A woman at the residence told officers that she believed Amos was involved.

According to Missouri Case Net, Amos is facing charges of armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, and discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle at a person, motor vehicle, building or habitable structure.

CHILDREN FOUND ALONE IN APARTMENT FIRE, MOTHER CHARGED

A Caruthersville woman is facing charges after her children were discovered alone during a weekend house fire.

Authorities say they were called to a fire at the Taven apartments around 10:30 pm Saturday.

Once inside officers located two young children in an upstairs bedroom. Officers, later located the mother of the children, 27 year old Tenisha Mullins of Caruthersville. Mullins is facing charges of of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

After receiving medical treatment at the scene, both children were released to family members.

DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT FOR ALL EXPIRED AND UNUSED MEDICATIONS

The Dexter Police Department has set aside Saturday for the designated Drug Take Back Day.

The police department is now equipped with a permanent medication drop off box in their lobby.

Items that may be dropped off are prescription medications, samples, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, pet medications, creams, ointments, and liquids in leak-proof containers.

However, thermometers, syringes, IV bags, bio-waste, aerosols, inhalers, and Epi-Pens are not to be disposed of in the box.

ROUTE EE IN BUTLER COUNTY CLOSED FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS

A section of Route EE in Butler County will be closed this week for pavement repairs.

The affected section of roadway is located from Route 142 to the end of state maintenance. Work will take place today Friday, from 7 am to 3:30 pm daily.

INTERSTATE 55 IN NEW MADRID COUNTY REDUCED FOR SHOULDER REPAIRS

A Section of Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane this week for shoulder repairs.

The affected section of roadway is located between mile marker’s 50 to 52.  Work will take place today through Thursday, from 7 am to 3 pm daily.

500 GALLONS OF RECALLED MILK FOR RESIDUAL PHOSPHATASE

The Ozark Mountain Creamery of Mountain Grove is voluntarily recalling some of its milk from the marketplace.

The State Milk Board, along with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, announced Friday that Ozark Mountain Creamery of Mountain Grove, Missouri is voluntarily recalling some of its milk.

Test results were positive for high residual phosphatase. The 500 gallons of recalled milk is packaged in one-half gallon, glass bottles and marked with the code '10/24.' The milk was bottled October 7, 2013.

On the list of recall locations the Farmhand Supply in Bernie was included.

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NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN KILLED IN CHICAGO Police say an Arkansas man was shot dead in Chicago by a man he stopped to ask for directions.

The shooting occurred early Thursday. The Cook County medical examiner identified the victim as 55-year-old Robert Franklin of Blytheville.

Police spokesman Officer Jose Estrada says the man Franklin asked for directions climbed in the backseat and robbed Franklin and a friend at gunpoint.

Estrada says the suspect left the car and shot Franklin four times in the back. Franklin's friend drove him to a hospital around 4 a.m. Franklin was pronounced dead minutes later. WOMAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK NEAR GREENVILLE

An 86 year old woman has died following a single vehicle wreck last night near Greenville.

According to the Highway Patrol, Patricia E. Dunlap, of Greenville, was driving on Route BB when she drove off the road in a curve and hit a culvert.

She was later pronounced dead at a Poplar Bluff hospital. OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS REOPENS

With the partial federal government shutdown over, Ozark National Scenic Riverways has reopened.

Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back online. More information about Ozark National Scenic Riverways is available online at www.nps.gov/ozar. THREE ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Three people were taken into custody yesterday on a felony drug charge.

According to the Highway Patrol, 55 year old Donald W. Sanders, of Williamsville, 47 year old Danny R. Morey, of Poplar Bluff, and 38 year old Merry L. Kern, of Fisk, were arrested shortly before 2:30 pm in Wayne County.

The three men are facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

GREENVILLE RESIDENT FACING FELONY DRUG CHARGES

A Greenville resident is facing felony charges after being arrested yesterday in Wayne County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 36 year old Shawna M. Richardson was arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance within a jail facility, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia within a jail facility.

More details about the arrest were not available. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE TO BE OFFERED IN POPLAR BLUFF

Are you prepared for what to do when someone you know has a panic attack?

If not, a course is being offered to help you recognize the symptoms of mental health problems, how to help, and then guide the person to professional help.

The Mental Health First Aid training course will be held Thursday, November 7th at First Presbyterian Church from 8 am to 5 pm. The course is being sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health.

For more information, call 686-8064. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR HOWLING AT THE MOON

The Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri is presenting the 5th annual Howling at the Moon coming up next month.

The event will be held Friday, November 8th, from 6 to 10 pm at the Westwood Center in Poplar Bluff. There will be live entertainment by ‘Thin Blue Line’ and catering provided by Maya’s.

Tickets are available at Key Drugs, the Greater Poplar Bluff area Chamber of Commerce, and Primetime Rentals. Proceeds from the event will go toward the building of a no kill animal shelter. OVER 230 THOUSAND MISSOURI KIDS PARTICIPATE IN READING PROGRAMS

The Missouri secretary of state's office says more than 232,000 children and teens participated in summer reading programs at public libraries this year.

The Missouri State Library coordinates the reading programs. Local libraries determine the duration of their local programs with some starting as early as May and others continuing into September.

Officials plan a science theme for next year's programs, calling them "Fizz, Boom, Read!" and "Spark a Reaction." The Missouri State Library is holding workshops in November for school and local library workers involved with the reading programs.

