FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A flash flood watch has been put in effect for Southeast Missouri until tomorrow.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a flash flood watch will be in effect in Butler, Carter, New Madrid, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne Counties, until midnight on Friday.
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected throughout today into the evening, and may produce up to 2 and a half inches of rain in multiple areas. Some locations experiencing heavy rainfall may see anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of rain.
ADDITIONAL CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER AND CARTER COUNTIES
New cases of the coronavirus were reported in Butler and Carter Counties.
According to the Counties’ Health Departments, Butler County saw 5 new cases of the virus, raising the County’s total to 196. Of them, 154 have recovered, one is hospitalized, and 38 are still in self-isolation. Meanwhile, Carter County reported its thirteenth case of COVID-19.
The new patients are being self-isolated, and the departments will be working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patients were active and infectious.
In Missouri, as of Wednesday, there are a total of 46,750 cases of the coronavirus in the state, and 1,220 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, including fever, persistent coughing, and shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
DRIVER INJURED IN VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
A driver was injured in a vehicle crash in Stoddard County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place on Missouri 51, south of Puxico, where a vehicle crossed the centerline of the roadway and struck another oncoming vehicle.
The driver of the crossing vehicle suffered minor injuries, and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital for treatment.
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER CHANGES VISITOR GUIDELINE
The Saint Francis Medical Center recently changed its guidelines on patient visitors.
The changes were made yesterday, and state that one visitor will be allowed per patient. Visitors will not be permitted for adults in ICU, and no visitors are allowed at the center’s care unit for COVID patients.
Visitors for patients must provide and wear their own masks when visiting, and must be 18 years old or older. All patients and visitors will be screened when entering the Center, and anyone with symptoms of the coronavirus will not be allowed to enter.
MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
A Union man was taken into custody in Wayne County on Wednesday on drug related charges.
Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 28 year old Christopher Logan was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. He also has a felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Wayne County Jail.
MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON BURGLARY CHARGES
A Gipsy man was arrested in Stoddard County on Wednesday on burglary charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 27 year old James Stotts was booked on two 2nd degree burglary charges, and two counts of receiving stolen property.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $35,000 cash only bond.
