GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON TO ADDRESS MISSOURI’S STAY AT HOME ORDER THIS AFTERNOON
Governor Mike Parson will address Missouri’s Stay-at-Home order during his daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 pm today.
Gov. Parson announced he is looking at plans to re-open the state after having multiple conversations with local elected officials and other governors. The governor hinted there will be changes made in the coming days during his address on Wednesday.
At this time, it is not clear if the order will be extended or if the governor will begin to ease some of the restrictions.
Parson said testing and social distancing are the most important factors in getting the spread of COVID-19 under control and putting the state’s economy back on track.
COVID-19 testing is one of the factors Parson is looking at in re-opening the state. He said once testing is where it needs to be, Missouri can reopen.
COVID-19 RELATED DEATH CONFIRMED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A person has died in Dunklin County due to complications with the COVID-19 virus.
According to the Dunklin County Health Department, a patient with the coronavirus died on Wednesday morning from the disease, and the department is currently working on gathering information and details from currently recovering patients.
There are currently 17 people in the County who have the virus, including 8 men and 10 women, and Butler County reported its 19th positive case on Wednesday, which makes up 11 men and 8 women.
In Missouri, there have been a total of 4,895 positive cases as of Wednesday, and 147 deaths have been reported in the state that are directly linked to the COVID-19 virus.
If you have any symptoms of the disease, including shortness of breath, fever, and a persistent cough, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting a hospital or emergency room.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR WOMAN IN THEFT CASE
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department are searching for the identity of a female in a theft case.
According to the department, a woman entered a store on Wednesday and was caught on video surveillance when she stole a credit card. A video of the suspect is available on the Poplar Bluff Police Department’s Facebook Page.
If you have information on this case, call or text 573-785-5776, extension 1360.
TWO INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
A driver and juvenile occupant were injured from a vehicle crash in Stoddard County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Route J in Asherville, where a vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway before striking a tree, causing the vehicle to overturn.
The driver and a child occupant both received moderate injuries as a result of the crash, and were transported to a hospital in Dexter for treatment.
MAN ARRESTED ON POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT IN MURDER CASE
A man has been taken into custody on possible involvement in a recent murder case.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, an unnamed person of interest has been arrested in the case of Larry Boyer, who was murdered on February 16th this year. The individual was booked by a Missouri agency, and is currently being held on undisclosed charges.
The individual has yet to be formally charged, and more information on the person and his involvement will be released as the investigation proceeds.
THREE RIVERS MOVES TO FULL ONLINE CLASSES FOR NEW TERM
Three Rivers College will be continuing to use only online instruction for the summer classes.
President Wesley Payne stated that all classes from the college transferred to online on March 23rd, with a work from home policy being set a week later for all employees. The online only learning will persist throughout the summer semester, and the situation will be reviewed after it is completed.
Registration for the semester's classes will also be restricted to online, and will persist until the state’s stay at home order is lifted.
DRIVER INJURED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Injuries were reported on Wednesday following a vehicle crash that took place in Dunklin County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News that a vehicle was traveling down Missouri 25, north of Kennett, before running off the roadway and overturning.
The driver was moderately injured from the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Paragould.
ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE IN STODDARD COUNTY FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
A road in Stoddard County is set to close while bridge maintenance is being performed.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route Z, between County Road 755 and 779, will be closed while contractor crews perform bridge maintenance to a drainage ditch.
The road will close on Tuesday, and will remain closed until June 5th.
