POCAHONTAS WOMAN KILLED IN THURSDAY MORNING WRECK
A Northeast Arkansas woman has died following a wreck Thursday morning.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 37 year old Tammie Lane, of Pocahontas, was attempting to change lanes on Northbound US Highway 67 in Randolph County when she struck a trailer hauling a steel pipe.
Officials say that Lane was killed in the wreck. No injuries were listed for the driver of the other vehicle.
BUTLER COUNTY COVID DEATHS REVISED DOWN TO 50
Health officials in Butler County have revised the total number of COVID-19 related deaths.
The Butler County Health Department announced Thursday that they are retracting the 24 COVID-19 deaths that were added to the death toll on Wednesday along with eight additional COVID related deaths.
Officials say that only COVID-19 lab confirmed deaths are being counted as COVID related deaths.
This brings the COVID-19 death toll for Butler County to 50.
Anyone who has questions is asked to call 573-785-8478.
APPLICATIONS FOR MANAGED DEER HUNTS BEGINNING JULY 1ST
The application period for managed deer hunts in Missouri will begin next week.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, beginning July 1st, deer hunters can apply online through the MDC website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state this fall and winter.
The deer hunts will be for archery, muzzleloading, crossbow, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January. Some of the hunts will be held specifically for youth or for people with disabilities.
The application period will be from July 1st to July 31st and hunters will be selected by a weighted random drawing.
More information is available at mdc.mo.gov/managedhunt.
WATERFEST SET FOR SATURDAY AT WAPPAPELLO LAKE
The Redman Creek Beach will be the site for a free day of activities this weekend.
The Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting Waterfest from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Park Rangers will be on hand to play games, teach visitors how to stay safe around the water, and give away prizes to participating beachgoers.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
DRIVERS ASKED TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR STRIPING CREWS
Motorists are advised to be cautious of striping vehicles that will be running throughout Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, crews will be striping various locations throughout the state through August.
Most of the striping is done during daylight hours. However, crews may work at night on interstate highways and other high volume divided highways.
Drivers should be prepared to slow down significantly when coming up behind a slow-moving caravan of MoDOT striping trucks. The striping trucks move between 8 mph and 12 mph when work is underway. The trucks will have flashing lights as well as boards with flashing arrows and signs.
BUTLER COUNTY ROAD PROJECT TO BE UNDERWAY THROUGH EARLY NOVEMBER
Route M in Butler County will be reduced to one lane with a 10.5-foot width restriction through early November as contractor crews replace several culverts under the roadway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation the section of roadway being reduced is located between County Road 462 and Township Line Road near Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 am to 6 pm daily through November 1st.
