MISSOURI GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ACTIVATION DATES FOR NEXT PHASES OF COVID-19 VACCINATION PLAN
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has set out a timeline for the activation of the state’s Covid-19 Vaccination Plan.
Parson announced Thursday that Missouri will activate Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on Monday, March 29th, and Phase 3 on Friday, April 9th.
Activation of Phase 2 is estimated to extend vaccine eligibility to approximately 880,000 Missourians, including those employed in construction, critical manufacturing, higher education, and remaining food and agriculture sectors.
This also includes homeless and disproportionately affected populations with an emphasis on racial and ethnic minorities, among others.
Phase 3 will be open to all Missouri adults, extending vaccine eligibility to an estimated 1.1 million Missourians who were not activated under any other tier or phase.
A complete list of populations included in each phase as well as activation status is available at MOStopsCOVID.com/priority.
WAPPAPELLO WOMAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK NEAR POPLAR BLUFF
One woman has died following a single vehicle wreck Thursday night in Butler County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 42 year old Tausha Colclasure, of Wappapello, was driving on Business Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. The wreck occurred at around 8 pm.
Colclasure was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
PEDESTRIAN INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN BUTLER COUNTY
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 62 year old male was walking northbound on Business 67 at around 5:30 am when he was hit by a truck.
The incident occurred two miles south of Poplar Bluff.
The pedestrian suffered minor injuries and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
WAPPAPELLO LAKE FACILITIES CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER
The US Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake have announced that some facilities have closed due to high water levels.
Wappapello Lake was at 368.15 feet at 12:30 pm Thursday with a predicted crest of less than 370 feet on March 21st.
Officials say that the Rockwood Landing, People’s Creek, Possum Creek, and Greenville Boat Ramps are currently closed due to the water levels.
A few area rivers are in minor flood stage this morning, including the St. Francis River at St. Francis, Arkansas, Mississippi River at Caruthersville, and Black River near Annapolis and Pocahontas.
FISH FRY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND IN PUXICO
Puxico Fire and Rescue will be hosting a drive through fish fry on Saturday.
Officials say that the fish fry has been scheduled for 11 am to 6 pm at the station on North Hickman adjoining the Puxico City Hall. The meal will consist of 3 pieces of fish, 2 hush puppies, french fries, cole slaw, and tartar sauce for $8.
All proceeds from the event will be used for building office spaces in the new station, which has started construction.
IMMERSIVE WORLD WAR 2 EXPERIENCE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND IN BLOOMFIELD
The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield will be hosting an immersive World War 2 experience this weekend.
The March on Germany with Stars and Stripes is scheduled for 10 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow.
Living historians will be available to answer questions and visitors can watch skirmishes featuring the 326 A.E.B. Re-Enactors Society, sit in World War 2 vehicles, take pictures, and look at displays.
Admission to the event is free.
ROAD CLOSURE SET FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
A portion of Route FF in Stoddard County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
According to MoDOT, the section of roadway to be closed is located between County Roads 533 and 554.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 am to 3 pm.
