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Two people injured in Butler County crash
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Two people were injured in a vehicle crash in Butler County Friday night. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, April 26. The collision was on MO AA at MO T, four miles east of Poplar Bluff.
Police: Man wanted for murder arrested following chase
HAYTI, Mo. (KAIT) - Police arrested a man wanted for murder on Saturday. According to the Hayti Police Chief David Maclin, on April 27, officers were sent to the 200 block of North First Street in Hayti. Upon arrival, they found 19-year-old Rodney R. Hamilton-Jones. Jones was wanted on two...
Man accused of buying UTV with fake check, selling it to someone else in Dunklin County
STEELE, Mo. (KBSI) – An Arkansas man faces charges in Steele, Mo. after police say he bought a UTV with a fraudulent check. Keabron McFarland, of Osceola, Ark. faces charges of stealing a motor vehicle and forgery. The Steele Police Department received a report on April 12 from a...
Plans to improve safety at “Corning Y” intersection
CORNING, Ark. (KAIT) - A recent deadly crash at a dangerous intersection in Clay County has officials ready to make a change. Numerous car crashes have been reported at the “Corning Y” for years. The intersection causes chaos for drivers at State Highway 135 and U.S. Highway 62 in Corning. Clay County Judge Mike Patterson said they are working with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to develop new plans to enhance the area’s safety.
Traffic Alert: Crash reported on Highway 67
REYNO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State Police and Clay County sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 67. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash, which involved a commercial vehicle, occurred at 6:12 p.m. southwest of Corning. Sheriff Ronnie Cole told K8 News the crash involved...
Kayak fishing series headed to Poplar Bluff this summer
Kayak fishing is coming to Poplar Bluff this summer. The Kayak Adventure Series presented by GoPro recently announced in a press release Poplar Bluff will be one of six sites later this year for a catch, measure, photo, release (CMPR) kayak fishing tournament. The Kayak Adventure Series will come to Poplar Bluff July 11-13 for Old Town Watercraft’s “Ozarkana,” with waters known for their beauty and big bass.
Balanced roster has Mules in pursuit of first SEMO tourney title in six springs
The Poplar Bluff High School baseball squad hasn’t dropped a game this season against SEMO Conference (in seven games) competition, which bodes well for the Mules over the next few days in the league tournament. The No. 2-seed Mules (16-8) obliterated No. 7-seed New Madrid County Central 16-1 on...
Lady Indians stun opponents
HOLCOMB, Mo. - A steady rain fell here Thursday afternoon, and with it came the Kennett Lady Indians softball team (19-6) which poured run after run on the Lady Hornets (21-2) and defeated the squad 22-6 in four innings. Kennett's W on the Lady Hornets home turf came on the...
Campbell baseball Camels win a see-saw battle against Westwood Baptist
CAMPBELL, Mo. - The Campbell High School Camels came into Monday's contest against Westwood Baptist Academy still riding an emotional high after a big victory last Thursday over Senath-Hornersville on the road 1-0. That high lingered and carried the team to a down-to-the-wire victory at home over the Eagles, 7-6.
Man arrested after lengthy chase in stolen car
MINER, MO (KBSI) — On Friday, April 19th officers with the Miner Police Department assisted the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen car. The driver of the stolen car, later identified as Terry Davis of Bloomfield, refused to stop for the deputy who was trying to pull him over. Davis instead led the deputy on a high-speed chase.
Sellars headed to UAPB after strong season for Raiders
Anthony Sellars was a bright spot in what was long season for the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team — and now he has found his next collegiate destination. Sellars recently signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff next season. The Golden Lions finished 13-18 this past season, but played a rugged schedule which featured two-time national champion UConn and also faced Gonzaga, Oklahoma (Big 12), Missouri (SEC) and Minnesota (Big Ten).
Camels blow by Bulldogs on the road
GIDEON, Mo. - The Campbell Camels baseball squad took to the road Wednesday and grabbed a win in six innings here against the Bulldogs, 19-8. The Bulldogs fought troubles on the mound all afternoon with four relievers stepping in for starter Landon Weaver and hitting eight Camels batters. Weaver had...
Poplar Bluff police investigating burglary at salon
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff police are investigating a buglary at a salon that happened over the weekend. Police say early Sunday April 21, a white male burglarized “The Salon” located at 1648 W. Harper Street. Police say he stole more than $800 in property...
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