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KENNETT MAN KILLED IN HEAD ON COLLISION One man had died and a second is injured following a head on collision near Kennett.

According to the Highway Patrol, 24 year old Danny Thomas, of Kennett, was reportedly attempting to pass other vehicles, when he struck a vehicle driven by 64 year old Jerry Carnell, also of Kennett.

Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene. Carnell suffered moderate injuries and was taken to an area hospital. WEST PLAINS MAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY TRAIN

Authorities say a man from West Plains died when he was hit by a train yesterday.

The Howell County Sheriff's office says 33 year old Joseph Langron died early Tuesday in West Plains.

The Ozark Area Network reports Langron was walking on the tracks when he was hit at about 1 am Tuesday.

The sheriff and West Plains police are investigating the death. NORTHEAST ARKANSAS POLICE OFFICER FACING RAPE CHARGE

A Northeast Arkansas police officer has been charged with rape.

According to KAIT, part-time Tuckerman police officer Steven Slagley was arrested Tuesday on a charge of rape and sexual assault.

The arrest follows an investigation by the Arkansas State Police. Details about the incident that led to the arrest were not available. PROSECUTOR FINDS POLICE OFFICERS JUSTIFIED IN SHOOTING OF PARAGOULD MAN

Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington has announced that two Paragould police officers were justified in the shooting of a man earlier this month.

According to Ellington, 37 year old Timmy Myrick, of Paragould, was shot and killed by two officers on October 3rd. Myrick allegedly was approaching officers with a knife when he was shot.

Myrick died at the scene. CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN FOR MISSOURI PLASTICS FIRE

The cause is still unknown for a fire that destroyed the building of a Jackson business earlier this month.

An investigation into the October 3rd fire at a Missouri Plastics building has resulted in the cause of the fire being ruled as “Undetermined.”

The investigation, which was done by the Missouri Fire Marshall’s office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is still open, however, and the ruling could be changed if new information becomes available. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS SUMMIT TO BE OFFERED AT THE END OF THIS MONTH

The Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce will be the site for an Emergency Management Business Summit later this month.

The summit will cover topics on how your business can be prepared in case of an emergency.

The summit will be held from 10 am to noon on Wednesday, October 30th, and is being sponsored by Butler County Emergency Management Agency and the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees are asked to RSVP by October 24th. For more information call 573-785-7761. CHILDREN’S FALL READING PROGRAM UNDERWAY AT POPLAR BLUFF MUNICIPAL LIBRARY

The Fall Children’s Reading Program is underway now at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library.

Children will earn chances to win for ever four hours they read. Prizes include tickets for upcoming shows at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. including “the Veleveteen Rabbit,” and “the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.”

The program is open to all Poplar Bluff area children and young adults between the ages of 2 to 18. For more information or to register, stop by the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library on North Main Street or go online to www.poplarbluff.org. THREE RIVERS COLLEGE TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Three Rivers College has entered in an agreement with the University of Missouri to provide Internet connectivity access to community college graduates who enroll in courses and degree programs through Mizzou Online.

Three Rivers College President Dr. Devin Stevenson says the purpose of the agreement is to offer a better chance for Three Rivers graduates to get their bachelor’s degrees, while staying close to home.

As a part of the agreement, TRC agrees to furnish internet connectivity through designated campus computer stations as a free and secure access point for Mizzou Online students.

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MAN FACING CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO MOUNTAIN HOME SHOOTING

One man is facing charges in connection to a shooting last week in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department, an investigation indicated that Gregory Milo High was defending himself when he shot James William Kirk in the leg. Kirk had allegedly hit High in the head with a wrench and was approaching him with metal drive shaft when he was shot.

Kirk has been charged with second degree battery, terroristic threatening, and possession of a firearm by certain persons.

MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE WRECK

A man was seriously injured Monday following a motorcycle wreck in Northeast Arkansas.

30 year old Daniel A. Christianson, of Jonesboro, suffered serious injuries after being thrown from his motorcycle. According to authorities, he was flown to a Memphis hospital following the wreck.

WORLD WAR II EVENT TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND

This weekend, The Stars & Stripes Museum and Library in Bloomfield will play host to an event featuring World War II history.

The event is titled, “Welcome Home, Stars & Stripes Remembers World War II.” According to the event’s website, there will be military vehicles on display, military display camps with groups representing the United States, Great Britain and her Commonwealth Nations, the Soviet Union and Germany.

There will also be special programs throughout the day on Saturday, October 19^th.

SCOTT COUNTY BUSINESS RECOGNIZED BY USA TODAY

A Scott County business has been recognized by USA Today for an item on its menu.

Schindler's Tavern was chosen as a part of the series “51 Great Burger Joints,” which features one restaurant from each state and Washington D.C.

Schindler's Tavern’s burger, which features fried bologna and grilled onions, was highlighted in the write up.

FURLOUGHS COULD BE COMING TO ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Arkansas State University says it has informed 11 full-time staff members and 15 graduate assistants that they will be furloughed effective Wednesday if the partial federal government shutdown does not end.

The university said Monday that four other full-time employees will see salary reductions because they're partly paid with federal funding, but those four workers won't be furloughed.

The employees that will be furloughed will work and be paid through Tuesday. However, once they're furloughed, they will not be allowed to volunteer to work.

