JOHN J PERSHING VA MEDICAL CENTER BEGINS VACCINATION OF VETERANS
The John J Pershing VA Medical Center has started vaccinating veterans with the Moderna coronavirus vaccine.
According to officials with the center, 40 veterans were administered the first round of dosages for the vaccine yesterday, and more vaccinations are being scheduled.
Veterans of age 85 and older who have registered for the shot will continue to be vaccinated over the next few weeks, and will be given their second dose 28 days after the first.
The center has had just over 700 doses of the vaccine delivered so far, and is now expecting weekly shipments.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER NOW SCHEDULED FOR EXTRADITION HEARING
A Poplar Bluff man, who was charged with murder, has an extradition hearing planned in the coming weeks.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that 25 year old Stacy Gipson is expected to stand trial before a West Virginia judge for 1st degree murder, 1st degree assault, 1st degree robbery, and three counts of armed criminal action.
These charges stem from a shooting that took place at a home on the 100 block of Begley Street in Poplar Bluff, where Gipson was accused of causing the death of 23 year old Kevin Sanders, and critically injuring 23 year old Adriana Lundy.
The shooting was reportedly a result of a plan made by Gipson and 22 year old Christopher Gilmore, of Poplar Bluff. They had planned to steal marijuana and money from Lundy the day the shooting occurred.
If the extradition is waived, Gipson will be standing trial in the next few weeks. If the extradition is refused, a governor’s warrant will be issued in around a month's time.
Gilmore has a preliminary hearing set for Thursday on the same charges as Gipson.
TWO INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Two people were injured after their vehicle crashed in Ripley County on Thursday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident was reported at 2:45 am on US 160, west of Fairdealing. The crash occurred when the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a phone box and a tree, causing the vehicle to overturn.
The driver, 33 year old Kevin King of Doniphan, and 25 year old occupant Lacey Watkins, of Naylor, both suffered serious injuries from the crash. They were both transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN BUTLER COUNTY ON DRUG CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff woman was taken into custody in Butler County on Tuesday on a drug possession charge.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 31 year old Brittney Scowden was arrested on a felony warrant out of Butler County for possession of dangerous drugs.
Following her arrest, she was transported to the Butler County Jail.
ROADWAY IN RIPLEY COUNTY SET TO CLOSE DURING VARIOUS REPAIRS
A roadway in Ripley County will be closing for a few days while repairs are underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, various sections of Route C will be closing while MODOT crews replace culverts underneath the roadway.
The first round of repairs will start at the Route 160 junction, and extend 1 mile north. The work takes place on Tuesday, and will run from 8 am to 2 pm.
The second repair project will also start at the Route 160 junction, and will extend 2 miles north. The work will start at 8 am on Wednesday, and is expected to be completed by 2 pm.
MORE CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI; STATE TOTAL NOW OVER 416,000
Additional cases of the coronavirus have been reported across Southeast Missouri, while the state’s total cases have passed 416,000.
In Butler County, 19 cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the County’s total to 3,683 cases. In Stoddard County, 20 new cases were confirmed, which brought the County’s total cases to 2,759. Of them, 121 are active, while 2,578 have recovered.
Dunklin County now stands at 2,795 cases. Of them, 2,706 have recovered, while 71 are still active.
In Missouri, as of Thursday, there are now 416,758 cases of the virus, while 5,912 deaths in the state have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, such as persistent coughing, fever, or shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
