BODY RECOVERED FROM BLACK RIVER IN BUTLER COUNTY
A body was recovered from the Black River in Butler County on Sunday.
Butler County Coroner Andy Moore tells KWOC News that the body has been identified as 36 year old John Bishop, of Poplar Bluff, who was last seen in the city on March 16th.
He had previously been reported missing on March 18th by a family member, and his body was found by a fisherman who reportedly found it about one mile from Hargrove Road, in a decomposed state. It is suspected that his body had been there for at least days, possibly weeks.
An autopsy of his body has been scheduled for Wednesday.
DEXTER POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN BUSINESS THEFT
The Dexter Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in a potential business theft.
According to the department, the suspect is wanted for questioning in a theft from a local business that occurred on Friday evening. Several pictures of the individual are available at the Dexter Police Department’s Facebook page.
If you know the identity of the individual in the pictures, you are asked to contact the department by calling 573-624-5512.
ROAD IN NEW MADRID COUNTY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
A road in New Madrid County will be closed while it undergoes repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route AD, between Route EE and Route 61, will be closed while crews replace a culvert underneath the roadway.
The work is scheduled to take place today, from 7 am to 3 pm.
ENDANGERED AND MISSING GIRL REPORTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing and endangered girl.
According to the department, the missing girl is 17 year old Jillian Reed, who was last seen in Lilbourn, Mo, wearing a black hoodie with “NMCC 2021” on the front design, and was holding a pink backpack.
She is described as a 5’4 white female, weighs 185 lbs, and has blue eyes and brown hair.
If you have any information on her or where she is, you are asked to contact the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department at 573-748-2516.
TOTAL CASES OF COVID-19 REACHES 5,800 IN MISSOURI
Cases of the COVID-19 virus are continuing to be reported in Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as of Monday, there have been a total of 5,807 positive cases confirmed in Missouri, and there have been 177 deaths that have been directly linked to the disease.
The Health Department urges Missouri residents to continue practicing both social distancing and hygienic guidelines, in order to slow any further spread of the coronavirus.
If you are showing symptoms, including a persistent cough or fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider for assistance, before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
NURSING HOME IN RANDOLPH COUNTY REPORTS POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19
A nursing home in Randolph County has reported a confirmed case of the Coronavirus.
The Randolph County Nursing Home was made aware of the case on Monday, and the facility immediately began taking precautions to stop any potential spread of the disease, including sending notifications to staff and screening all employees before anyone is allowed inside.
The patient was reported to be non-symptomatic, and all residents and employees will be tested for the disease.
