DRIVER KILLED IN VEHICLE INCIDENT IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A driver was killed in an incident that occurred in New Madrid County on Thursday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell (Station Name) News that the event took place on Highway F, north of Portageville, where a vehicle pulled into the path of an oncoming freightliner’s towed unit.
The driver, 20 year old Dylan Emmons, was pronounced dead at the scene.
POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI CONTINUES TO INCREASE
Confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Missouri have continued to increase.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there are now a total of 9,341 positive cases of the coronavirus in the state, and 417 deaths in Missouri have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing symptoms of the virus, such as shortness of breath, persistent coughing, and a fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider for assistance, and to avoid visiting any hospital or emergency rooms.
BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING COVID-19 RAPID TESTING
The Butler County Health Department is offering free coronavirus rapid testing for residents.
The Department will be working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the testing, and will offer the service to a limited number of individuals, due to the amount received from the state.
Testing will be held at 1619 North Main Street in Poplar Bluff, at the side of the building by the tent, and residents will receive results withing 30 to 45 minutes.
In order to be eligible for testing, you must first schedule an appointment with the department by calling 573-785-8478.
BUTLER COUNTY EMA REQUESTING MASKS FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS
The Butler County Emergency Management Office is requesting masks for frontline workers.
According to the EMA, there is an urgent need for protective facemasks for the County’s frontline workers, and residents are being asked to help meet the demand. Currently, over 1,000 masks are needed for workers at risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
If you want to help make and donate masks, contact the office by calling 573-714-4197, and they will pick them up from your doorstep. Information on making and properly using the masks can be found on the Butler County EMA Facebook page.
WRITTEN AND DRIVER SKILLS TESTING SCHEDULED TO RESUME NEXT WEEK
Written and driver skill testing in Missouri is set to resume next week.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, all written testing and driver skill testing across the state will be opening back up and resuming operation on Monday.
Due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus, locations will be limited, and a list of available testing sites will be available at the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Facebook page.
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE REPORTED FOLLOWING STRONG WINDS IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
New Madrid County has reported damage to property and structures after a bout of strong winds struck on Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a macroburst passed through the County at about 5 in the evening, starting east of Campbell and traveling through Wardell. The damage included the destruction of multiple large grain bins, as well as a collapsed warehouse and two partially collapsed buildings.
Additionally, multiple sheds, garages, and other structures were either destroyed or received heavy damage from the winds.
No injuries were reported, and the winds had an estimated speed of about 110 miles per hour.
TWO INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Two were injured in a vehicle crash in Pemiscot County on Thursday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling down Interstate 1-55, at the 9 mile marker, where it struck a crossing animal and ran off the right side of the roadway, plowing through several trees before coming to a stop.
The driver and an occupant of the vehicle suffered minor injuries from the crash, and were both transported to a Tennessee hospital for treatment.
