MISSOURI GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has declared a state of emergency for the state.
The announcement was made on Saturday night, where Governor Parson signed executive order 20-11, declaring a state of emergency for Missouri due to civil unrest. With the order, the Missouri National Guard, as well as the Missouri State Highway Patrol, have been activated to assist where necessary.
This decision was made due to the recent protests across Missouri, and to ensure the safety of Missouri residents during this time.
AREA WOMAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY FOR DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff woman was taken into custody on Friday on drug possession charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 43 year old Stephanie Tackett was booked on Possession of a Controlled Substance, Except 35 grams or less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following her arrest, on a $7,500 Cash or Surety bond.
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REOPENS TODAY
Three Rivers Community College will be reopening its doors today.
Starting today, full operation of the campus, as well as summer operating hours and full session classes, will be open back to the public. This includes locations for class registration, use of the computer labs and library, and advisor meetings.
The college will continue using virtual services and resources, and the campus in Poplar Bluff, Kennett, and Dexter will be open from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday, from June 1st through July 31st.
TRCC will return to regular operating hours on August 3rd.
NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY; MISSOURI CASES REACH 13,000
Additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus were reported in Butler County on Friday and Sunday.
According to the Butler County Health Department, four positive cases of the virus were reported over the weekend, raising the County’s total cases to 37. The patients have been quarantined, and the department is working to contact anyone who may have been exposed while the patients were active.
In Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as of Sunday, there are 13,147 confirmed cases in the state, and 772 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
Anyone showing symptoms of the virus, such as persistent coughing, shortness of breath, and fever, is advised to contact their primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
AREA DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
A Poplar Bluff driver was injured in a vehicle crash in Stoddard County on Saturday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling down Highway U, west of Bernie, before it failed to yield, and struck, another oncoming vehicle.
The driver suffered serious injuries from the collision, and was transported by air to a Memphis hospital for treatment.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR MAINTENANCE
A roadway in New Madrid County will be closed while maintenance is underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route KK, from Route 162 to Route M, will be closed while MoDOT crews perform overlay on the roadway.
The work is set to take place today through Thursday, from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.