The university says the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Endowment for the Arts provide grants that normally support the positions that could be furloughed.

SEMO ACADEMIC HALL TO REOPEN AFTER TWO YEARS OF RENOVATIONS

After two years of renovation, the Southeast Missouri State University Academic Hall will be open to the public next week.

The opening is a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. A rededication ceremony has been scheduled for October 24^th and Governor Jay Nixon has been invited to speak at the event.

The Academic Hall has been closed for the past two years while undergoing a $23.9 million major refurbishment and restoration project.

CARTER COUNTY ROAD WORK SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK

Route Y in Carter County will be reduced to one lane this week while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage work.

The section of Route Y to be reduced is located from US 60 to the end of state maintenance.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, October 18^th from 7:30 am to 3 pm daily.

GREAT CENTRAL U.S. SHAKEOUT IS THIS WEEK

Missouri is one of 30 states and territories nationwide scheduled to participate in earthquake preparedness drills on the same day this week.

Ten states, including Missouri, will be part of the Great Central U.S. Shakeout drill at 10:17 a.m. October 17^th, which will teach the "drop, cover and hold on" technique to use during an earthquake.

Organizers say that's the best way for people to protect themselves during an earthquake. Other states will be participating in the drill as part of different regions.

CHURCH GROUPS BACKING TAX CREDITS THAT WOULD BENEFIT PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Entities affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church have contributed more than $300,000 toward a Missouri ballot initiative that would authorize state tax credits benefiting private schools.

Records at the state Ethics Commission show the group Missourians for Children's Education was established this past week to support the potential 2014 ballot initiative.

It was launched with a $300,000 contribution from the Archdiocese of St. Louis and more than $11,000 from the Missouri Catholic Conference.

The initiative would allow a 50 percent tax credit for businesses and individuals who donate to nonprofit organizations that provide scholarships for children to attend private schools or that provide financial aid for public school programs.

Up to $90 million of tax credits would be allowed annually.

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CHARGES SOUGHT FOR HIT AND RUN SUSPECT

A Poplar Bluff man, who was allegedly involved in a fatal hit and run last week, will most likely face multiple charges, however none directly related to the death.

According to the Daily American Republic, the Poplar Bluff Police Department is seeking charges of leaving the scene of an accident, tampering with physical evidence, and driving while suspended against 20 year old Joseph Jack Dangerfield.

Authorities say 26 year old Jason Thomas Eppinette was fatally injured Monday morning when he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross West Pine Street.  They say Dangerfield allegedly struck Eppinette and then fled the scene because his license was suspended.

Dangerfield was arrested Thursday in connection to the case.

The DAR reports that Butler County Coroner Jim Akers says Eppinette stepped into the path of the vehicle, resulting in his death.  Because the death was the result of his own actions, no charges in relation to the death will be filed.

SILVA WOMAN FATALLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH

A Silva woman was fatally injured in a single vehicle crash last night.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6 pm on County Road 205, approximately two miles north of Route M, when the vehicle being driven by 51 year old Katrina M. Graff, left the roadway and struck a tree.  Graff was later pronounced dead at St. Louis University Hospital.

BODY OF MISSING MATTHEWS MAN RECOVERED

The body of a Matthews man, who had been missing since a boating accident last month, has been recovered.

Authorities say the body of 27 year old Christopher Wescoat was discovered Thursday in the Mississippi River, near Portageville.  Wescoat had been missing since a September 16^th incident, when a boat Wescoat was in collided with a barge.

An investigation into the death is ongoing.

JONESBORO “CONTORTIONIST” ARRESTED WITH DRUGS AND GUNS

Police in Jonesboro, Arkansas have arrested a man, who after telling them he was a contortionist, partially escaped the handcuffs they had just put him in.

Authorities say they responded to a call about a man with a gun who appeared to be looking for someone.  When they arrived, they questioned and arrested Jeremy Cole. Cole told officers that he was a contortionist and then freed one of his hands from the handcuffs, forcing officers to cuff him again.

Officers searched Cole’s vehicle and discovered marijuana and two guns.

Cole faces charges of driving while under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence.

FAIRDEALING MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG RELATED CHARGES

A Fairdealing man was taken into custody over the weekend on multiple drug related charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30 year old Bradley W. Brooks was arrested Sunday morning in Ripley County on a Ripley County warrant for amphetamine possession, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and failure to maintain financial responsibility.  He faces additional new charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, Clonzepam and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, as well as several traffic related charges, including two charges of no child restraint.

BIRCH TREE MANE FACES DRUG CHARGES AFTER SATURDAY ARREST

A Birch Tree man is facing charges after a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine.

According to a report by the Highway Patrol, 32 year old Erik L. Yarber was arrested in Shannon County shortly before 5 pm Saturday.  Yarber has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as driving while revoked.

FOG MAY HAVE LED TO SCOTT COUNTRY MULTI-VEHICLE PILE-UP

Officials say thick fog may have contributed to a multiple vehicle crash Saturday night in Scott County.

According to authorities, approximately 20 vehicles were involved in the pile-up on Interstate 55, near the 77 mile marker, shortly before 11 pm.  The crash blocked both lanes of the interstate and forced a temporary detour onto Highway 61.

DEXTER HIT BY STRING OF VANDALISMS

Police in Dexter are investigating a string of vandalism cases.

