WOMAN FOUND STABBED TO DEATH IN WAYNE COUNTY
A man has been taken into custody after his mother was found stabbed to death in her home in Piedmont on Friday.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, a search of a home on Dogwood Lane in Piedmont found 57 year old Gamble Adams deceased in her garage with stab wounds, after her son, 32 year old Daniel Adams, had told authorities she left the house days ago.
Adams was taken into custody following a homicide investigation of the incident, and was charged on 1st degree murder, and armed criminal action.
MULTIPLE CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
There have been multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Missouri over the weekend.
According to officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, cases have been confirmed in Carter and Stoddard Counties, and two cases have been confirmed in Ripley County.
The patients have been quarantined, and officials with the Counties Health Departments are working with the CDC to identify and contact people who have come into contact with the patients.
As of Sunday, there have been a total of 903 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri, and 12 deaths have been directly linked to the virus.
Additionally, President Donald Trump has extended the Social Distancing Guidelines to April 30th, and $2 trillion dollars has been legislated to be used as economic relief for affected workers and businesses.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has also signed an Executive Order that will mobilize the Missouri National Guard, and will provide help and ease the burden on officials with the restrictions and regulations regarding the COVID-19 virus.
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ARMED ROBBERY
A cash reward is being offered on information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects in an armed robbery in Poplar Bluff.
Captain Dave Sutton tells KWOC News that officers responded to a call from a residence in the 1000 block of Delano Street, regarding a robbery that had taken place.
The residents reported that two black male suspects, one armed with a firearm and one with a rifle, forced their way into the home and threatened them, with one resident being struck in the head when they tried to stand.
The two suspects stole cash, cellphones, and several firearms from the residence before fleeing the scene.
Anyone with information on the suspects or the incident is asked to call Detective Andy Cleaveland at 573-785-5776.
POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL HOLDING MEETING TODAY
The Poplar Bluff City Council will be holding a meeting over several topics.
According to Poplar Bluff City Hall, the meeting will go over conflict of interest over previous meetings, and will discuss decisions that will temporarily suspend the waive on the limits on to-go alcohol sales.
Due to the restriction of people who can be present due to COVID-19 guidelines, residents can call 1-401-646-2472 to hear and participate in the meeting.
TRIAGE TENTS BEING ESTABLISHED IN STODDARD COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Triage Tents are being built in Stoddard County as a response to the COVID-19 virus.
According to officials with the Stoddard County Southeast Health Center, the tents will act as mobile hospitals, and will allow staff to triage patients who might have symptoms associated with the coronavirus.
Officials are telling residents that the tents are no cause for alarm or concerns, and are being constructed to reassure that the health of patients, and the community, are being held as the Counties highest priority.
SCAM CALLS REPORTED ON STIMULUS RELIEF CHECKS
Local authorities have reported that there are scam calls being reported regarding the stimulus relief checks.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department are telling residents that if you receive a call requesting your bank information, or anything involving payments for the stimulus relief checks, do not give the caller any information.
Residents are urged to not share any personal information for these calls; any check received will either be a direct deposit or mailed.
CARUTHERSVILLE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE OF COVID-19 CONCERNS
In response to the growing concerns over the COVID-19 virus, the city of Caruthersville has declared a state of emergency.
A curfew for the city has been put in place, beginning at 7 pm and ending at 6 am daily. During this time, all residents must stay inside their homes, work places, or vehicles, and can only leave for essential needs such as buying groceries.
Additionally, any gatherings using more than one home, either public or private, are prohibited during the city’s curfew, along with any events with 10 or more people.
THREE INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Three people were injured in a vehicle crash in Dunklin County on Friday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle ran off the left side of County Road 527, one mile south of Senath, and struck a tree.
The driver and an occupant of the vehicle received moderate injuries, and another occupant suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash. They were all transported to a hospital in Arkansas for treatment.
ROAD IN STODDARD COUNTY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
A road in Stoddard County will be closed today while repairs are underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route F, between County Roads 420 and 424, will be closed from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm today while crews replace a culvert underneath the roadway.
For more information on road closings and projects, visit www.MoDOT.Org.
