BUTLER COUNTY REPORTS TWO DEATHS FROM COVID-19; COUNTY NEARING EXTREME RISK CATEGORY
Two deaths were reported from the coronavirus in Butler County last week, while the County itself is coming close to entering the extreme risk category.
According to the Butler County Health Department, as winter sets in and respiratory illnesses are spreading much faster, the risks of COVID-19 are becoming more serious with the onset of flu season.
The County currently stands in critical risk as Category 2. This means that residents are advised to limit physical interaction as much as possible, and should reduce travel outside of Missouri. Social groups should also be kept at 25 people or less.
Butler County reported 53 new cases on Friday, raising the County’s total cases to 2,442. The two new fatalities from the virus have raised the total deaths in the County to 20. Information on the patients is being kept confidential out of respect for the privacy of the families.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY ON DRUG AND ASSAULT CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff resident was taken into custody in Butler County on Saturday on drug and assault charges.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 29 year old Shondrika Hughes was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, as well as possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was also charged with resisting arrest, and two warrants out of Poplar Bluff for assault and property damage.
Following her arrest, she was transported to the Butler County Jail.
SERIOUS INJURIES REPORTED FROM VEHICLE COLLISION IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
A driver was seriously injured in a vehicle collision in Pemiscot County on Sunday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision happened on Interstate 55, south of Hayti, where a vehicle struck the towed unit of another car while it was merging into the northbound lane.
Following the crash, the driver was transported to a Hayti hospital for treatment.
MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
A man was arrested in Stoddard County on Saturday on several drug possession charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 34 year old Tony Ellis Jr., of Dexter, was booked on a Stoddard County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance, as well as possession of marijuana, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $7,500 cash only bond.
HAYTI FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTING ANNUAL DINNER AND FUNDRAISER
The Hayti Fire Department will be hosting its 41st Annual Rib Dinner and Fundraiser next weekend.
The department will be having to go orders of ribs, as well as cash give-aways from ticket sales. A raffle will be held for a John Deere Mower, Pellet Grill, Franchi Rifle, and an Ipad pro with a $500 VISA card. Tickets for two to-go plates of ribs will be $35, and raffle tickets are $20 each.
The event will be held at the Hayti Fire Department on December 5th, from 5 to 7 pm. Raffle drawings will be at 9 pm.
ROADWAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION DURING BRIDGE REPAIRS
A roadway in Pemiscot County County will be reduced while bridge repairs are underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Southbound Interstate 55, from mile marker 17 to mile marker 16 near Hayti, will be reduced to one lane while MODOT crews perform bridge repairs.
The work is scheduled to start on November 30th, and will continue through December 2nd, from 6:30 am to 3 pm daily.
