MISSOURI GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD FOR VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
Missouri Governor Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard to assist with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution on Wednesday.
The decision was made by Parson during a coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, where he stated that there have been over 265,000 doses of the vaccine administered across Missouri.
He went on to announce that the state will continue following the vaccination plan that was put in place in October, and that administration of the vaccine will be limited until it becomes available in higher numbers.
Currently, there are three options for receiving the vaccine in Missouri. The first is employer initiated, where the employer contracts an approved third party to schedule employees for vaccinations.
The second option is by making an appointment with your healthcare provider or pharmacy, or by contacting your local public health agency.
The final option is through community events, which are being coordinated and planned to begin in Spring.
ARREST MADE IN BUTLER COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION
An arrest was made in Butler County on Monday on drug possession.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 31 year old Javier Woods, of Pasadena, Texas, was taken into custody on felony possession of methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Woods also holds a warrant out of Austin, Texas for fraud.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Butler County Jail, with no bond.
ROADWAY IN STODDARD COUNTY REDUCED FOR REPAIRS
A roadway in Stoddard County will be reduced while repairs are underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route TT, from Route 60 to County Road 642, will be reduced while MODOT crews perform shoulder repairs.
The work will start today at 7 am, and is expected to be completed by 3 pm.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON DELIVERING STATE ADDRESS NEXT WEEK
Missouri Governor Parson will be giving his State of the State Address next week.
Items of discussion include Missouri’s current budget, alongside the rate of violent crimes in the state, and various topics regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Parson will be giving the Address in the House Chamber in Jefferson City on Wednesday, at 3 pm.
DONIPHAN WOMAN ARRESTED IN RIPLEY COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
A Doniphan woman was taken into custody in Ripley County on Wednesday on methamphetamine possession.
According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, 27 year old Brooke Maples was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She also faces a charge on a warrant out of Ripley County.
Brooke was transported to the Doniphan Police Department following her arrest.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED IN POPLAR BLUFF FOR GRANT CYCLE SUBMISSION
There will be a Public Hearing in Poplar Bluff next week for a grant submission.
According to the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Department in Poplar Bluff will be holding the hearing to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the 2021 MDNR Recreational Trails Program grant cycle.
The proposition will discuss a construction project to extend the city’s trail along the north side of PP Highway, from Lurlyn Road to Highway 67.
The meeting will be held at the Planning Commision, located on 3019 Fair Street, on January 28th at 1:30 pm.
For more information on the project, you can contact the Parks and Recreation’s Department by calling 573-686-8645.