According to authorities, ten, or more vehicles were damaged Friday night or early Saturday morning.  They say the incidents, which all reported similar damage, occurred throughout the community.

BOATERS CAN FLOAT RIVERS, NOT STOP ON FEDERAL LAND IN MISSOURI

The Ozark National Scenic Riverways says people can float rivers that flow through federal park property in southwest Missouri but they can't set foot in closed parks until the partial government shutdown is over.

When the parks were closed October 1, officials indicated rivers in the area would be closed to floating. On Thursday, Riverways Superintendent Bill Black clarified that people can float the Current and Jacks Fork rivers, but they must stay off federal park land, including gravel bars in the rivers.

The Springfield News-Leader reports all park facilities are closed and boats can't be launched from park property. But Black says there are some places at Eminence and Van Buren, and some county roads, where boats can be put in.

ARKANSAS STATE GETS $4 MILLION FOR HUMANITIES FACILITY

Arkansas State University will finally be able to finish its Humanities and Social Sciences building, thanks to $17 million in bond money and an additional $4 million from the state.

Governor Mike Beebe announced the $4 million during a Saturday ceremony at the Jonesboro campus.

The Jonesboro Sun reports the school has been working for 12 years to design and build the facility.

Trustees in September approved a bond issue that will provide $17 million, which is in addition to an earlier $17 million that came from state general improvement funds.

The four-story, 121,000-square-foot facility is to open in 2015.

ARKANSAS GOVERNOR SAYS NUMBER OF FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES EXPECTED TO INCREASE

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe says he expects the number of state employees furloughed because of the federal government shutdown to rise to 1,460 next week.

Beebe on Friday vented frustration with Congress over the shutdown that has idled hundreds of state employees whose positions are paid for with federal funds. Beebe said that number is expected to rise Monday if the shutdown continues.

Beebe earlier this week told state agency directors in a memo that any programs or employees dependent on federal funding are to be suspended until the end of the shutdown. The memo said that any federal employees or programs that continue beyond Friday must receive certification from the state's chief fiscal officer.

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DEAD BODY FOUND ON STREET IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

An investigation has been started after a man was found dead Wednesday morning.

According to authorities, the man was 44 year old Anthony Jerome Gullett, of Blytheville. He was found at around 2 am Wednesday morning on South Ruddle Road.

The body has been sent away for an autopsy.

GREENE COUNTY MAN WINS $1 MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY PAYOUT

A Marmaduke man has won $1 million in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

Lottery officials said Wednesday that Donald Duke claimed the prize after purchasing a $20 Millionaire Madness ticket at Quik Stop in Marmaduke.

Duke said in a news release that he plans to make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and save and invest the remaining funds.

ANNUAL POWER OF THE PURSE PARTY TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 17^TH

The second annual Power of the Purse party has been scheduled for later this month.

The event is hosted by the Designing Women Foundation and will feature designer purses, belts and other accessories at bargain prices. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Foundation’s scholarships and programs

The Power of the Purse Party will begin at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 17^th at the Bloodworth House. Admission is 10 dollars.

POPLAR BLUFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST SHOPLIFTING PREVENTION SEMINAR

If you own an area business and want to learn more on how to combat shoplifters, the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event next week you might want to take part in.

A Shoplifting Prevention Seminar will be held on October 15^th at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Attendees will be able to meet with law enforcement officials and other retailers to discuss how to fight shoplifting, especially as the holiday shopping season approaches.

The program will begin at 10 am and is free of charge for chamber members. For non chamber members, the cost is $50 per person. Anyone wanting to participate is asked to RSVP by Friday. For more information, call 573-785-7761.

SEMO BUSINESS PROGRAM NAMED ONE OF BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS

A program at Southeast Missouri State University has been recognized by the Princeton Review.

SEMO’s Master of Business Administration program is included in the 2014 edition of the Princeton Review’s “The Best 295 Business Schools.”

In the publication, editors commended the program for its entirely online MBA program, for-credit internships and short-term overseas programs.

PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE AS A PART OF MODOT’S REALTY TO ROADS PROGRAM

The Missouri Department of Transportation is now offering plots of land for sale in five area counties as part of their Realty to Roads program.

There are parcels available in Howell, Douglas, Butler, Cape Girardeau, and New Madrid Counties. Prices have been reduced on many of the parcels.

Senior Right of Way Specialist Eric Kaut says that funds generated through the program will be dedicated to improving Missouri’s Highway System.

For more information go online to modot.org/southeast/ realtytoroads.htm.

CARDINALS USE THE LONG BALL TO REACH THIRD STRAIGHT NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

The St. Louis Cardinals are back in the National League Championship Series for the third year in a row.

The Cardinals beat the Pirates Wednesday night 6 to 1 to win the series three games to two. Home runs by David Freese and Matt Adams powered the Cardinals attack.

The Cardinals will square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS which is set to begin Friday on TBS. A start time for game one has not been released.

EXPANDED ETHANOL USE IN GASOLINE REJECTED BY MISSOURI LEGISLATURE

Missouri lawmakers have blocked a proposed rule that could have expanded the use of ethanol in gasoline.

A legislative panel voted Wednesday to halt a rule change that would have allowed regular gasoline to be sold with a 15 percent blend of ethanol, which generally is made from corn.

