BUTLER COUNTY COURTHOUSE LIMITS ACCESS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS
The Butler County Courthouse is being placed under a strict access limitation in response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
According to the Butler County Commission, use for the courthouse is being restricted to urgent business only, and that any questions or concerns can be given through online drop boxes, or by calling the courthouse at 573-686-8081.
There will be signs placed outside the building for directions, and more information can be found by visiting www.ButlerCountyMo.Com.
AREA RESIDENT SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON ON DRUG DISTRIBUTION
A Poplar Bluff resident has been sentenced to a year in federal prison on drug distribution charges.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Shanesha Burns was charged on three felony charges on distribution of methamphetamine, controlled substances, and heroin following an investigation by a confidential informant in July of 2018.
The informant was sold just under 7 grams of crystal methamphetamine by Burns in July, and purchased drugs from her two more times in January of 2019, one purchase made for .22 grams of Fentanyl, and one made for .47 grams of heroin.
On her release, she will be placed on a three-year supervised release period.
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ISSUING MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE
Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department will be providing a meal delivery service to individuals in need during the coronavirus spread.
According to the department, the office will be providing meal delivery Monday through Friday for any families with children and elderly that are in need from the COVID-19 state of emergency that has been put in place.
The service will begin on Thursday, and will continue until the virus spread is under complete control. Breakfast and lunch will be delivered starting at 8 am, and pickup is also available.
To RSVP for the service, contact the department Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm by calling 573-224-3219.
15 TOTAL POSITIVE CASES CURRENTLY REPORTED IN MISSOURI
Missouri has now had a total of 15 positive cases of the COVID-19 virus.
According to the Missouri State Public Health offices, there are currently four cases in Greene County and St. Louis County, and one case in St. Louis City, and Henry, Boone, Cole, Cass, and Jackson Counties.
There have been a total of 267 residents tested for the coronavirus, with 253 of them coming back negative.
In the United States, there have been just over 5,800 total cases.
DRIVER ROAD TESTING IN MISSOURI CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
Driver road test examinations statewide are shut down due to the COVID-19 virus spread.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, all driver road testing, and all locations, will be closed throughout March 31st, but will still be holding written examinations under a restricted applicant number.
The Patrol will be keeping a monitor on the status of the virus spread, and will continue updating the situation as necessary.
TWO INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
Two injuries were reported from a vehicle crash in Stoddard County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was crossing the centerline of Route Y – south of Bell City – before being struck head-on by another oncoming vehicle.
Both drivers were injured from the crash – with one driver receiving minor and another suffering from moderate injuries, and they were both transported to a hospital in Cape Girardeau for treatment.
MEETING REGARDING WAYNE COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECTS CANCELED
A meeting scheduled to be held at the end of the month regarding two Wayne County bridge projects has been canceled.
In its place, the Missouri Department of Transportation will be holding online meetings about the projects, and will also be accepting calls for anyone wishing to ask questions or voice concerns.
A full list of available places to view the information on these projects is available by visiting MoDOT.Org.
