PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY A VEHICLE NEAR BROSELEY
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle near Broseley.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at around midnight Sunday morning on Highway 51, in Butler County.
Officials say a vehicle was traveling southbound and struck 29 year old Chelsie Fortner, of Wappapello, who was in the roadway.
Fortner was transported to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
MISSISSIPPI MAN STANDING TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE
A Mississippi man will be standing trial after being charged with murder.
Officials with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 28 year old Terry Brown was charged with 2nd degree murder, as well as armed criminal action, after being accused of killing 50 year old Virgil Brown II in May.
The charges stem from an investigation made by the Poplar Bluff Police Department, after authorities received a call of a fight in progress at a house in the 1000 block of Grand Avenue on May 7th.
The older Brown was found by authorities laying on the floor of the home, and was bleeding from a knife wound in the chest.
The younger Brown was found by authorities shortly after the call was made, and has a court case set for January 5th.
BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSTING COVID-19 TESTING SITE TODAY
The Butler County Health Department will be hosting a free coronavirus testing site today.
According to the Department, they will be hosting a first come, first serve COVID-19 testing event to anyone who is interested. Tests will be done through a nasal swab, and participants will stay in their vehicles for a drive through test.
They will be available and free to all Missouri residents. You do not need an appointment to be tested.
The tests will be performed at Whitley Park in Poplar Bluff, at the Intersection of Highway 53 and 142, from 9 am to 3 pm.
MISSOURI TO SEE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN COMING MONTHS
The State of Missouri is expected to see its first few shipments of an official coronavirus vaccination in the coming months.
According to Missouri Health Director Randal Williams, the vaccine will arrive in limited quantities, but is expected to be readily available to state residents by mid-April.
The first shipment will have around 150,000 of the Pfizer vaccinations, and will begin arriving in a three Phase program.
Phase 1 will distribute the doses to healthcare and essential workers, as well as people in high-risk areas. Phase 2 will include all Missouri residents, and Phase 3 will add anyone who lives in Missouri.
FAULTY ELECTRIC LINE CAUSES HOUSE FIRE IN POPLAR BLUFF
A faulty electrical line reportedly caused a house fire on Friday in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Fire Department, officials received a call Friday afternoon about a local home being on fire.
Crews with the City’s three fire stations responded to the scene, and were able to get the fire under control after a short time.
There was extensive damage to the attic, and spread throughout the roof and rooms of the building.
The department believes that the fire was started by a faulty electrical line in the attic.
No injuries were reported from the fire.
DUDLEY MAN CHARGED ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES IN STODDARD COUNTY
A Dudley man has been taken into custody in Stoddard County on drug possession charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 21 year old Jimie Moore was taken into custody Thursday evening on possession of marijuana, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.
Authorities say he was also charged with driving while under the influence of drugs.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest.