Committee members said the proposal by the Department of Agriculture went beyond what is allowed in state law. They cited a 2006 Missouri law that requires a 10 percent blend of ethanol in gasoline. The proposed rule would not have mandated E15 but would have allowed it.

The committee's vote is like a temporary moratorium. The full Legislature can decide whether to permanently block the rule when it convenes in January. Or the department could withdraw the proposed rule change.

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POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING ARSON CHARGE Authorities have taken a Poplar Bluff man into custody in connection to a trailer fire.

According to the Daily American Republic, 34 year old Christopher Durance Willis allegedly set fire to a trailer on County Road 553. The home had four people inside it at the time.

Willis reportedly thought that the people inside of the trailer were trying to kill him. No one was injured in the incident.

Willis was arrested and is facing a charge of first degree arson. DEATH OF FIVE YEAR OLD BOY APPEARS TO BE AN ACCIDENT

Authorities say the death of a five year old boy near Qulin appears to have been an accident.

The body of Devonte Dye was discovered by rescue workers Monday near his grandparent’s home. The body was found in a slough.

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs says that Dye was last seen playing behind his grandparent’s home. TWO SIKESTON RESIDENTS ARRESTED IN SCOTT COUNTY ON METH CHARGES

Two Sikeston residents are facing felony meth related charges in connection to their arrest yesterday in Scott County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30 year old Jonathan A. Schuerenberg and 30 year old Jennifer L. Cauthorn, were each arrested shortly before 1 pm Tuesday on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance. MAN WANTED BY BOLLINGER COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARRESTED IN TEXAS

The Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office tells us that the search for an armed man is over.

21 year old Nicholas Loughary was arrested by border patrol in Texas. Loughary had been sought by authorities after last being seen in a stolen vehicle and was also reportedly wanted for suspected first degree burglary. FRUITLAND BUILDING DESTROYED BY FIRE

A building used by a Fruitland business was destroyed yesterday by a fire.

Multiple departments had to be dispatched to Flickerwood Farms Inc. in connection to a fire that engulfed the building.

The owner of the business told the Southeast Missourian that the building, which housed a baled wood shaving and feed byproduct business, was destroyed. The owner also said that no one was injured in the fire. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN FORCES MOVE FOR HAUNTING IN THE HILLS

Haunting in the Hills is moving to a new location, due the partial federal government shutdown.

The Ozark Heritage Project has announced that the event will be held at the Eminence City Park on Highway 106.

There will be live demonstrations and interactive presentations along with a brush arbor and a children’s section. Admission is free for the event. This year’s Haunting in the hills will be held Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Sunday.

For more information, call 573-663-2269. SEMO TO HOST ROBOTICS COMPETITION IN NOVEMBER

Southeast Missouri State University will play host to a robotics competition for children next month.

The First Lego League Qualifying Competition for children, ages 9 to 14, will be held November 9th in the University Center.

Teams will build, test and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® to solve a set of natural disaster themed missions, such as positioning an evacuation sign or clearing an airplane’s runway of debris and delivering supplies.

Admission to the event is free. MISSOURI LOOKS TO TIGHTEN FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY

Missouri is considering tightening food-stamp eligibility for thousands of adults.

Since 2009, Missouri has received a waiver from federal rules that allows lower-income adults without children to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program despite failing to meet work requirements.

The Kansas City Star reports that the Department of Social Services wants to change the program to waive work requirements only in counties where unemployment is higher than 10 percent.

In all other counties, adults getting food stamps would have three months to either find a job working at least 20 hours a week or enroll in a job training program.

Adults who lose their jobs after the rule change would be eligible for food stamps only for three months out of every three years. RUNOFFS TO BE NEEDED FOR NORTHEAST ARKANSAS PRIMARIES

The Republican and Democratic party primaries for a Jonesboro-area state senate seat are headed to runoffs.

No candidate reached 50 percent in Tuesday's special elections for a post vacated by Paul Bookout. Bookout resigned after the state Ethics Commission ruled he spent $53,000 in campaign finances on clothing, home theater equipment and other items.

The November 12th runoff will include Republicans John Cooper and Dan Sullivan. Cooper is a retired AT&T manager and Sullivan is the chief executive at Ascent Children's Services.

Democrats advancing are Radius Baker and Steve Rockwell. Baker is the Valley View schools superintendent and Rockwell is a Jonesboro businessman.

The general election will be held January 14th.

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MAN KILLED IN HIT AND RUN IN POPLAR BLUFF One man has died following a hit and run incident Monday in Poplar Bluff.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 26 year old Jason Eppinette was pronounced dead at approximately 2 pm Monday at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Eppinette had reportedly stepped into the path of a red or maroon passenger vehicle on Pine Street Monday morning. The vehicle struck Eppinette and then left the scene. It was last spotted traveling east on West Pine.

The incident is under investigation, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776. BODY OF MISSING BOY FOUND

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs confirms that the body of a five year old autistic boy who had been missing since Sunday has been found.

Dobbs says five year old Devonte Dye was last seen at around 2:30 pm Sunday in the Qulin area. Dye’s body was discovered Monday morning in the St. Francis River, near the boy’s home. CAPE GIRARDEAU WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER

A southeast Missouri woman pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter for running over her longtime girlfriend during an argument.

Thirty year old Angelia Hanson entered the plea Monday in the July death of 43 year old Jody Lane. Hanson told the judge she didn't realize Lane was standing behind the vehicle when she backed out of the driveway at their home during an argument. She says she then drove forward before realizing she hit Lane.

