COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN MISSOURI; COUNTIES OPENING THEIR DOORS
The number of cases of the coronavirus in Missouri have continued to increase.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports that as of Thursday, there have been a total of 10,317 cases of the COVID-19 virus in Missouri, and there are now 562 reported deaths in the state that are directly linked to the disease.
According to the Pemiscot County Health Center, the County’s stay at home order and curfew will be ending on Monday, however businesses and churches are still required to maintain proper social distancing and hygiene guidelines.
If you are showing symptoms of the coronavirus, such as shortness of breath, fever, and persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency rooms.
ROADWAY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION FOR DERAILMENT CLEANUP
A road in Dunklin County will be reduced while cleanup is being performed from the recent train derailment.
According to the Campbell Fire Department, US 62 will be reduced to one lane starting today so that contractor crews can begin the work of preparing, unloading, and removing the blown over rail cars from the roadway.
The derailing happened on May 4th, near Highway 62 and County Road 217, and was caused by heavy winds from the severe thunderstorms that occurred.
To keep up to date on road closures and maintenance regarding the incident, visit the Campbell Fire Department Facebook page.
TRACK AND FIELD RUNNER AND SOCCER PLAYER NAMED POPLAR BLUFF ATHLETES OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
A Poplar Bluff track and field runner and soccer player have been named as Athletes of the Month for April.
The Mules Booster Club has named Gage Rowland and Emily Spencer of Poplar Bluff High School for the honor.
Rowland, a senior track and field runner, jumped 13 feet 11.25 inches in the pole vault, ranking 9th in the state in 2020. In the classroom, he maintained a 10.306 GPA, and has signed a National Letter of Intent to run track for Lindenwood University.
Spender, a senior soccer player, has averaged 15 tackles per season with 60 career tackles. During her freshman and junior years, she was named All-Defense and most improved during her sophomore year. She has maintained an 11.3 GPA in the classroom.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES START TO FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced yesterday that plans have started for the state to receive federal disaster assistance.
The decision to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency comes from the severe storms and tornado damage that occurred in early May, which caused heavy damage to buildings, homes, and structures in multiple Counties in Southeast Missouri.
The damage includes the two tornadoes that were confirmed in Marston on May 3rd and Carter County on May 4th, as well as the train derailing that occurred in Dunklin County due to strong winds, and the mass power outages across the state which left over 37,000 homes without power.
Counties slated for assistance by the disaster funding include Butler, Carter, Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Wayne and Stoddard Counties.
HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE FOR THIS WEEKEND
Weather officials say that Southeast Missouri could see some heavy rainfall this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, locally heavy rainfall is possible later today as a strong storm system moves into the area.
Parts of Butler, Ripley, Wayne, Carter, Stoddard, and New Madrid Counties could all see one to three inches of rainfall.
Officials say the heaviest rainfall is expected this evening through Sunday night.
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK STARTS ON SATURDAY
Saturday marks the beginning of the 2020 National Safe Boating week.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that National Safe Boating week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.
Boaters are encouraged to arrange for a thorough inspection of your boat prior to taking it out on the water.
The Patrol’s marine operations troopers are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law.
