IN-PERSON COURT CASES IN STODDARD AND DUNKLIN COUNTIES SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
Courts in Stoddard and Dunklin Counties will be suspending all in-person cases due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
Presiding Circuit Judge Robert Mayer made the decision last week to lower operating phases in the 35th Judicial Circuit from phase one to zero, which suspends all in-person court cases.
The courts will remain in operating phase zero until December 17th, and the situation will be reviewed by court officials when the order expires.
MAN ARRESTED IN CARTER COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in Carter County on Thursday on drug and weapon charges.
According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, 52 year old Jimmie Jimenez, of Reagan Tennessee, was charged on the felony offense of unlawful use of a weapon, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Carter County Jail.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL URGES CAUTION FOR ICY WATERS
As winter sets in and the temperature steadily drops, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging residents to beware of icy waters.
Though it is expected to get cold enough for ice to form on ponds and lakes, it doesn’t guarantee that the ice will hold if someone walks or skates on it. Winter temperatures are expected to fluctuate enough that extra caution should be advised.
The Patrol recommends avoiding walking on icy water when possible, and to have an object such as a rope or life preserver in the event of someone falling through the ice.
VAN BUREN HOSTING PARADE OF LIGHTS EVENT THIS WEEKEND
The City of Van Buren will be hosting a Parade of Lights event this Saturday.
The parade will be hosted at several locations throughout the city, and individuals can register a float to the event by lining up with their float before it begins. Prizes will be available for all float winners.
There will also be a Side by Side Cookie Crawl, which offers a top prize of new light whips, and $50. Line up for the parade will be from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, and the Parade will start at 6 pm.
GREENVILLE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN BUTLER COUNTY ON MULTIPLE FELONY POSSESSION CHARGES
A Greenville man was arrested in Butler County on Thursday on various felony possession charges.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 23 year old Wallace Hutchinson was taken into custody around 7:50 pm for the felony offenses of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Butler County Jail following his arrest.
TOTAL CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI NOW OVER 334,000
Cases of the coronavirus have continued to be reported across Southeast Missouri.
According to the Butler County Health Department, 14 new cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the County’s total cases to 2,917. In Stoddard County, 24 new cases were reported, and the County now stands at 2,389 cases. Of them, 141 are active, and 2,194 have recovered.
Dunklin County has reported a total of 2,368 cases of the virus. Of them, 2,255 have recovered, while 95 are active.
In Missouri, the total cases now stands at 334,704, while 4,450 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, such as fever, shortness of breath, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