The Southeast Missourian reports prosecutors said Lane was trapped in the vehicle's undercarriage and suffered fatal internal bleeding.

Under a plea agreement, prosecutors dropped plans to charge Hanson as a prior and persistent offender. She faces up to seven years in jail. Sentencing was set for November 18th. ONE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO JONESBORO SHOOTING

A man has turned himself in to authorities following a shooting Sunday in Jonesboro.

According to authorities, the two victims were reportedly shot in the back in a parking lot of an apartment complex. 25 year old Mike C. Crockett, of Jonesboro, has been arrested in connection to the shooting.

There was allegedly an argument before the shooting took place. BOLLINGER COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR MAN IN STOLEN VEHICLE

Bollinger County authorities are searching for a man who is allegedly in a stolen vehicle.

According to the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office, 21 year old Nicholas Loughary was last seen driving a white 2008 Ford Ranger extended cab with a possible plate of MH0 R5V.

The vehicle was reportedly stolen from Whipporwill Campground in Marble Hill. The Sheriff’s Office says that Loughary is armed and should not be approached.

Anyone who has information about Loughary’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Bollinger county Sheriff’s Office. THREE RIVERS COLLEGE TO HOLD INFORMATION NIGHT FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

Three Rivers College will be holding an information night for the Licensed Practical Nursing program this month.

The event will give prospective students the chance to apply for the college’s LPN program in Kennett, and find out about the requirements for entry into the program and financial aid opportunities.

The information night is scheduled for 6:30 pm at the Three Rivers Center in Kennett on Thursday, October 24th. OFFICIALS ESTIMATE AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF DUCKS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR HUNTING

Missouri officials say there should be plenty of good hunting even though there may be fewer ducks in the sky this fall.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated the number of breeding ducks at 45.6 million this year - down 6 percent from last year's record high.

The state Conservation Department says ducks should still be abundant, if weather conditions cause them to migrate at the right time.

Missouri has a tiered hunting season for waterfowl.

In southern Missouri, the youth season starts November 23rd and the regular season begins November 28th. ETHANOL GASOLINE USE COULD BE EXPANDED IN MISSOURI

Missouri lawmakers are considering a rule change that could expand the use of ethanol in gasoline.

A legislative committee heard testimony Monday on a proposed rule change that would allow fuel containing a 15 percent ethanol blend to be sold.

At issue is whether the proposal by the Department of Agriculture runs awry of existing state laws. A 2006 Missouri law required regular gasoline to contain a 10 percent mix of ethanol, which generally is made from corn.

The proposed rule change would allow, but not mandate, the higher ethanol blend.

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules plans to reconvene Wednesday to decide whether to block the rule change

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is fine with E15, but some automakers warn it could harm engines.

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AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR MISSING CHILD

Butler County authorities are searching for a five year old boy who has been missing yesterday.

According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, 5 year old Devonte Dye was last seen at around 2:30 pm Sunday in the Qulin area. Dye is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who has information is being asked to call the Butler County Sheriff’s Department at 573-686-8070.

MAN SHOT BY PARAGOULD POLICE REPORTEDLY WAS WIELDING A BUTCHER KNIFE

Arkansas State Police say a Paragould man who was fatally shot by police last week was wielding a butcher knife.

State police say officers were called to a disturbance Thursday night at an apartment in Paragould. State police spokesman Bill Sadler says that officers were met by a man holding a butcher knife.

Sadler says police opened fire when the man refused to drop the knife and came toward the officers.

State police identified the man as 37 year old Timmy Dewayne Myrick. Paragould Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Greene County coroner.

Special agents with Arkansas State Police are investigating the fatal shooting and will forward their findings to prosecutors.

TRIAL DATE SET IN JONESBORO WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT

A federal judge has set a trial date in a lawsuit brought by the mother of a 21 year old who authorities say fatally shot himself while handcuffed in the backseat of a police car.

Chavis Carter's mother, Teresa Rudd, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Jonesboro. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker set trial to start sometime during the week of December 1^st, 2014.

Carter shot himself in July 2012. Officers said they searched Carter twice without finding a gun, but later noticed him slumped over and bleeding in the back of a patrol car.

An autopsy concluded that Carter shot himself in the head while he was under the influence of meth, but his family last year demanded more answers about his death.

TWO SHOT IN JONESBORO ALTERCATION

Two people were injured in a shooting incident Sunday in Jonesboro.

According to authorities, the two victims were shot in the back in the parking lot of an apartment complex. No information was released on the names of the victims or the current conditions.

There was reportedly an argument before the shooting took place.

MOREHOUSE TEENAGER FACING CHARGES FOR POSSESSING DRUG AND LITTERING

A Morehouse teenager is facing two charges, one much more serious than the other.

19 year old Hollyann M. Johnson was arrested Saturday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, Xanax; along with a separate charge of littering.

According to the Highway Patrol Johnson was arrested shortly after midnight Saturday morning in New Madrid County.

FISK WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED POSSESSION OF VALIUM

A Fisk woman was taken into custody Saturday night on a felony drug charge.

According to the Highway Patrol, 28 year old Yolanda M. Taylor is facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, Valium. Taylor was arrested in Butler County, shortly after 9:30 pm Saturday.

