TWO KILLED, INCLUDING HAYTI TEENAGER, IN WRECK ON INTERSTATE 55
Two teenagers have died following a wreck Saturday on Interstate 55.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle that had been disabled from a previous crash was blocking both lanes of the bridge over Apple Creek in Cape Girardeau County.
Officials say that a vehicle struck the disabled vehicle at around 1:48 am Saturday morning. The impact from the crash caused the disabled vehicle to then strike a pedestrian.
A passenger in the disabled vehicle, 18 year old Shayleigh Smith, of Jackson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The pedestrian, a 16 year old male from Hayti, was later pronounced dead at a Cape Girardeau hospital.
TWO PEOPLE RESCUED FROM FLASH FLOODING IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Flood waters resulted in dangerous conditions last week in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, water patrol troopers were involved in the rescue of two individuals from flash flooding on the St. Francis River in Southern Madison County.
Madison County Emergency Management Director Dean Stevens also assisted in the rescue.
UPDATE FROM STODDARD COUNTY TORNADO RECOVERY EFFORT
The recovery process from the tornado that struck Stoddard County is ongoing,
According to Southeast Health, Southeast Family Medicine of Dexter, located in the Medical Office Building adjacent to the main hospital, has reopened. Officials say that progress is being made in the Emergency Department which they anticipate to reopen this week.
According to the Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency, any homeowners who have recovery needs are recommended to contact the United Way by calling 800-427-4626.
Impacted business owners in the damaged area can contact the Dexter Chamber of Commerce at 573-624-7428, while farm owners should call the Stoddard County Farm Service Agency at 573-624-5939 to seek assistance.
Additional information is available on the Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency Facebook Page.
CARTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED AMID CASE SPIKE
County officials in Carter County are encouraging their residents to get vaccinated amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
The Carter County Commission and the Carter County Health Center announced an 1100 percent increase in the Carter County COVID-19 positivity rate. As of July 12th, Carter County residents are testing positive at a rate of 36.7 percent, which is the highest rate in the state.
31 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, an all time high of new positive cases since COVID-19 was first detected in the County.
Six county residents are being treated in hospitals for COVID-19, with three being in critical care.
Officials say that over 79 percent of county residents are unvaccinated, which lags behind both the state and national rates.
The Commission is encouraging everyone 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible, including those who have previously tested positive for COVID-19. Citizens are also being asked to limit large gatherings and stay home when they are feeling sick.
OVER FIVE POUNDS OF K2 AND MARIJUANA SEIZED IN KENNETT
A suspect has been taken into custody following a drug bust in Kennett.
According to the Kennett Police Department, on Saturday, officers were dispatched to a residence on Baldwin Street in reference to a domestic incident.
A search warrant was later obtained for the residence, which resulted in officers locating over five pounds of K2 and marijuana.
A 58 year old male, whose name was not released, was taken into custody and is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute, domestic assault – 3rd degree, and endangering the welfare of a child.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED THROUGH MID OCTOBER
Route W in New Madrid County will be closed through mid-October as contractor crews replace the bridge over drainage ditch 2.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge to be replaced is located between Route E and Route Z.
Weather permitting, work will take place beginning this morning at 8 am, with the road re-opening at 6 am on Thursday, October 14th.
