THREE NEW COVID 19 RELATED DEATHS CONFIRMED IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Officials in Ripley County have confirmed that there has been multiple new Covid-19 related deaths.
According to Ripley County Health Center Director Jan Morrow, three additional residents of Ripley County who suffered from COVID-19 among other underlying conditions have died.
There have been a total of five Covid-19 related deaths this year in Ripley County.
Officials with the Carter County Health Center also say that there has been another death in Carter County from Covid-19, bringing their overall Covid-19 death total to 10.
POPLAR BLUFF VACCINATION CLINIC TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 12TH
The National Guard will be back in Poplar Bluff next week to administer Covid-19 vaccinations.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the National Guard will be in Poplar Bluff on Friday, February 12th, to give the second doses of the vaccine to anyone who was vaccinated at Hydro Adventures on January 22nd or at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on January 23rd.
Officials say that limited doses will be available for those who want their first dose.
Details on the location and time for the vaccinations, as well as registration information, will be released at a later date.
MAN ARRESTED ON COCAINE CHARGE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
An Illinois man was arrested Tuesday morning in Southeast Missouri on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 48 year old Michael Miller, of Herin, Illinois, was arrested at around 10:30 am in New Madrid County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for cocaine.
Miller is also facing charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
The Poplar Bluff School District is taking steps to address the substitute teacher shortage in the district.
According to school officials, during the December school board meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to raise guest teacher compensation from $70 to $90 per day, and $100 for retirees of the Poplar Bluff school system.
Last month, 11 substitutes were hired and the district continues to seek individuals interested in serving in the classroom when faculty members are absent.
Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Parson approved a reimbursement extension for people interested in obtaining their substitute teaching certification during the public health emergency.
High school graduates have until February 28th to complete approximately 20 hours of online training as an alternative to the standard 60-college hour requirement.
Poplar Bluff Schools will also host a substitute training class as a requirement for non-retirees to be activated in the system on March 8th and April 6th. For more information or to fill out a substitute application packet, go to the School Administrative Building at 1110 North Westwood Boulevard in Poplar Bluff.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Route WW in New Madrid County will be closed beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway to be closed is located between Route P and County Road 404.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 8 am to 4 pm each day.
THREE MONTH BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY IN BOOTHEEL
Missouri Route 153 in Dunklin and Pemiscot Counties will be closed for around three months so contractor crews can replace the bridge over Drainage Ditch Number 84.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the closure is located between County Road 439 in Dunklin County and Route EE in Pemiscot County.
Officials say that the project is expected to be completed by Saturday, May 1st.
