TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WRECK ON INTERSTATE 55
Two people were seriously injured in a wreck Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 55.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 21 year old Andrew Collins, of Fletcher, Mo, was driving north on Interstate 55 at the 44.8 mile marker when his vehicle rear ended a stationary Kenworth tractor.
Both Collins and a passenger in his vehicle, suffered serious injuries in the wreck and were transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
No injuries were listed for the driver of the tractor.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE IN WAYNE COUNTY
Authorities in Wayne County have arrested a Poplar Bluff woman on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 27 year old Jessica Reed was taken into custody shortly after 2 pm on Tuesday on felony charges of introduction of contraband into a correctional facility and possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Reed is also facing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a valid license.
She was held at the Wayne County Jail.
PHASE 2 OF MISSOURI VACCINATION PLAN IS UNDER WAY
The state of Missouri has started Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.
Phase 2 began on Monday and extends vaccine eligibility to approximately 880,000 Missourians including those employed in construction, critical manufacturing, higher education, and remaining food and agriculture sectors.
The phase also includes homeless and disproportionately affected populations with an emphasis on racial and ethnic minorities, among others according to Governor Mike Parson’s office.
Missouri health officials say that nearly 25 percent of the state's residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. As of Tuesday, the state has confirmed 488,968 cases of COVID-19, and 8,498 deaths.
Phase 3 activation is currently scheduled for Friday, April 9th.
ARKANSAS MASK MANDATE LIFTED
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson made several announcements on Tuesday regarding the state’s fight against COVID-19.
Governor Hutchinson announced that he was lifting the statewide mask mandate, but noted that businesses still have the right to require customers to wear masks.
The Governor also announced that vaccine eligibility is open to all Arkansas residents 16 years of age and older.
CITY OF DEXTER OFFERS BULK TRASH PICK UP
The city of Dexter is offering bulk trash pickup to its citizens next month.
The pickup will be conducted each Friday in April. Red Tags may be purchased at the city hall for furniture or other bulky items for $1 each.
Red tags must be purchased for yard waste pickup as well.
Major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and hot water heaters require a Blue tag that can be purchased for $10 each. There is a limit of four items to be picked up.
Anyone wanting to take advantage of the pickup must call the water department at 624-5527 by the Thursday of each week to schedule either the bulk trash or yard waste pickup.
WOLF CREEK TRAIL RUN SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
A marathon run is coming this weekend to the Poplar Bluff area.
The Poplar Bluff Kiwanis Club and US Forest Service will host the 8th Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run on April 3rd. The Half Marathon will begin at 8 am, while the 6K run and 1.7 mile walk will start at 9:30 am.
The cost is $25 for the run and walk, and $30 for the half marathon if registered prior to April 2nd. It is $5 more for each if you register on race day.
Proceeds from the run will go to inclusive playground equipment at Kiwanis Bacon Park.
For more information, go to the Wolf Creek Trail Run Facebook page.
