THOUSANDS OF ECLIPSE VIEWERS FLOCK TO POPLAR BLUFF
Residents from across the United States as well as around the world descended on Poplar Bluff Monday to view the eclipse.
A total solar eclipse was observed in Poplar Bluff beginning at 1:56 pm. It was the first total solar eclipse in the country since 2017.
Poplar Bluff City Manager Matt Winters tells KWOC News that there were visitors in Poplar Bluff from more than 35 states and more than half a dozen foreign countries.
POPLAR BLUFF GETS READY FOR SOLAR ECLIPSE
After over a year of preparation, the eclipse is almost here.
A solar eclipse will begin in the Poplar Bluff area today at 12:39 pm, with the sun being completely covered by the moon from 1:56 to 2 pm. The eclipse will come to an end at 3:15 pm.
If you are planning to watch the eclipse, remember to wear appropriate glasses. Ensure that the solar eclipse viewing glasses you have are authentic and properly rated.
The main viewing station in Poplar Bluff will be at the Poplar Bluff High School Football Stadium. The gates will open at 9 am and entry is $5.
NUMEROUS LOCATIONS SET UP TO ALLOW FOR VIEWING OF THE ECLIPSE
Numerous locations have been set up in the Poplar Bluff area to allow for easy viewing of the Solar Eclipse today.
In addition to the main viewing location at the Poplar Bluff High School Football Field, visitors can also see the eclipse at Ray Clinton Park, the Poplar Bluff Airport, Wiseman Park, Three Rivers College, the Black River Coliseum Parking Lot, Wappapello Lake Visitors Center, Mansion Mall, and Valley Plaza.
ONE DEAD IN CONNECTION TO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CRASH
One person has died from injuries he received in a crash earlier this week.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle driven by 40 year old Heder Gonzalez, of Senath, pulled into the path of another vehicle on US Highway 412 in Dunklin County.
Gonzalez suffered serious injuries in the crash, while the driver of the second vehicle received minor injuries. Both were transported to a Paragould hospital.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO TWO CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO JANUARY 6TH CAPITOL BREACH
A Southeast Missouri man will be sentenced later this year for his actions during the breach of the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
43 year old Nicholas L. Kennedy, of Sikeston, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the District of Columbia to two felony offenses of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and tampering with records, documents, or other objects.
MARIJUANA TAX PASSES IN POPLAR BLUFF AND BOYER IS ELECTED TO CITY COUNCIL
Poplar Bluff voters have chosen to approve a new tax for marijuana sales in the city.
On Tuesday, voters approved a new city-wide sales tax of three percent for retail sales of adult-use marijuana in the city by a vote of 339-138. Similar proposals were also approved in Kennett, Senath, and Piedmont, as well as Dunklin and New Madrid Counties.
In the race to fill the Ward 2 seat on the Poplar Bluff City Council, David Boyer received over 71 percent of the vote to claim victory.
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SEAT ON POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL AND MULTIPLE AREA SCHOOL BOARDS TO BE DECIDED TODAY
Voters from across Southeast Missouri will be going to the ballot box today for municipal elections.
In Poplar Bluff, voters will determine who will represent Ward Two on the City Council, David Boyer, Mack Campbell, or Marty Paskel.
Voters in numerous communities will also be voting on marijuana taxes today, including Poplar Bluff, Kennett, and Piedmont.
Multiple school districts will also be holding Board of Education elections today, including Poplar Bluff, Neelyville and Twin Rivers.
CHANCE OF SEVERE WEATHER TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
There is a chance of severe weather across Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the main severe weather event is expected to move into the area late this evening and progress eastward across the area overnight.
Many of our more northern and western communities are under an enhanced risk of severe weather as a part of this system.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO ROB A STORE WITH A GOLF CLUB
A New Madrid man has been taken into custody after an attempted robbery that included an unusual weapon.
According to New Madrid Chief of Police, Joey Higgerson, early Tuesday morning an attempted robbery occurred at a local business.
The victim, a store clerk, reported a black male entered the store armed with a golf club and demanded money. The suspect fled the store after the victim refused to provide the money.
LADY RAIDERS ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND OF NJCAA TOURNAMENT
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders used a strong start to power their way to the 2nd round of the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship in Casper, Wyoming.
Three Rivers College jumped out to a 39-23 halftime lead over Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College before holding off a late surge from the Bulldogs to claim a 73-64 victory in their first round matchup.
With the win, Three Rivers now advances to the second round where they will face the six seed Shelton State tonight at 7:45 pm.
LADY RAIDERS KICK OFF NJCAA TOURNAMENT CAMPAIGN TODAY
It will be an early afternoon start for the Lady Raiders today in the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship in Casper, Wyoming.
Three Rivers College earned the 11 seed for the tournament and will take on the 22 seed Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at 1:15 pm this afternoon in the opening round of the tournament.
If Three Rivers picks up the win, they will then advance to face the 6 seed Shelton State at 7:45 pm on March 28th.
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PUXICO MAN KILLED IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
A Puxico man has died following a crash Monday morning in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Vaden Woolard was driving on Highway J when his vehicle traveled off the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned.
Woolard, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and later pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Brent Stidham.
THREE KILLED IN CRASH NEAR NEELYVILLE
Three people were killed in a two vehicle crash Friday evening in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a vehicle driven by 36 year old Andrea Brewer, of Ellington, crossed the centerline of US Highway 67 and struck another vehicle head on.
Brewer and the driver of the second vehicle, 61 year old Randall Tittsworth, of Camp Point, Illinois, were pronounced dead at the scene.
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POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON RAPE AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man has been taken into custody on multiple charges, including rape.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, officers were recently dispatched to a residence in reference to inappropriate photos and a video of a minor. 46 year old Jason Hicks-Simpson, of Poplar Bluff, was also identified in the photos and video.
ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN MALDEN
One person is in custody in connection to a shooting in Southeast Missouri.
According to Malden Police Chief Jeff Mitchell, shortly after 2:30 pm, Wednesday, officers responded to East Francis Street in connection to a shooting report.
One subject was transported to an area hospital for treatment, while another subject was taken into custody.
SIX POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS CHOSEN AS SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS
Six wrestlers at Poplar Bluff High School have been recognized for their efforts in the classroom.
According to Poplar Bluff R-1 Athletics Director Kent Keith, Garrett Dearborn, Karson Rolland, Jack Ernest, Logan Hite, Guy Conner, and Zoë Freeman have all been chosen as USMC High School Scholar All-Americans.
Hite, Ernest, and Freeman, have also been selected as Missouri Wrestling Association Academic All-State.
ONE IN CUSTODY, THREE AT LARGE, IN CONNECTION TO EARLY MORNING PURSUIT IN POPLAR BLUFF
Three people are on the run following a pursuit that crossed state lines early Monday morning.
According to Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly after 5 am the PBPD was notified of a vehicle pursuit coming to the area. Officers of the Corning Police Department were pursuing a vehicle northbound on Highway 67.
Poplar Bluff officers responded to the area and discovered the suspect vehicle had crashed on Highway PP, east of the Highway 67 bypass, and that the 4 occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.
LADY RAIDERS EARN 11 SEED IN NJCAA WOMENS DIVISION 1 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders have earned their fourth consecutive trip to the NJCAA Women’s Division 1 Basketball Tournament.
The Lady Raiders defeated State Fair Community College Friday night to win the Central District and Region 16 Championship.
During the NJCAA Selection show Sunday night, it was announced that the Lady Raiders earned the 11 seed and will take on Mississippi Gulf Coast in the opening round which will begin on March 26th in Casper, Wyoming. The Lady Raiders game is scheduled for the following day on March 27th.
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