NEW POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY
Butler County has reported another confirmed case of the coronavirus.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the patient has been quarantined, and the department will be working to alert anyone who may have come into contact with the patient while they were active. The total cases in the County now stand at 30, and 26 of these have recovered.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that as of Wednesday, there have been a total of 12,492 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the state, and 696 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, such as shortness of breath, fever, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any emergency or hospital room.
DRIVER INJURED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
A driver suffered moderate injuries from a vehicle collision in Stoddard County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place on MO 25, north of Dexter, where a vehicle began to slow down on the roadway due to mechanical issues, before it was struck in the rear by another oncoming vehicle, causing it to lose control and overturn.
Following the crash, the driver was transported to a hospital in Dexter for treatment.
ROADWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE
A road in New Madrid County will be closed while undergoing roadwork.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Northbound Outer Road I-55, from Route M to County Road 421, will be closed while MoDOT crews overlay the roadway.
The work is scheduled to start on June 4th, and will continue until June 9th, from 6:30 am to 5 pm daily.
COVID-19 TESTING SITE SCHEDULED FOR PEMISCOT COUNTY
A hospital in Pemiscot County will be holding a COVID-19 testing site.
According to the Pemiscot County Health Center, the testing will take place at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital, on 946 East Reed Street, in Hayti, and will be available today from 8:30 am to 4 pm, as well as Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
The testing will be held for Pemiscot County residents who are 18 or older, and participants do not have to be showing symptoms to be tested. To sign up for testing, contact the department by calling 1-877-435-8411.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FIRST MISSOURI ELK HUNT APPROACHING
The deadline to sign up for Missouri’s first elk hunt is fast approaching.
The Missouri Department of Conservation recently made an announcement reminding hunters that the state’s first elk hunting season in modern times will begin in October, and that the deadline for the application period will be ending on Sunday.
Application can be completed by visiting a permit vendor, or by calling 1-800-392-4115. Once done, selected hunters will be issued five bull elk hunting permits, including one reserved for landowners.
To be applicable for the hunting permits, you must be a Missouri resident, be at least 11 years old when the hunt begins, and must have your hunter-education certificate if needed.
CITY OF PUXICO SCHEDULED TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD-SALE
The city of Puxico will be hosting a City-Wide yard-sale next weekend.
According to the Puxico Police Department, most of the city will be taking part in the sale, and will feature a variety of vendors to choose from. The city wide sale is scheduled to take place from June 5th to June 6th, from 7 am to 2 pm both days.
For more information, or if you want to have your yard sale placed on a handout list, contact Puxico City Hall by calling 573-222-3162.
