MISSOURI GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES FULL OPENING OF STATE
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that the state will be fully open again next week.
Governor Parson announced in a press conference on Thursday that on Tuesday, June 16th, Missouri will be fully open for business as it moves forward into phase two of the state’s recovery plan.
Multiple executive orders will stay in place until December 30th, and the governor encouraged residents to continue adhering to social distancing guidelines, including avoiding large crowds, and keeping distance between individuals.
MARSTON MAN FACING CHARGED IN RELATION TO INFANT DEATH CASE
A Marston man is facing charges in relation to the death case of a one-month old infant.
Few details are available at this time, however officials with the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that resident Skylar Babb has been charged with 2nd degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, and abuse of a child.
The investigation into this case is currently ongoing.
WAPPAPELLO LAKE BEACHES OPENING THIS WEEKEND
The beaches operated by the Wappapello U.S. Army Corps of engineers will be opening this weekend.
According to the Corps, all swim beaches, including the Peoples Creek, Redman Creek, and Rockwood Point recreation areas, will be opening back for business on Saturday at 7 am.
All Day Use Fee Collections will continue to be suspended until October 1st, and Group Shelter Reservations will only be available online at www.Recreation.Gov.
The Management Office, Visitor Center, and all playgrounds will remain closed to visitors until further notice.
CASH REWARD OFFERED FOR ARREST REGARDING ROBBERY INCIDENT
A reward is being offered for the arrest of a suspect in a Butler County robbery incident on Wednesday.
According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, a suspect entered 63 Package with a semi-automatic handgun, before allegedly pointing the firearm at the clerk and demanding the money in the register. The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of money before the suspect fled the scene.
The individual is believed to be a white male wearing a dark hoodie, jeans, and sunglasses with a face covering. He was last seen running down Highway 53 towards the nearby McDonald’s.
The Sheriff’s Department is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect, and can be contacted by calling 573-785-8444.
TWO NEW CASES OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY
Two new cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Butler County.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the patients have been placed under quarantine, and the department will be working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patients were active.
In Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation, as of Thursday, there are now a total of 15,390 cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 860 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing symptoms of the virus, including shortness of breath, fever, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
AREA DRIVER INJURED FROM VEHICLE COLLISION IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Poplar Bluff driver was injured following a vehicle collision in Butler County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling down Prairie Rose Lane, east of Township Line, before it struck two other stationary vehicles parked on the road.
The driver suffered minor injuries from the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