The woman is also facing misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance, marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

MARCH FOR BABIES THIS SATURDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF

Area residents will be walking this weekend to support the health of babies.

March for Babies has been scheduled for 9 am October 12^th at Jerry F. McLane Park on Highway W in Poplar Bluff. Registration for the event will begin at 8 am.

You can get more information by calling 573-651-6033.

ANIMAL WELFARE ALLIANCE TEAMS UP WITH CONSIGNMENT MALL

The Animal Welfare Alliance has reached an agreement with a new Consignment Mall in Poplar Bluff to sell items tagged for the AWA.

When a tagged item is sold, the Consignment Mall will turn over 70 percent of the sale price to the Animal Welfare Alliance. Anyone who wishes to do so can donate gently used furniture or home décor items to AWA through the newly opened resale store.

Initially, donated items will be limited to furniture, lamps and home décor items. Donors will need to call 573-727-9952 and make an appointment to bring in their items.

TWO AREA DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY

Two area driver examination stations will be closed on Wednesday due to administrative meetings.

The Kennett and Piedmont driver examination stations are the ones that will be closed. According to the Highway Patrol, testing will resume in Kennett on October 16^th and at Piedmont on October 23^rd.

SURCHARGE APPROVED FOR AMEREN CUSTOMERS

Missouri regulators have approved an infrastructure surcharge for natural gas customers of Ameren Missouri.

The Public Service Commission says the surcharge will cost residential customers 75 cents per month.

Ameren Missouri sought the surcharge for infrastructure improvements it has made since the start of 2011. Its costs for replacing and relocating natural gas pipelines are not included in its rates.

St. Louis-based Ameren Missouri has about nearly 127,000 natural gas customers in Missouri.

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ONE KILLED IN SHOOTING INVOLVING POLICE OFFICER One person was killed yesterday in a shooting involving a police officer in Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Paragould Police Department, the shooting occurred around the 600 Block of Bertig Street. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and no officers were injured.

Further details about the incident were not available. The investigation has been turned over to the Arkansas State Police. WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER AUTHORITIES FIND METH DURING SEARCH

A Diehlstadt woman is facing multiple charges after authorities reportedly found meth at her residence.

49 year old Evelyn Vanwinkle has been charged with felony attempting to manufacture a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, deputies found numerous utensils, chemicals, and paraphernalia commonly present at an active methamphetamine lab while executing a search warrant at Vanwinkle’s residence.

Walter also said that Investigators found numerous items that contained a white powder that tested positive for methamphetamine. Vanwinkle’s bond was set at $50,000. LOCAL SHERIFF’S DEPUTY AWARDED MEDAL OF VALOR

An area law enforcement officer has been awarded the Medal of Valor.

Iron County Sheriff’s Deputy Jared Debrecht was one of nine awarded the medal by Governor Jay Nixon on Wednesday. The medals were given to public safety officials for heroism in their efforts to save lives in 2012.

Nixon says each took "swift, decisive and courageous action" to protect the public. FIRE DESTROYS JACKSON BUILDING

A cause has not been determined for a fire that destroyed a building last night in Jackson.

According to KFVS, the fire was located in the Missouri Plastics building on Highway Y. No one was in the business at the time of the fire and the building is being called a total loss. FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS PLEDGED FOR NEW THREE RIVERS ACTIVITY CENTER

$50,000 has been pledged for a new activity center at Three Rivers College.

The money was pledged by the Three Rivers Booster Club, which helps support Three Rivers’ athletics through events and fundraising.

Three Rivers’ proposed Activity Center will seat 3,000 in a state-of-the-art gymnasium that will be convertible between a single full-sized court and three smaller courts for local tournaments and sports camps. The building will also serve as a FEMA/SEMA-certified emergency shelter designed to withstand an F5 tornado. TIPS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE HOME ALONE

We finish our series on Crime Safety Month this week with some tips for your children while they are home alone.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that you should instruct your children how to use the telephone properly in case of an emergency situation. They should also not answer the door or tell anyone they are home alone.

They should also be taught to always lock the door.

We have further tips for your children available on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/930kwoc. TWO ARRESTED ON METH CHARGES IN WAYNE COUNTY

Two Wappapello men were taken into custody Thursday morning for allegedly being in possession of meth.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 65 year old Joe L. Reynolds and 29 year old Christopher J. Reynolds were arrested shortly after 10 am in Wayne County.

Each man is facing felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. The two men are also each facing an additional charge of possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. REFINANCING TO SAVE MISSOURI JUST UNDER FIVE MILLION DOLLARS

Missouri expects to save $4.8 million by refinancing some of its debt.

The State Board of Public Buildings approved the refinancing of special obligation refunding bonds on Wednesday.

Governor Jay Nixon says the refinancing will save $900,000 during the current budget year and $4.8 million over the life of the bonds.

Nixon says the state's credit rating has allowed for lower interest rates, which translates into millions of dollars of savings for taxpayers. The governor said the nation's three major credit rating agencies last week confirmed Missouri's AAA rating. SUPPORTERS HOPING TO HAVE MISSOURI SUPREME COURT JUDGES ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED

Backers of proposals to have judges of the Missouri Supreme Court and Court of Appeals elected rather than appointed can begin working to put the questions to a statewide vote.

