DRY CONDITIONS INCREASE FIRE RISK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Multiple communities are being asked to not burn anything due to an increased danger of fires.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and northeast winds will result in an elevated fire danger over the area each afternoon through Saturday.
Weather officials say that outdoor burning is being strongly discouraged.
PARAGOULD MAN ARRESTED ON TWO CHARGES OF RAPE
A Paragould man is in custody on rape charges in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Paragould Police Department, two separate women reported that they had been sexually assaulted while getting a massage at a local message parlor. Both of the women identified 73 year old Phillip Brinkley as the person who assaulted them.
One of the victim’s reported that the assault occurred in 2012, while the other said their assault happened in 2020.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO SET FOR OCTOBER
Three Rivers College and the Sikeston Jaycees are teaming up to host the Championship College Rodeo next month.
The Rodeo has been scheduled for October 13th through the 15th at the Art Saunders Arena at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. The rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday evenings, and 3 p.m. on Saturday.
ONE KILLED IN BUTLER COUNTY WRECK
Crews were on the scene of a fatality wreck Saturday evening in Butler County.
Butler County Coroner Jim Akers tells KWOC News that the two vehicle crash occurred at around 5:50 pm Saturday on County Road 465 near Roxy Road.
32 year old Gina Eberhart, of Poplar Bluff, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was uninjured.
MAN IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO FATAL SHOOTING
An almost two hour stand-off in Southeast Missouri on Thursday came to an end peacefully.
According to court information, Larry Greenlee, of Doniphan, has been charged with murder 2nd degree, assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
According to a probable cause affidavit, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ripley County early Saturday morning in response to a double shooting.
RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES SET ON WEDNESDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
Poplar Bluff’s high temperature on Wednesday eclipsed the previous record high set almost 70 years ago.
According to the National Weather Service, Poplar Bluff reached a high of 99 degrees during the afternoon on Wednesday, breaking the city’s previous record high for September 21st of 98 degrees set back in 1955.
Wednesday also marked the end of the final summer heat wave for the year, as highs in the mid 70’s are expected today and tomorrow.
ADDITION OFFICERS PATROL AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOWING RUMORS OF VIOLENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Poplar Bluff police are investigating a rumor of possible violence at the Poplar Bluff High School.
The Poplar Bluff Police Department had additional officers at the High School on Tuesday after they received information about the rumors on social media.
Police officials believe the rumors stem from a fight that had occurred at the school.
SILVER ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING PARAGOULD WOMAN
A silver alert has been issued for a missing woman from the Paragould area.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 73 year old Diana Gaskill has been reported missing and was last known to be at 1301 East Lake Street near East Court Street and 14th Avenue in Paragould.
Paragould police say that Gaskill is possibly suffering from a cognitive disorder.
Gaskill is described as a white female, five feet, three inches tall, weighing 95 pounds, with white straight hair and blue eyes.
PARTIAL HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN RURAL BUTLER COUNTY
Partial human remains were found on Saturday in rural Butler County.
According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, the remains were found in a drained pond on Butler County Road 572. Akers says that more tests will be conducted, but the remains are believed to be that of Ed Goodwin, who went missing in 2015.
FIELDS OF FAITH TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH IN POPLAR BLUFF
Fields of Faith is scheduled for next month in Poplar Bluff.
Fields of Faith is a student led event where various students can pray and share their faith testimonies.
The event will begin at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 5th, at the Poplar Bluff Junior High Football field.
A free tailgate will start at 5:30 pm.
In the event of bad weather, there may be a change of location.
DROUGHT CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Drought conditions are continuing across parts of Southeast Missouri.
Officials with the National Weather Service in Paducah say the latest drought monitor shows that portions of western Carter and Ripley counties remain in a moderate drought.
The rest of Carter and Ripley Counties, along with Butler, Wayne, Stoddard, and New Madrid Counties are in a slight drought.
WOMAN SHOT OUTSIDE APARTMENT COMPLEX IN POPLAR BLUFF
An investigation is underway after a woman was shot outside an apartment complex in Poplar Bluff.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News, that officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim early Tuesday morning, in the 1000 Block of Kinzer Street.
At the scene, officers found a female victim who had been shot. She told officers she was outside her apartment, when two black males approached the building. The alleged suspects shot at her, striking her once in the abdomen area. The victim was transferred to a St. Louis hospital, her condition hasn’t been made available.
No suspect is in custody at this time. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
ONE DEAD AFTER VEHICLE STRIKES PEDESTRIAN IN SHANNON COUNTY
An area woman was killed in a single vehicle wreck Saturday evening.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred in rural Shannon County, when a pedestrian identified as 83 year old Mary Lakey, of Birch Tree, was struck by a vehicle.
Officials say that Lakey was pronounced dead at the scene by Shannon County Coroner Sam Murphy. No injuries were reported for the driver of the vehicle.
TEXAS MAN KILLED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS WRECK
A Texas man was killed in a rural Clay County wreck Friday morning.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 54 year old James Ramey, of Houston, Texas, was traveling on Highway 67 when his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a trailer that was being hauled by a freightliner.
Officials say that Ramey was pronounced dead following the wreck. The driver of the freightliner was not injured.
MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A man was arrested in a Southeast Missouri cotton field following a pursuit earlier this week.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, on Tuesday, deputies assisted the Malden Police Department with a pursuit that ended when the suspect’s vehicle caught on fire north of Gideon.
The suspect, identified as Mark Parks, then fled from the vehicle. After a brief search, Parks was located crawling in an area cotton field. He was then taken into custody.
MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO ALLEGED KIDNAPPING IN POPLAR BLUFF
A Poplar Bluff man is in custody in Tennessee following the report of an alleged kidnapping.
Captain David Sutton with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that early Monday morning, officers received a report that an adult female had been taken by force from her residence on Raulston Avenue. The suspect has been identified as 40 year old Chris Luecke.
Information provided to officers suggested that Luecke had taken the victim to East Ridge, Tennessee. Police officials contacted authorities in East Ridge, who were then able to rescue the victim and take Luecke into custody.
FISK MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
An area man was killed in a single vehicle wreck early Saturday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 75 year old Melvin Lewis, of Fisk, was driving on Highway 51, near Broseley, when his vehicle ran off the side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned.
Officials say that Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN DIES EN ROUTE TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ARREST IN KENNETT
A Kennett man has died after being taken into custody by Kennett Police.
According to the Kennett Police Department, officers were attempting to arrest 59 year old Derrick Harrell on Tuesday night when the man fled into a vacant residence.
Officials say that a canine was then used to bring Harrell into custody.
MAN FACING MULTIPLE WEAPON CHARGES OUT OF STODDARD COUNTY
A Bloomfield man is facing multiple weapon charges following his arrest in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 54 year old Walter Stock was recently arrested on charges of domestic assault – 2nd degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
On Sunday, a woman reported to deputies that her boyfriend had discharged a shotgun inside a residence and then pointed the gun at her after a heated argument.
