Piedmont News

Autumn brings on loads of opportunities for folks to get in some quality fresh-air time and exercise.

Colors are at their peak in much of the Mark Twain Forest near Ava. Southeast of Springfield, Ava puts on a colorful fall finale along the trail.

In Lincoln County Missouri, a student in the ninth grade has been arrested. She is a student at Troy Buchanan High School. It is not known if she wil face criminal charges, but the arrest will include the harassment charges. She was arrested on October 8 but would not comment because of age and the privacy act. It has been learned that the girl posted a site that used insulting and degrading remarks about the other girl. The site also contained a photo; comments and a poll about the other girl. It has now been removed from the web.It is possible there will be more of these types of arrests in the future. It seems to me that this type of "bullying" has gotten out of hand. The biggest percentage of this type of harassment and bullying is contained to the "teens" but there are cases involving adults using the web in this manner also.

Jennifer D. Wolf, 29, of Piedmont, Mo., was killed and Justin Woods, 22, of Van Buren, Mo., sustained moderate injuries in a one-vehicle crash about 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55, near Richardson Road, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Fall colors are on the way. This is the time of year that many look forward to. It is a time to see the paint brush of God. From the lifelong resident, to the photo-bugs, there is nothing that compares. This last week or two has not been the weather that brings out falls best. Warm days and cool nights are the ingredients it takes to capture our love for this time of year. SO, lets pray that the next week has the optimal weather so that we can enjoy "Southeast Missouri's Best Show of the Year"

An Indiana man apparently died of a heart attack Friday when the canoe he was in on the Jacks Fork River swamped, according to the Missouri Water Patrol.

Piedmont Police and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department are looking for a missing woman. She's identified as Donna Davis of Piedmont. Police say she talked to her daughter on the phone Thursday night, then talked to someone else a little later and said she was parked on a dirt road in the woods but hasn't been seen since. Davis was last seen driving a red or burgundy colored 1995 Chevrolet car with the Missouri License HA2D4T. If anyone has seen Davis or her vehicle contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Department at (573) 224-3090 or the Piedmont Police Department at (573) 223-9050. Link to full article with a photo can be found at http://www.kfvs.com/Global/story.asp?S=11290541

Talk about "been there, done that?". Born in 1897, Florence Poe is one lady that can make that claim. The young lady is 112 years old. That makes her the 11th oldest person in all of the USA and the 28th in the world, and possibly the oldest in Missouri. She celebrated her birthday September 21st. She has outlived her husband and one of her four daughters. SHe is blind today but she is sharp as a tack; alert and full of spice and energy. When asked what her secret to a long life, she responded, " Live a clean life and go to church....." she stated that she has bought her casket over 45 years ago and her grave site over 51 years ago. SHe says that she is ready, should her time on earth come to an end. God says that , "with long life, will I satisfy you." Guess the lady isn't satisfied yet!! Well Florence...Happy birthday...

Mississippi County, in the bootheel of Southeast Missouri has a population of just around 13,427. It was organized in 1845 and was named after the Mississippi River. This is a county where around 23% of the residence live below the "poverty Level." This may change for some. A geologist in the area is talking of millions of dollars in jobs. Where some farmers have, for years, made a living growing corn and soybeans, there may be a new crop to be harvested. John Gustavson, the geologist, has stated that this area could be holding one of the "biggest uranium depostits in the entire U.S." He says that if uranium is found, it would be shipped to a facility in a neighboring state for processing into fuel for nuclear power.

The Missouri State Water Patrol held a swift water rescue training course in simulated fast-moving flood conditions below the Pomme De Terre Dam near Hermitage, Missouri last week.

Son to Reginald Antonio and Tabitha Ann Jennings of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Feral hogs and Russian Boars, also known as Razorbacks, are the problem because they spread disease to people, pets and livestock.

Roseatte Gene Parris, 58, of Scott City died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. Florence Poe celebrated her 112th birthday at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau Monday.

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Here is a list of the Upcoming events if any one would like to see a complete list you can check out the following link http://www.piedmontchamber.com/sab_events/events.html

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 st Evening Program 8:30pm: “Sam A. Baker Revealed” Join the naturalist for a relaxing evening learning the history of the park, how it was formed, who built it, and why. Meet at the amphitheater behind the Visitor Center.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 nd NEW Explorer Hour 10:00pm: “Tie It Up” Come and learn how to tie all kinds of knots. Find out about how and why they are used. This is a fun event that will get you all tied up. Ropes will be provided. Your browser may not support display of this image. Meet in front of the Visitor Center.

NEW Explorer Hour 1:00pm: “Snakes Show-&-Tell” Misconceptions have led to the fear and hatred for these legless creatures. Join a park naturalist for this interactive program with live snakes and learn why they are so great to have around. Your browser may not support display of this image.Meet in the field in front of the Visitor Center.

Evening Program 8:00pm: “Night Hike” Join the naturalist for this 1-hour hike into the mysterious night. This interactive program will be filled with activities to demonstrate our senses in the dark and explain why certain animals can survive better at night. Meet at the Mudlick Trailhead across from the store.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 rd History Hike 10:00am: “A Stroll through History” Sam A. Baker State Park possesses not only natural resources but cultural resources as well, making it one of the oldest and most classic State Parks in Missouri. Take a relaxing stroll through history and discover the secrets of Sam A. Baker State Park 's past. Meet at the Mudlick Trailhead across from the Park Store.

Notice: All children 10 years of age and under, must be accompanied by an adult at all park programs

Update : The missing child has been found safely. Original story : Investigators are searching for a missing child near Piedmont, Missouri.

The following items were reported by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Arrests do not imply guilt.

A "road trip" into Poplar Bluff to buy items for the alleged manufacture of methamphetamine sent a Piedmont, Mo., area man to jail after officers stopped to assist him when his vehicle overheated on U.S. 67 North.

Orange lights in the night sky have been reported in Southeast Missouri once again.

Members of the Missouri Forest Products Association tour the wood chip plant operated by Missouri Fibre Corp.