COVID-19 OUTBREAK REPORTED IN STODDARD COUNTY NURSING HOME; WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE WORKER TESTS POSITIVE
An outbreak of the coronavirus was reported in a Stoddard County nursing home, while a courthouse worker in Wayne County has tested positive for the virus.
According to the Stoddard County Health Department, an undisclosed situation occurred at a Puxico nursing home, which led to a facility wide testing over the weekend. The results found that 18 residents and 5 staff members of the home were positive for the coronavirus. Measures are being taken to remedy and halt any further spread of the disease.
Meanwhile, the courthouse of Wayne County has moved to operating phase one after one of its employees tested positive. Officials with the courthouse will be implementing further precautions when deciding to let anyone visit the building.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN BUTLER COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man was arrested in Butler County on Tuesday on drug and weapon offenses.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 35 year old Robert Dowins was taken into custody on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a firearm, and receiving stolen property.
He was also charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance – marijuana.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN RELATION TO AUTO THEFT
Authorities with the Poplar Bluff Police Department are searching for a suspect in relation to an auto theft.
The male suspect was caught on video surveillance in an attempt to steal a vehicle, and the video is available on the Poplar Bluff Police Department’s Facebook page.
If you know the identity of the male pictured, you are asked to contact the department by calling 573-785-5776.
DEATH RELATED TO COVID-19 REPORTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY; MISSOURI TOTAL NOW OVER 96,000
New Madrid County has reported another coronavirus related death, while Missouri’s total cases have risen past 96,000.
According to the New Madrid County Health Department, the 10th death related to COVID-19 was reported on Wednesday, along with two new cases of the virus, raising the County’s total to 450. Of them, 28 are currently active, and 422 have recovered.
In Butler County, seventeen additional cases were reported, making the County’s total cases 454, 381 of which have recovered, while 62 are still under isolation. Five patients in the County are currently hospitalized.
Stoddard County has confirmed 26 new cases since Wednesday, raising the total cases in the County to 383. Of the patients, 75 are active, and 298 have recovered.
In Missouri as of Wednesday, there are a total of 96,475 confirmed cases in the state, while 1,673 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
A man was arrested in New Madrid County on Wednesday on drug possession charges.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 37 year old Brandon Byers, of Park Hills, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the New Madrid County Jail following his arrest.
DRIVER INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN WAYNE COUNTY
A driver was injured in a vehicle collision that took place in Wayne County on Wednesday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the incident happened on Route E, west of Lowndes, where a vehicle crossed the center of the roadway and struck another car.
The driver of the crossing vehicle suffered serious injuries from the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
ROADWAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY CLOSED FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENTS
A roadway in Dunklin County will be closed today while undergoing maintenance.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route DD, extending from County Road 201 to County Road 216, will be closed while MODOT crews replace culverts underneath the roadway.
The repairs will begin at 8 am, and is expected to be completed by 3 pm.
