NORTH CAROLINA MAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Greensboro man was killed early this morning after being hit by a vehicle.
Butler County Coroner Andy Moore tells KWOC News that 33 year old Josh Demastus, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Highway C and 158 in Harviell at approximately 1 am.
Demastus was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Andy Moore.
OFFICES IN POPLAR BLUFF CLOSED FOR CORONAVIRUS SPREAD PREVENTION
A decision has been passed by the City Hall of Poplar Bluff to close all municipal utilities offices.
According to Poplar Bluff’s City Hall, all municipal utilities offices will be closed to the public in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and will only be available through the drive-through located at 1902 Sunset Street.
Any bills may be paid over the phone, mail, or by going online.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR CONFIRMS CLOSURE OF ALL PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS
Missouri Governor Mike parson has announced the closure of all public and charter schools.
The announcement came from a news conference on Thursday, where he stated that all public and charter schools statewide will be temporarily closed during the COVID-19 virus situation.
As of yesterday, there have been 330 individuals tested for the coronavirus in Missouri, with 28 of those coming back positive.
THREE RIVERS CANCELS ALL SPRING EVENTS INCLUDING GRADUATION
Three Rivers College has announced that all spring semester events, including graduation, have been canceled.
According to the college, the decision for cancellation was made in regards to recommendations received from the Centers for Disease Control, and that students who are eligible for graduation will still be receiving their certificates on their official transcripts.
Students who were going to attend the ceremony can instead attend the next graduation held, and diplomas will be mailed by the end of the semester.
MAN CHARGED ON SEXUAL TRAFFICKING AND KIDNAPPING
A man from Malden has been charged on Sexual Trafficking and kidnapping.
According to the Kennett Police Department, 52 year old Maurice Henderson, of Malden, was charged on 2nd degree sexual trafficking of a child, and 3rd degree kidnapping.
These charges come after a mother reported to authorities that her 15 year old son was solicited by Henderson for sexual favors, with the child telling officials that Henderson had refused to take him to his home after picking him up from a basketball game.
The child also reported that Henderson had used methamphetamine while inside the vehicle, and that he was threatened to not speak of what transpired.
Henderson was taken into custody at his home on Edwards Street, and was transported to the Dunklin County Jail on a $125,000 cash only bond.
FIVE INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A vehicle crash in New Madrid County on Thursday has caused five individuals to be injured.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Route HH, 3 miles south of Matthews, where a vehicle was crossing the center of the roadway before striking another oncoming vehicle head on.
Both drivers, two occupants of the crossing vehicle, and an occupant of the struck vehicle, all received minor injuries from the crash, and were transported to a hospital in Sikeston.
POPLAR BLUFF LIBRARY CLOSED UNTIL EARLY APRIL
The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library will be closed until early April due to the coronavirus spread.
All due dates are being extended until April 13th, and any overdue fees until then will be waived.
The library will be closed until April 6th, in accordance with guidelines set by the federal and state health offices, as well as recommendations by the governor’s office.
