MATT WINTERS SELECTED AS NEW POPLAR BLUFF CITY MANAGER
A new city manager for the city of Poplar Bluff was selected on Monday.
The Poplar Bluff City Council announced yesterday that Matt Winters, who has been an associate director of the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission since 2008, was unanimously voted to replace current City Manager Mark Massingham, who announced his retirement last week.
Winters will officially take the position on July 11th.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL ENCOURAGES WATER SAFETY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to keep safe and cautious when engaging in activities in the water.
The patrol recently released safety tips for swimming, boating, and floating, which include wearing a life jacket while around and in the water, keeping an eye on weather conditions and river levels, and paying attention to other transports and boats while operating a water-craft.
The Patrol’s emergency report line is available to anyone who needs help or sees criminal action, and can be contacted by calling 1-800-525-5555.
DRIVER INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN BUTLER COUNTY
A driver was injured in a vehicle collision in Butler County on Monday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Route 67 southbound, south of Route JJ, where a vehicle struck the rear of another traveling vehicle.
The 50 year old driver suffered serious injuries from the collision, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
TWO NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN BUTLER COUNTY
More cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Butler County.
According to the Butler County Health Department, two new cases of the virus were reported on Monday, making the County’s total cases 80. Of them, 41 have recovered. The patients have been quarantined, and the department will be working to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the disease while the patients were active.
In Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there are a total of 18,143 COVID-19 cases in the state as of Monday, and 961 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the disease, including shortness of breath, fever, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any emergency or hospital rooms.
PARAGOULD WOMAN FOUND DROWNED IN SPRING RIVER, ARKANSAS
A Paragould woman was found drowned in the Spring River on Monday.
Officials with the Paragould Police Department report that 39 year old Melissa Summitt’s body was found after Sharp County authorities received a call on Sunday about a drowning. Officers and firefighter crews were dispatched to search for Summitt’s body, however was unsuccessful until they managed to send a dive team into the river after slowing the water flow.
Authorities are urging residents to use proper caution, and to wear life preservers when treading water on rivers or lakes, especially during changing or hazardous weather conditions.
ILLINOIS WOMAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
A woman was taken into custody in New Madrid County on methamphetamine possession.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 38 year old Denee Barbee, of Troy, Illinois, was arrested on a felony charge for possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while intoxicated – drugs.
Following her arrest, she was transported to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety.
