MULTIPLE NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN BUTLER COUNTY
There have been several cases of the COVID-19 virus in Butler County since Wednesday.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, four positive cases of the virus were reported in Butler County, bringing the total number of cases in the County to ten. Dunklin County has also reported its tenth patient, and officials with the County’s Health Department are reminding residents to continue practicing social distancing and hygiene guidelines.
All patients have been quarantined, and the Counties’ Health Departments are working with the CDC to locate, and contact anyone who may have come into contact with the patients when they were active. If you are showing symptoms such as coughing, fever, or shortness of breath, it is recommended that you contact your primary health provider before visiting a hospital or emergency room.
As of Wednesday, the total number of positive cases of the virus in Missouri was recorded at 3,327, and 58 deaths have been reported.
MAN IN STODDARD COUNTY ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES
An Essex man was taken into custody on Wednesday in Stoddard County on several felony charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 30 year old Curby Easterwood was arrested on a felony charge for resisting arrest, as well as tampering with physical evidence.
He was also charged on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office.
INJURIES REPORTED FROM CAR CRASH IN RIPLEY COUNTY
A driver suffered moderate injuries as a result of a vehicle crash in Ripley County on Wednesday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News that the crash happened on US 160, 4 miles west of Doniphan, where a vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a rock.
Following the incident, the driver of the vehicle was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for his injuries.
POPLAR BLUFF FACTORY SET TO PARTIALLY RESUME OPERATIONS
The Briggs and Stratton factory in Poplar Bluff is preparing to resume partial operations next week.
The factory had temporarily suspended operations in March because they were unable to obtain component parts due to complications with the spreading coronavirus, which led to the decision to shut down until April 13th.
Under the regulations of the recent stay at home order and social distancing guidelines in Missouri, some workers will be returning to their shifts on Monday, and the company has stressed that they are taking many precautions against the spreading COVID-19 virus.
POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENT INJURED IN VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Poplar Bluff resident was injured following a vehicle crash in Butler County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a vehicle ran off the left side of County Road 542, north of Poplar Bluff, before overturning.
The area driver suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
CITY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY UNDER PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ORDER
Some parts of the City of Gideon in New Madrid County are currently under a boil water order.
The precautionary boil water order has been set for areas from 4th Street to South Anderson Avenue, including both sides of 4th Street and both sides of Main Street.
The order was reportedly put in effect due to a main water line breaking, and it is not known at this time when it will be fixed.
DOWNTOWN POPLAR BLUFF HOSTING ONLINE PHOTO CONTEST
Downtown Poplar Bluff will be hosting an online photo contest starting today.
The contest involves taking and posting pictures of downtown Poplar Bluff, and the winner will be given a gift card to a local business. Photos will be accepted for the contest until April 16th, and a winner will be announced on April 17th. Residents partaking of the challenge are reminded and urged to practice social distancing guidelines while taking pictures.
For information on how to enter the contest and where to post your pictures, visit Downtown Poplar Bluff’s Facebook page.