The secretary of state's office this week approved the proposed ballot language for two identically worded amendments to the Missouri Constitution. The approval clears the way for proponents to begin seeking enough signatures from registered voters to earn spots on the 2014 statewide ballot.

Judges of the state Supreme Court and the three-district Court of Appeals are now appointed by the governor from slates of finalists forwarded by special nominating commissions.

Besides having the judges elected by popular votes, the proposals would also increase the membership of the Missouri Supreme Court to nine from the current seven. SEPTEMBER REVENUE NUMBERS HIGHER IN ARKANSAS

Arkansas finance officials say higher than expected income and sales tax collections pushed the state's revenue higher in September.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said Wednesday that the state's net available revenue last month totaled $522.8 million, which is $28.2 million above the same month last year and $16.3 million above forecast. Arkansas' revenue for the fiscal year that began July 1st is $29.7 million higher than forecast.

The department said the September revenue was boosted by gains in all major categories of tax collections. Sales tax collections were $9 million above last year and $1.3 million above forecast. Individual income tax collections were $20.2 million above last year and $11.3 million above forecast.

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POPLAR BLUFF MAN KILLED IN WRECK A Poplar Bluff man was fatally injured in a wreck Tuesday afternoon.

77 year old Edgar H. Montgomery was killed following the wreck near the intersection of Abbie Lane and Kanell Boulevard.

Montgomery reportedly drove into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle.

The Daily American Republic is reporting that Butler County Coroner Jim Akers says that a there was indications that Montgomery had a medical condition that caused the wreck. ARKANSAS AUTHORITIES ID MAN CRUSHED BY MOBILE HOME

Greene County, Arkansas authorities have identified the man who was crushed to death after a double-wide mobile home fell on top of him.

Donald Wayne Robertson was attempting to set up the mobile home Friday when the structure collapsed and fell on top of him. Authorities tell the Paragould Daily Press that the 53-year-old was working for Affordable Homes Super Center of Blytheville.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office says Robertson was working beneath the mobile home when it collapsed. He was killed on impact. DEXTER WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER BABY INJURED

A Dexter woman has been charged with child abuse and child endangerment after her baby required treatment for a head injury.

Authorities say the charges stem from an August 20th incident. According to police, they received a call from Social Services after a six month old baby was taken to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where it was determined that the child had bleeding on the brain, an injury consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Medical officials discovered that the child also had multiple healing fractures, another condition consistent with abuse.

An investigation into the incident led officers to arrest the child’s mother, Megan Kirby. Kirby has been charged with felony abuse of a child and felony endangering the welfare of a child. TWO HOXIE FIREFIGHTERS HURT WHILE BATTLING BLAZE

Authorities say two firefighters were injured while battling a house fire in northeast Arkansas.

The Hoxie Fire Department says the blaze broke out Tuesday night at a rural home. KAIT reports that fire crews from Hoxie, Sedgwick and Bono responded to the blaze.

Authorities say two firefighters suffered minor injuries and were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.

The cause of the fire hasn't been determined. The house was destroyed in the blaze. HUNGARIAN DANCE TROUPE TO PERFORM THIS WEEKEND AT THREE RIVERS

A Hungarian dance troupe will be performing this weekend at Three Rivers College.

On Sunday, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble will perform “Gypsy Romance,” which features authentic choreography collected from across Eastern Europe combined with high-energy folk music.

The performance will be held at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at 3 pm. Tickets are available for $10 each at trcc.edu/tinnin. Tickets can also be purchased at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Dexter Chamber of Commerce, the college Financial Services office and at the door before the event. SEMO AWARDED GRANT FOR BUILDING RENOVATION

Southeast Missouri State University and the city of Cape Girardeau have been awarded a grant for a building renovation.

The $500,000 Community Development Block Grant will go to renovate a building and parking lot as part of the Creative Labs and Industries Incubator program.

Ground was broken on the project late last month. CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE OFFERING TAKE ME HOME PROGRAM

The Cape Girardeau Police Department and Cape Girardeau Public Schools are offering the “Take Me Home” program.

Take Me Home is designed for families that have loved ones with special needs that could possibly walk away from where they are being cared for and not be able to correctly give police officers information so they could be returned “Home.”

There is a database with information of the loved ones, including contact information, as well as information on their disability. This information will help police officers identify and assist those with special needs.

If you have additional questions about the program, you may contact Deena Ring at 335-1867. CAR SAFETY TIPS FOR CRIME PREVENTION MONTH

As a part of our series on Crime Prevention Month, today we are looking at some car safety tips.

One of the most basic tips is to always lock your vehicle. According to the Highway Patrol, a motor vehicle theft occurs just over every 32 minutes.

You should also park in well lit areas that will remain lit until you return. Also stay alert when using parking garages. If you have car trouble, you can call *55 on your cellular telephone to reach the nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol headquarters and ask for assistance.

Tomorrow we will finish our Crime Prevention series with some tips you should tell your children. MISSOURI REVENUE INCREASES OVER TWO AND A HALF PERCENT

A new report says Missouri revenues are up 2.7 percent through the first three months of the fiscal year from the same period last year.

The state Office of Administration said Wednesday that net general revenues totaled $1.95 billion from July through September. Net general revenues were about $804 million in September alone, an increase of 8.3 percent from September 2012.

For the fiscal year so far, individual income taxes are up 3.8 percent and corporate income taxes are up 28.4 percent from the previous fiscal year.