CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CONTINUE TO RISE; STATE TOTAL OVER 243,000
Cases of the coronavirus in Southeast Missouri have continued to rise, while the state total has risen past 243,000 cases.
According to the Butler County Health Department, 136 new cases were reported on Friday, raising the County’s total to 2,244 cases. A spike in cases is expected due to the increase in mass testing in the County. Stoddard County reported 75 new cases on Monday, bringing the County’s total to 1,684. Of them, 377 are active, while 1,276 have recovered.
Dunklin County now stands at 1,806 confirmed cases. Of them, 1,665 have recovered, while 129 are still active.
In Missouri, as of Monday, there are now a total of 243,169 cases of the virus in the state, while 3,386 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, such as persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
ARREST MADE IN STODDARD COUNTY ON SEVERAL DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
A man was arrested in Stoddard County on Friday on several drug possession charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 44 year old Robert Williamson Jr., of Puxico, was booked on possession of a controlled substance – except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, as well as possession of 35 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.
DRIVER INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A driver was injured after two vehicles crashed in New Madrid County on Sunday.
According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 1 pm on Highway 61 at Route H, east of Matthews, where two vehicles collided after failing to yield.
The elderly driver of one of the vehicles suffered moderate injuries, and was transported to a Sikeston hospital for treatment.
MISSOURI SENATE POSTPONES SPECIAL SENATE DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
A special session in the Missouri Senate has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus.
According to Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, the decision to postpone the session came from a spike in COVID-19 cases among senate members and staff. He also stated that the decision did not come lightly.
The meeting for the legislation, which would include a liability bill for COVID-19 involving protection for health care workers, people producing, distributing, or selling products, and premises protection, will be postponed until after Thanksgiving.
SIKESTON MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A Sikeston man was taken into custody in New Madrid County on Sunday for drug and firearm possession charges.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 24 year old Terrance Jackson was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – 97 pills of ecstasy, as well as a felony count on unlawful possession of a firearm.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office.
ROADWAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY SET TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
A roadway in Pemiscot County will be closing while a bridge is being replaced.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route CC, between County Road 208 and County Road 218, near Wardell, will be closed while contractor crews replace the bridge over the Little River.
The work will start on November 30th, and is expected to be completed on January 25th.
