ONE INJURED FOLLOWING STODDARD COUNTY MOTORCYCLE WRECK
A Stoddard County man was seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck early Tuesday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 50 year old Kenneth Pullum, of Dexter, was driving a motorcycle on Route AB, near Bloomfield, when the vehicle struck an animal.
Pullum was ejected during the wreck. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
BUTLER COUNTY MAN APPOINTED TO MISSOURI AGRICULTURAL AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has chosen a Southeast Missouri man for the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority.
According to the Governor’s Office, Kade McBroom, of Qulin, has been appointed to the authority.
McBroom is the owner and manager of McBroom Farms and Feed Fuel Plus. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, coaches youth sports, and is a lifetime member of the Missouri Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR MULTIPLE ROAD PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Numerous contracts were awarded last week for road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded five separate contracts to Apex Paving for various projects in Butler, Wayne, Stoddard, Ripley, Carter, New Madrid, and Mississippi Counties.
The contracts ranged from around 1.2 million dollars to around 2.2 million dollars.
Additional information, including timelines for the projects and any impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED TUESDAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
An earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning in Southeast Missouri.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.1 magnitude earthquake occurred shortly before 4 am Tuesday.
The earthquake was located at around a half a mile west of Risco and had a depth of three miles.
HORNERSVILLE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Authorities in Dunklin County have arrested an area man on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 49 year old Gary Crawford, of Hornersville, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Crawford is also facing a charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the arrest, he was held at the Dunklin County Jail.
BRIDGE REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY
Route HH in Butler County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
According to officials, the work zone will be located from Route H to County Road 335 from 7 am to 4:30 pm.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
